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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I've never worked on Christmas.... I do remember taking a listing on Thanksgiving morning with the turkey in the oven and the family not arriving until early afternoon.... my appointment was at 9:00am.... plenty of time!!!!

Dec 27, 2017 09:48 AM
Rainmaker
5,286,686
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

My thought is that I don't do it (or on Christmas Eve). What in the world is so important that it can't wait a day?

Dec 27, 2017 11:06 AM
Rainmaker
8,122,568
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Those are good days to work on family relationships.

Dec 27, 2017 11:35 AM
Rainmaker
980,884
Pete Xavier
Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA
Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide

"To each their own" -some don't celebrate Christmas, some don't have family...

Dec 27, 2017 09:48 AM
Rainmaker
2,229,715
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

If you have a great client why not, otherwise, enjoy the time off. 

Dec 27, 2017 09:47 AM
Rainmaker
1,868,958
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

I have no thoughts as it wouldn't even occur to me .....

Just like robbing a bank, it never occurs to me ....

Dec 27, 2017 09:45 AM
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509,499
Susie Kay
Ultra Real Estate Dallas Fort Worth - Plano, TX
North Dallas Specialist

In this business sometimes you just have to do what you need to do.  Time is of the essence.  

Dec 27, 2017 01:26 PM
Rainmaker
1,535,114
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I have no kids and all those two days are for my family is an early dinner together.  Now with that said, if I had a HOT buyer client that wanted to buy a VACANT home that just popped up, I'd show it and write the offer... I just wouldn't expect a reply from the agent until the following day.

 

If I received an offer on a listing, I'd say "Merry Christmas" to the seller and let them know Santa brought them an offer and see if they wanted to go over the main points (price, coe, % down) and how they wanted to proceed.  If it was a full-price clean offer and they were available, I'd be willing to meet and get it signed off, maybe bring some hot apple cider with to celebrate.  If it needed a counter, that could wait until the next day.

 

I did see on lab coat agents yesterday where an agent knocked on the door of the seller's home to show the property on Christmas day.  No call, just "in the neighborhood with the buyers."  The seller slammed the door in his face.  I wouldn't intrude on an occupied home on those days.

Dec 27, 2017 10:52 AM
Rainmaker
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I don't mind "working" around the house as in chores I've been neglecting John Meussner but if a client or potential client asked me to do RE work I'd say SORRY.

BTW the State of ND was the last State to do away with Blue Laws. I clearly remember the days where it was illegal to be open for business on a Sunday. Most recently stores could not open until noon but that recently bit the dust in the name of progress.

Dec 27, 2017 11:47 AM
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5,458,048
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Used to be a workaholic without regard to holidays. Now holidays and family come first and work second!

Dec 27, 2017 11:34 AM
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776,425
Peter Testa
Kiwi Homes - Danbury, CT
PETER TESTA

Me think not

Dec 27, 2017 01:08 PM
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Libby Cousins
Extraordinary Processing - Spokane, WA
Contract Mortgage Processor, licensed in WA

I'm in the "to each their own" camp. If they don't have family or friends to spend the day with or don't celebrate those holiday, I think it is fine to work. However, I don't think that they should make calls to others. It is one thing to send an email that someone can respond to at their leisure but quite another to call and expect to do business right then. It is likely that you are infringing on THEIR holiday celebration. 

Dec 27, 2017 11:35 AM
Rainmaker
673,321
Greg Large
ERA Real Solutions - Grove City, OH
A Tradition of Trust

I don't even have a first thought much less a second thought on what other agents do on holidays.  No one should "expect" a response from me.

Dec 27, 2017 11:17 AM
Rainmaker
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

If one prays/hopes for opportunity, good fortune, and prosperity our part is to be found working until they arrive is where my sense takes me....

Dec 27, 2017 11:08 AM
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Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

I think it's an individual choice. 

Dec 27, 2017 09:35 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

To each their own - I personally don't, John!

Dec 27, 2017 05:54 PM
Rainmaker
825,585
Steve Higgins
RE/MAX Kelowna - Kelowna, BC

I personally would not work on those days, if others want to, then go for it.       

Dec 27, 2017 02:47 PM
Rainmaker
402,010
John Wiley
Fort Myers, FL
Lee County, FL, ECO Broker, GRI, SRES,GREEN,PSA

It is an individual choice.

For me, I am strong on family time, and the holidays are great for that.

For those who don't have family, it is a great time for some personal time, rest, relax.

People need a break and it is a good time for that.

Dec 27, 2017 12:54 PM
Rainmaker
756,425
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

I believe everyone's business practices are unique to them. For some, it is an opportunity.  For others, it is putting work before family. I say everyone makes their own choices and if it isn't illegal, why not?

Dec 27, 2017 12:02 PM
Rainmaker
836,653
Paul Antonelli
Antonelli Realty - Saint Cloud, FL
Broker Owner; Antonelli Realty

I actually like being able to get stuff done on holidays, no calls, no emails etc. 

Dec 27, 2017 11:37 AM
Rainmaker
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Michael J. Perry
Fathom Realty - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

NO WAY

Dec 27, 2017 11:28 AM
Rainmaker
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

We let people know that there are limitations to when we work and not just these two holidays.

Dec 27, 2017 10:33 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

We all make our own schedules.

Dec 27, 2017 08:18 PM
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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

NO. I work in a resort area. We do NOT get serious buyers during holidays. We get lots of non-serious ones. They can come back when they are RWA and set an advance appointment for a business day. We are happy to wait till then.

Dec 27, 2017 06:53 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,322
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

There should definitely not be a law against it. If someone wants to work, have at it. I can say over 32 years there has been only 4 times where someone was here in NH for Christmas, could not see any other time, was ready to buy and i sold all 4 of them the house they wanted to see. 3 new construction empty homes and a bank owned. I have probably sold another 6 new homes on Thanksgiving day, similar manners. I tell them up front, i ask lots of questions and will even say no if they do not have the right answers. It is not a time for looking but buying

Dec 27, 2017 04:05 PM
Rainmaker
809,308
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

I don't do it. -Kasey

Dec 27, 2017 03:51 PM
Rainmaker
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Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I have never worked on either of those holidays but I have shown property on Christmas Eve.

Dec 27, 2017 02:44 PM
Rainmaker
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I wrote an offer on Christmas Day some years back.

Dec 27, 2017 12:17 PM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

As you please...

Dec 27, 2017 11:15 AM
Rainmaker
1,513,143
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

As there are buyers coming into town and may be moving back or getting transferred here, I have a few hours if able to get into a property.

Dec 27, 2017 10:42 AM
Rainmaker
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

John Meussner - emergency services are working which help us!

About Real Estate Agent? I may work - as Christmas is not a religious holiday for me, whereas I'd like to take a few days break during Diwali!

Dec 27, 2017 09:41 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

It is a personal decision for individuals to make. I made mine years ago to not work but I will communicate via text, email or phone but no showings.

Dec 27, 2017 07:24 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

To each his or her own. My family time is important on those days

Dec 27, 2017 05:46 PM
Rainmaker
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

If someone wants to, all the more power to them...I don't and neither does Ron.  A

Dec 27, 2017 12:12 PM
Rainmaker
1,260,083
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

We are 24/7.

Dec 27, 2017 10:11 AM
Rainmaker
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty

We don't

Dec 28, 2017 05:07 AM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

If a client wants to put their house on the market and/or see the perfect home on one of those holidays, and all parties including the agent are okay with that, then I say go for it. There are lots of people who don't celebrate Christmas, and many who don't have anyone to share Thanksgiving with, so if they want to work, that's perfectly fine.

I don't work on either day. Well, at least I don't have any appointments or make any calls. I do admit to sneaking a peak at emails and the like.

Dec 28, 2017 02:55 AM
Rainmaker
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC • Short Sale • Probate

I would if I could. Supermarkets and transportation are working, why take days off in sales?

Dec 27, 2017 11:19 PM
Rainmaker
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I prefer not to work on holidays but this year I had a couple things to do on Thanksgiving morning and I did it. Do you call that work or customer service?

Dec 27, 2017 11:18 PM
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Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate
ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL
"The Accidental Blogger" Cocoa Beach, Florida

I have never worked on Christmas or Thanksgiving and doubt I ever will. But what is right for me may not be right for someone else and, as long as they respect others' right to privacy and to enjoy the holiday, I have no problem with it. 

Dec 27, 2017 09:41 PM
Rainmaker
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Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

This question was asked 1 year sgo. 

I would say - this Christmas I won’t work too. All time for my son, family, friends. Happy Holidays to all

Dec 15, 2018 05:02 PM
Rainmaker
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I like to take off Christmas but New Year day has lots of expires.

 

Dec 31, 2017 12:09 PM
Rainmaker
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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 think clients that would depend you work on these holidays may be more than expected.

Dec 29, 2017 07:04 PM
Rainmaker
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Depends on the agent

Dec 29, 2017 02:22 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

To each their own but I would never do it... EXCEPT when I had an emergency with a flooding unit in one of my property management rentals due to broken pipes.  I worked on Thanksgiving that year.    I think "hustling" on holidays is a bad precedent to set for yourself and your family. 

Dec 28, 2017 04:11 PM
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Dr. Karen Lewis, Broker 954-2489149
Align Right Realty K1 Group - Fort Lauderdale, FL
No Compromise When it Comes to Our Clients!

I would say to each its own.....

Dec 28, 2017 11:10 AM
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Anthony Kirlew
Group 46:10 Network @ eXp Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Helping You Make Fiscally Sound Real Estate Deals!

Most professionals don't work on those holidays (with the exception of doctors that work in hospitals).

Dec 28, 2017 09:10 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

To each their own. There are many people who do not celebrate Christmas and do not see it as working on a holiday or otherwise "religious" day.

Dec 28, 2017 08:20 AM
Rainmaker
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Only with highly qualified serious clients

Dec 28, 2017 07:47 AM
Rainmaker
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

John Meussner Holiday - a day of festivity or recreation when no work is done.

Dec 28, 2017 06:58 AM
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 don't work those days.

Dec 28, 2017 06:17 AM