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Andrzej Niemyjski (Realty One Group)

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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

It is called winter and we roll with it

Jan 21, 2016 02:34 AM
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John Meussner
Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI - Fair Oaks, CA
#MortgageMadeEasy Fair Oaks, CA 484-680-4852

I'm not a Realtor, but if I were, I'd bet I would have EXPONENTIALLY better luck marketing by driveway shoveling than door knocking.  

How bout picking a farm area, and getting in your workout for the day by shoveling drives and introducing yourself to the home owners?  They'll surely remember you.  I think bad weather or any other potential curve ball is just an opportunity to be creative and do things the competition isn't willing to.

 

I'd never door knock, but I enjoy shoveling snow, so that's something I would do.

Jan 21, 2016 06:02 AM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

It is sunny and back to 70F in my part of the country( los angeles hood),  so, I'm always ready and available. 

Jan 21, 2016 05:30 AM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Show home in a snowmobile

or hybernate.

Jan 21, 2016 02:06 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

This storm is a disaster for the East Coast, and hope no one ventures out to sell a house!    In Denver, we get snow often, and USUALLY buyers do not need to view homes.

Jan 22, 2016 11:29 PM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

 I'm fortunate to be in California.  

Jan 21, 2016 09:41 PM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

If someone comes out in this weather, you know they are serious!

Jan 21, 2016 07:56 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 Andrzej Niemyjski . I have heard that too. Sadly, the weatherman is incorrect at forecasting in this area 70% of the time. I wish I had a career where I could be that inaccurate and still have a job.

Jan 21, 2016 05:45 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 Andrzej. We are supposed to get 2-4 inches and miss the big hit.

Jan 21, 2016 05:43 PM
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Jack Gerbehy
Egg Harbor Township, NJ

work on networking and social and be ready for a very busy week once the roads are clear 

Jan 21, 2016 05:26 PM
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FN LN
Toronto, ON

So far, our winter has been quite good with only one or two snow storms.  It has also been quite bit warmer and the expected US storm this weekend does not look like it will be affecting my area.

If people are not looking for a home during major snow storms, ice storms or other weather events, they normally appear when the roads have been cleared or the weather gets a bit warmer. 

Jan 21, 2016 04:03 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Andrzej Niemyjski - I hope we don't get as much, like DC or Baltimore....

I have a lot to catch up with my desk work - so if I don't go out to show homes, I'll be able to finish a lot.

Jan 21, 2016 02:21 PM
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Stephanie & John Webb
Latte Stone Realty LLC - Albuquerque, NM
Stephanie Webb Co-Owner, Latte Stone Realty, LLC

Network from home, use social media and get the word out there. Do you know that I have picked up several buyers just by commenting on different posts and saying something like " Don't forget I'm here if you want to buy this home!" or "I can help you sell your home if you are making the renovations to sell it!" Just use your imagination and say it nicely. YOU can sell a home even with terrible weather. 

Jan 21, 2016 12:06 PM
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Eric Valente
Calabasas, CA
Eric

Not in here. In Los Angeles we have no snow and almost no rain, but terrible traffic. 

Jan 21, 2016 11:30 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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Reschedule some, bring a shovel for others.

 

Jan 21, 2016 11:24 AM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
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Most of the agents will be staying home until its reasonably safe to get around on the street. 

Jan 21, 2016 10:50 AM
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Andrzej Niemyjski Stay indoor!

Jan 21, 2016 10:03 AM
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Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
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It is a great opportunity to blog, study market report and follow up with prospective future clients (if there is still a dial tone).

Jan 21, 2016 10:02 AM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Come rain or sleet or snow...I must show. 

Well not really. But I have had out of town buyers that I will do my best to accommodate even if the weather is bad. 

Jan 21, 2016 09:58 AM
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Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Do extra blog posts with lots of pics.  Just because buyers aren't out doesn't mean they aren't surfing for a house online in the comfort of the pajamas.

Jan 21, 2016 09:55 AM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

When I have really bad weather I work on future business.

Jan 21, 2016 07:25 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

If someone wants a home, then they have to up their wanting a home game

Jan 21, 2016 06:55 AM
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Bob Force (REALTOR®)
Weichert Realtors - Aspen Hill - Mount Airy, MD
The FORCE in Maryland Real Estate

I will be working on next weeks marketing prep on Saturday.

It will  be good time to catch people on the phone at home as well.  They most likely not be out runnning errands.  We are expecting a GOOD size snowstorm here in Maryand.

Looking at the storm maps I am on the line between 2 zones.  One they are saying 1 to 2 ft, the other 2 to 3 ft.  Maybe I will be showing property by Wednesday.

Jan 21, 2016 05:48 AM
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Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

When the weather is too cold, snow, pouring rain or clients decide to reschedule I work on social media, returning calls, organizing or just enjoy a roaring fire and movie.  Today is cold and wet I had to attend a class.. BRRR.....  

Jan 21, 2016 05:35 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

I like Susan Emo's answer, go with the flow!

Jan 21, 2016 04:40 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

You don't sell houses until the sidewalks are clear and parking available.

Until then you start picking projects from the pending board.

That's what I overheard. 

Here, we simply reappply the sunscreen.

Jan 21, 2016 04:36 AM
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Sharon Altier
Coldwell Banker Realty - Elmhurst, IL
Luxury Property Specialist, CSC, SFR

If a Buyer wants to see a property in inclement weather, then I would show them.  They probably are quite interested, if they want to risk ice and snow to see it!

Jan 21, 2016 04:10 AM
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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 can't get out and show in treacherous weather and most sellers don't want people coming through with snow and mud on their shoes, so it works out.

Jan 21, 2016 04:03 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
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Never a problem in our Florida, or California Markets!

Jan 21, 2016 03:24 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Unless the buyers really want to go out (and I remember them occasionally wanting to do that when it was snowing (but not a big storm) when I lived in the Boston area), you work on other things, or take some personal time (and shovel your drive!). Better to be safe, for all, and stay home

Jan 21, 2016 03:22 AM
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Fred Hafdelin
Weichert Realtors - Mountain Lakes, NJ

I don't. I do something else until the weather clears.

Jan 21, 2016 03:04 AM
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Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

When the weather is bad you should concentrate on other activities such as farming.

Jan 21, 2016 03:00 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

It's a good time to work on your marketing and other paperwork.

Jan 21, 2016 02:58 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

appointments are always canceled during a snow storm....it's dangerous driving....

Jan 21, 2016 02:46 AM
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Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
“Experience, reliable, leadership”

Most agent here are scrambling to get their showing done today and tomorrow before the blizzard strikes. Then it will be cabin fever time before the big dig out. Send us some sunshine!

Jan 21, 2016 02:24 AM
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Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Here it would be clear the driveway, vehicle and away we go! But we have the equipment to move it out of the way and generally only one or two days we stay home!

Jan 21, 2016 02:22 AM
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Vera Gonzalez
RE/MAX Suburban, Inc. - Sterling Heights, MI
Gonzo For Real Estate

https://www.facebook.com/terry.waggoner.5/videos/978278802208673/?theater

 

Saw this on Lighter side of Real estate. Pretty awesome!

Jan 21, 2016 02:22 AM