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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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Some folks are better at training the kids than others, but they are not likely to stick that key in the outlet more than once.

May 23, 2017 04:15 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
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It is rare when small kiddies are at a closing for us. Looks like you were busy?

May 23, 2017 05:59 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
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I have not. Some of our attorneys in Charlotte actually have little play areas for children in their offices. But it's really rare that I see parents bring little ones to closing.

May 23, 2017 04:15 AM
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Gabe Sanders
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Not often, but when I do, I ask the parents to take them outside.

May 23, 2017 05:36 AM
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Nathan Gesner
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I can't stand people that refuse to control their children. There is a big difference between active children and wild animals.

May 23, 2017 05:34 AM
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
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No I haven't but rarely do children attend closings here. If they do our title companies have a basket of toys (usually have it tucked aways some place because it's so rare for kids to come).

May 23, 2017 04:58 AM
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Carol Williams
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We always had a few kid toys in the office, which sometimes came in handy. Can't say I ever remember children at a closing.  

May 23, 2017 04:58 AM
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Gita Bantwal
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No.

May 26, 2017 03:37 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
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Thank God we don't have closing tables here!

May 24, 2017 10:44 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
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Only happened once.  The Title Attorney called in an assistant; she took the rug rats to another room

May 23, 2017 09:00 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
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Andrew,

Has not happened to us.

May 23, 2017 08:54 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
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Wow,  I guest I am lucky, can not recall the last time I had kids at a closing.

 

May 23, 2017 08:52 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
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All the kids I have ever experienced at closings have been very well behaved. 

May 23, 2017 07:13 AM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
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Actually, I can't remember ever having children at a signing... in 12 years. LOL

May 23, 2017 06:49 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
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children do not belong at closings and when it must happen, the agent should take control and keep the little rats busy...

May 23, 2017 06:44 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
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The hazards of war.

May 23, 2017 06:42 AM
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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

As a parent, I will "parent" a child that their own folks won't. I have no issues politely scolding an out of control child in public and or asking their parents to get them under control "before we continue". My bride sees parents let their kids act like animals on airplanes every day.

May 23, 2017 06:38 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
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Andrew Mooers I've never had clients bring children to a closing. I've seen toys in some attorney's offices for children if they do come. I would highly discourage it.

May 23, 2017 06:35 AM
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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
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ok here we go

May 23, 2017 06:14 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
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Full time job for some act of love for others...Kids!

May 23, 2017 06:09 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
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I remind those with small children that they can interfere with a smooth closing!

May 23, 2017 05:58 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thankfully, kids are not usually present at settlements.

May 23, 2017 05:51 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
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I have seen unruly kids and the parents seem to remain calm and not notice. Those closings seem to take hours but sure it is just my imagination.

May 23, 2017 05:48 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
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Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Fortunately Not!

May 23, 2017 05:37 AM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
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I have not but it only takes 1 key to zap them before they wont do that again. Same if a book case falls on them. 

May 23, 2017 05:32 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
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No, never! On the rare occasion will I see a little one at Closing and never ones that misbehave!

May 23, 2017 05:22 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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In California, we don't have a closing table but proper behavior by children and more accurately by their parents is appreciated.  All the time.   

May 23, 2017 05:06 AM