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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

No, temperature in Atlanta today 81. 

Oct 08, 2018 04:01 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
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What's a snow shovel?!!

Seriously, I love a good snow but, since the entire city of Charlotte closes down when we have enough to cover a handkerchief, no shoveling is necessary! We get a day of rest...at home!

Oct 08, 2018 07:51 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

I don't own a snow shovel... but even if I did, I would not be shoveling snow for clients. They can arrange for their own shoveling service. Otherwise, what's next? Should we be cleaning their homes and washing their windows for them?

Oct 08, 2018 10:41 PM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I carry the little plastic travel shovel in my car and YES I used to shovel for vacant homes I had listed Will Hamm 

Oct 08, 2018 04:38 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

The only thing I shovel these days Will is all the bull crap that comes my way.  
Temps are in the 80's here all week.

Oct 08, 2018 04:17 PM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

I won't carry a shovel in my card or car for another few months.

No I will not shovel my clients walks. 

Oct 08, 2018 03:27 PM
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Ken Jones
Ken Jones Real Estate Advisor - Red Bank, NJ
Helping Agents Build a Secure Financial Future

Will Hamm No, I do not.

I'm not the maintenance guy.

I'm the real estate broker.

It's the responsibility of a property owner to maintain their property.

I do not intent to place myself in the path of a liability lawsuit if or when someone falls and claims the snow wasn't properly removed.

Oct 08, 2018 03:19 PM
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Gail Robinson
William Raveis Real Estate - Southport, CT
CRS, GRI, e-PRO Fairfield County, CT

I did it once. I arrived at an inspection and there were a few feet of snow. I had a shovel in my car for car emergencies and shoveled a pathway to the street. I was the listing agent. The client didn’t even thank me.

Oct 08, 2018 03:11 PM
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Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Snow already?

Yes, I do carry a snow shovel. I usually recommend absent homeowners to make arrangements for their driveways and walkways to have the snow removed. In some cases, I have shoveled snow just to keep the shoveled walkway clear for a listing.

Oct 09, 2018 01:48 AM
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Raj Taj
RE/MAX - Lake Bluff, IL
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Hell NO!

Oct 08, 2018 10:16 PM
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Steve Higgins
RE/MAX Kelowna - Kelowna, BC

I have in the past. I haven't had vacant listings in a long time.

Oct 08, 2018 06:52 PM
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Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
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Never!  But I do wipe up gecko poop off kitchen counters.

Oct 08, 2018 05:19 PM
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Barbara Todaro
Keller Williams Elite - Franklin, MA
"connecting land with builders"

no.... my team members do not shovel anyone's walkways.... it's the homeowner's responsibility to maintain their own property.... they put their house on the market and they must provide safe access for showings.... I would not want to be responsible for questionable quality of cleaning off a walkway and have someone fall.... no thanks.

Oct 08, 2018 04:12 PM
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Frank Rubi
Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA
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No snow here in New Orleans just rain. 

Oct 08, 2018 04:10 PM
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

It is too early to snow in town, but I saw some fresh snow on the mountains Saturday. I think it is a good idea to carry a shovel in winter if you live in a snowy area, regardless if you are showing homes.

Oct 08, 2018 03:14 PM
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Will Hamm No, it doesn't snow in my area.

Oct 08, 2018 08:31 PM
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Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

I'm not quite ready to discuss snow yet.....

Oct 08, 2018 04:15 PM
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Susie Kay
Ultra Real Estate Dallas Fort Worth - Plano, TX
North Dallas Specialist

Not really Will Hamm , it's a little early for snow in Dallas.  

Oct 09, 2018 09:16 AM
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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

I cast my vote with Maria Sapio It's too early to discuss that 4-letter word, snow, but we know it will arrive in PA, sooner or later.  

I tell newbie agents in my training classes to keep a shovel, boots, and extra warm clothing, just in case.

Oct 09, 2018 07:01 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Those who answered "no way" because of liability have a good point.  Sad but true.  Remembering our role in the transaction is important. 

Oct 09, 2018 02:40 AM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

It's October and 11:30 pm and my A/C is running.  I don't even think they sell snow shovels where I live.

Oct 08, 2018 08:28 PM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

In the winter, I do carry a snow shovel. I use it if I am showing houses that were not shoveled and my buyers need to be able to get in. I make sure my sellers know they need to keep their paths clear, so I don't normally have to do listings.

Oct 08, 2018 05:44 PM
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Bruce Kunz
C21 Solid Gold Realty, Brick, NJ, 732-920-2100 - Howell, NJ
REALTOR®, Brick & Howell NJ Homes for Sale

I have done it and would do it  again. It is truly sad that we need to worry about being sued for doing something to help someone out.
Bruce

 

Oct 08, 2018 05:18 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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No, but people who work for me do.

Oct 08, 2018 04:26 PM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

No, but I have hired help to shovel for absentee homeowners; they paid.

Oct 08, 2018 03:38 PM
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Peter Testa
Kiwi Homes - Danbury, CT
PETER TESTA

I don't promise anyone I'll clean their snow; most definately not on a regular basis. In some cases though, it's not done if you don't do it; so I have had to shovel a few paths to get into some of our listings. My thoughts are you do what you have to do; it's not always fun. 

Oct 09, 2018 05:03 AM
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Romylio "Romeo" Cordoba - NSB Realtor
Adams Cameron and Co. Realtors - New Smyrna Beach, FL
Daytona Beach Real Estate Agent

Would like to see the snow. Its too hot here in Florida.

Oct 08, 2018 11:10 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Nope.

Oct 08, 2018 04:55 PM
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Joyce M. Marsh
Joyce Marsh Lifestyles - Daytona Beach, FL
Luxury Lifestyle Influencer

86 degrees here and no snow in the forecast. I’ve never been faced with that decision, but would not assume responsibility for shoveling  any walkways. 

Oct 08, 2018 04:25 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

No.

Oct 08, 2018 04:05 PM
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Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

Not in an area where we get that much snow so maybe traditions are different there, but no, not taking on the responsibility or liability of shoveling snow for someone else.  Their property, their responsibility and I will remind them of that.  

Oct 08, 2018 03:49 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Will,

No we do not, no snow here.  A

Oct 08, 2018 08:38 PM
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Jeanne Gregory
RE/MAX Southwest - Sugar Land, TX
The most important home I sell is YOURS!

Nope. One of the joys of living in Houston. Go Astros!

Oct 08, 2018 07:56 PM
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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
Author, Golfer, Retired Broker, Wenatchee, WA

Yes, I did when I was active.

Oct 08, 2018 04:50 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

 N/A

Oct 08, 2018 04:34 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC • Short Sale • Probate

Never. Fortunately im in snow free zone. 

Oct 09, 2018 07:43 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I don't even own a snow shovel.

Oct 09, 2018 04:49 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

We don't get snow in my area.

Oct 09, 2018 12:46 PM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Not in Sarasota, or San Diego. Beach chairs? SURE!

Oct 09, 2018 11:00 AM
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Libby Cousins
Extraordinary Processing - Spokane, WA
Contract Mortgage Processor, licensed in WA

The "S" word is flying around already?! Ugh! 

Shoveling snow for clients isn't applicable to me but this is a good reminder for me to put a little shovel in my car for the winter. 

Oct 09, 2018 09:08 AM
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

We need orderWe need oars, not shovels, here in Washington state ...

Oct 09, 2018 07:02 AM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Oh no, say it is not so, no snow.... YES i do carry a shovel and clear walks when i have to. Sellers and buyers apprieciate it

Oct 09, 2018 05:54 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Our winters are normally dry.

Oct 09, 2018 05:19 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

No longer do, but once upon a time definitely yes!

Oct 09, 2018 05:04 AM
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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

Yes, yes, yes.

Oct 10, 2018 08:28 AM
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Oh, show. 

Post pictures, Will.

Oct 10, 2018 08:26 AM
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Richard Bazinet /MBA, CRS, ABR
West USA Realty - Scottsdale, AZ
Phoenix Scottsdale. Sellers, Buyers & Relocations

oh, oh... that means Denver people on their way to Phoenix Scottsdale....

Oct 09, 2018 07:08 PM
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Michael J. Perry
Fathom Realty - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

I carry snow boots 

Oct 09, 2018 05:36 PM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

If I did my customers would think I was a real whack job - I live in Florida !!!!

Oct 09, 2018 03:12 PM
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Don Baker
Lane Realty - Eatonton, GA
Lake Sinclair Specialist

nope

Oct 09, 2018 02:27 PM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

I prefer our 70 deg weather. Yes, it is $900-1000/sf here. I prefer our weather wearing shorts jogging in the winter.....

Oct 09, 2018 06:03 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

We have 'special' sidewalks here to which snow will not sitck, Just melts away.

Oct 09, 2018 05:29 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

Not my responsibility.

Oct 13, 2018 08:48 AM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I have done this often...easy access for the buyers is the important issue

Oct 10, 2018 05:46 PM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP
Big Block LPT Realty 858.232.8722 - San Diego, CA
Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Retirees Services

In San Diego we carry a shovel and pale, but it's for the beach and sand castles.

Oct 10, 2018 07:28 AM
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Marie Story
Coldwell Banker - Pinecrest (Miami) - Pinecrest, FL
Broker Associate, Pinecrest (Miami) Specialist

No, no snow shovel in my car! 

Oct 10, 2018 05:24 AM
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