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I sold a home on Christmas Eve last year and sold a home on Thanksgiving this year.

Dec 17, 2014 11:08 AM
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I draw the line at showing on Christmas Day...no sale is worth my working on Christmas Day or Easter.  Some things are just sacred to me. 

Dec 13, 2014 11:20 PM
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I take that day off for good reason. Santa stopped by!

Dec 13, 2014 12:52 PM
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No I haven't. I haven't shown a house on Christmas Day, and for that I'm very thankful. 

Dec 13, 2014 10:50 AM
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Yup, I've written contracts that closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving, New years day and Labor Day.  I was younger and hungry at the time... very early in my career.  Today I would not even answer the phone on Christmas.  

Dec 16, 2014 01:16 PM
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Bill Dandridge
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Unfortunately not, but I would be happy to receive an offer on one of my listings on Christmas.

Dec 15, 2014 09:49 PM
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No and I don't think I ever will.  However, I have listed one on Christmas Eve once. 

Dec 15, 2014 10:48 AM
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I have shown vacant properties on Christmas Day but never one that's occupied. Not everyone celebrates Christmas, but being sensitive to those that do is important.

Dec 14, 2014 07:36 AM
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Hannah Williams
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Debbie Reynolds  Yes I have ! It was a very Merry Christmas indeed !

Dec 14, 2014 04:36 AM
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I've had a closing on Dec 24th before. The city was oddly quiet... I think we were the only ones doing business that day.... maybe it was the weather... (rainy & dark).

Was happy to close but would've rather been home in my jammies..twinkling my toes by the fireplace.

Whenever I complete a contract & the parties involved have no preference to the exact closing date...I check the calendar to see what's going on first before selecting the date.

Dec 14, 2014 04:01 AM
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Debbie,

Ron got a building into escrow Christmas eve, which had to close on 12/31.  It was a tax thing.  No showings on Christmas day.  A

Dec 14, 2014 03:57 AM
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Les & Sarah Oswald
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Nope, I have not. My phone is off on Christmas Day, New Years and Thanksgiving.

Dec 13, 2014 11:56 PM
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I have never shown or sold ON christmas day. That said, I have had a client who begged us to close on Christmas day, AND I have Broker friends who belong to large non-Christian communiteis who think nothing of showing vacant homes on Christmas day.

Dec 17, 2014 10:30 PM
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That is a very interesting question Debbie Reynolds.... my answer is NO I haven't ever sold a home on Christmas Day......

Dec 16, 2014 06:15 AM
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No, but my team members have sold properties on all of the holidays. For many, Christmas is another day of business opportunities.

Dec 15, 2014 05:38 AM
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That was an interesting question Debbie Reynolds .  I have never sold a house on Christmas Day, but I enjoyed reading what others had to say.

Dec 14, 2014 11:45 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
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I will have my phone on but will not be out showing houses. Offices are closed and sellers will be with families. I will gladly show on the 26th as early as we can make it happen.

Dec 14, 2014 04:29 AM
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Gita Bantwal
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No. I do not show homes on Christmas day either . I am sure home sellers like to be able to celebrate the day. Our office is closed on that day.

Dec 13, 2014 08:17 PM
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Rob Thomas
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Debbie Reynolds ....I would have to say NO ....even if someone called me and asked me to write an offer ....They would just have to wait till the 26TH!

Hope you have a great night!

Dec 18, 2014 10:02 AM
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Sally K. & David L. Hanson
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Yes !  the offer was accepted on Christmas...the listing agent was Serbian and celebrated his Christmas on a different day so joined our family for dinner....!

Dec 17, 2014 03:10 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
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The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I haven't shown on Christmas Day and wouldn't either. But if they can be reasonable I will schedule it for the next day and they probably didn't miss a thing. Thanks for the sharing your viewpoints.

Dec 15, 2014 01:31 AM
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I personally did not:( But I'd love to!

I read few blog posts of lucky agents  about closing on or right before a Christmas day. It happens:)

Dec 14, 2014 06:28 PM
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No, I don't celebrate Christmas, but I've never been asked to or have shown homes or engaged in business on Christmas Day.

Dec 14, 2014 05:43 AM
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Catherine Ulrey
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No, I can't imagine working on Christmas Day.

Dec 19, 2014 10:29 AM
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Bruce Hicks
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Here in Hawaii, there are a lot of people Debbie Reynolds with an ethnic background that basically ignores EVERY holiday celebrated in America. Haven't SOLD a home, but have received offers on Christmas Eve, Day and New Years eve and day.  I clicked LIKE on this post.

Dec 19, 2014 05:29 AM
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Diana Dahlberg
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Debbie Reynolds Wow, that's a great question.  I can honestly say I have not but only because I refuse to work on Christmas Day.  That's one of the only days I am "just not available" to anyone but my family.  Have you?

Dec 19, 2014 04:22 AM
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Unfortunately not, but that would be the BEST Christmas present ever!

Dec 17, 2014 10:02 AM
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I can sell home any day of the year.....

Oct 02, 2017 08:56 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Hannah, I know you will remember that one always. 

Gabe, I have gotten calls on Christmas but not for showings on that day.

Dec 14, 2014 05:46 AM
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Not yet.

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No - but I've had a couple of closings on New Years Eve!

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Debbie Reynolds I will be surprised if someone has ever done it. Not gone through all the comments but there are two concerns, even if buyer is willing to see the home, the sellers should be willing t show it.

Dec 19, 2014 01:18 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
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The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Very interesting responses. In my town business shuts down and it is even hard to find a restaurant open. I think it is okay to really have a day off though I will be working hard having family in for dinner. 

Dec 19, 2014 12:43 PM