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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

If they do not want you to use the driveway they should block it.

Feb 22, 2021 01:15 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Never. I was taught never to park in the driveway in case of a problem and someone tried to box me in with their car. It's a safety issue.

Feb 22, 2021 02:10 PM
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Shayne Stone
HomeSmart - Fulshear, TX
"Your Rock Solid Choice Realtor" RETIRED

This is like the toilet paper issue. Does it really freaking matter! Let's just get this beast SOLD... LOL

Feb 22, 2021 01:45 PM
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Jerrill Ewing
N & J Lake Properties, LLC - Eatonton, GA
Builder

I'm a builder, I don't get upset, I am going to clean and pressure wash right before closing anyway

Feb 22, 2021 03:02 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I do not ... nor do I park in the driveway of seller's homes when I am the listing agent. 

Feb 22, 2021 04:07 PM
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
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Typically park on street if at all possible - which is almost always the case. 

Feb 22, 2021 03:18 PM
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Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Not a fan I park on the street far enough away to make the buyer have the better parking spot but what do I know...

Feb 22, 2021 10:50 PM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

I let the buyers park in the driveway; I park on the street in front of the home. 

Feb 22, 2021 10:21 PM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I imagine the answer may be local.  And that's why having local real estate representation is important.  One who not only knows the rules/common practice but also courtesy that is accepted/encouraged.  

Feb 22, 2021 06:25 PM
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Don Baker
Lane Realty - Eatonton, GA
Lake Sinclair Specialist

always, but homes are 100 to 1000 feet from the street where I show property.  Everyone drives down the driveway

Feb 22, 2021 02:58 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Wanda,

I showed buildings and we would always get complimentary or valet parking.  If I were showing a home, I may or I may not.  The "it depends" clause applies.  A

Feb 22, 2021 02:45 PM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

It depends, I would not do it if it was NC as normally fences are all over the place. I see any kind of car in the drive, I park in the street.

I don't know, there are no reasons why she couldn't. I can't see why builder would get upset.

Feb 22, 2021 01:28 PM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
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This is a geographical issue.

In my last area of NY, we always parked in the driveway. In most areas, there was no such thing as street parking. That's what driveways are for, to drive on. And it didn't matter if it was a new house and the driveway might get tire tracks. 

And where I am now, same thing applies. There isn't "street" parking. There are many long driveways, some are paved and some are gravel. They are all expected to be used.

And I do park facing out so I can get out of there quickly if need be.

Feb 23, 2021 06:25 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Not typically when the house is new construction. As for a resale I try to park on the street. If it is a long driveway, I am parking on it.

Feb 23, 2021 05:58 AM
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Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
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It's not a taboo to park in the driveway in this region.  I'll go with "it depends" & typically find myself parking on the street. 

Feb 23, 2021 05:06 AM
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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

Vacant homes, yes...typically my buyer not me.

Occupied homes, no.

I do not attend Open Houses.

Feb 22, 2021 10:21 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

 I remember a Builder's Open House for Agents.   Some agents parked in the driveway of the model home.  One of them left an oil stain on the brand new driveway.   After that, the builder put up saw horses with red flags to block his driveways.

Feb 22, 2021 08:33 PM
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J.R. Schloemer
Kentucky Select Properties - Louisville, KY

I typically do not park in the drive. I leave it for my buying clients, so they feel as if it is their house the first time they see it. I want them to feel at home, their new home.

Feb 22, 2021 08:00 PM
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Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Generally speaking, I park on the street.  However, if there is no street parking, I will park in the driveway, or allow my buyers to park there.  I'm always concerned there will be a car coming out of the driveway to leave that I have inadvertently blocked.

Feb 22, 2021 07:45 PM
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Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor®
Carmel by the Sea, CA
Rothwell Realty Inc. CA#01968433 Carmel-by-the-Sea

It must be a regional thing. If that were here on the Monterey Peninsula (and especially Pebble Beach where many homes have private gates) agents and their clients are actually asked to drive in and park. It's a first step to showing how many cars fit there.  Personally, I like to park in the street for a clean getaway.   But I can see your point at that house. There is parking on the street.  If I were the listing agent, I would put a barrier up (2 plants?) so people wouldn't drive up. 

Feb 22, 2021 04:14 PM
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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

No, as long as there was street parking nearby. 

A model home 'should' have the driveway 'cones' there. We had those for the days long ago when we sat models  . . . 

I'd be loathe to drip oil or anything on a driveway . . . and someone may want their parking space when they arrived home. 

Feb 22, 2021 02:56 PM
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Carla Freund
Keller Williams Preferred Realty - Raleigh, NC
NC Real Estate Transition & Relocation 919-602-848

Yes, and I leave space for the buyer to park next to me. They're buying the driveway too, they should check it out. We have rolling hills in our area. Driveways may be steep or they may be graded down toward the house. Sometimes driveways look worse than they are. Parking on it may leave the buyer saying it isn't as bad as they thought or it is worse than they expected. We do have flat driveways as well. Sometimes I do park on the street. I don't always park on a new construction driveway and they're usually blocked off anyhow. 

Feb 23, 2021 06:30 AM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

During an open house, no. But if it was a showing then yes, i park on 1 side and leave the other for my buyer. If t is a 1 car drivewy, im in the street and my buyer in the driveway

Feb 23, 2021 05:09 AM
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Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
“Experience, reliable, leadership”

Street parking would be my first option, last option is drive way if no near by street parking is available

Feb 22, 2021 06:39 PM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

If a driveway is the best option, that is where I will park...allowing room next to me for my client.

Street parking is likely to be available and would be my first choice.

Feb 23, 2021 07:17 AM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

I like parking on the street ( whenever possible) so the Buyers can get a full view as we walk up to the property.

Feb 23, 2021 06:34 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

If the buyer is in my ride, I park in the drive.
Otherwise I want the prime spot reserved for the BUYER. And sometimes they bring and entourage. So, just in case.
Mind you, a buyer caravan has not happened int he past 15 months, but I'm sure home buyer behavior will return to normal when we have  all been shot.

Feb 23, 2021 05:12 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Nina Hollander does a great job of discussing the safety issues with this.  I have done it when there is no parking otherwise available... but I also know where to hit a car to make it move out of my way.  I tend to leave the driveways open for the clients, especially if they're older or have mobility issues.

Feb 23, 2021 08:37 AM
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Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Sometimes. Depends on the circumstance (AND NO if I know I have something leaking)

Feb 23, 2021 07:26 AM
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Steve Higgins
RE/MAX Kelowna - Kelowna, BC

Generally I do not, but if we are on a street where the parking is limited I will instead of making my clients walk. I never even think of it at a open house.

Feb 23, 2021 06:03 PM
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

I follow showing instructions. For an Open house, I'd park in street so I don't get blocked in, or give others the idea to park in driveway.

Feb 23, 2021 12:59 PM
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Mel Ahrens, MBA, Kelly Right Real Estate
Kelly Right Real Estate - Hood River, OR
Customized Choices for your Real Estate Needs

I park on the street, usually a house or so away, on the opposite side of the street.  

Feb 23, 2021 11:36 AM
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Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

I usually do not park in driveway when showing homes. Would not want to get blocked in plus I think allowing my buyers to puul up in the driveway is better.  Some new home communites have the driveway blocked to keep it looking clean and new,

Feb 24, 2021 07:36 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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I dont really care where people park, not going to let it ruin my day.

 

Feb 24, 2021 07:10 AM
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Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

I always park on the street and reserve the driveway for the buyers.

Feb 24, 2021 06:28 AM
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