5,584,478
no one does that in my area.... that was done 20 years ago here.... there were two agents here who went partners and made a bundle.... "hungry tom and honest john".... it's beyond me how they made any money!! one was at the front door and one was at the back door.... can you picture that???
they handed out recipes!!!!
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Kevin Keithley
Atherton, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Sean Casey
Newark, DE
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,535,414
I get the letter every once in a while. Got one a few weeks back that was so poorly done "Dear single story homeowner" Seriously! They couldn't spend the extra dime to do the mailmerge with a name! Then they had some indian call center call up a few weeks later. Almost ripped them a new one.
As to going door to door, one agent pair does in my area. They're friendly and I get along well with them. They know I'm an agent and it's something I mention up front.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Sean Casey
Newark, DE
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
5,460,225
It has been yes, but it did happen. He did say he was searching for a home in the area for a buyer. I told him I was also licensed and not inclined to sell, but if he presented an offer quickly I would give it consideration. Asked if it would be immediately or take a day? Never head from him again!
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Sean Casey
Newark, DE
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
3,421,699
I had the horror on Halloween. I was handed a letter with the most sorrowful and pathetic CMA I have ever seen.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Sean Casey
Newark, DE
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Ryan Huggins - Thousan...
Thousand Oaks, CA
542,913
I haven't had anyone do it, but I will go door to door to invite neighbors to my open house and I did get a couple of listings by doing that.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Inna Ivchenko
Encino, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
2,704,537
Ben, from a local office, showed up at my house 10 or 12 years ago. That's the last one!
FWIW, Ben is still in the game, great guy... but I bet he has learned to do his homework/research before knocking on a Broker's door with a printed CMA in hand!
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Sean Casey
Newark, DE
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
4,721,936
Hi Kathleen - I certainly have received letters but in a condo, there's not much door-knocking going on.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Sean Casey
Newark, DE
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
2,229,820
Never
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
1,646,772
Long time ago, since i'm leaving now in a gated community. But I do receive direct mail regularly.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Sean Casey
Newark, DE
5,156,707
Believe it or not it has never happened. But I sure get plenty of mail these d
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
1,713,581
I can't remember that happening.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Sean Casey
Newark, DE
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
1,869,168
I actually did I would say within the last 2 months. I just said no thanks.
This person says they are the 'specialist' only they never get any listings in the area.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Sean Casey
Newark, DE
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
1,097,545
I don't know if I'd have the cojones to try it in this state where everybody carries, LOL. Nobody has ever arrived at my home in such fashion. I'd consider it pretty entertaining if they did.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
6,662,384
I get a few calls
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
544,114
Never.
I have had politicians knock on my door, which they usually quickly regret.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
1,027,657
Well, anyone who was brave enough to traverse down a heavily wooded gravel road lined with 50+ No Trespassing signs would be met with a stink eye...so far, no one has made the attempt.
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
1,231,853
Never, but that could because we live in a rural area, not a subdivision.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
931,448
They would only do it once around here. We had some annoying pushy bitch agent not long ago that kept calling and emailing about a rental. In her last voice mail, she said that she has tried everything to find out about whether or not a house we own (that has long term tenants in it), was ever going to be for sale, and if she didn't hear back from us, she was next going to come knock on our door. If she had, it would have been the last time that effin bitch knocked on our door or tried to contact us.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
5,474,949
I had a call from one last week - never had a knock on the door though! That's just crazy to knock on the door of another real estate agent - it's bad enough to phone one! LOL
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
5,253,420
Just 2 weeks ago! I was at a listing appointment and 2 gals knocked on the door. The sellers told them their agent was here right now and since they had a buyer they should speak to me! Loved it!
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
955,409
Kathleen, it was about two years ago and it was a new agent from our office who was starting out on a high producer's team. I played dumb(it comes quite naturally) and listened to his pleasant presentation introducing himself and I liked how he told me about his background before entering real estate.
It was quite effective and he accomplished his goal of introducing himself to our neighborhood; sans any sales pitches for business at the moment. I then identified myself and complimented him on what he was doing. It was nice because Sharon had a transaction with him about six months later and we knew who he was among the myriad of new KW agents.
My only regret is that I should have asked him to help me pick up walnuts on our lawn as we chatted. ^_~
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
1,762,804
Never, Kathleen. I do get a load of postcards asking for me to sell my house.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
8,125,247
No recent door knocks. I did receive a phone message today.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
4,342,240
Kathleen Daniels A few years ago an agent knock on my door solicited listing.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
683,806
Never. But I have gotten mail from agents trying to sell my house.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
1,092,025
The jerks in my last community wouldn't knock, they'd just leave flyers/garbage laying on the front patio.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
564,544
Never -
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
981,084
I just love door knocking, made an extra (Large $ amount redacted) last month strategically knocking (non real estate) between set appointments...it's not really a part of my business plan, but couldn't resist.
(Direct answer to your question: I remember 2 in the last 20 years, very little competition for the real estate knockers out there).
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
3,988,138
Years I had an agent leave a door hanger left but never met an agent at the door.
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
3,986,473
Never, but I get 8-10 cards a month
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
615,424
Never knock on doors since I've been in Real Estate!
But then I learned many moons ago from my father which use to tell me; "When a Salesperson's Feet get Tired, that's when they start using their Head..."
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
1,466,257
Kathleen Daniels A fear tactic that rarely works. Chance of having a buyer is slim and none. A poor way to prospect for listings.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
535,392
I haven't had any door knockers, but we don't get much foot traffic where I live. But I do get quite a few calls on my home number which is on a "do not call" list. I usually try to be nice and not only inform them I am an agent, but that this number is on a "do not call" list, they act innocent. Then I tell them if they keep calling I will file a complaint.
Most of the time they are just buying lists, but they really should do a better job checking first.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
920,253
Thankfully, NEVER!
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
2,840,741
5 years ago or more! maybe its time to come back...."home"?
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
5,288,799
Like never...
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
1,260,208
I contacted city hall about a solicitation flier on my door from Coldwell Banker with 3 no solicitation signs on the door.
There are just 5 realtors live on the street with no room for 6th. The charge was he has no city solicitation permit. $300 fine.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
1,749,577
Ironically, they don't knock, but leave crap on our doorknob. Easy way to make enemies and I love this behavior from others.
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
1,007,423
4,800,282
67,369
155,677
Thankfully no. We have a no soliciting sign, so if they did, it would mean they can't read or they are above respecting the sign... neither which are good for business :-)
I also don't beleive that is an effective tactic. I had an Edward Jones rep do that (before we put the sign up) and my question to her (since I am a marketer) was "It's 2017... don't you know you can reach so many more people online, and much faster?" She said it was a part of their model to get out and meet the community. I can see that as a benefit, but I am not sure that is how people choose their financial advisor.
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
577,850
Haven't had anyone knock on my door, but have had a few phone calls in the past year or so...
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
4,434,227
Never. I do receive post cards even from agents in my office.
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
872,264
2,564,213
I've only had one real estate agent knock on the door, and it was hysterical because I yelled out the window "NO!" when I heard him talking to my husband. I ran out, and it wound up to be an agent I had recently met who didn't know that was my house; he was just introducing himself to the neighborhood. Well, we wound up to be good friends and we joke about it.
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
634,582
Never an actually door-knocker but I get at least 3 or 4 pieces of mail every year with that line.
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
547,847
113,294
I have knocked on expired doors, but that was a very long time ago. I’ve necer had anyone knock on my door, nor have I ever received a cold call from an agent. I get lots of cold calls from chimney sweep companies though.
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
2,071,135
1,598,552
4,322,035
602,025
I may have had it happen once or twice in Hawaii 9 - 10 years ago but never anywhere else.
5,774,095
We loved it when a newbie agent came in to our office and ask when we would be moving as she would love to be our agent in the move. Never mind that the sign on the door, said, commercial real estate...A
3,210,609
I've only ever had ONE stranger knock on my door and that was a census person who wanted info on my neighbor. I politely asked her to leave my property.