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Anna Hatridge, Missouri Realtor with R Gilliam Real Estate LLC (R Gilliam Real Estate LLC)

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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
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  It SNOWED this morning, measurable snow, in Florida.  They closed Interstate 10 and two U.S. Highways today because of snow and ice.  Right now it is 24 degrees on my porch.  It is teeth chattering, knees knocking cold.

  All showings are canceled until further notice!

Jan 03, 2018 09:32 PM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
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Has not happened to me before...

Jan 03, 2018 08:35 PM
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Richard L. McKinney P.A.
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I would show property in nuclear fallout.

Jan 04, 2018 04:05 AM
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Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate
ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL
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Anna, I hope it never gets into single digits here to think about that! If it does, I will have to move further south!

Jan 03, 2018 11:29 PM
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Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
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I dont do anything in those temps.

Jan 04, 2018 04:29 AM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
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No, but we show property when it's 125.

Jan 04, 2018 04:16 AM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
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I would definitely show houses. As for land, I would show if it wasn't too icy/snow covered. I do have wool socks, toe warmers, winter boots, long johns, a very warm coat, hat, gloves, etc. I'm game! Oh, and snow shoes, but not for my client(s)!

Jan 04, 2018 02:55 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
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Anna Hatridge - well, I did it. Today!

Jan 03, 2018 10:58 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

It is not happening here, so I never had to. The temperature never dropps below 50 during the day.

Jan 03, 2018 09:53 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
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as long as the roads are safe yes.  But when we get sleet or snow in GA, no.  It's not safe, our state doesn't have equipment to clear the roads.

Jan 03, 2018 09:00 PM
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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

Single digits? What are these single digits you speak of?

I live in the land of the best winters: San Diego. 

Jan 04, 2018 06:40 AM
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Gloria Valvasori, Accredited Senior Agent
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE SIGNATURE SERVICE - Mississauga, ON
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Yes, I would.. just pile on the layers, wear a hat and gloves, and a good pair of boots and a scarf to cover your face if necessary.... but only if I know it's a serious buyer....

Jan 04, 2018 06:20 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Have to, no excuses here. Suck it up buttercup they would tell me. 

It's tough wearing sandals though! 

Jan 04, 2018 04:43 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
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Can't remember the last time it was in single digits in my market when I needed to show a property. And as I don't sell land, it's not an issue for me regardless of the temperatures.

Jan 04, 2018 03:34 AM
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
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I will most of the time. I might pass on ricky mountain land, especially if it's snow covered and/or windy.

Jan 04, 2018 01:45 AM
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Bob Crane
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Even in double negative digits, for land frozen ground is often a blessing that allows us to get to those areas that require walking on water.

Jan 03, 2018 08:57 PM
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Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
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Yes, I would rather show on a cold windy day than rainy.  Depends on the roads around here. We had icy streets the past few days. Not much going on when that happens.

Jan 03, 2018 08:53 PM
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Teri Pacitto
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It’s never happened in CA but probably not if it did.  That’s cold!

Jan 03, 2018 08:16 PM
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Mimi Foster
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I'm more willing to show in the cold than in the rain. People get a totally different perspective when things are gloomy

Jan 03, 2018 07:55 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
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We SO rarely have temperatures that low but, yes, I would pile on the layers and show away!

Jan 03, 2018 07:54 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
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I would in the daytime if the buyer was willing. I have plenty of coats, gloves, boots and scarves.

Jan 03, 2018 07:52 PM
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Greg Large
ERA Real Solutions - Grove City, OH
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Yes, temperature does not affect showings to qualified buyers, glad they are motivated to look even in frigid temperatures.

Jan 03, 2018 07:50 PM
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William Feela
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-11 this evening when we were looking

Jan 03, 2018 07:33 PM
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Anna Hatridge
R Gilliam Real Estate LLC - Farmington, MO
Missouri Realtor with R Gilliam Real Estate LLC

Thank you all for your answers!  Looks like we are a group of go getter's.  Now my answer is NO. I will not go look a a parcel of land listed for $20,000 with a buyer who is just wanting to see what it looks like and does not have proof of funds.  The temp was 7 and windchill -23, with a warning not to be outside more than 10 minutes due to any exposed skin suffering frost bite.  

Jan 04, 2018 07:37 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
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yes, the team members show property unless the roads are not safe.... 

Jan 04, 2018 07:23 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
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50 degrees feels like zero here.  Yes,  I will show property at that temp.

Jan 04, 2018 07:16 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
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Many a commission check has been grown in adverse weather....richfuscious

Jan 04, 2018 07:06 AM
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Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
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Cold don't stop me, I'd be out of work atleast 2 months of the year if it did.

Jan 04, 2018 06:17 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
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I wouldn't leave my home if the temps were in the single digits.

Jan 04, 2018 06:07 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
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If the buyer is prepared, then it is a go!

Jan 04, 2018 05:56 AM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
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Of course, when a buyer wants to see a home, i am there to show it. Like the mailman, i work in all weather

Jan 04, 2018 05:07 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Only thing that stops me is ice on the roads.

Jan 04, 2018 05:03 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
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I don't get out of the house except for emergencies.

Jan 04, 2018 05:00 AM
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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

I'll pass...

Jan 04, 2018 04:36 AM
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Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
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Yup!  It's part of the gig if you live where it gets cold.  I'll make sure I bring gloves to today's festivities. 

Jan 04, 2018 04:30 AM
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Macy Babb ... North Georgia Realtor
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We do not have single digit temps that often, but I did show homes Monday with the Wind Chill at 4 degrees in a foreclosure with no power... gotta do what it takes... as long as the roads are safe to travel on

Jan 04, 2018 10:48 AM
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Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

I laughed at Lyn Sims comment, my yoga instructor always says "suck it up buttercup". I had to deal with several issues all morning, tenants starting calling at 630am letting me know they had no heat. I wasn't showing homes but had no choice but to go out this morning, it was 31 degrees, that's very cold for us.

Jan 04, 2018 10:31 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
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What are single digits?  I don't know about your area, but it was 82 degrees and sunny here yesterday!  Heck, if I wasn't so busy, I'd have probably made a beach trip!

Jan 04, 2018 09:04 AM
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Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
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Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Luckily, we don't have to worry about that here too much... Stay warm and safe!

Jan 04, 2018 08:42 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
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I have done it a few times when living back in New England. Now it's thankfully not something I have to worry about.

Jan 04, 2018 07:34 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
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It depends on the situation..

Jan 04, 2018 07:03 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
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Anna Hatridge Sure, but only if I don't have to wald through snow.

Jan 04, 2018 06:22 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Not an issue in Florida.

However, temperature, I think, would be less a factor than snow coverage.

If I could walk it I would show it.

However, I may require the buyer to put their tongue on the flag pole.

Jan 04, 2018 05:53 AM
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Sam Shueh
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You mean 63 degrees outside? Realtors in SW carry many metal Open House signs when it is 116 deg F .....

Jan 03, 2018 10:45 PM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
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If you have bills to pay and need to eat; You Bet!

Jan 05, 2018 06:54 AM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Yes.

Jan 04, 2018 07:31 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

I have, as long as the roads are not dangerous.

Jan 07, 2018 07:54 AM
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Derrick Guevremont
Counselor Realty of Rochester - Rochester, MN
Rochester MN Homes for Sale

Showed a home and outbuildings on 10 acres at -3 F yesterday.  I think it was -1 F at my next showing.  Showed an unheated HUD home last week at -13 F.  Nobody pays my bills unless I do and selling real estate is how I do it.  We went 5+ days in a row last week without getting above zero.  Wait until our gas and utility bills come.

Jan 06, 2018 03:07 AM