Home > Blogs > Rob Thomas > THE BRISTOL TN-VA and TRI CITIES AREA REAL ESTATE BLOG

Be Prepared When Heavy Snow Falls ...Save The Trees!

By Rob Thomas

Real Estate Agent with Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 TN and VA

January 21, 2013 07:58 PM

Be Prepared When Heavy Snow Falls ...Save The Trees!

Last week was our first big snowfall this year and Aimee had a great idea a few hours into the storm to go out and sweep the snow off of our evergreens so that the branches wouldn't break!

It was a great idea, because the next day we saw a lot of trees and evergreens that had fallen to all the heavy wet stuff!

So the next time it snows in your area ...Get the broom out!

Click on Waffles for some hot properties that will make the snow melt away!

And Remember For All Of Your Real Estate Needs In The Bristol TN/VA and Surrounding Area....GoWithRobThomas.com
or Give Me A call at 423-341-6954

Top Sales Agent in Bristol 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2012

Awarded ....
Bristol TN/VA Association of REALTORS®
"REALTOR® of The Year for 2011"

Re-Blog

Comments(17)

Comment

Show All Comments Sort:

Bob Jakowinicz

National Realty Centers Livonia--Bob Jakowinicz - Livonia, MI

Michigan Real Estate Agent

I'd rather shake the snow out of the tree's than shovel a home's roof top. Every once in awhile I'll see someone actually on their roof shoveling--crazy I tell ya.

Jan 21, 2013 08:01 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Rob,

I love the photo.....a real visual on what Aimee was doing to protect the trees! Great share!!

Jan 21, 2013 08:03 PM

Anita Clark

Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA

Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Rob: I bet she was freezing cold out there! And where were you during her "work"? LOL

Jan 21, 2013 08:12 PM

Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

Rob, great advice! The next time it snows here in Southwest Florida I will get the brroom out! Enjoy your day!

Jan 21, 2013 08:28 PM

Clint Mckie

Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM

Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Rob,

At least you and Waffles had enough sense to stay inside when the weather looks like that. LOL :-)

WOW, now that was a storm. I hope all is well.

Have a great day in Bristol digging out my friend.

Best, Clint McKie

Jan 21, 2013 08:34 PM

Clint Mckie

Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM

Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hey Rob,

I also wanted to mention this is a very good shot of Aimee wanting to save a tree.

I had to laugh when I saw the picture.

Have a great day my friend.

Best, Clint McKie

Jan 21, 2013 08:36 PM

Rob Thomas

Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN

Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Bob ...I agree ...That's Crazy! Thanks!

Dorie ...I agree ....Thanks!

Roger ....I agree ...LOL ....Thanks!

Anita ...I was taking care of the photo op! Thanks!

Wayne ....You never know ....Thanks!

Clint ...That's right ...I had to keep Waffles warm ad take the photos ...LOL! Thanks!

Jan 21, 2013 08:39 PM

Carol Zingone

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty - Jacksonville Beach, FL

Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS

Never occurred to me, but, then again, it doesn't snow here in Jacksonville Beach, FL !

Jan 21, 2013 08:41 PM

Sally K. & David L. Hanson

EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI

WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

That works...if you don't get toooo much at one time or you are hip deep getting to them...hope you saved them all !

Jan 21, 2013 08:42 PM

Potranco Realty

Potranco Realty - San Antonio, TX

"Sold with Potranco Realty"

Rob, great tips for home owners during heavy snow, I guess it's mother natures way of culling out the weak trees, have a great day and thanks for sharing your serene photo.

Jan 21, 2013 08:52 PM

Barbara Todaro

Keller Williams Elite - Franklin, MA

"connecting land with builders"

Good morning, Rob.... welcome to our world in New England..... the shrubs get it the worst.... need to be covered with burlap....

Jan 21, 2013 09:21 PM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Hmmmm, I noticed that you are inside taking Aimee's picture. Aimee is the tree-hugger in that duo!

Jan 21, 2013 09:38 PM

David Popoff

DMK Real Estate - Darien, CT

Realtor®,SRS, Green ~ Fairfield County, Ct

Many of the trees and bushes up here in Ct we need to wrap with string or burlap so branches do not break during heavy snow falls.

Jan 21, 2013 09:52 PM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good idea when the snow is heavy. So far, we have not yet received heavy snow in Maryland. Today is sunny but very cold.

Have a most productive week as home buyers continue to take advantage of the very low mortgage interest rates.

Jan 21, 2013 10:42 PM

Kristine Ginsberg

Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ

NJ Home Stager

Rob, besides the great tip on saving trees by knocking the snow off them, this photo is beautiful! Good for Aimee out in the snow - a girl after my own heart! We lost a lot of trees during Sandy so this is good advice for the trees we have left! Have a great day!

Jan 22, 2013 05:16 AM

Rob Thomas

Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN

Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Thanks for the comments .....I really appreciate you taking the time to stop by ...Yes ..Aimee is a tree hugger and I was the supervisor in this case ...LOL! I promise I went out after her and did my part!

The string and burlap are great ideas and I will tell Aimee so she will be ready for the next big snow!

Jan 22, 2013 05:56 AM

Joshua Zargari

MJ Decorators Workshop LI staging and home decorating - Lynbrook, NY

MJ Decorators Workshop

Good evening Rob.

That is a great shot.

We had ice on the roads this morning.

Jan 22, 2013 06:01 AM