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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS, South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker! (Fathom Realty Washington LLC)

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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

Excellent suggestion and if we could keep inventory for any amount of time here in Louisville, I would surely be doing it. 

Jan 30, 2016 06:48 PM
Rainmaker
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

What Nina Hollander and Lyn Sims said...in spades...

Jan 30, 2016 10:30 PM
Rainmaker
2,462,840
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Absolutely and I make sure I contact all my sellers at least once during the week too. Some more often depending on their communication preference.

Jan 30, 2016 08:43 PM
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Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

100% yes

Jan 30, 2016 07:30 PM
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LUXURYSOCALREALTY COMPASS La Jolla
Compass - La Jolla, CA
San Diego Partner - The Private Client Network

Yes especially vacants, except for condos because HOA manages exterior.  

Jan 30, 2016 03:14 PM
Rainmaker
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I don't even if a home is vacant. Maybe every other week. Occupied homes... not... I put the fear of God into my clients to keep it looking good. And majority of our homes are in HOA communities... if owner isn't maintaining the exterior they get a polite, strongly worded letter in about a NY minute. Besides, most of my properties sells so quickly there's no need to go out weekly.

Jan 30, 2016 08:41 PM
Rainmaker
5,216,409
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Once upon a time it was necessary. Now they don't last long enough and that is a good thing!

Jan 30, 2016 08:17 PM
Rainmaker
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James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Its easy, I don't have any

Jan 30, 2016 08:13 PM
Rainmaker
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Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Paul. When I was in the business, I absolutely checked my listings and to make sure the signs I had up were perfectly straight.

Jan 30, 2016 05:34 PM
Rainmaker
2,759,812
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good morning Paul. Good to see that you do, most don't.

Jan 30, 2016 05:05 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Some of ours are on the other side of the state, vacant forest land in a unique niche.

Apr 27, 2019 07:48 PM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Our homes go pretty quickly, but if they are vacant, I do go by often to ensure everything is locked up. 

Feb 01, 2016 08:03 AM
Rainmaker
617,935
David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation
Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation, Luxury & Lifestyle residential

Paul,
We like ours under contract in just a couple of weeks. If it is vacant we check on them.

Feb 01, 2016 02:05 AM
Rainmaker
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Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Paul - Absolutely need to check vacant listings weekly just to make sure everything is okay, especially if owners have moved out of town.

Feb 01, 2016 01:12 AM
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

That is exactly what you should do. Good representation 

Jan 31, 2016 08:17 PM
Rainmaker
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Paul S. Henderson, Realtor, Broker, Tacoma Washington that's where my weekly reports help me to stay on top of it.

With new 7-day outlook, I also get to know absorbed homes and new inventory every week.

Jan 31, 2016 02:35 PM
Rainmaker
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Yes and sometimes more than that

Jan 31, 2016 06:14 AM
Rainmaker
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This is a very good business practice.

Jan 31, 2016 05:41 AM
Rainmaker
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

Our MLS gives us 50 slots for saved criteria. One of mine is for new or changed listing with the past 15 days.  I'll check that several time a day and then can update the other 49 saved searches whenever something changes or has been added.

Jan 31, 2016 04:18 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Only my vacant listings, Paul.  Less frequently for occupied ones.

Jan 31, 2016 03:26 AM
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Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

Yes 

Jan 31, 2016 02:41 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Vacant properties ... absolutely ... need to ensure all is well.

Jan 31, 2016 02:34 AM
Rainmaker
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I would if they are vacant.

Jan 31, 2016 02:06 AM
Rainmaker
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

if we have a vacant listing, we check that listing EVERYDAY..... 

Jan 31, 2016 01:07 AM
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Joan Dickie
Keller Williams Premier Realty - La Crosse, WI
Keller Williams Premier Realty

Yes.  I check on directional signs to make sure they haven't disappeared also.

Jan 30, 2016 11:43 PM
Rainmaker
5,005,659
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Absolutely along with communicating with my sellers many times during the week. Many of my listings go under contract quickly so I'm in communication every other day with something.

Jan 30, 2016 11:21 PM
Rainmaker
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Allie Angeloni
Long Realty - Oro Valley, AZ

Yes, if not more often, as most are vacant Paul S. Henderson, Realtor, Broker, Tacoma Washington.  Here with desert landscape, the curb appeal does not change, as most have landscapers out only on a quarterly basis.  We do check to be sure the Flyer Boxes are not empty.

Jan 30, 2016 11:17 PM
Rainmaker
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Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

No but I should do better.

Jan 30, 2016 10:52 PM
Rainmaker
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

No I don't .

Jan 30, 2016 10:49 PM
Rainmaker
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Yes

Jan 30, 2016 09:50 PM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

I do not visit each property every week. I've taken a a different approach with that over the last few years. I believe it's the sellers responsibility ultimately, not yours.

I will say that most agents leave the place a wreck after showings. No class or care for other peoples property. But I digress .....

Jan 30, 2016 09:03 PM
Rainmaker
4,572,183
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

If not more.  

Jan 30, 2016 08:50 PM