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Shaking It Off

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Ward County Notary Services 607851

Northerners know what a roof rake is.

After reading the responses to the question about advertising on an automotive snow brush it's apparent to me there are far less Northerners on AR than Southerners. 

When the roof has as much snow on it as the one pictured above you start hoping that the building contractor who built your home knew what they were doing when they built (or ordered these days) your homes trusses.

Those pretty little flakes are water. Imagine a foot of water across the entire span of your roof... see the problem?

One more note on the roof rake, you don't want to be standing under the area the rake brings the snow down onto. It comes down with quite a thud and could easily injure a child or pet.

What kind of stress is on your roof? 

Real Estate can be a stressful business. It can be difficult for Agents, Buyers, Sellers and more. Don't you wish there was a roof rake for that? Just like there is a variety of rakes for removing the stress on your home there are many ways to deal with the weight upon your shoulders and head. Visiting with friends and professionals often help. Meditation and prayer are good solutions. Most important, if you feel like you are going to crumble under the load is to get help as soon as possible. This is NOT the time to "man up".

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Comments (44)

Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Thank you for a good morning laugh and smile Scott Schulte . We are going to have a wonderful day as well (I am not kidding) it is supposed to reach the mid 30's today which is very warm for us in mid January.

Jan 13, 2023 06:00 AM
Scott Schulte

Hopefully you can retire that roof rake early this year! 

Jan 13, 2023 06:04 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Jan 14, 2023 06:41 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Bob. Never used a roof rake but was aware of them. Have had to pause a few times in my career to use a brain rake to ease the stress! Enjoy your day.

Jan 15, 2023 04:34 AM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

Well I do know about roof rakes, snow loads. This is why many northern houses have steep roofs which allow the snow to fall off somewhat easier. 

Jan 15, 2023 05:02 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Hi Bob I remember those roof things but they were called something else when I was growing up in MN.  Thankfully I don't have to deal with any of that anymore. 

Jan 15, 2023 11:03 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Thank you Kathy Streib 😊. You certainly brightened my Sunday (and it already was good) with your endorsement. Your the BEST!

Jan 15, 2023 02:11 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Wayne Martin I believe we all need to get that stress off of our own roofs. I've used it so much no hair grows up there any more. 😊

Jan 15, 2023 02:15 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Right you are Leanne Smith . Now with metal roofing a lot of snow slides off  when too much gathers up there or with a day that hits 30 degrees or higher. I am seeing more and more metal roofs up here.

Jan 15, 2023 02:20 PM
Leanne Smith

Yes metal roofs do help to naturally remove heavy snow build up. And metal roofs have a long life as well.

Jan 16, 2023 04:58 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I would love to move South Anna Banana Kruchten Phoenix Broker but hey, I have to admit that this is home (at least until Timmothy completes college and is comfortable with moving).

Jan 15, 2023 02:24 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

That makes total sense Bob!  Come for a winter visit!

Jan 15, 2023 02:28 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

What ever I have to do to be sure Timmothy gets on his feet before I pass on Anna Banana Kruchten Phoenix Broker .

Jan 15, 2023 02:43 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Absolutely Bob!  And that is years away so you've got lots of time!

Jan 15, 2023 03:44 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Hello, Bob "RealMan" Timm It has been raining here and Yoga or a good swim might help the stress. Watching a good movie is entertaining and always takes my mind off the stress. So glad Kathy Streib featured this as it gave me a smile 

Jan 15, 2023 02:53 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Making people smile is my son's passion Hannah Williams . His comic strip keeps getting better and better. I and he are indebted to Kathy Streib for being so kind to place this in her post.

Jan 15, 2023 04:16 PM
Hannah Williams

Kathy Streib is a very special lady Bob "RealMan" Timm 

Jan 15, 2023 04:29 PM
Kathy Streib

Bob-   I am a big fan of Timmothy's.   And Hannah Williams thank you, sweet friend. 

Jan 15, 2023 06:14 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Timmothy Rocks Bob!!

 

Jan 15, 2023 10:04 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Bob there is another reason I do not want to live in an area that has the white stuff:) I am sure Anna Banana Kruchten Phoenix Broker knows that:)Endre

Jan 15, 2023 09:27 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Indeed so Endre Barath, Jr. except for the Vail Co trip on occasion!

Jan 15, 2023 10:05 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Good analogy of the roof rake vs real estate.We don't have roof rakes for my house. The slanted metal roofs do the trick - that snow sounds like a freight train when it slides off but it does slide off all by itself!

Jan 16, 2023 04:26 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Kat Palmiotti my garage and large storage shed both have metal roofs and the next time I need to re-roof the house will as well. It does make a thud when it slides off and fortunately no one has been under the edge when it has fallen.

Jan 16, 2023 06:17 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Ours slides onto non-occupied areas, Bob "RealMan" Timm - except for the patio but we're rarely out there when there's tons of snow on the roof!

Jan 16, 2023 06:19 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

I remember a very heavy winter of snow a few years back and people were going crazy with roof rakes. I believe the rakes were sold by roofing contractors as some of those same people destroyed their roofs and needed to get them replaced the following year

Jan 16, 2023 07:01 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

What a great promotional idea by the roofers Ed Silva unless you are saying that the rakes damaged the roof which is hard to understand knowing how they are very light weight plastic and often even have a Teflon edge.

Jan 16, 2023 07:55 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Very important advice about roof trusses and roof rakes.  I so appreciate the secondary message.  Meeting with fellow realtor friends every week is a great de-stresser! 

Jan 17, 2023 05:38 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Thank you Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ . When I was active I did find it helpful to meet with a very select few fellow brokers to help keep our sanity.

Jan 17, 2023 05:44 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

That picture - wow! I cannot even imagine having to do that. Love your post and analogy. 

Jan 18, 2023 06:36 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

It is far from my favorite chore Dr. Paula McDonald although it is kind of neat to see the avalanche of snow hit the ground. Thank you for appreciating the post. 😃

Jan 18, 2023 06:40 AM