“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” While technically it’s the United States Postal Service’s motto, it could just as easily apply to real estate agents, including during the extreme chill of a polar vortex. We’ve previously written about how to real estate in bad weather, where we talked about tips like checking in on clients and checking on signs. While information like this also applies to winter, there are a few other tips to consider that are winter-specific.
Ensure Access to Your Properties
Winter weather can bring more complications for access, including ice and snow. Ruthan O’Toole, a CENTURY 21 Redwood Realty Locust Grove agent, says she takes into consideration access concerns for both the public and other agents when there’s inclement weather. Having a plan for keeping walkways and driveways (or other parking spaces) clear and open, whether it be from the sellers or an agreement with third-party vendors, can provide additional peace of mind for both the sellers and the selling agent. Additionally, keeping specific winter weather tools on hand, like shovels, sand, and salt, is good for those times when wintry weather sneaks up on you.