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Inna Ivchenko, Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA (Barcode Properties)

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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
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Honey. Where I go, I'm visible. LMAO
Yeah, I spend a good amount of time out and about . . . but usually hanging with clients and colleagues I like these days more than at deliberate networking and community events unless it's for one of my clients.

Apr 02, 2018 02:21 PM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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It depends.  Really it does. Sometimes it's good to be "in cognito"

Apr 02, 2018 02:22 PM
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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

Let's see, am I out there and visible? Hmmmm....

  • Podcast on Facebook, YouTube & iTunes
  • Business Alliance Leader of 30 Veteran Owned Business owners meeting 2xs per month.
  • Networking coffees and lunches weekly
  • chamber events & mixers
  • CEO mastermind group
  • Realtor Mastermind group
  • Buffini events with 500-2,500 attendees
  • ActiveRain Meetups
  • community & church events
  • client appreciation parties and events
  • walking my dog through my neighborhood & farm area daily
  • and so on and so on...

 

Apr 02, 2018 05:25 PM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

I try to meet real people that might want to buy, heck with elbowing with fellow agents. They are all Debbie Downers.

Apr 02, 2018 02:20 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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I show up often, more in my volunteer work than my work life, but for both I do get around.

Apr 02, 2018 04:20 PM
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Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

Facetime = Good.

Apr 02, 2018 04:19 PM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

All of the above.

Apr 02, 2018 03:37 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

  If I was new to real estate, or if I was new to town, I would.   Today I concentrate on my SOI.

Apr 02, 2018 03:28 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I'm not big on attending open houses or networking.

Apr 02, 2018 03:12 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

You have to be in business to do business. Seeing & being seen is mandatory

Apr 02, 2018 02:59 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Not as much as I used to do. 

Apr 02, 2018 02:41 PM
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Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

absolutely not...

"real" people?  Only those with 4 legs...

Eve

Apr 02, 2018 02:36 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Yes, and yes, and yes...that is how the smart ones make the real $$$

Apr 02, 2018 02:25 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Yes to all of the above, Inna! I think that's what sets us apart from those who don't - they prefer to sit behind their keyboards and these days, it's important to personally connect.

Apr 02, 2018 07:37 PM
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Richard L. McKinney P.A.
Atlantic Shores Realty Expertise - Port St Lucie, FL
For Results that MOVE you on the Treasure Coast!

Absolutely!

I leave the house every day at 7:30 am, at the office by 8am, appointments for presenting offers, meeting with my team, or  listing / showing appts almost every day. 

Apr 02, 2018 06:14 PM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Every chance possible without giving up my family life Inna Ivchenko . As the saying goes "I'm not willing to sell my soul for the company" but I might rent it out on occassion .

Apr 02, 2018 05:56 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Not really.  I show up in life. Showing up at networking events is not my cup of tea. The last people I want to hang with are other agents ... unless of course, they are my AR peeps. 

Apr 02, 2018 05:03 PM
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Joyce Marsh
Joyce Marsh Real Estate LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes

As much as my schedule permits. 

Apr 02, 2018 04:35 PM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

yes.... it's important to have visibility.... 

Apr 02, 2018 03:49 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I hope you are showing up.

Apr 02, 2018 03:41 PM
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PropertyMinder, Inc. - San Jose, CA
Modern Tools for the Modern Agent

Absolutely, Inna Ivchenko! We encourage folks we work with to get out there and connect in real-life as much as possible. Makes you THAT much more memorable.  - Tim

Apr 02, 2018 03:31 PM
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Steven Nickens
Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers - Wailea, HI
R(S)GRI ABR, Maui Real Estate Hawaii

Inna, this is very important to get out in the public. Let's see I surf, windsurf, open houses sometimes, coffee pit stops maybe work on-line there.

Apr 03, 2018 10:59 AM
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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

Yes

Apr 03, 2018 06:07 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I am currently hiding under my bed and typing this.  

Apr 03, 2018 05:40 AM
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Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

I think it is important to see and be seen!

Apr 03, 2018 04:41 AM
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Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

Wayne is very visible - he chairs the Chamber of Commerce, is on the board of directors of the local Rotary, and attends every community event in addition to his 4 regular formal networking groups.

Apr 03, 2018 04:39 AM
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Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

With one, active school aged child still left in the nest, there are routine opportunities to get out in the community.  And my husband will tell you that simply going out to dinner is like being with the mayor.  LOL! 

Apr 03, 2018 04:38 AM
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I do a lot face to face..

Apr 02, 2018 11:00 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Yes.  I do my own open houses, I host and attend networking events.  Usually 2-3 a month.

Apr 02, 2018 10:50 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Inna Ivchenko - not as much!

Apr 02, 2018 10:12 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
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I'm very visible in my community.

Apr 02, 2018 08:56 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

AS much as possible

Apr 02, 2018 08:41 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

yes

Apr 02, 2018 03:53 PM
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Ben DeHaven
Haven Realty & Investments - Lakeland, FL
Proudly serving Winter Haven & Lakeland, Florida

I became a member of the BOD at my local board and do attempt to be out and connect.

May 02, 2018 12:53 PM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Out and about as much as can be.  Even church is bringing in business this year.

 

Apr 06, 2018 11:43 AM
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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

When time permits, but right now, not so much.

Apr 05, 2018 08:30 AM
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Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

You don't want to be a Howard Hughes reclusive if you want to be kept in the front of people's brains for that ah ha moment when they ask themselves "I need a real estate professional, who am I gonna call?"

Apr 03, 2018 06:14 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

To stay on the map you've got to keep showing up.

Peter Gallagher 

Apr 03, 2018 11:34 AM
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