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Oh, That's Not A Generator...THAT'S A Generator!

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Real Estate Agent with Lisa Von Domek Team TX License #0552989

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Fall storm season is beginning here in the Dallas area and a super storm blew through the area last night...with more stormy weather in the forecast.  Now is the time to be sure you are ready for storm damage and power outages.  If you have never owned a generator for emergency situations, I highly recommend adding one to your list of "must-haves"! 

 

Now you don't need one as big as the one pictured above, it is a commercial size 100kw style that runs on natural gas and kicks on automatically when the power goes out.  Portable generators like this one -
can keep the basic necessities in your home running until power is restored.

 

 

 

 

 

 

"That's not a generator, that's a generator!"

  

 Yes, I borrowed one of my favorite lines from Hollywood from Crocodile Dundee (That's Not a knife...video below)

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Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

We had a power outage here the first year after we built...for five very long days....and there were thoughts of getting a generator....and thankfully we have not lost power for more than an hour since !

Oct 08, 2018 02:47 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Lisa Von Domek,

I'd say you are equipped to outlast any storm with any power outages that comes your way!!

Oct 08, 2018 05:42 AM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

Lisa Von Domek - I love the clip on Crocodile Dundee too! 

Now that's a GENERATOR! You should be set for whatever comes!

That was a odd storm that seemed to come out of nowhere yesterday. I was home at the time and safe. No worries. But when I went to check on my listing, a large branch had fallen down. I went back home to get my loppers and hand saw (which I knew wouldn't cut it) and when I got back, the neighbor was already at it, cutting away. We both finished it off and it was nice to receive seller's neighborly help at a time when I needed it. Today, I go back to sweep and rack, unless of course we get more rain. 

Oct 08, 2018 06:08 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I am glad that I live in an area where I don't really need one of those, but if I lived in an area where power would go out, I certainly would want the biggest and best generator available, haha.

Oct 08, 2018 07:10 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Lisa. Boy are you right. THAT IS A GENERATOR! !!!!! Have a good day.

Oct 08, 2018 07:58 AM
Belinda Spillman
Optician - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

I think you guys will be ready for anything at your house.  Way to be prepared!

Oct 08, 2018 08:45 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Lisa Von Domek,  always better to be ready for anything that comes along that we need one of these.

Oct 08, 2018 09:18 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Lisa my house is ALL electric and the baby below plugs into my electrical box, and takes care of about 80% of my house

Oct 08, 2018 03:32 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Lisa - I got a Generac standby generator after Sandy in 2012.  It is nice and goes on 20 seconds after the power goes out.  Ours runs on propane since we don't have natural gas.

Oct 10, 2018 05:25 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

One of my fun favorite movies James Dray hard to believe it is now old enough to be considered a classic!

Oct 10, 2018 10:25 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

We were once out of power for a week Sally K. & David L. Hanson and that prompted us to add a whole house generator to never have that happen again!

 

Oct 10, 2018 10:26 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

After going through no power for a week once Dorie Dillard CRS GRI ABR we vowed it would never happen again!

Oct 10, 2018 10:27 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Wasn't that a wild storm Patricia Feager and what a wonderful neighbor you have to have already been out tackling the branch!

Oct 10, 2018 10:28 AM
Patricia Feager

Lisa Von Domek - When a Seller moves, it sure pays to treat your Seller's neighbors well. A friendly smile goes a long, long way. Helpful neighbors are the BEST!


It was a crazy storm! I have 3 printers and I think lightening zapped them all. None of them are working!

Oct 10, 2018 10:57 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Brian England everyone lives in an area that the power could go out...you just never know... 

Oct 10, 2018 10:29 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Sheila Anderson when it comes to machinery, my husband can get a little carried away! 

 

Oct 10, 2018 10:30 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Once burned Belinda Spillman you never take enough precautions!  LOL

Oct 10, 2018 10:30 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

True Will Hamm it only takes being without power for a lengthy period of time to happen once...and you will never want to be without it again!

Oct 10, 2018 10:31 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

George Souto and isn't the peace of mind that you have worth the small expense of buying that generator!?!

Oct 10, 2018 10:32 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Grant Schneider smart move and you can't go wrong with a Generac!

Oct 10, 2018 10:33 AM
Ben DeHaven
Haven Realty & Investments - Lakeland, FL
Proudly serving Central Florida!

We hadd a generac for Hurricane Irma, great unit so far. We put ~160 hours on it and I still crank it up once a month or so to make sure its still working at peak performance. 

Nov 06, 2018 07:18 AM