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Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor®, Rothwell Realty Inc. CA#01968433 Carmel-by-the-Sea

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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Absolutely not.

Dec 18, 2017 11:13 AM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Never. I will be happy to contact them MYSELF to pass along the inquiry and let the client decide. 

That alarm company's call, I would consider 'suspect'. 

Dec 18, 2017 11:12 AM
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Richie & You
pearlsforthesoul.com - Riverside, CA
Author & Consultant

I liked the way you handled it. Imagine getting a call saying: Why did you give out our number? For an agent, this could be the kiss of death

Dec 18, 2017 02:54 PM
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Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I would not give their name to any vendor without their permission.

Dec 18, 2017 01:06 PM
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Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home again, home again...

I get that call, probably from the very same alarm company.  They are aggressive, and don't take "no", easily.

No, I don't/won't give out my buyer's contact information, nor do I want the 'kickback' that they're offering in order to turn over my client's information.

If they want to sell my buyers... they have their street address... approach them the same way as any other vendor... send them some snail mail, and don't use my name.

Dec 18, 2017 12:58 PM
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Joseph Domino 480-390-6011
Inactive - Scottsdale, AZ
The Art of Storytelling

No! That is a great way to lose a client.

Dec 18, 2017 11:28 AM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

I do not.

Dec 18, 2017 02:21 PM
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Greg Large
ERA Real Solutions - Grove City, OH
A Tradition of Trust

Absolutely, positively... NOT!!!

Dec 18, 2017 12:45 PM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

No, the alarm companies do that to sell new service. I never give it out no matter what. They think because they are giving a discount that we'll cave.

Dec 18, 2017 12:28 PM
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Jill Murty, Realtor - Orange County, CA
Movoto - Laguna Niguel, CA

I've received quite a few of these calls.  I've never shared client information and that's not going to change. 

Dec 18, 2017 12:15 PM
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Jeff Pearl
Realty One Group Capital / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

No. They can attempt to contact the buyers directly ( probably by mail) if they want, but without any help from me.

Dec 18, 2017 11:42 AM
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Susie Kay
Ultra Real Estate Dallas Fort Worth - Plano, TX
North Dallas Specialist

No, I don't.  I won't give the number out unless my buyer approves.

Dec 18, 2017 02:57 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

 Not a chance!

Dec 18, 2017 02:19 PM
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Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

No, it's not my place to give out anyone's number. I get these calls from security companies as well after every closing. I guess it's a new way for them to find customers. 

Dec 18, 2017 02:11 PM
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Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

No way.-K

Dec 18, 2017 01:26 PM
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

The lawyer for our Statewide Association says we should but I always get the permission of my buyer first Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor® 

Dec 18, 2017 01:08 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Not me!

Dec 18, 2017 12:36 PM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor® No, I feel this information falls under the fudiciary duty of "Confidentiality".

Dec 18, 2017 11:46 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Absolutely not to vendors! I've had a rash of those calls from alarm companies also and they are worse than used car salesmen!

Dec 18, 2017 03:37 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

No. 

Dec 18, 2017 02:06 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Hella,

I would have handled it exactly as you did.  A

Dec 18, 2017 12:51 PM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

NO

Dec 18, 2017 12:27 PM
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Barbara Todaro
Keller Williams Elite - Franklin, MA
"connecting land with builders"

no, that's information that is available only FROM the buyer....

Dec 18, 2017 12:25 PM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

I would say, "Hell no!"

Followed by, 'Tell me more."

It is very possible they have a solution that would make the homeowner and myself very happy.

Dec 18, 2017 11:47 AM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Author, Golfer, Traveler, Retired, Wenatchee, WA

What Nina Hollander said but with three exclamation marks after it!!!

Dec 18, 2017 11:43 AM
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Allie Angeloni
Long Realty - Oro Valley, AZ

Your answer is exactly the one I would give - 'just give me your info, and I would be happy to pass it along to the new buyers' - is perfect.  I have not given out any contact numbers, and am fine with being that middle person to relay a message Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor®. 

Dec 18, 2017 07:14 PM
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Steve Penner
Royal LePage Dynamic RE / Pro Ledger Bookkeeping Software - Winnipeg, MB
REALTOR® / Pro Ledger Online (owner)

No No No... never without permission.

Dec 18, 2017 05:55 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I do not and do not recommend alarm services or any other services unless asked by my clients. Even then I do it sparingly.

Dec 18, 2017 05:15 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Equity Union - Calabasas, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC • Short Sale • Probate

Absolutely not. 

I had a similar call and said I'll ask my clients if they are interested, the alarm guy thanked at first, but soon became so annoying that I simply blocked him. 

Dec 18, 2017 05:05 PM
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor® I never give out my buyers information.

Dec 18, 2017 04:01 PM
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Michael Thacker - Re/Max Real Estate Center - Louisville
Re/Max Real Estate Center - The Thacker Group - Louisville, KY
Your best friend who just happens to be a Realtor

Thats how I would have handled it also. 

Dec 18, 2017 03:43 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

No way.

Dec 18, 2017 01:11 PM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

No, unless it was court mandated.

Dec 18, 2017 12:11 PM
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Michael J. Perry
Fathom Realty - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

NO

Dec 18, 2017 12:02 PM
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Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Wouldn't even think of it.

Dec 19, 2017 03:59 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Seems like an ethics violation.

 

Dec 18, 2017 09:33 PM
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J.R. Schloemer
Kentucky Select Properties - Louisville, KY

NO! I have heard many alarm companies are calling agents, and even getting the buyers' number from other sources. I will not release that sort of data to anyone attempting to sell clients anything.

Dec 18, 2017 09:08 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Nope, never.  

Dec 18, 2017 08:59 PM
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Anthony Kirlew
PLACE, Brokered by eXp Realty. Member, Group 46:10 Network - Gilbert, AZ
Helping You Make Fiscally Sound Real Estate Deals!

You are very nice to take time to forward the info. I would not even get involved, but I would never give out anyone's info. If they have contracted with an alarm company, they should have the contact info.

Dec 18, 2017 07:00 PM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

need to protect client contact info

Dec 18, 2017 06:37 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I do not.  I call my clients and let them call the party back

Dec 18, 2017 05:55 PM
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Richard Bazinet /MBA, CRS, ABR
West USA Realty - Scottsdale, AZ
Phoenix Scottsdale. Sellers, Buyers & Relocations

Are you kidding me? NO!!!

That would be a good reason to be 'alarmed'. Ha, ha, ha...

Dec 18, 2017 05:02 PM
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Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

No way.  Especially in the scenario you described. 

Dec 19, 2017 04:54 AM
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Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
“Experience, reliable, leadership”

No, I handled the same way you did and told them I would be happy to rely the info on to them.

Dec 19, 2017 03:42 AM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

No I would not. I'd contact my buyers if someone wanted their number to see if it was okay to share.

Dec 19, 2017 02:47 AM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP
Big Block LPT Realty 858.232.8722 - San Diego, CA
Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Retirees Services

No.

ADT has multiple alarm trolls that call you 4-5 per closing asking for your clients alarm business. 90% of my clients never use an alrm, San Diego is a safe city...seriously like #5 in the country per SDPD.

Dec 18, 2017 05:32 PM
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Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

No, no.

Dec 11, 2018 10:47 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

If asked, yes, Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor® 

Jan 06, 2018 08:25 PM
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Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Never, I would hate if anyone gave out my number for more junk calls.  If they want the alarm system, your buyers could contact them directly.

Dec 21, 2017 08:18 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I do not pass out buyers numbers.

 

Dec 20, 2017 12:10 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

No.

Dec 19, 2017 06:12 PM
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Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

I would never give out my clients contact info to a vendor. I may pass their info on to my client and let them decide if they are interested or not, but that's all I would do.

Dec 19, 2017 04:44 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I get these calls all the time.  The funny part is 99% of the time there is no alarm system.  I just tell them I referred them to my vendor of choice.  I never give out client info.

Dec 19, 2017 11:38 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Real Estate Svcs.
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I get those calls as well.   Heck NO I do not. I tell them I will pass their information along ... and I move on with my day.

Dec 19, 2017 10:04 AM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I don't provide any personal information for my customers and never will without their permission which I will never get since I don't ask for it LOL!

Dec 19, 2017 07:09 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty

Haha! Nope

Dec 19, 2017 05:30 AM
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Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Does the buyer or seller want to be called and if they said you gave them the number, you are not the relisting agent or broker when the time comes around to plant a sign on the front lawn (again). The buyer and seller at the closing though should have each other's numbers and we encourage the contact after the sale for communication that is free and easy.

Dec 19, 2017 03:44 AM
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