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Lottie Kendall, Helping make your real estate dreams a reality (Compass)

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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
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 I can't recall the last time I presented an offer in person.  Thankful for today's technology.  I presented an offer last night at 11:48 that would not have happen in person.

Mar 25, 2015 10:34 PM
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Eric Kodner
Madeline Island Realty - La Pointe, WI
CRS, Madeline Island Realty, LaPointe, WI 54850 -

In our particular niche market (vacation homes), it is not all that uncommon to deliver an offer in person. A large percentage of our sellers are seniors, most of whom do not use or trust electronic signatures. The personal touch works best with most of our sellers.

Mar 25, 2015 11:30 PM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Lottie -- Last year, I presented(representing buyers) and was presented with(representing sellers) offers.   It is far too rare and I do miss it.  There are many times when we don't even meet the other agent during the transaction.  

Mar 25, 2015 04:21 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Now that was a good question, then and even NOW!

I do not recollect that, Lottie.

Apr 03, 2018 10:49 PM
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Ajay Pandya
e-Merge Real Estate Unlimited - Columbus, OH
Realtor Ajay Pandya

I don't even remember that, Lottie.

Mar 18, 2018 09:21 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

Never?

Aug 06, 2017 05:43 AM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Lottie, it probably has been about three months ago.  We met and went over the offer in person as that best fit the style and needs of the individual.

Mar 29, 2015 07:47 PM
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Michele Connors
The Overton Group, LLC Pitt & Carteret County - Greenville, NC
Your Eastern North Carolina Realtor

Funny you should ask ! I just over night mailed a listing agreement to Florida for a seller ... because he was unfamiliar with electronic signatures. I didnt mind of course... 

I did have an issue this week that kinda bothered me, prob gonna blog about it too!  I knew an agent had been to one of my lisitngs 3x with a "serious buyer " ... I had let her know another agent also was implying interest.. a few days later WITH NO CALL TEXT ETC --no notice of any kind,  she emailed me an offer !!

I did not see it until 6-7 hours later as I was out with buyers ... I would never do that ! It has been over 24 hrs I ve had the offer and STILL NOTHING FROM HER , not even a text confirming I received it. The seller isnt interested  , I will reply later today but not in a rush !!!! 

Mar 26, 2015 03:07 AM
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S. Leanne Paynter ☼ Broward County, FL
United Realty Group, Inc. - Davie, FL
Davie, Plantation, Cooper City & Weston Specialist

If you mean when was the last time I presented an offer in person from my buyer to the seller (where I'm not the listing agent), I'd say sometime in the 1990's.  If you mean when was the last time I presented an offer in person that came in on my listing, then I'd say probably a few years ago.  With the exception of a an occasional elderly client who is not too tech savvy (or prefers things be done the old-fashioned way), most of my buyers/sellers prefer offers be emailed.

Mar 26, 2015 02:38 AM
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Cindy Davis
SD Home Source Realty - San Diego, CA

Just recently! When worked with an older woman. She is not comfortable with docusign and is a bit old fashioned - prefering the personal touch. The current generation of seniors is ot always comfortable with today's technology.

Mar 26, 2015 01:45 AM
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Jayne Esposito
Coldwell Banker - Morgan Hill, CA
SRES, GREEN

I try to present in person as much as possible.  But in this market, when seller is receiving dozens of offers, it's not always even viewed as a positive thing.  I've had agents tell me they don't want to overwhelm the sellers.  On the other hand, I always welcome in person presentations for my listings.

Mar 26, 2015 12:24 AM
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Can't remember when the last time was that I presented a contract in person- don't even meet with the buyer usually when signing the offer which I actually think is a bad habit for our industry- and potentially dangerous - I think buyers frequently sign the offer without understanding the full content of the offer

Mar 25, 2015 10:23 PM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Just two weeks ago. 

Seller was non-occupant owner, and lodged at local hotel. Unless you have tried to real a contract on a cell phone, you won't know why heading to the hotel was the best solution. 

Mar 25, 2015 09:51 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Lottie... I truly can't remember when I last presented in person. I typically receive an emailed offer, forward to clients, and then we speak by phone.

Mar 25, 2015 08:51 PM
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Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239
Real Estate One - Commerce, MI
Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com

I always email it unless it is an older person that does not do email

Mar 25, 2015 08:50 PM
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Robert Kennedy
Chase International - Zephyr Cove, NV

Lottie - I can't even remember the last time I delivered a paper copy of an offer in person. However, I always call the other agent and ask them to check their email while I'm still on the phone with them.

Mar 25, 2015 04:25 PM
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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

It has been a while.

Jul 10, 2018 06:36 AM