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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I do not work or answer calls, texts on Christmas Eve Day and Christmas Day.

Dec 04, 2015 01:51 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

I work each and every day, but Christmas is generally a slow day.

Dec 04, 2015 09:37 PM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Life as usual which includes business and downtime as usual.

Dec 04, 2015 01:01 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Business as usual until Christmas Eve & Christmas Day - I belong to my family those two days!

Dec 18, 2016 04:23 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

honestly it depends on the client and the situation. I have worked on holidays if my family was also working.

Dec 09, 2015 01:20 PM
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Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Chris - A little of both. There will be times where I will completely unplug (Christmas Day), and other times where I will be completely available. I will let my client know, and have someone in the office cover for me whenever I can.

Dec 06, 2015 01:29 PM
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Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

I schedule small blocks of downtime as I wouldn't know what to do with myself if I totally unplugged! 

Dec 05, 2015 10:52 AM
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

 My biggest deal was a call I took at 8am on Christmas morning. 

Dec 04, 2015 11:18 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I am available to show my listings as well as for serious buyers. 

Dec 04, 2015 08:38 PM
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Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Chris. December is our largest month for closings, so business as usual, but will take some extra time off in January.

Dec 04, 2015 06:53 PM
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TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good morning Chris. I take the time to work on my business plan and focus on other things to start the new year.

Dec 04, 2015 06:15 PM
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Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Like Joyce Marsh I work less on real estate but do work, except on Christmas Day.

Dec 04, 2015 05:06 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Chris Lima In fact this is the best time to reconnect with your sphere and get ready for first quarter of 2016.

Dec 04, 2015 03:54 PM
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Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

I can't afford to unplug.  It will be business as usual.  Somebody has to be available.

Dec 04, 2015 12:24 PM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Some of both.  A lot of our clients unplug a bit, allowing us to relax and take a breath.

Dec 04, 2015 12:06 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I am not afraid to say that I am unavailable this day or that day and then provide a day and time that I am available. If they can't wait on me so be it.

Dec 04, 2015 11:54 AM
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Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

I am available for business.

Dec 04, 2015 11:23 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

100% on it and available. I'm busier now than I was three months ago.  I embrace it all ... never slowing down.

Dec 04, 2015 09:58 AM
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David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation
Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation, Luxury & Lifestyle residential

Chris,
I took the 4 days of Thanksgiving OFF. Wow, that felt good. I’ll try to do the same for Christmas and New Years.

Dec 04, 2015 09:16 AM
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clarence sponsel
Realty Executives of Wichita - Wichita, KS

I continue to work as business dictates. Socializing is important kids programs parties sending out Christmas cards etc. Family time is important. Gauge your business to your needs.

Dec 04, 2015 09:16 AM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

It's business as usual for me...although things in my market do slow down a bit as we get closer to Christmas. 

Dec 04, 2015 07:57 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Business as usual for me.  Don't expect to have to do any work on Christmas but if Mr. Super Nice Guy wants to buy his lovely bride a house for Christmas, who am I to stand in their way?

Dec 04, 2015 07:54 AM
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Brenda J. Andrew
ULTIMA REAL ESTATE - Willis, TX
Professional Realtor in Conroe/Willis, TX

I wish I could check out, but unfortunately, business as usual.

Dec 04, 2015 06:23 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

We shut down our business every year for 10 days. On the 21st we fly into West Palm Beach Florida and you will find me walking by the ocean.

Dec 04, 2015 06:15 AM
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Joyce Marsh
Joyce Marsh Real Estate LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes

I cut back but still available through the holidays, except on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.  

Dec 04, 2015 05:56 AM
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Chris Lima Very nice card.

Dec 04, 2015 05:41 AM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Both, I do spend more time with my family ( creating memories is SO important!), but I also work few hours every day. 

Dec 04, 2015 05:38 AM
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Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I am available with limits.  My first year in real estate I showed a house on CHristmas eve and that couple bought a house from me, not the one I showed on CHristmas eve however.

Dec 04, 2015 05:33 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I seldom check out, though I may fail to answer my phone on Sundays and on Christmas.

Dec 04, 2015 05:29 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Christmas day is not at work day nor is Christmas eve for us.  There was one tiem we showed space to someone on Christmas eve and wrote a contract.  A

Dec 04, 2015 04:12 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Christmas day is a no work day, Christmas Eve by situation and the rest business as usual.

Dec 04, 2015 04:10 AM
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Tamra Lee Ulmer
Arizona Resource Realty - Payson, AZ
NRBA ~FORCE~ Over 1000 REO Assets SOLD!

Ha ha..good one, Chris! I like the "Mentally check out for the Holidays"....Nice to take personal time to clear the mind and enjoy..once a year or so for just 1 day! Happy Holidays to you!

Dec 04, 2015 04:06 AM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

December is a strong month for relocations, and already getting many calls and emails.   Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are probably the only times that I will unplug.

Dec 04, 2015 03:39 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Chris Lima It's called a holiday for a reason. To celebrate the holiday and to take some time to relax.

Dec 04, 2015 03:36 AM
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Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

I scale back a bit unless I am needed.  I try to enjoy the holidays while I can and I know that January 2nd, things will be crazy again.

Dec 04, 2015 03:05 AM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Business as usual.  I will answer the phone on Christmas Day, make arrangements for the next day and go on with the holiday

Dec 04, 2015 02:23 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Business as usual for me.

Dec 04, 2015 02:06 AM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

We do a lot of personal stuff , but we are always ready to jump on a listing or incoming buyer lead !

Dec 04, 2015 01:49 AM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

My birthday is New Year's Eve, and from me to me, I try to get free the last week of December, and come back to life first week of January.

Dec 04, 2015 01:34 AM
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Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

If there are no appointments it will be down time and that is only for part of the day.

Dec 04, 2015 01:21 AM
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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

Life as usual... with a few twists.  

Dec 04, 2015 01:05 AM