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Rainmaker
1,506,013
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

"Have to see it right away" does not trump my personal safety.  If the weather wasn't safe to drive in, forget it.

Mar 14, 2017 12:07 PM
Rainmaker
1,390,113
Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

Can't. Roads aren't plowed yet. We're also in a State of Emergency which means only emergency vehicles on the road. Seeing a house is definitely not an emergency.

Mar 14, 2017 01:56 PM
Rainmaker
679,235
John Slocum
Premiere Property Group, LLC - Vancouver Washington - Vancouver, WA
Broker, SFR - Vancouver WA Real Estate

Not in our area.  When the abundant snow falls, the local authorities want us to stay off the roadways unless it is an emergency need to travel.  We both have AWD but even that capability can just get you into deeper trouble than a regular car would!

Mar 14, 2017 01:30 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

'Are you at the curb?"

No.

"Great, call me from the curb when the roads are clear."

Yes.

"I will be there as soon as the roads are clear."

Mar 14, 2017 11:24 AM
Ambassador
3,589,741
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

No! 

Mar 14, 2017 10:13 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,257
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Virtual Realty Consultants For safeties sake no.

Mar 14, 2017 12:12 PM
Rainmaker
4,900,966
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

No, not when they are going to measure snow fall in feet.

Mar 14, 2017 11:43 AM
Rainmaker
913,468
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

No.

Mar 14, 2017 11:17 AM
Rainmaker
864,708
Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

Nope. Safety first. That goes for your safety and your clients.

Mar 14, 2017 11:14 AM
Rainmaker
902,038
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

NO WAY! We have over a foot of snow on the ground already and it's still coming down hard. It would be irresponsible to encourage anyone to drive in these conditions.

Mar 14, 2017 10:39 AM
Ambassador
5,060,544
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I suppose it depends more on safety, and any restrictions the community might have about parking and people being on the road. I find it hard to imagine it is THAT critical to see a property in the middle of a serious storm

Mar 14, 2017 10:34 AM
Rainmaker
809,258
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

Depends on how blizzardy and dangerous it is out. We have 4wd and ability to work through snow and know how yo drive in it, but if it is a safety concern then it may not be worth it.-Kasey

Mar 14, 2017 10:26 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,776
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

First I would question their sanity, second I would say a home is not worth one's life, that interest rate is too high.

Mar 14, 2017 10:24 AM
Ambassador
6,418,126
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Snow does not bother us.

 

Mar 14, 2017 10:23 AM
Rainmaker
1,056,272
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

We don't 'get' that in the magickal land of AZ . . . but flip it over and it's a  raging monsoon with flash flooding. Why does the customer have to see it 'right away'? Is it possible to wait till the weather improves? Then no.
If it's a client, maybe, depending . . . but also probably not and there would likely not be such a request to begin with.
Safety first!

Mar 14, 2017 10:21 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,328
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

absolutely not....there is no way anyone is on the road here in MA now.... heavy snowfall and driving winds.... 

Mar 14, 2017 10:11 AM
Rainmaker
1,045,440
Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

In a blizzard NO.. they tell you to stay off the road unless its an emergency.. there is no such thing as a SHOWING a house EMERGENCY ;-) certainly not worth risking your life or someone else's over.

Feb 17, 2018 08:17 PM
Rainmaker
5,877,335
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Probably, I have an SUV, and at least you most likely would not be competing with another buyer!

Mar 16, 2017 09:10 AM
Rainmaker
1,728,156
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

If pre-approved and a 'hot' property; of course!

Mar 15, 2017 08:34 AM
Rainer
259,055
Mick Michaud
Distinctly Texas Lifestyle Properties, LLC Office:682/498-3107 - Granbury, TX
Your Texas Lifestyle is Here!

Depends on the safety of the situation.  And, is the house vacant?  Will the owners agree?  How serious of a buyer are they?  Are they under a rep agreement? 

We've conditioned the public that we jump when they snap their fingers.  Wrong message.  We're professionals.  We need to respect our time and expertise as well as our clients' needs.

Mar 15, 2017 08:02 AM
Rainmaker
444,170
Dianne Goode
Raleigh Cary Realty - Raleigh, NC
Realtor/Broker

Nope.   I'm from Florida.  As a community service I stay off the roads when there's any hint of ice or snow.

Mar 15, 2017 07:57 AM
Rainmaker
991,352
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

We don't have blizzards here but I have shown in rain storms - does that count?

Mar 15, 2017 07:39 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,132
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

No, not a chance.

Mar 15, 2017 06:00 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

No. Period.

Mar 15, 2017 05:51 AM
Rainmaker
1,617,916
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

I would have a 4x4 so let's go

Mar 15, 2017 05:35 AM
Ambassador
2,456,409
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Not in the middle of a blizzard. Not only would GETTING there be tough, but where the heck would one park? The driveway wouldn't be clear, the path to the house wouldn't be clear, etc. I'd say no.

Mar 15, 2017 03:55 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,773
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Virtual Realty Consultants - no showings today - only desk work! (And cleaning driveway at 11 PM!)

Mar 14, 2017 11:27 PM
Rainmaker
1,553,347
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

I can't relate to this snow you speak of?  But, if my safety was at risk, no.

Mar 14, 2017 08:56 PM
Rainer
216,904
Sharon Altier
Coldwell Banker Realty - Elmhurst, IL
Luxury Property Specialist, CSC, SFR

Depends...I have done it when the drifts were 3ft and the  agent said walks were clear....only to arrive and find the high drifts, no shoveling and my buyer waiting.  We have great plowing around here, so main roads were fine.  

Mar 14, 2017 08:48 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,308
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Been there and done that.  40miles one way!

Mar 14, 2017 08:27 PM
Rainer
5,580
Tristan Bills
Select Group Realty South Towne, LLC - Salt Lake City, UT
Real estate agent serving across the Wasatch front

If I could safely do it, absolutely! Not only that, I'd take them a thermos of hot chocolate!

Mar 14, 2017 07:26 PM
Rainer
2,790
Meyaka Burke
Southside Realtors - Locust Grove, GA
Realtor

No, for the sake of your safety and others.

Mar 14, 2017 06:07 PM
Rainmaker
5,027,088
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

No..your roads aren't plowed yet! As Wayne and Jean Marie Zuhl said  "they're in a State of Emergency which means only emergency vehicles on the road! Seeing a house is not an emergency!!"

Mar 14, 2017 05:35 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,013
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

You've got to use common sense and since the buyer has none then you will have to think for him.

Mar 14, 2017 05:11 PM
Rainmaker
2,784,566
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

If they met all criteria both personal & professional? YES to showing and accomodating.  Fiduciary demands it

Mar 14, 2017 05:03 PM
Rainmaker
7,863,486
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

No.

Mar 14, 2017 04:44 PM
Rainmaker
5,239,354
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

In my early years, yes! Now, no! Takes time to get smart!

Mar 14, 2017 03:11 PM
Rainmaker
4,176,546
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

It depends on the client and the property.

Mar 14, 2017 03:08 PM
Rainmaker
4,960,530
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Sorry safty is first in my book no matter what.

 

Mar 14, 2017 03:04 PM
Rainmaker
1,241,754
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

On a snowmobile? Save some tow expenses. Body shop loves your aggressive buyers.

Mar 14, 2017 02:55 PM
Rainmaker
2,191,798
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

No

Mar 14, 2017 02:48 PM
Rainmaker
5,112,471
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

No... I won't compromise my safety or that of a client. Besides, most sellers who might be stuck in their homes on such a day would also probably rightly refuse a showing.

Mar 14, 2017 02:26 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I sure would if i could get to it safely and the seller said yes. I did have to head out only once today for a seller without her laptop to sign an offer the old fashion way. A sale is a sale

Mar 14, 2017 02:14 PM
Rainmaker
787,765
Abby Stiller
TOP SELLING REALTY - Cape Coral, FL
SW Florida (239) 284-8637

Probably not

Mar 14, 2017 01:53 PM
Rainmaker
1,846,901
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Sure but it would depend on how far away it was & not during peak rush hour. I've shown houses after 18" of snow has fell. Just don't park in the unplowed driveway.

Mar 14, 2017 01:18 PM
Rainmaker
715,782
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

We had a tough winter and yes, we had agents showing property in thigh high snow - and successfully writing deals. As long as it is safe to drive, it is your business and if you can get to the home to show it, I would.

Mar 14, 2017 01:02 PM
Rainmaker
129,698
sandy straley
Rindlesbach Homes - Salt Lake City, UT
Selling Homes for over 40 Years

If they are a well qualifed buyer ready to purchase, yes because I have a all wheel drive vehicle. . . . . 

Mar 14, 2017 01:02 PM
Rainmaker
409,203
Jim Paulson
Progressive Realty (Boise Idaho) www.Progressive-Realty.info - Boise, ID
Owner,Broker

If they were pre-qualified and had signed a buyer's rep agreement - definitely!  Unless I was up skiing in the fresh powder.  I sold my first home of the year on January 1st and had to snow shoe to the cabin to do it.  At least with the Blizzard you shouldn't have to compete with multiple offers and simultaneous showings.

Mar 14, 2017 11:45 AM