Maybe I'm wrong and would be missing out on business but, if I were in a hurricane ravaged area, I would only be phoning my former clients to see how they are and ask if they needed any trustworthy contractors to help them re-build. 

I think 'marketing' for business at a time like this is classless, in my humble opinion.

Most people are concerned about offering assistance to storm victims 

I have not PropertyMinder Inc. 

A lot of people will give up their properties - won't be able to fix

Every time after hurricane will be a lot of listings. Most of the "hunters" at that time go to the area and "hunt"

No, and I'm not a realtor, nor were we impacted here.  But, I did write a helpful blog post for one of my clients giving tips for repairing and selling a house after a hurricane or flood.  It has safety tips, tips for filing with insurance and FEMA, hiring contractors and next steps if you had your house in the market.  Hopefully, those that need the help will find it when they actively search for it.

I'd rather people find the info if/when they need it rather than go dialing for dollars.

The article is not specific to recent hurricanes.  Rather, it's for any hurricane or any flood/water damage (which happens all the time).  I see so many getting ripped off by their insurance companies, so I hope this helps them.

I'm a PropertyMinder Inc. client, I would check it out if done tactfully. Be careful not to exploit other people's misery.

No, what does a disaster have to do with real estate?  Seems like a time for other things than marketing.

Agents is the areas of the damaged properties should be prepared to handle a large volume of foreclosures.

there's a right time and a very wrong time.... this is the latter.....

Well, I bring it up when it is part of the discussion.

One of my friends, who is a real estate agent, and her husband went around with chain saws and earth moving equipment and trucks and assisted the community with tree removal and repairs - at no charge.  She posted on facebook what they were doing - and to me... that speaks of character and community.  No where did she mention her business, but I bet you this good karma will come back to her 10 fold.  

I can't say it any better than Debe Maxwell, CRS did. At some point, "marketing" for more listings in these situations smacks of ambulance chasing to me. And we all know how most of the world feels about ambulance chasers!

No I haven't heard or seen that. I think checking in with all current and past clients and prospects to see if any help is needed would be a place to start. Taking advantage of the recent disasters to market yourself is kinda tacky. But perhaps if done in the right way that clearly shows concern and the desire to help (e.g., resources they can benefit from) it might be received well...hard to say

At this point it is  all about helping people get back on their feet...once they do we might consider sending Relocation Packages....

 Not my style.

I checked your link. Good material. Very helpful, especially with the heightened awareness of bad weather after the recent hurricanes.

I cannot say it any better than Debe Maxwell, CRS - 

As a Mortgage Banker, I was involved with Sandy that hit the Jersey shore. I started e-mailing my past borrowers, sent Realtors information on how I could do Construction Loans. Part of my ad stated that I can partner with you, FEMA and your builder to get your home re-built. Being in the Mortgage Industry 50 years, I am sure helped, for I am well know in my community. You must show that you  Care about your clients first and yourself second. I told many people that a construction loan my not be the best for them. Turning away business resulted in more business. "Word of Mouth" is the best marketing of all. I can say that most of my time was listening to these poor people and their loss. Many may not be aware, but FEMA money is not always available to second home owners,so many of my people needed a shoulder to cry on. My best reward was helping an 89 year old lady, living on only Social Security rebuild her home with volunteer money. This is the real reward in our business and it's nothing to do about money. The tears of joy in her eyes was a payment that will last a lifetime.

I'm completely with Debe Maxwell, CRS on this - classless!!! I live in Florida and take exception to this type of marketing

Debe Maxwell nailed this one!

Debe Maxwell, CRS nailed this one!

I have had my second buyer call moving from Florida back to NH. 

I just think this is all around tacky.

And after I sent that letter, I'd check the local obituaries and go to the cemetery and ask surviving spouse if they were planning on selling their house.

Everyone is talking about it

We are not even close to hurricane devastated areas, but would not be trying to drum up business from their losses.

Yes. I tell people that my beautiful town of Cody, Wyoming is one of the safest places in America from natural disasters!

PropertyMinder Inc. - this needs to be done tactfully, I guess.

Nope.

As Debe Maxwell, CRS wrote. We are not vultures

I would not try to get listings.