I don't see as many requests for that in the showing remarks as I used to.

      I leave one in an occupied house as a courtesy to the seller (or tenant), so they will know who was in the house.

If the listing is vacant, many times the showing instructions say DO NOT leave a card.

Some sellers REALLY want those business cards - it indicates that a showing has occurred and when they return home, they know that no one is going to surprise them entering their home for a late showing.

However, most agents don't leave them. I heard the other day that new agents think "that's old school!"  Really? I don't think it's old school at all - it's common courtesy!

It is not a requirement, but is generally considered a courteous and professional thing to do.  Most agent in my area do leave them... I always do...Its helpfupl for the Seller  too as they have confirmation the agent was there.

Nope.  In fact, in our region it's frowned upon... some agents feel it's tantamount to solicitation... (you know... the "if you can't manage to sell your property... please remember my name... I'm the one who showed your property three times!").

It is expected here too.

Most agents don't leave them Paul.  We use showing time all the time so we know who is coming and going in our listings and that is more important to us as we have all their contact info upfront.

It's not required per se but it's a best business practice. I guess people think they are a hassle now.

No. I typically do leave a card out of respect. But honestly most agents do not.

We are, but I agree with you, Paul S. Henderson, CRS, REALTOR®, not everyone is doing this.

There's no rule about it but a common courtesy, and may be not so common. With lockboxes there is a record of who was there and when. I always do so sellers I made the appointment with know I was there.

It's common courtesy to let the home owners and their agents know who was there.

It's considered a courtesy here to leave a card in an occupied home so that homeowners know the agent has been and gone. But there's no hard and fast rule about doing so. I'd say two thirds of the agents who show my propeties leave a card and I personally always do so.

Not required but in our area its considered a courteous and professional thing to do. The seller needs to know you came and showed the house..some have come home and left because they were afraid the agent was running late and hadn't come yet. Very frustrating for sellers to second guess.

Common courtesy and common practice but not a requirement. -Kasey

I don't see it as a requirement, but it's a courtesy to owner occupied homes who want to know if the scheduled appointment actually showed.  One of the biggest complaints from sellers is that no one leaves a card.

Although we were never required to I almost always did until we went to electronic lock boxes. Now I seldom do.

It is expected.  Some do. Some don't.  

I do 

Yes I do. But offers coming in do not even suggest the agents have set their foot inside the house leaving calling cards or Supra recordings. 

I don't like that practice. It's like bird droppings.

It is asked but not a requirement in my area. I carry them on the back of my cell phone so have them handy.

I still leave them as a matter of courtesy.

I don't think it's a requirement but I usually do especially when the home is occupied so at least sellers know that it was shown as scheduled. 

Most do as a courtesy to the sellers to let them konw you were there

I've often found if the home is occupied, the resident prefers to find the card. Often times I encourage an agent to leave their card in the door. It works as a sign to the resident that the showing is complete. 

Not always required, but if I have them, I'll leave them.

I think with the lockbox technology we have today it is probably no longer necessary.  But, sometimes the seller likes to know who has been in their house, so I will usually leave a card if the property is occupied.

Hasnt come up as much as it used to

Haven't done that in years.

I agree with Fred Griffin 

Required? Never heard of it as being required.

Rarely

Our Association recommends it

Often requested but I only leave them if the home is occupied.  Also, my timely feedback is proof that I was there if I neglect to do so.  

Not required but highly suggested.

Paul S. Henderson, CRS, REALTOR®, - usually I do not leave any card after showing. They have all my information when I schedule the appointent anyways.

Not as often as before.

Nope. That is optional.

I always still leave a card.

It has never been required, but we are to be courteous and leave one.

Yes, we are supposed to leave cards, and I personally strive to be in the high-9's for compliance.

It's a custom, but no requirement.  The lockbox tells us who was there, so we don't need the cards to do that for us.

required? no,  but I believe it is common courtesy to do so and it is my practice to do so. in an occupied property let's the Seller know it was actually shown.

It is a tradition and courtesy yes, it tells me who's a pro.

Your BIZ Card is your ticket in the house when it's occupied, I tel owners and tenants make them use the lockbox and hand you a card...security measure as much as a courtesy.

We always do. 

Don't know about required, but it is courteous.

Not required but it's expected behavior for my market.

Paul S. Henderson, CRS, REALTOR®, It has always been customary in my area.

I think it's a good practice, not sure if it's a requirement.

Not really any more.

Most listing agents ask us to leave a card, and I leave one. I had an owner call me one time for a listing appointment because I had left a card at a showing.

Hi Paul, like yours our local board requires it but, as far as I am aware, it's not enforced.  

Interesting response here- I typically leave one !