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Nathan Gesner, Broker / Property Manager (American West Realty and Management)

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Rainmaker
4,572,183
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Often and you see can many examples of others who do it on a regular basis as well on this forum.  

May 22, 2017 05:41 AM
Ambassador
6,393,404
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Depends on what I am sharing and with whom

May 22, 2017 05:40 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Of course, I do... I learned a long time ago that what you put out in the universe comes back to you in spades. 

May 22, 2017 05:39 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I always share with whomever wants to know and/or needs to know about real estate.... especially land and new construction.... how to find land and close builders....

May 22, 2017 05:30 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

At times!

May 22, 2017 05:22 AM
Ambassador
5,230,068
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Oh, absolutely! Giving is good for the soul and...Karma!

May 22, 2017 08:33 AM
Rainer
352,976
Teri Pacitto
Compass - Westlake Village, CA
Real Estate, Your Style...Your Home...My Specialty

Share - yes

Be taken advantage of - no

May 22, 2017 06:23 AM
Rainmaker
2,220,323
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Depends on the information.

May 22, 2017 06:13 AM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

With people who ask and take notes and are not going to just copy and directly compete with me.

May 22, 2017 06:06 AM
Ambassador
2,684,009
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

I will answer your question for $250.   Bitcoin or PayPal.

May 22, 2017 06:05 AM
Rainmaker
846,475
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Everyday

May 22, 2017 06:01 AM
Rainmaker
953,617
Pete Xavier
Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA
Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide

YES ABSOLUTELY! Limited professional info prior to anybody becoming a full fledged client.

May 22, 2017 05:30 AM
Rainmaker
1,196,798
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

All the time Nathan Gesner 

May 22, 2017 06:55 AM
Rainmaker
989,652
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I provide limited information until I get a confirmation from a potential client they will be working with me

May 22, 2017 06:43 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Nathan Gesner Yes, all the time. I have taught real estate classes the Principle's class, Broker's class, Post Education and Continuing Education. I've also mentored several new agents.

May 22, 2017 06:23 AM
Rainmaker
1,543,727
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Yes, I do every day here in Activerain, I have trained hundreds of entrepreneurs in the Chamber of Commerce and at Coldwell Banker and I train thousands weekly on my Podcast...all FREE!

May 22, 2017 06:11 AM
Rainmaker
2,781,173
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I do free consultations.....Think: free sample. Also, It is a way to serve too

May 22, 2017 05:59 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Sure, I think if you don't give well you don't get well.

May 22, 2017 05:57 AM
Rainmaker
3,626,530
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

You bet, the issue is do others listen???

May 22, 2017 05:52 AM
Rainmaker
7,836,134
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Yes.

May 22, 2017 05:51 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Yes, quite often.

May 22, 2017 05:49 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I share it every day right here every day for free. So do many others. 

May 22, 2017 05:34 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Few consider themselves experts in healhcare.

Mose believe themselves knowledgeable in real estate.

I share what I know, but never in a manner that is actionable.

For example a citizen may inquire about a specific property and I will suggest there are a number of exit strategies available that could/will prove beneficial.  These strategies will reduce risk and increase options. THE END.

May 22, 2017 05:24 AM
Rainmaker
1,052,211
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Unfortunately, experience has taught me that there's a point of diminishing returns when it comes to sharing expertise too freely. I let my instincts dictate when I think it's appropriate to assist without formality and compensation.

May 22, 2017 06:33 AM
Rainer
117,135
Christine Kankowski North SD and Temecula
House Match Inc - Poway, CA
Excellent Sales and Property Management

ABsolutely. Esptecially in Property management.  I run across a lot of owners who like to maange the properties themselves, but dont actually do any of the work. They just fix things then something breaks.  There is so much more to it than that  (Especailly in california)

May 22, 2017 06:31 AM
Ambassador
2,061,803
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

I share it readily... hopefully, in demonstrating my expertise, they will be willing to hire me, or tell all their friends.

May 22, 2017 06:28 AM
Rainmaker
4,882,355
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I am always willing to help any agent any way I can.

May 22, 2017 05:52 AM
Rainmaker
1,617,916
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

it depends

May 22, 2017 05:40 AM
Ambassador
3,345,091
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I typically just give one kiss.  If they want more they need to "engage" me and if they want all if it ... they must sign the contract. 

May 22, 2017 07:34 AM
Ambassador
5,049,183
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Often, in real life and here, as do many others!

May 22, 2017 07:05 AM
Rainmaker
542,913
Sean Casey
Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate - Newark, DE
Greenville, Hockessin, Newark & Bear Homes

Sure, I share it all the time.  Hopefully, when someone needs me they'll remember how helpful I was!

May 22, 2017 08:48 AM
Rainmaker
290,969
Allie Angeloni
Long Realty - Oro Valley, AZ

Yes, I do share expertise (in general, never about a client!), when asked.  If I know the answer and am asked Nathan Gesner.  This is not the same as answering '20 Questions" from a neighbor or family member, who then uses 'a friend' to be their realtor - HA!      

May 22, 2017 08:40 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Nathan,

I agree with Nina Hollander and Michael Jacobs .

May 22, 2017 07:36 AM
Rainmaker
5,216,398
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

My wife offers it up for free all the time to her friends!

May 22, 2017 06:27 AM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

In appropriate situations

May 22, 2017 10:52 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Quite often here.  Not so much with my direct competition, unless we're freindly with them.

May 22, 2017 09:43 AM
Rainmaker
900,128
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Yes, all the time.

May 22, 2017 09:40 AM
Rainmaker
4,936,677
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I give it away free all the time.

 

May 22, 2017 09:08 AM
Rainmaker
444,170
Dianne Goode
Raleigh Cary Realty - Raleigh, NC
Realtor/Broker

All the time!   I must say, I've rarely regretted it.

May 22, 2017 08:55 AM
Ambassador
2,178,603
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

Isn't that what we are doing here on ActiveRain?

May 22, 2017 08:51 AM
Rainmaker
911,338
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

All the time.

May 22, 2017 08:51 AM
Rainmaker
1,291,481
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

All the time, Nathan Gesner ... there are some that I speak to that I know for a fact will never be actual clients.  I refer .. dispense information ... advise ... and do what I can to help.  I figure "what goes around, comes around" ... and it's just the right thing to do.

Gene

Jun 20, 2017 11:36 AM
Rainmaker
5,868,544
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I sold a home for a Vet, and am assisting a mom and son to find a rental in Denver, and they are new to the area from PA.   

May 24, 2017 07:44 AM
Rainmaker
851,242
Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

Too often but I think that's in part the nature of the business too...  I did recently hear of an agent charging a $150 fee to do what I'll call a "prelisting appt" with a homeowner thinking about selling...

May 23, 2017 04:12 AM
Rainmaker
2,241,053
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Pro bono real estate, it happens to collectively make it happen in a small rural town. Real estate is not the only service you provide in rural areas where pitching in and helping is a daily habit. 

May 23, 2017 03:35 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Nathan Gesner - sometimes... when I am in good mood!

May 22, 2017 09:03 PM
Rainmaker
2,462,840
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Yes, I freely share.

May 22, 2017 04:45 PM
Rainmaker
805,899
Steve Higgins
RE/MAX Kelowna - Kelowna, BC

Yes I do.

May 22, 2017 03:41 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

With other colleagues about 6-8 times a day. With my husband more than a dozen times a day and he doesn't seem to appreciate it.

May 22, 2017 03:09 PM
Rainmaker
280,599
Jeanne Gregory
RE/MAX Southwest - Sugar Land, TX
The most important home I sell is YOURS!

Sure.  People reach out to me because they see me as an expert.  I'm happy to help.  It has come back in many ways that I never anticipated.

 

 

May 22, 2017 02:39 PM
Rainer
92,713
Ruth Grainger-Starr
Gold District Realty - Cripple Creek, CO
providing AWESOME real estate adventures

I share it. To me it never hurts to have people view you as a valuable source of knowledge. That way they refer people to you and those people pay for your expertise. 

May 22, 2017 02:09 PM
Rainmaker
1,231,853
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Isn't that what we do here on the Rain site

May 22, 2017 01:34 PM
Rainmaker
1,239,901
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Yes, we are not doctors. Without giving away you get nothing in return,

May 22, 2017 01:09 PM
Rainmaker
809,258
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

Don't we all?  Free market analysis, free information on our website, free content from our blog posts, free newsletters with market information, free insight into our marketing plan during a listing presentation, etc.  Much of it is done in hopes of getting future business but it's still free to consumers until which time they choose to sign up with us.  Are youthinking of something more specific like helping a client buyer or sell a home commission free?  Or taking on a property management rental with no management fee? -Kasey

May 22, 2017 11:48 AM