Is it a Good Idea to List a Home over a Weekend that expects SNOW?

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 DRE# ER40011786

 

In Denver, I always watch the weather when I have a listing coming on the market.    This week, weekend and early next week we have three storms rolling through the Denver metro area, leaving snow in its tracks.   Today we have several inches and the snow is not expected to stop until later today or tonight.

 

I know I raced out earlier this week in snow & ice to show a home that had hit the market and looked really good for a buyer.  It was vacant, and no one shoveled the driveway or sidewalks either.    Did all the buyers do that, or did that Seller/Listing Agent leave some money on the table by missing out on more showings?   I think some buyers will opt to miss out, rather than risk an accident racing to a listing in this type of weather.

 

There is a lot to think about when you have a new listing --- PHOTOS - taking these with full sun is optimum, but at least behind the house is good.  I have seen some dramatic photos with storm clouds hovering.    I know my photographer says don't worry about the interior photos when it is gray outdoors.   Sometimes these make the best photos inside!  If possible, I prefer NOT to have a foot of snow in the front yard, but in February, this is difficult to avoid at times!  

 

 

Comments (20)

Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Joan Cox - This is something I normally don't think about but you bring up some really good points,  I always will opt for safety first but you absolutely make some very valid points.  

Feb 07, 2020 08:22 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Sheri Sperry - MCNE® there are times that you may not have a choice.  When a home is ready for the market, especially fix n flips, they probably don't want to wait.

Feb 07, 2020 08:43 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Joan. Weather is unpredictable and can't be controlled. I did what I could do and put things up as I got them.

Feb 07, 2020 09:27 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Sheila, sometimes that is exactly what you have to do.    In Denver we USUALLY see several good days in between storms, so we get choices, at times.

Feb 07, 2020 09:39 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

We don't need to deal with snow here, Joan, but in heavy, windy rain storms, I cancel open houses. Usually our bad weather lasts only a day, two at the most.

Feb 07, 2020 10:06 AM
Gwen Fowler-864-638-3599 SC Mountains Lakes Homes
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Salem, SC
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.

We have had all 4 seasons this week. And we know that snow doesn't last very long. But you are right, I'd rather not take pics with it raining or snow on the ground. Give me a sunset mountain view for the money shot, any day. 

Feb 07, 2020 10:17 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Lottie Kendall that is how I feel too, our usually we only get snow once a week, or every 5 days.  Just this week we are SO lucky.   ((sarcastic))

Feb 07, 2020 10:39 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Gwen Fowler-CRS- 864-638-3599 SC Mountains & Lakes-- that is exactly how I feel.  Usually the snow doesn't last, and here in Denver we usually see the snow melt fairly quickly.  Just this week, lots of snow in a week's period! 

Feb 07, 2020 10:40 AM
Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD
ViewHomes of Clark County - Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
REALTORS® in Clark County, WA

Yes, I talked to Kelsea earlier and she tells me it was coming down again. Good that it melts off fast. D 

Feb 07, 2020 11:58 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD our snow USUALLY does melt, but we have 3 storms lined up coming into Denver in the next 5 days.  Don't think it will melt within the week this time.

Feb 07, 2020 12:00 PM
Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

Deep snow can provide some real challenges when trying to show homes.

Take care and have a very special weekend.

Feb 07, 2020 01:06 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Roy, we do have about 6-7" now, and it hasn't stopped yet.

Feb 07, 2020 01:07 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Los Angeles Pasadena 818.516.4393

Hello Joan - this is not an issue I have ever given much thought but I imagine it would be a topic of discussion/conversation in Denver.  Another example of "all real estate is local".  

Feb 08, 2020 05:03 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Listing or photographing a home in Charlotte if there's snow is definitely not a good idea.  If we have the smallest amount of snow, the city shuts down.

Feb 08, 2020 06:03 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Michael Jacobs you are correct, I don't imagine you would see a foot of snow, but we almost do today!   Then spring is here, and you have to reshoot the exterior photos.

Feb 08, 2020 06:06 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Nina Hollander you would be in a world of hurt today had you been here!  We have LOTS of snow, and more coming tomorrow.

Feb 08, 2020 06:07 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Joan Cox and that's why I live in Charlotte! If it snows here I know everyone else is sitting at home waiting for it to melt... no pressure to go and show.

Feb 08, 2020 06:10 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Nina Hollander I have usually said if it snows, we are safe that we won't have to go out, but not with several buyers! 

Feb 08, 2020 06:20 AM
Kathy Streib
Room Service Home Staging - Delray Beach, FL
Home Stager - Palm Beach County,FL -561-914-6224

Hi Joan- I can remember looking for a home in Northern VA in January. It's not easy but if you need to find a home, you get out and look!

Feb 08, 2020 04:48 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kathy, I get relocating buyers have no choice, but a buyer that has been looking for a month, maybe not.

Feb 10, 2020 06:29 AM

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