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Rainmaker
1,771,867
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

I tend to fill out surveys if I love or hate the thing in question Debbie.

Oct 05, 2015 08:46 AM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

It depends on what the survey is about. I will take one for my local title company or state organization. Generally, though, I don't have time for this kind of thing. 

Oct 05, 2015 09:08 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Debbie,

I am extremely selective with that.  I do one for our car dealer and car service.  Their jobs and reviews are dependent of these surveys.  Since we have had superb service and amazing instances with the firm, I do take the time and plow through their 20 page survey.  

With others, I don't.  It seems to me that many of the companies who ask are not aware of the time it takes to fill out.  JD Powers sent us one re our car 25 pages and they had enclosed a new $1.00

We were shopping at a very nice new retail center.  Someone approached us and offered us each an AMEX gift card (worth $25 each) to answer 3 questions promising to take 3 minutes of our time.  We did it.  We appreciated the gesture, and $25 for 3 minutes just over $8. a minute was worth it.  A

Oct 05, 2015 09:31 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

In some cases. I do the NAR market condition reports every month, as well as for the Kansas City Federal Reserve Beige Book. I also do surveys coming from MD Anderson for cancer survivors to help contribute to their research. After that it depends on the benefit but I am not enticed to do one because they promise a potential reward. 

Oct 05, 2015 09:30 AM
Ambassador
2,178,433
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

I study marketing campaigns so I do take time to answer surveys or sign up for a free report (or whatever else they give as a freebie)  When I fill out a survey, I know full well they just want to get my email address.   Then I see how they follow up with their marketing.   I have several email addresses used to separate random surveys and subscriptions from my primary email box. 

Oct 05, 2015 09:28 AM
Rainer
150,416
Michael Thacker - Re/Max Real Estate Center - Louisville
Re/Max Real Estate Center - The Thacker Group - Louisville, KY
Your best friend who just happens to be a Realtor

Only if its very short, on topic and I get something in return, even if its just a PDF with a useful article.

Oct 05, 2015 09:28 AM
Rainmaker
7,835,272
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It depends upon the source and the topic of the survey. 

Oct 05, 2015 09:38 AM
Rainer
273,237
Richard Robibero, e-Pro, ABR, SRS
Panorama R.E. Limited - Toronto, ON
Selling Your Home as if it were My Own!

I do exactly what Noah Seidenberg does. I won't fill out a survey to say "everything is just about the way it should be". There would be no point. I will fill out a survey to either cheer for something a company is doing extrememly well (so that they keep doing it) or to see some kind of a change because what they are doing now stinks.

Oct 05, 2015 09:18 PM
Rainmaker
4,882,349
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

If it is from our state association I will.

Oct 05, 2015 09:08 PM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Depends where it is coming from. If it about my recent experience with a company~ I usually would.

Oct 05, 2015 04:25 PM
Rainmaker
979,496
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Debbie - I think for me, it all depends on who sent the request.

Oct 05, 2015 03:36 PM
Ambassador
6,392,899
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

It depends upon who sent the request, what the survey is about, and whether I want my opinion to count in the matter.

Oct 05, 2015 01:48 PM
Ambassador
3,727,873
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

If it's from ActiveRain and thet are offering points, I'll do it.

Oct 05, 2015 12:08 PM
Rainmaker
763,783
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

I usually will start filling out almost everyone as it's like giving a tip for service.  I'll stop once the amount of answers gets to be ridiculous.

Oct 05, 2015 11:02 AM
Rainmaker
3,340,443
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

We do give feedback on showings and appreciate when other agents do it for us...otehr than that..not as often for other companies.

Oct 05, 2015 10:08 AM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

The ones that they tell me they are short and will only take five minutes but actually take 20 minutes are a pain. I will start and if I find it goes on and on I will bail on them.

Oct 05, 2015 09:59 AM
Rainmaker
1,432,649
Gene Riemenschneider
Home Point Real Estate - Brentwood, CA
Turning Houses into Homes

I used to, but not as much anymore.  I will for exceptional service or product.  Especially if I called them.  

Oct 12, 2015 02:47 AM
Rainmaker
1,725,896
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Pass! It usually leads to more spam.

Oct 06, 2015 01:28 AM
Rainmaker
1,513,143
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Only if the site or people are reputable and I am familiar with the subject.

Oct 06, 2015 12:07 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Debbie Reynolds depending on where it is from, I usually fill in the survey or ignore it.

Oct 06, 2015 12:07 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Debbie Reynolds If it is someone I've done business with, I will fill out the survey.

Oct 06, 2015 12:06 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

"THEY' are going to make money from the survey.

My time has value.

Share the wealth.

No surveys without compensation......or those numbers just might be suspicious.

Oct 05, 2015 11:08 PM
Rainmaker
115,432
Jeanne Feenick
NextHome Premier - Basking Ridge, NJ
The Agent you choose REALLY does make a difference

Depending on topic/relevence may start - if it is short, I'll complete it, after about page 3 - I stop - no time for long surveys.

Oct 05, 2015 10:29 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

The only surveys I have taken are for active rain.

Oct 05, 2015 10:28 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

If it's not overly long, I will fill in a survey, especially if it has to do with a request to rate a service I recently received.

Oct 05, 2015 09:57 PM
Rainmaker
1,390,113
Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

I just completed one for my township - asking about township services. I've likewise completed surveys about service I've received at health care facilities. I wouldn't bother completing surveys for anything less important.

Oct 05, 2015 08:48 PM
Rainmaker
911,228
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

It depends. Some of them provide pre-selected answers and none of thier answers are what I would say, so i don't do those.

Oct 05, 2015 08:46 PM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

I rarely complete surveys.

Oct 05, 2015 08:28 PM
Rainmaker
2,759,812
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good Tuesday morning Debbie. Most the time I don't. Surveys take a lot of time and my time is too valuable.

Oct 05, 2015 06:07 PM
Rainmaker
1,683,912
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

I have to be pretty passionate about something to fill out  survey.

Oct 05, 2015 02:38 PM
Rainmaker
112,714
Anita Allen
Levin Rinke Realty - 850-377-4410 - Pace, FL
Your Realtor for NW Florida, Pace/Milton/Pensacola

It depends.  If it's about great service I've received I will.

Oct 05, 2015 02:02 PM
Rainmaker
855,468
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Debbie, the only time I will do a quick survey is if it pertains to customer service that I just received.  I want for who ever was helping me and exceeding expectations to get credit for it.  I try to use their name in the survey whenever possible.  mark

Oct 05, 2015 01:37 PM
Ambassador
3,164,119
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

exceptional service, terrible service, someone I know well Any of those things and I'll fill it out.

Oct 05, 2015 01:37 PM
Rainmaker
4,160,025
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Debbie, majority of the time I don't fill out the survey.

Oct 05, 2015 10:18 AM
Rainmaker
784,786
The Woodland Team of Texas
The Woodland Companies - Austin, TX
Land Specialists

I generally do.

Apr 13, 2019 11:33 PM
Rainmaker
2,362,584
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

If i think it is legitimate, I care about the subject matter - and I have time. 

Oct 09, 2015 09:39 PM
Rainmaker
466,559
Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308
Stake Your Land Realty, Inc. - Eustis, FL
Broker/Owner, SFR®, e-PRO®, GRI, AHWD, REALTOR®

Debbie,

The National Association of Realtors send me surveys to fill out as a Broker. I do complete them because they are important to our industry. If they are not related to real estate, I delete.

Oct 08, 2015 12:19 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,868
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I did one today from my old employer.  Half way through it turned into a pediatric care survey and I don't have kids.  I gave them many comments about asking if the participant has kids first!

For me, it all depends on how much time I have, who is asking and if I have something to say.

Oct 06, 2015 09:28 AM