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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

Ask them if we can drink it now. LOL

I'd say it depends on what both parties decide, the relationship between the parties, how close to Christmas and a few other variables I can't think of right now. I'd want to take it home and open it on Christmas but if they wanted me to open it in their presence, I'd surely oblige.

Dec 22, 2016 05:01 PM
Rainmaker
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I say, "Thank you" "How thoughtful" or something similar and then ask, "Do you mind if I open this on Christmas Day?".      

Dec 22, 2016 04:52 PM
Rainmaker
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I ask if i should open or wait.   Also depends on who may be in the office also.

Dec 22, 2016 05:07 PM
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Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

I'm with Michael Jacobs After showing my appreciation, I ask if I may open it. 

Dec 22, 2016 05:05 PM
Rainmaker
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Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

This happened to me and caught me off guard. I thanked them for their thoughtfulness and they said "open it now!" Obviously they wanted to share the joy of the moment.

Dec 23, 2016 05:17 AM
Rainmaker
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I only have one business associate with whom I do gifts and we usually open when we are together.

Dec 23, 2016 04:32 AM
Rainmaker
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

I would open it in front of them so that I could thank them right then & there.

Dec 23, 2016 05:15 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Ask if it's okay to open now, or should I wait until Christmas?

Dec 22, 2016 05:37 PM
Rainmaker
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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

I ask them if it's OK to open it then and there.

Dec 22, 2016 05:09 PM
Rainmaker
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Hella,

It depends, and I agree with Michael Jacobs .  

Dec 22, 2016 05:06 PM
Rainmaker
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I do exchange gifts with some business associates and we always open them in front of each other. I think Michael Jacobs has a good reply..nothing really set in stone.

Dec 22, 2016 04:59 PM
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Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

Good Morning Hella Mitschke Rothwell.  I think it's a personal preference that depends on circumstances/choice/culture.

Dec 23, 2016 05:38 AM
Rainmaker
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Allie Angeloni
Long Realty - Oro Valley, AZ

My first thought is to Thank them, and ask if it is 'ok' with them if I put it under our tree, to open on Christmas Day?  If they want me to open it then and there, then I would honor their request.  I think if others are not opening gifts, then it could be awkward to do so if you are in a group, but then that's just me Hella Mitschke Rothwell

Dec 22, 2016 09:02 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I ask if I can open it now! But I love Candice A. Donofrio 's response!

Dec 22, 2016 06:18 PM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

In most cases I can read the client just by wheather he/she hangs around when they give it to me or if they say Merry Christmas and head for the door Hella Mitschke Rothwell 

Dec 22, 2016 06:18 PM
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Paul Antonelli
Antonelli Realty - Saint Cloud, FL
Broker Owner; Antonelli Realty

Christmas day

Dec 22, 2016 05:16 PM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Unless it's an unwrapped edible, I take it home and put it under the tree.

Dec 22, 2016 05:15 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Open it now, or ask them their preference.

Dec 22, 2016 04:51 PM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

So Candice A. Donofrio always walks around with a cooler full of ice?

Dec 23, 2016 03:09 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I ask them if they want me to open it now ... or should I wait until Christmas.

Dec 23, 2016 01:04 PM
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Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

I always ask if I can open it then and there.  None of them has ever expected me to wait until Christmas day.

Dec 23, 2016 09:55 AM
Rainmaker
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I open it there.  Waiting until Christmas never occurred to me.

Dec 23, 2016 09:37 AM
Rainmaker
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Good question, I would say open at the time they give it to you.  Just my opinion.

Dec 23, 2016 08:15 AM
Rainmaker
864,658
Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

Why don't you ask for permission to open right there and then? I am sure they want to see your expression and gratitude.

Dec 23, 2016 07:40 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

I usually ask them if I should open it or wait.  Candice A. Donofrio gave a good answer.

Dec 23, 2016 07:27 AM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Depends

Dec 23, 2016 07:17 AM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I never open gifts in front of giver unless they request me to do so - I've always found this to be rude - but that's just me

Dec 23, 2016 07:09 AM
Rainmaker
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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

Put it under the tree

Dec 23, 2016 06:52 AM
Rainmaker
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

ditto to what Michael Jacobs said....

Dec 23, 2016 05:47 AM
Rainmaker
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

I ask them which they prefer and go with the flow!

Dec 23, 2016 05:36 AM
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Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
Realtor in San Diego, CA & Naples, FL

I'm with Michael Jacobs on his response.

Dec 23, 2016 04:28 AM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I would thank them and ask if they want me to open it now, or save it?

Dec 23, 2016 03:28 AM
Rainmaker
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

William Feela nailed this one!

Dec 23, 2016 02:00 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I share my appreciation with them and then ask if they would like me to open it now or put it under my tree.  

Dec 22, 2016 07:35 PM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

When we exchanged, we used to open them on the spot.

Dec 22, 2016 07:19 PM
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Christmas day...

Dec 22, 2016 06:39 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Much will depend upon the circumstances. I would normally open business gifts.

Dec 22, 2016 05:21 PM
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Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

When that happens typically I ask, some people like to see you open a gift.

Dec 02, 2017 01:56 PM
Rainmaker
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Hella Mitschke Rothwell -  I think it is a good idea to open in front of the person.

Dec 24, 2016 03:16 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I have no rules. If they ask me to open it I do and even if I don't like it I act surprised and pleased. if under the tree I send them a thank you note.

Dec 24, 2016 11:50 AM