It's encouraged in our office...the feeling is "something is better than nothing" and after all the office itself benefits. It certainly isn't considered stealing. There are agents that have moved over from other offices where the attitude was as you said stealing of listings...it didn't make sense to them either - guess that's one of the reasons they left.

I've seen this done many times.  When an established agent likes a newer agent, they will give them permission to do this.  I've used this tactic and allowed others to do so as well.  The trick is having permission.

Lynette, in my opnion, I think it is ok and there is nothing wrong with it if someone in the office is being proactive. I haven't done it but may look into doing it. Some agents, however, feel threatened that you are using them to get buyers or sellers.

I have advertised other agents listings, but I've always got there permission first.

Debbie, some agents don't ask for permission. I didn't know you had to ask for permission. I've seen in the past where they post all the listings of the office as theirs in the newspaper. It makes them look like they have alot of listings to the consumers.

Kathy, there are agents I know that don't do that. They put it in the ads with their name as the point of contact as though it is their own listing. I guess asking for permission before doing so may make more sense.

This happens all the time.  What is REQUIRED prior to advertising another firm's listings is not permission from the listing agent, but permission from the listing Broker. It is a good idea to get that permission in writing as well.

I borrow listings to advertise and I allow other firms to advertise my listings.  My only requirement either way is that notification of any changes in price, status, etc, be provided so that the advertising is current and correct.  Other than that, I am all for as much exposure to listings as possible.

Amanda, added exposure is always a good thing. I do agree that as long as it helps to sell the listing then that is fine.

i personally don't do print advertising, but if another agent wants to do any of my listings, I say have at it, and thanks.

I don't see anything wrong with it as long as they ask first.

Andrew, more advertising and extra exposure is a good thing. I don't mind but some agents do think that their listings are their listings alone.

In our company, it's fine as long as you get permission.

Rhonda, that seemed to coincide with the majority of the comments here.