1,844,271
No, I'm sorry you need an appt & I'm showing it my buyer now. Let's discuss setting another time for your showing (hand card).
Besides you don't know if he is qualified. This happens to me with foreclosures all the time. People sit in cars just waiting to attack a realtor with the lockbox key or code.
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Hella M. Rothwell, Bro...
Carmel by the Sea, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
5,104,931
I give them my card and ask for their contact information so we can set a mutually convenient appointment. Don't want to let strangers into my client's home or another agent's client's home.
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Hella M. Rothwell, Bro...
Carmel by the Sea, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
2,810,149
Hi Fred - If I'm in a series of showings with my buyers, I won't interrupt that to show the home. But I will try to make an appointment for another time.
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
679,404
I give them my card and get their information and advise that I am not the Listing Agent but will be happy to show them this home. But I have to get permission first from the Seller. After I am done showing the property I call the party who rang the bell and discuss their qualification and if all is good, we get the appointment set and I show it again right away! I've had this happen a few times in my many years of real estate and I sold one house because of it.
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Hella M. Rothwell, Bro...
Carmel by the Sea, CA
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
5,583,278
if you're the listing agent, you would be a damn fool to not let them in too....you represent the seller....
if the buyer is your client, then give him your card and take his name and number and that's an appointment to be addressed after you finish with your present buyer client....
just my opinion....
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Hella M. Rothwell, Bro...
Carmel by the Sea, CA
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
6,393,154
Collect their contact info, and set an appmt for later in the day to get them prequalified and sign a buyers agreement, then show them the home.
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,452,819
I've not ever had this happen but once, I was sitting on a veranda waiting for my Buyers to arrive when a car slowly drove past, reversed back and a gentleman got out of the car to hand me his card and ask if I was a Realtor and would it be ok to call me the next day to arrange an appointment? He became a very good client and a dear friend too. I was impressed with how respectful he was from the very onset.
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Hella M. Rothwell, Bro...
Carmel by the Sea, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Susan Emo
Kingston, ON
3,988,007
Not while I am showing my buyer and without qualifying that new buyer. I will give a card and call them later.
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,052,201
It's not your listing, right? No. "Your agent can arrange a showing for you; If you don't have one, here's my card, leave me a message or text me your telephone number I'll call you." 99% of the time they have an agent. Regardless, that's just not how it works.
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Hella M. Rothwell, Bro...
Carmel by the Sea, CA
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
4,319,419
Fred Griffin - my one word answer is 'NO'!
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,090,637
"Are you working with a Realtor?" If yes, no way! If no, I get their contact info, give them my card and set an appointment.
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
5,048,983
What Nina Hollander said. Who knows if they are qualified. And I would want to respect my time with MY buyer clients
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
3,986,258
Yes I have had this happen, I tell them that I am tied up until X o'clock and would be happy to talk to them after that. If it is the last showing with this couple and they are not interested in the home I will get some personal info and show them the home.
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
3,727,873
Usually not. You dance with the one that brung you!
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,543,634
I hand them my card and let them know I'd be happy to set up a private tour for them; just like the one my client is enjoying right now.
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
989,652
I don't let strangers into any ones home - "here's my card, if you'd like I can make an appointment for both of us when my client and I are through for the day"
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
352,976
No way! Real Buyers don't randomly ring doorbells to see a house. My listing or not it won't happen on my watch. They can go through the same process as any other buyer.
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Susan Emo
Kingston, ON
1,725,996
Diana Dahlberg got this one.
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
5,216,387
Get their contact information and a couple of alternatives for an appointment! Go back to current buyers!
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
4,572,117
It depends. Am I the listing agent? Yes, I may show it.
If I'm the selling agent only, highly unlikely.
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,466,207
Fred Griffin 1) Are they working with another agent? If yes, ask them to make an appointment with their agent to view the property. 2) If they don't have an agent, give them your card and ask them to make an appointment to view the property. This time is reserved for your clients, who are currently viewing the property. If they get irritated, you probably don't want to work with them anyway.
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
4,936,605
Sorry you need to set a appointment, I have friends inside now.
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,622,432
Yes, I had this happened few times. Not just with a client but when I simply preview house myself. I ask the same questions: do you work with a realtor, etc.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
5,229,945
Exactly what Dick Greenberg & Lyn Sims said!
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
3,164,269
No way. I would give them a card and tell them to call me and we'd meet and talk about how the process works.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
2,707,721
No, no, no, no...did I say NO?
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,771,867
I have seen this happen Fred, nothing surprised me any more.
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,231,853
Ditto Barbara Todaro approach.
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
2,220,323
NO
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
5,772,575
Fred,
I agree with Dick Greenberg . I would do the same. I have had that happen when showing stores and offices. A
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
3,345,091
I would do as others have said. Get their information and schedule a showing after I have confirmed they are qualified to purchase.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
2,061,750
If I'm the listing agent... I will take their information and ask them to wait, until I am through with my current showing. They deserve my full attention, just as you would when showing you property.
If I'm not the listing agent, I would tell them that I cannot show the property to them without getting approval from the listing agent/agency. I'll be happy to discuss that with you once I'm done with this showing.... but "no"... I will not let them in without a proper appointment.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Hella M. Rothwell, Bro...
Carmel by the Sea, CA
2,182,502
At times I have left them in
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
716,049
Hi Fred. This happens more frequently then not. For me, it's simple. When I'm with a buyer, I work for them, I'm focused on them. I decline the other people and will not provide them with access to the property, because I don't represent them. But I will hand out a business card, and they can call me later and schedule some time with me.
If I'm not with one of my buyers, doing a preview, I do an quick safety assessment, and also ask them for their intention about this property and if they have a realtor. Some people will tell me that they have a realtor, and they just want a quick peak - so I'll ask for their realtor's name, check it out on my smartphone, and do it as a matter of courtesy to an industry colleague. Other times, if it's just a curious neighbor, or mysterious people ( I use my spiderman sense) at which time I decline showing the house - I ask them to call the listing agent (because I know there's a reason why it was not done before).
If they tell me because they are interested in this house as a buyer, and time permitting, I ask them questions, then they must show me ID, I take a photo on my phone, and they must sign my buyer broker agreement (I always carry a Surface tablet with me, I have the form available with a e-pen).
If they refuse to do either and/or both, I decline their request. I'll ask them to contact the listing agent.
However, if the listing agent instructions are by appointment only - then I make a new appointment with the listing agent for those people
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
711,852
Tell this new buyer that you would be happy to schedule an appointment for them, provided they are not working with another agent already. The seller of the home requires scheduled appointments and we need to set this up in advance.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,502,998
I'd make them wait until after my showing and if neccessary, clear it with the listing agent. I'd also make sure I have their info in case they're not supposed to be let in.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
763,883
Yes, we all need to make a living.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
4,800,082
I don't think I would let them in.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
216,904
I would hand them my card and advise them that I am presently showing the home to my buyer, but would be happy to meet them and schedule a showing another time. If they are inistent and obnoxious, I would advise them to contact the listing agent. My husband had this happen as he was closing up an open house. That was particularly unusual. He did escort him through the home. The Seller came home as the person was exciting and the Seller went nuts. I guess the person was a "nosey" neighbor and Seller was concerned he was casing the house.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
4,882,355
I would tell them I am with clients and we should meet at my office later that day.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,661,936
I've never had this happen YET. I'd ask them to let me set up an appointment and show them the home a little later.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
911,228
If I'm showing house to buyer, i don't answer the doorbell. Since you know nothing about them at that point, they would need to schedule an appointment. If they already have an agent, i would tell them that their agent needs to make the appt.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,617,916
No, I do not let them in the home since they are not represented.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
3,416,038
If it is my listing, I would ask them some key questions to assess if they were qualified. I would ask them to wait outside and i will meet with them when i finish with the current buyer. Yes this does happen.... If they are not qualified, can not provide a loan office name or have a buyer broker, they do not get in. If i am the buyer broker, I would not let them in. I may ask them to wait and talk to them after i am done with my own client.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
846,475
I ask them to wait until I finish with my buyers inside.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
4,434,127
851,242
Let them in? NO. Let them make an appointment after they prove they're a credible buyer? YES. This is a safety & professional issue.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
3,071,489
900,128
It's happened to me too - neighbors when they saw the house being shown, but they only came over when they saw that my clients left. They were interested in the home as an investment property; house was vacant.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
321,564
Happened to me, visitor said they had driven by this home a couple of times and there is always someone there. (vacant house) I asked who their agent was. Of course, they replied didn't have one. I gave them my card and got contact info for them after I explained I was showing my client. Offered to make an appointment for another time. Never made contact again.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
36,630
No..I hand them a card & tell them to call me & will set up an appt. I have had people do this with foreclosures only though.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
56,940
I had this happen with one of my first clients they were very persistant, but I said no, I asked them if they had an agent and they did, so I explained they needed to call their agent-
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,712,676
I would not show an unquaified person who showed up at the doorstep. Who knows what the eprson is capable of and not good security for the seller property.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
2,224,473
I have had this happen, and I tell the person I'm with my buyers. I give them my card and explain I would be happy to make an appointment for them to see the house and I ask them to give me a call. I don't think I've ever had any buyer I've come across this way call me for an appointment.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
5,005,603
No! I've had this happen and I've told the "surprise" buyer you need to call your agent for an appointment and if you don't have an agent I can help you but after you come into my office for a meeting. Handed my card to them, smiled and closed the door (and locked it). Not my listing just showing a home.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
613,494
I never let them in...I think that is disrespectful to the buyer I am with...besides are they leaving a door or window unlocked for later?
I tell them they will need to call the listing agent on the sign and make an appointment. I don't even give them my card.
Who wants a flakey buyer that is knocking on doors?
Eve
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
666,539
Fred - This actually happened to me in the hot market of 2005-06 here in Northern Virginia. In those cases I did not let the "prospective" buyer in, because I already there in the property with a client, so I would not want to violate that commitment.
Some of the previous responses offered a business card, but I don't view this like an open house environment... showing the property to someone who just knocked on the door while I am there with an established client is just wrong.
My opinion only, but that's the way I see it.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
637,434
Seems like there is a conflict of interest if you have an appointment to show it to your client, and someone comes and wants to go after the same home. Not that you can't have more than one client for any one property, but that's very disrespectful to the client you are already with.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
2,781,163