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Ricardo Mello
Manhattan Miami Real Estate - Manhattan, NY
Manhattan & Miami Real Estate Agent

It does slow down here in NYC Fred.

Dec 21, 2018 07:36 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

What we do may change as the days get shorter, but the amount does not change, we still have the same 24 hours to work with.

and we have flashlights.

Dec 21, 2018 07:54 AM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

In general I believe I've shown slightly less Fred Griffin but this has always been my busiest time of year by beefing up my marketing and of course making sure my CPA has all she needs to make Uncle PickMyPockets happy.

Dec 21, 2018 09:01 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Same amount here.

Dec 21, 2018 08:40 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Normally it is pretty good but not this year. Things slowed down beginning of November I would say for showings.

Dec 21, 2018 08:33 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

With out of state investors it picks up.

Dec 21, 2018 08:22 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

It does slow down. The 'experts' have attributed this to the presence of 'bear blood' in those who live in the land of the frozen chosen. When winter hits they go into hibernation not be be seen again until spring training.

Fortunately, there are plenty from south of the border and across the pond to fill the void. There is another population from the land of fruit and nuts that also try to sneak into Florida. The pull up the bridges order has been issued.

Dec 21, 2018 08:14 AM
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1,310,972
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

Our winters in the San Francisco Bay Area are mild compared to many other places. We show properties with no regard to weather. Sometimes need an umbrella.

Dec 21, 2018 08:02 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I live in California so our Winter is like a Summer day in Alaska.  The weather does not impact my business. Its all about the ebb and flow of clients. 

Dec 21, 2018 07:59 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

Historically we have a slower market this time of year.  Last year and this year that doesn't seem to be going to hold true.  I already have several scheduled appointments between now and new year's day.  It's been kind of crazy.

Dec 21, 2018 09:50 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

My experience shows "if you slow down, you increase the likelihood that your business will slow down".

Dec 21, 2018 09:46 AM
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Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

Here in Wisconsin ... December-end of February slow a bit due to snow and cold. But we stay busy year-round.

Dec 21, 2018 09:21 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

In Florida it increased, up North it decreases a bit!

Dec 21, 2018 09:02 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

We have a mild day for the first day of winter. 

Severe winter weather is limited in our area. When there are heavy snow or ice events, showings may be limited.

Dec 21, 2018 08:56 AM
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Erika Rae Albert, Austin Real Estate Expert
E-Rae Realty - Austin, TX
Exceeding Expectations in Every Transaction

It has been incredibly busy this month for me!  I didn't realize winter just started, to me it seems like winter begins in November maybe that's just because stores start displaying all the X-mas goods the day after Thanksgiving.

Dec 21, 2018 08:31 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Given where I live there really is no impact from winter, especially once the holidays are past.

Dec 21, 2018 08:22 AM
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Francine Viola
Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty, Olympia WA - Olympia, WA
REALTOR®, In Tune with your Real Estate Needs

Most years it slower than in the spring.

Dec 21, 2018 08:21 AM
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4,881,462
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

While our winter is not as mild as Florida, it is not bad enought to make a big difference.

Dec 21, 2018 08:01 AM
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Donald Urschalitz
Lubeck Realty Group - Jupiter, FL
P.A. Realtor ABR RSPS North Palm Beach County

Well here in Florida our business goes off the walls.

Dec 21, 2018 07:59 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I pay no attention to seasons... only to motivated buyers and sellers.

Dec 21, 2018 10:29 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Guess it depends on who we are working with at the time.

Dec 21, 2018 10:29 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Historically it’s slower but certainly not this year!

Dec 21, 2018 10:05 AM
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Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

It gets a little slower but depends on the winter weather

Dec 22, 2018 05:59 AM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Here in NH it was 63 in the first day of winter, all the snow has melted and i feel like I should be wearing shorts and sitting on the pool deck with an umbrella drink instead of getting ready for Christmas. In business, winter does slow here in NH. The weather does affect business. But people have to sell and people want to buy. It has been the busiest December in many years for me. 

Dec 22, 2018 05:25 AM
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Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

Winter Solstice in Alaska means one thing 

We are Gaining Daylight!!!!  we celebrate the moment!

and then we get back to work! 

Dec 22, 2018 01:33 AM
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Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

Happy First day of winter! My daughter always reminds us of the change of seasons. As for real estate, Dec. and Jan. are slow for us, but it is by choice due to John's heavy hunting season. Moose, Elk, and Deer in our freezer, and still two closings in December and four in November. 

Dec 21, 2018 10:08 PM
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Rose Mary Justice
Synergy Realty Pros - Dandridge, TN
Synergy Realty Pros

Usually a busy time but this year is slower.  

Dec 21, 2018 09:57 PM
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Yes, long time ago, show and slow.

Wishing Happy Holidays to all.

Dec 21, 2018 03:34 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

The market signals the slow down not weather...in most of the parts

Dec 21, 2018 03:22 PM
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

Business is much slower in the winter, especially if we get a lot of snow.

Dec 21, 2018 02:32 PM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

it was 62 here.... global warming?? raining and windy.... this should have been a blizzard!!!   

we're very busy every December....

Dec 21, 2018 02:05 PM
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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

Slow-slow. 

Happy Holidays to all.

Dec 21, 2018 12:24 PM
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John Wiley
Fort Myers, FL
Lee County, FL, ECO Broker, GRI, SRES,GREEN,PSA

I am glad to see winter arrive in Florida. We have the greatest number of people here during the winter. With cooler weather and little humidity it is a pleasure to get out and show houses.

Winter is our Season to thrive.

Dec 21, 2018 11:39 AM
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Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

Here in Illinois/Chicagoland, much depends on the temperatures, the condition of the roads, snow/sleet, and more during the weather Fred Griffin.  People hunker down when it gets inclement.  Plus people just don't want to face the weather conditions if moving.  It results in a slower housing market, no doubt many years ...

Gene 

Dec 21, 2018 10:41 AM
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Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

 

The first day of winter in Baltimore and it is a comfortable 61 degrees! My phone has been ringing this week...so not that much of a slowdown.

Dec 21, 2018 10:40 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

This is the season for FLA.  We have working on the marketing since August preparing for our clients.

 

The same goes for the ski resorts.

A

Dec 21, 2018 10:33 AM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Slow.

Dec 22, 2018 01:17 PM
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Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
PETER TESTA

It has slowed down this past month. There's a pop in January but it continuing is all contingent on how much snow we get. 

Dec 22, 2018 10:12 AM
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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

Normally we slow down in December and pick up again in January but not this year.  My Sellers are very pleased with our sales this month!  We're hearty Canadians and we don't let something as trivial as weather affect us !!

Dec 22, 2018 07:34 AM
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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

It slows down a bit during the holidays.

Dec 22, 2018 06:38 AM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

In Minnesota it slows down.  We market for a strong spring

Dec 26, 2018 05:16 PM
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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

Fred, our business does slow down between Thanksgiving & Christmas.  I am hoping it picks back up now, but could be February.

Dec 26, 2018 07:04 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Well I have to say it slows down but picks up after the first of the year.

 

Dec 24, 2018 10:58 AM