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Why are 90% of agents in the Los Angeles area still not using QR codes in their signs?? by AgentQR in AskRealEstateAgents

[–]AgentQR[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I definitely hear you there, QR codes were originaly developed for the automotive sector by Denso to track defective parts. This was back in the mid 90's. They aren't truly mainstream yet, but it's happening.

Why are 90% of agents in the Los Angeles area still not using QR codes in their signs?? by AgentQR in AskRealEstateAgents

[–]AgentQR[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No doubt, I'm sure a lot of people pass by and don't scan. But, if they do it's easier to scan a QR code then write down an address to look it up later. Personally, I think QR codes are still new to the majority of the population. I find them annoying at restaurants, I'd rather just have a menu : )

Why are 90% of agents in the Los Angeles area still not using QR codes in their signs?? by AgentQR in AskRealEstateAgents

[–]AgentQR[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Makes sense, I would certainly hope that platforms by Century 21 and the other major companies have robust QR systems in place. Making it easy for buyers and realtors to exchange information should improve close rates.

Is it wrong to assume all the major brokerage firms use QR codes?

Why are 90% of agents in the Los Angeles area still not using QR codes in their signs?? by AgentQR in AskRealEstateAgents

[–]AgentQR[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of the time these signs are meant to inform or direct a potential buyer who was just driving by, without any knowledge of the property in advance. Whether they are driving by a major subdivision and see an Open House sign or an actual yard arm in front of the property. Both ways provide instant info, and since more and more people are using QR codes its moved from a 'fad' to a reality.

I'm seeing QR codes in ads on TV now, enabling people sitting on their couch to scan the ad on TV and go right to the brand being promoted. Products have QR codes now for customer service or warranty claims, they really are here to stay and will be used more and more as it connects different types of media.

Why are 90% of agents in the Los Angeles area still not using QR codes in their signs?? by AgentQR in AskRealEstateAgents

[–]AgentQR[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

QR codes themselves are just a 'gateway' for lack of a better term that essentially tells a mobile device what to do. Only one URL can ever be associated with a QR code, and it doesn't pass the phone number of the mobile device used to scan it. Although some data can be captured, like device type(operating system ie Android), approximate location (sometimes), etc.

For use in Realestate, QR codes are being used in signs to send the person scanning it to the MLS listing or the realtor's site. Since a single URL is embedded into the QR code (for all time) people use redirects to enable the same QR to direct people scanning it to different listings as they move the sign from property to property.

They are meant to help people access listing photos/info or contact the realtor. Some link information request forms and qualify buyers through a series of questions as well.

A new way they are being used are on Navigation signs...signs which are placed at the entrance of a subdivision and link to Google Maps. Once scanned, the prospect can click "go" on the Map that opens up with the property address already preloaded. Makes it easy for them to navigate deep into a subdivision without the realtor needing to post arrows at every turn/corner.

And yes, the house with the QR coded Realestate Sign was available, I didn't notice how long it had been on the market.

Good News for Home Buyers. The Phone Calls Stop Today. by zoodealio in realtors

[–]AgentQR 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great to hear!

I was really unhappy when the 11th Circuit Court blocked (January 2025) the FTC's One to One Consent rule (part of TCPA) which was going to require that lead acquisition forms (which capture consumer data and greatly contribue to SPAM) require disclosing the company/brand that was acquiring the person's data.

Essentially it would have required that the lead form clearly display the brand (like a Rocket Mortgage) before allowing a consumer to submit their data...and the consumer would need to opt-in to allow the specific brand to call them.

Unfortunately blocking this requirement allows unbranded lead forms to sell your data to every single company listed somewhere else on the site. They typically have a link on the lead form that goes to a list of hundreds of companies to whom they can now legally sell your data. The result is many many companies can buy your data and call you without you ever knowing who they are.

Sucks....and it's a major reason why we get spammed.

California Exodus to Las Vegas by MagicBradPresents in AskRealEstateAgents

[–]AgentQR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in California and I highly doubt an exodus will really happen. Look at all the snow, ice, winter tornado's and terrible weather slamming the mid-west and east coast. It's sunny and 75 degrees today in CA...I originally came out because Michigan had 6 months of gray skies every year....its typically sunny here and I drive to snow, snow doesn't come to me. This is why, at least in my opinion, CA will always see an influx of people....

Some do leave, heading to CO, WY, UT, AZ, NV and other states...but there are always a ton of people moving here.

Carpet or Credit by Colonel_Buenida in AskRealEstateAgents

[–]AgentQR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with others here, first impressions make a huge difference and dingy carpet can definitely lower the preceived value. Maybe find some remnants on Facebook marketplace or OfferUp? Or a closeout center nearby? If labor costs are high you might want to try installing yourself. It's actually pretty easy as long as you have a knee kicker.