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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties, The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730 (Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070)

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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
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I don't give out now and I ask if they would like my recipe with my business info. 

Jun 01, 2015 01:52 PM
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Jeanne Feenick
NextHome Premier - Basking Ridge, NJ
The Agent you choose REALLY does make a difference

Agreed, I extend it with my hand at first meeting.

Jun 01, 2015 01:22 PM
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Sharon Altier
Coldwell Banker Realty - Elmhurst, IL
Luxury Property Specialist, CSC, SFR

I usually do it when I first meet people, as is customary in the corporate world.  I may refer to it prior to leaving, noting that they can contact me via the numbers on the card (sort of a reminder of having been given it earlier).

Jun 01, 2015 01:15 PM
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Hella Mitschke Rothwell
(831) 626-4000 - Honolulu, HI
Hawaii & California Real Estate Broker

Just like I did in the corporate world, right at the beginning. It is considered a formal introduction, signifying that we are here to do business.

Jun 01, 2015 05:21 PM
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Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

After I shake hands I give the person my card. If you do not know them and it is the beginning of a business relationship I always felt this to be the proper etiquette.

Jun 01, 2015 02:39 PM
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Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

I give them a business card immediately.  That way if they forget my name, they are not embarrassed.  They have a reference to go to.

Jun 01, 2015 02:18 PM
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Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

I always give my card at the beginning of the meeting esp as I am going to their home. It's the professional thing to do, and my customers seem to appreciate it.  It's purple, so I guess it stands out a bit.

Jun 01, 2015 01:43 PM
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Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Debbie. It depends on when the right opportunity presents itself. I ask them to read the back of my card, that had my message. After reading it, they turn it over, which is also what I want.

Jun 01, 2015 06:57 PM
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TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

It depends. Exchanging business cards is a formality. What we do with them and where we file them is another matter. There are some that are filed in the circular filing cabinet soon after the meeting.

Jun 01, 2015 05:51 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC • Short Sale • Probate

I usually give my card the moment I meet a person( if it is a scheduled meeting) and in all other situations depends if they want to know more about me, I'll give my card when I'm leaving, or during the b.c. exchange. 

Jun 01, 2015 04:51 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Debbie Reynolds usually, I chat with them about real estate - and most of the time, they ask for my business card!

Now don't ask me what I chat....lol!

Jun 01, 2015 03:52 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

I give them out pretty quickly, otherwise there's a good chance I will forget. But most times when I first meet with a new client or prospect, I've already mailed them a handwritten note with a couple of cards in it.

Jun 01, 2015 11:01 PM
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Jack Lewitz
Exit Strategy Realty - Evanston, IL

If I have a card I would give it in the beginning. Usually I have to pull out my wallet and check whats inside to find my cards. I usually run out of my cards because I post them on the wall at my local grocery store.

Jun 01, 2015 10:28 PM
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James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning Debbie.  It all depends on the client and the conversation.  I usually wait until the end to hand out the card.  

Jun 01, 2015 10:07 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I give it out as soon as I meet them.

Jun 01, 2015 09:12 PM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
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Immediately; it is an ice-breaker and keeps the prospect touching you indirectly.

Jun 01, 2015 08:48 PM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Debbie Reynolds Usually when we first meet.

Jun 01, 2015 11:19 PM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Although I have business cards, handing them to prospects is a distraction to what the real goal is. The real goal it to get into their cell phone directory.

"Let me send "that" to you now, what's your number?"

Jun 01, 2015 09:46 PM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty

If it's a planned meeting - at the beginning.

Feb 26, 2018 05:50 AM
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Tamra Lee Ulmer
Arizona Resource Realty - Payson, AZ
NRBA ~FORCE~ Over 1000 REO Assets SOLD!

Debbie, I test out the waters first, and play the time by ear..so to speak. Usually at first meeting.

Jun 03, 2015 06:44 AM
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Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

It doesn't matter.  It's going to get tossed out anyway.  No one keeps business cards unless it's to the mechanics and they need to number in the glove box.  LOL

Jun 02, 2015 03:35 AM
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Stefan Winter
Real Estate in IL & NV | Owner of Real Estate Web Tech | Daily Vlogger - Las Vegas, NV
Owner - Winter Group & Real Estate Web Tech

Depends on the situation.

 

For B2B meetings I hand it out first, as others have mentioned it is the corporate norm. However for when I work with clients in real estate, I will usually do it towards the end as it is more of a business to consumer work and you will be with them for a few hours anyway.

Jun 02, 2015 01:53 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Debbie -- I used to give it out upon meeting, now it depends and I can fount more than a few occasions when I didn't even hand it to them .  

Jun 02, 2015 12:36 AM
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Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

I do it at the end and actually it's stapled into the folder they receive from us so they have to throw the whole thing away and not just the card, lol.

Jun 02, 2015 12:10 AM
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Shake hands and hand them a card. 

Jun 01, 2015 11:27 PM
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Frank Rubi
Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA
FrankRubiRealEstate.com

Debbie, I give out my card at first meeting. Usually I will give everyone a business card each time we meet. 

Jun 01, 2015 11:25 PM