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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

Do you ever watch the movie or sitcom wherein someone wants to break into a home to delete VoiceMails they left in desperation?  Don't be that person.  Move on as if your business is not dependent on their business!

Jul 08, 2015 08:58 AM
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Spirit Messingham
Tierra Antigua Realty - Tucson, AZ
Third Generation Full-Time Realtor® 520 471-6900

I don't cross the line. I email or call a "lead" once.  If they are interested, they will let me know.   If I have to "pester" a potential client, then they are not really ready to buy or sell.  I spend the time I have, with the clients who are ready.  I have found the best leads are the ones that call me or email me directly to begin with.

Jul 08, 2015 02:43 AM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I would not do that.......ever. I'd patiently try to call/text/email them till I get through. If you already have 'an established client'', make it work.

Good luck.

Jul 08, 2015 05:03 PM
Rainmaker
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FN LN
Toronto, ON

It may be that something urgent or game changing has arisen and so listing their home is not temporarily or permanently on their list of high priorities.

Jul 08, 2015 12:36 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

I'm not sure what you mean by crossing the line.  If they aren't returning your calls or emails, I'm not sure what you can do.

Jul 08, 2015 06:53 AM
Rainmaker
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

I put myself in their shoes.

Ask yourself what one thing, as the homeowner, you do NOT want to happen.

Let them know that IS about to happen and they WILL cal you.

Done correctly, there is no line to cross.

How's my digging going so far?

Jul 08, 2015 05:02 AM
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Debra Peters
Referral Realty - Manorville, NY
NY Real Estate Salesperson

I never "cross the line". I might send a thank you card or some sort of document regarding current real estate information and stay in touch that way.
There could be a number of reasons for no return call. Maybe it's time to say "next".

Jul 08, 2015 04:50 AM
Rainer
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Sharon Altier
Coldwell Banker Realty - Elmhurst, IL
Luxury Property Specialist, CSC, SFR

Something unexpected may have happened (death in family, loss of job, etc) that may be delaying their response.  You have done your part.  Sit and wait.  If it is meant to be, it will boomerang back.  Good luck!

Jul 08, 2015 04:09 AM
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699,277
Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

They call me, I call back, I send an e-mail.  End of conversation.

Jul 08, 2015 02:35 AM