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1,052,156
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

My clients are all on the same page as far as election. So it's usually a very fun and enjoyable discussion.

Nov 07, 2016 09:18 AM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I listen and add very little to the conversation. It usually comes to an end pretty quickly.

Nov 07, 2016 10:36 AM
Ambassador
3,383,334
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

If they talk about it, I will usually commiserate about the agony of it without giving an opinion...unless I know they are for the same candidate.

Nov 07, 2016 09:41 AM
Rainmaker
2,781,113
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I like what others have to say and why...

Nov 07, 2016 09:29 AM
Ambassador
2,684,009
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

      I sold a house to some Bernie supporters last spring.  We got along famously, in spite of our differences.

     But Hillary supporters?  They are too difficult to work with.  Find another Broker. 

Nov 07, 2016 10:16 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I listen and add nothing to the conversation.

Nov 07, 2016 07:24 PM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I change the subject.

 

Nov 07, 2016 11:30 AM
Rainmaker
1,525,616
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I just listen and try to steer the conversation back to real estate.

Nov 07, 2016 11:15 AM
Rainmaker
1,090,637
Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate
ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL
"The Accidental Blogger" Cocoa Beach, Florida

That hasn't happened to me...guess they want to forget about it for a while.

 

Nov 07, 2016 10:28 AM
Rainmaker
763,783
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

My favorite subject, discuss, discuss, discuss

Nov 07, 2016 10:06 AM
Rainmaker
290,969
Allie Angeloni
Long Realty - Oro Valley, AZ

Ahhh . . .  this one is easy Will Hamm!  I just smile and say, ''It's a 'secret ballot', just sayin' . . . " and that usually stops the conversation, and then I change the topic of conversation to something real estate-related!  

Nov 07, 2016 10:00 AM
Rainmaker
900,108
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Lots of agents talk about the election. Depends if you agree with your clients. If not, change the subject.

Nov 07, 2016 09:42 AM
Rainmaker
3,626,530
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

leave well enough alone

Nov 07, 2016 09:09 AM
Rainmaker
5,005,333
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I have not had that issue..a good thing!

Nov 07, 2016 09:08 AM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Thankfully I haven't had that happen. 

Nov 07, 2016 09:03 AM
Rainer
225,526
Bob Betel
Allstar Home Mortgage, Inc. - Sweetwater, TN
President, Allstar Home Mortgage, Inc

I have never had a problem with it.

Nov 07, 2016 08:41 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I talk to everyone. 9 out of 10 seem to be on the same page. The one thing about NH where politics rises above most other areas, is we can have a civil talk without the name calling, bashing you see with 1 party

Nov 07, 2016 09:35 PM
Rainmaker
851,242
Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

I'll listen and stay so vague with my contribution that they leave still wondering which way I'm voting.

Nov 07, 2016 09:04 PM
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6,392,919
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Use it as a test, I learn a lot about people during these contests.

Nov 07, 2016 11:09 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

I let them talk, and I offer no opinion.  All people want is to be listened to.  A

Nov 07, 2016 10:35 AM
Rainer
97,816
Carol Wilson
Your $imple Home - Toronto, ON

Someone once said a very useful line to me, and it has come in very handy a few times:  Right now I'm more interested in _________ e.g., what this buyer was trying to do when....

Nov 07, 2016 10:26 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,878
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I'm with Candice A. Donofrio, my clients are all on the same page with the election and the propositions out here.  One of the benefits of farming your sphere. 

Nov 08, 2016 06:07 AM
Rainmaker
4,571,917
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

See no evil.

Hear no evil.

Speak no evil.  

Nov 07, 2016 09:49 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

You just listen.

That's not so hard.....unless the listener has an agent also.

Nov 07, 2016 09:48 PM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Call Sam!

Nov 07, 2016 09:18 PM
Rainmaker
1,617,916
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

I listen humbly and change topics

Nov 07, 2016 09:11 PM
Rainmaker
7,835,313
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Let them talk.

Nov 07, 2016 08:47 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Glad we do not have to talk about it for next 4 years.

Nov 07, 2016 08:04 PM
Rainmaker
2,182,502
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Tell em you can't wait til it's all over

Nov 07, 2016 07:59 PM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I do as i always do: I listen to them without any arguing. 

Nov 07, 2016 04:38 PM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

They can talk about it.  I don't provide opinions.

Nov 07, 2016 04:00 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Will Hamm - let's wait and watch the results of the elections - and yes, that old one --- 

'May the best candidate win'!

Nov 07, 2016 03:02 PM
Rainer
58,611
Annie Adjchavanich
Secret HQ, Inc - Los Angeles, CA
CRE LA, Orange Co, SFV, South Bay, Inland Empire

I ask them if they vote by mail or go to the polls. Still talking politics but not picking a side. Then I tell them about the time I volunteered to be a poll worker. That usually makes them change the subject!

Nov 07, 2016 02:29 PM
Ambassador
3,727,873
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Um, I listen.  

Nov 07, 2016 01:18 PM
Rainmaker
1,543,335
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

It has not happened, but I keep the focus on the goal: their house not White House. 

Nov 07, 2016 01:15 PM
Rainmaker
711,752
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

I listen and don't say much of anything.

Nov 07, 2016 12:49 PM
Rainmaker
1,239,801
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

I agree. Yes yes...

Nov 07, 2016 12:22 PM
Ambassador
5,229,339
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Listen and learn!

Nov 07, 2016 11:37 AM
Rainmaker
4,272,548
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I don't participate

Nov 07, 2016 11:37 AM
Ambassador
5,048,748
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Interestingly it's not come up. But if it did I would try to refocus on real estate

Nov 07, 2016 11:34 AM
Rainmaker
1,844,171
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Say nope & also say no religion.

Nov 07, 2016 08:20 AM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I will and have talked about it.  I keep my voice calm and have a good discussion.  I larned much about some candidtes

Nov 08, 2016 02:07 PM
Ambassador
1,076,541
John Meussner
Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI - Fair Oaks, CA
#MortgageMadeEasy Fair Oaks, CA 484-680-4852

I listen --- with regard to the election, many people's opinions are formed by their personal values and what they hold important.  I won't allow things to get out of hand, but you can learn a lot about someone by listening to their political views.

Nov 08, 2016 05:46 AM
Rainmaker
1,574,666
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Talk away! If the politics is going to change our relationship let it! I guess my don't give a damn attitude is not shared by many others here.

Nov 08, 2016 03:24 AM
Ambassador
3,344,906
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I listen however I will not divulge my opinions. 

Nov 08, 2016 01:46 AM
Rainmaker
989,652
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Fortunately all my customers were in agreement with me and I with them - so it was really quite nice

Nov 07, 2016 11:15 PM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Will Hamm "I keep my political preference and discussions to myself."

Nov 07, 2016 11:04 PM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

I make sure they voted Trump first, if no indication, "My, it's a beautiful day!"

Nov 07, 2016 10:57 PM
Rainmaker
4,882,355
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Listen and nod my head

Nov 07, 2016 10:56 PM
Rainmaker
5,216,337
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Do what the candidates do and avoid the question!

Nov 07, 2016 10:20 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

just listen.... and answer with general answers....

Nov 07, 2016 10:05 PM
Rainmaker
911,228
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

Play it by ear, but I usually avoid dicussing politics and religion with anyone.

Nov 07, 2016 07:01 PM