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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

I put tools in my car when listing a property, then take them out, other than a tape measure. That seems to always come in handy when showing houses.

Mar 15, 2022 03:30 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

OH, my first broker INSISTED on this:
bailing wire
wrenches the size of the bolts for a sign
nuts and bolts
sledgehammer
WD40
100 foot measuring tape
wire cutters
level
stud finder
laser measure

Back in my more residential days, wet naps, Kleenex, toilet paper LOL

Mar 15, 2022 04:21 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Candice A. Donofrio has you covered in Arizona.

John Meussner seem to have the rest of the states covered with the possible exception of the taser. Some would skip it and some would have a Smith and Wesson.

After over 40 years I the business, Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets may have my final answer!

Mar 16, 2022 04:52 AM
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Signature Homes & Estates
Signature Homes & Estates - Gilroy, CA
"Our Performance Will Move You!"

Flashlight and a roll of toilet paper (for those unoccupied houses).

Mar 15, 2022 08:28 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Phone chargers, TP, kleenex, flashlight, hammer/mallet, crowbar, wd40, 9-volt batteries for smoke detectors... and a couple smoke and CO detectors for when that appraiser finds the missing one, water, snacks.

Mar 15, 2022 05:41 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

23 years of experience, I'm sharing now - sage advice:

Grey Goose 1.75L

Mar 15, 2022 06:35 PM
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Steve Higgins
RE/MAX Kelowna - Kelowna, BC

Screwdriver, tape measure, hammer, plyers and a flashlight.

Mar 15, 2022 06:16 PM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Flashlight, tools, booties, toilet paper, wd40, duct tape, light bulbs, garbage bags, cleaning wipes, long tape measure, hand warmers, foot warmers (I'm in Montana), batteries, water bottles, snacks, kids toys)

Mar 15, 2022 05:49 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Paper contracts and forms, and an HP hand-held calculator.  "Just in case" you lose internet connection, and someone wants to write an offer, or sign a listing contract.

 

Mar 15, 2022 04:18 PM
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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

TP, shoe covers, water, a book, paper towels/cleaning products, tape measure, laser-level, and a taser ; )

Mar 15, 2022 04:05 PM
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Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

flashlight, screwdriver, and tape measure.  multipurpose tool with plyers and screwdrivers.  A bottle of wine doesn't hurt if you include glasses and a corkscrew.

Mar 15, 2022 03:18 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I've never kept a "tool kit." I put what I need into my trunk for the day depending on whether I'm working with buyers or sellers on a given day. During the pandemic I kept booties, gloves, and masks in the trunk. I've taken them out now. The only thing I keep in my trunk is a 100 foot measuring tape. It probably comes out once a year.

Mar 16, 2022 05:56 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

When I was younger I used to carry around a lot more tools, now iI find it more important to carry a phone and the numbers of people who install signs and do repairs and let them do this type of thing while I do what only I can do.

Mar 15, 2022 08:03 PM
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

I have had a little 'tool kit'  for many years in my trunk along with flashlight, tape measure. Also zip ties for ryders and hooks if needed. Plus paper, pens, scissor. And if I need more I bring my husband!!  He's got the 'real tools'!

Mar 15, 2022 03:57 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I have a large storage tub in my trunk filled with whatever may be needed. I recently added a hammer.  A large hammer.  Why? Because the key was lodged in the Supra Keybox. The tech support solution was to bag as hard as I could on the lockbox to dislodge the key so the box will open.  Failing that, I need to cut the box off and take it to the board for replacement. 

The point is, the box in the trunk continues to grow. Recent experiences caused the addition of the large hammer and WD-40. 

Shoe covers, plastic trash bags, both kitchen, and large 33-gallon bags. 

Towels, toilet paper, paper towels, window cleaner, and a toolbox filled will all kinds of tools, screws, nails, etc.

Painters tape, electrical tape, plumbers tape, a measuring tape. 

Flashlight, Carbon detectors, smoke detectors, batteries. 

Water, in a cooler. 

Organic trail mix, organic vegan protein bars, 

I still carry masks, sanitizers, gloves. 

Always with me is my business portfolio, paper, pens, business cards, and a book to read. 

Updated:  In addition to what is in the tool kit, let us not forget training and mentoring, always keeping updated, always keeping the client's best top of mind, doing no harm, etc., in the agent's heart and mind.  All those tools in the trunk will be worthless if an agent is not trained, etc. 

 

Mar 16, 2022 08:53 AM
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Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

A ping pong ball and tiny pair of pliers

Mar 15, 2022 09:00 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

Looking at Candice's list - guess I need to add some.  But I have not only the laser measurer, also have the old fashioned tape measurer too.   I also have water, toilet paper and breakfast bars.

Mar 16, 2022 06:34 AM
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Carla Freund
Keller Williams Preferred Realty - Raleigh, NC
NC Real Estate Transition & Relocation 919-602-848

I had a kit and never used it so I eventually took it out. Because of the pandemic, I put together a new one with mask, TP, wipes, lysol, and hand sanitizer. I had someone need the TP a few weeks ago for the first time ever. It was a kid and we were at a vacant house (with water turned on). One thing that does come in handy this time of year is wasp spray. 

Mar 16, 2022 06:22 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

The hand tools of course.
Knock-down hornet spray.
Flashlight.
Digital thermometer, laser measure, EMF meter
Towels, roll of paper towels, hand cleaner.
Umbrella
The real challenge in the Florida heat, and in-ride storage is keeping fresh batteries.

Mar 16, 2022 05:12 AM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

A GPS

Mar 16, 2022 05:53 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

A tool kit is essential. Add duct tape, pad/combo locks, grease/stain removal wipes, rubber bands, paper clips, medical kit, bottled water, deodorant, cologne, breath freshener, toilet paper, and room to add more stuff

Mar 16, 2022 08:55 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Adding to the already good answers:

3 foot level to easily check floors

100W light bulbs

Mar 16, 2022 05:58 AM
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Karen Climer
Demetree School of Real Estate - Orlando, FL
Teaching people to pass the real estate exam

I have always kept a small tool box in my car, a hand towel, a pair of jumper cables, flashlight, a four-way tire tool.

Also have pen/paper, tissues, lint roller, alcohol (the hand sanitizing type not the drinking type), phone charger, a nail file, an empty thermos, two umbrellas, probably some other useless items.

It is rare that I leave my house with my computer.  Any information that I need would be on my phone or computer.

Mar 16, 2022 11:27 AM
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Caroline Gerardo
Licensed in 20 states - Newport Beach, CA
C. G. Barbeau the Loan Lady nmls 324982

Extra business cards, flyers, heavy mag flashlight and extra batteries, pepper spray,  WD40, Stud finder, Klein power tester, laser tape, regular yellow tape measure, lint roller, small fabriz spray, mask (not 'ment to be political but sometimes things stink), extra carbon monoxide/smoke detectors in package with receipt stick on type as to give and ask for $,  license to carry you know what I mean with practice,  forms, pens, swag with your name, open house signs that fold,  clorox wipes,  paper towels, snacks, yes snacks I love like apples and biscotti with chocolate

Mar 16, 2022 10:56 AM
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Adam Feinberg
Elegran - Manhattan, NY
NYC Condo, Co-op, and Townhouse Advisor

Everytime I think I have seen or heard it all, something else new and weird pops up. Since my market is dramatically different than the rest of the market- a lot of my more unusual experiences won't translate to the rest of the nation. The latest is a sponsor unit co-op, that didn't require board approval for the buyers...but according to the bylaws of the building there was no carve out for buyers of a sponsor unit with a dog- as all dogs require board approval.

Mar 27, 2022 10:45 AM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

I wrote a blog once. I have a bag consists of emergency hand tools, lock boxes, gloves, electric test kit, smoke detector, spare Co alarm, cards, for sale signs, open houses signs as well as cleaning, shoe booties. I just checked and found I have 6 unidentified keys from where?  

Mar 18, 2022 04:57 PM