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Trim Those Trees!

By Terri Poehler

Real Estate Agent with Realtor DRE# 3163817

July 22, 2014 09:57 PM

It's hard to believe while looking outside a window in sunny South Florida that it is hurricane season. But the truth of the matter is, a hurricane can sneak up in a day! The city of Coral Springs urges tree owners to prune and cut back any loose branches and discard right away. Believe it or not, a tree limb can be a dangerous object when caught up in the winds of a hurricane.

Have your regular landscaper come out and evaluate your landscaping to see if there are any trees that need pruning or cut down all together. A falling tree can cause serious damage to your home or you and anybody else that might be in this harms way. Have your contracter take the debri off your property but please know you may need a permit for this.

Terri Poehler
Keller Williams Partners
954-294-3937

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Sally K. & David L. Hanson

EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI

WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Good advice...any branches overhanging roofs should also be trimmed to extend the life of the roof.

Jul 22, 2014 10:00 PM

Ted Glover

Alderman Classic Realty, LLC - Moultrie, GA

ABR in Moultrie, Georgia 229-854-5422

Thanks Terry for your insight and reminder. In doing so the property will always be looking manicured and appealing. At least during the summer months.

Jul 22, 2014 10:04 PM

Terri Poehler

Realtor - Coral Springs, FL

Coral Springs Real Estate Agent

Sally, what great advice!
Ted, we really should be maintaining all year long but this is a heads up!

Jul 22, 2014 10:07 PM

Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty

Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL

Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

It should be a summer "To do" item every year here in Florida. Better ready and safe than to have a tree branch through windows on on your house WHEN the next hurricane hits!

Jul 22, 2014 10:10 PM

Gary, you would think! But I'm loking around . . . and I see alot of tree trimming that needs to be done!

Jul 22, 2014 10:18 PM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Terri- good information. Those branches are flying missiles and at some point our municipalities will not be able to pick them up!

Jul 23, 2014 10:18 AM

Sharon Parisi

United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX

Dallas Homes

Terri, this is a good reminder for people in other parts of the country as well. In Dallas we have severe storms with high winds. Pruning tree limbs is essential.

Jul 23, 2014 02:27 PM

Yes Kathy, that's a good way of putting it!

Sharon, that's exactly why I wrote about it because I'm noticing alot of folks seemed to have forgotten.

Jul 23, 2014 09:37 PM

Frank Rubi

Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA

FrankRubiRealEstate.com

Terri, after Hurricane Katrina I keep all my trees prune and short.

Jul 23, 2014 09:38 PM

Mark Neighbor

A O Home Solutions - Sell House Georgia - Buy House Georgia - McDonough, GA

Sell House Fast In Georgia

Great thoughts. All branches overhanging or touching the roof should be trimmed to extend the life of the roof and in many places to meet cod.

Jul 23, 2014 11:59 PM

Suzanne Otto

Six Twenty Designs - Lansdale, PA

Your Montgomery County PA home stager

Excellent advice Terri. Better safe than sorry. You'll be glad you trimmed those trees when the winds start to pick up!

Jul 24, 2014 12:45 AM

Frank, Good For You!! You are one of the smart ones!!
Mark, yes, the roof is the biggy!
Suzanne, a friend of mine actually did get hurt by one of those flying branches. Hurt pretty bad!

Jul 24, 2014 06:48 AM

Les & Sarah Oswald

Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA

Broker, Realtor and Investor

Terri,

Great advice. Preparation is key. Trim the branches and trees for safety and at the same time allowing more sunshine in.

Jul 24, 2014 12:57 PM

Terri Poehler

Coral Springs, FL

Sarah, I like the way you think.

Jul 28, 2014 09:11 PM

Wayne Johnson

Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX

San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale

Terri-With the high winds of a hurricane I can see how loose branches become unguided missiles causing lots of damage.

Aug 14, 2014 03:10 PM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Terri, Your advice is good for home owners in all areas. Prune your trees before nature does.

Aug 23, 2014 01:24 PM

Wayne, thanks for commenting! I know it takes time. And the same to you Margaret! :D

Aug 29, 2014 10:47 PM

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