I don't need an excuse... everything closed down in Charlotte for the snow yesterday... schools, offices, you name it. No one would think of asking to go out and drive and most sellers wouldn't approve a showing. Besides, if someone asked I'd be telling them I have no intention of putting them or me in harm's way on the roads when public officials have declared a disaster asking people to stay off the roads.

When it's 125 out in the summer, we have early morning hours. Folks who want to tour homes in the heat of the day, there it will have to be a very good reason. We're accustomed to the heat. It's them we're worried about.

Only when there is an ice storm. Went out in that once, the house was on a huge hill, terrible idea. 

Yes, it does happen to me, but it is hard for us, locals use weather as an excuse, it is sunny and warm almost every day of the year in SoCal!

I've "called in well" before. I was doing so well that I wasn't concerned about showing up. I had some leverage, pushed the limits, nobody got hurt  (Long ago-non real estate).

Can't recall ever doing that.

Absolutely not... Only if the conditions are so bad that it presents a danger to me or the client.

No I do not. If weather is really horrible (like the middle of a snowstorm with unplowed roads), then it's not an excuse, it's a reason.

But most of the time, my clients are the ones who don't want to go out in crummy weather. I have said on occasion "pouring rain is a GREAT time to view houses - then we'll know if there are leaks!"

Yes but it had to be pretty bad conditions. If I make an appointment to stick to it no matter what.

LOL ahhh no, that would be a tough one in sunny San Diego.

I would never have done that because I didn't feel like going... unless I was actually sick.  Unless the weather conditions are unsafe, I'd be there IF the clients wanted to proceed.

If one uses the weather as that excuse they have a poor business partner

No. However, snow and ice can limit safe showings.

Always give the clients the choice.

No. I use the motivation of the buyer as  the decision maker.

I will not wade through a tropical downpour to show the 11th house to a buyer. The 1st house, yes I would.

Not as an excuse, a valid reason.

Have never done so, but I can envision when it might be bad enough to do so! As for using weather as an excuse, probably not!

Not me, I put the van away and take the 4x4

If I feel I can safely make it I ask how my buyers feel about getting out. I let them know I am willing or not.

Never have, have shown buildings in pouring rain.  A

No excuses when you live in Phoenix, AZ! 

Ask me again in June/July & August when it's 120 degrees-Ha ha

No.  I just dress accordingly, tell the buyers to do the same and get it done.  

Not in Florida, we are lucky with weather except for hurricanes, lol.

No, not as an excuse, but yes if it's a safety issue e.g. ice.

we don't ever make excuses.... even if we have the flu, we make sure another agent substitutes....

Praful Thakkar Not unless there is a really good reason. However in bad weather I do not follow the Mailman's Creed.

I have, though I did show homes during breaks in the heavy rains we had the other week.  Wrote some offers too.

I have not happened ... never make an excuse to not meet with clients. Not even three days after surgery.  The show must go on. 

I may.

Yes & it worse when there is 6" of snow.

NEVER, you cant sell a home without showing it or a buyer seeing one. I was out yesterday and worked a full day in the snow. 

Sounds like an excuse to not be in business.

I would think most buyers and sellers wouldn't want to when it's not safe to drive. I've had plenty of cancellations due to weather.

Jeff Dowler nailed this one!

If it's not safe, I'm not going out. There are too many idiots out on the roads that can't drive with cell phones in their hands.

Heck no, never put off what you should be doing today with those folks who spent beaucoup bit coin buying the silver bird pair of tickets to get to your location. Their time is important to not waste. Seller expecting you too so don't bag it  Beuler just because of a few snow flakes. If they are qualified, traipse them to the end of the World and back to get that contract signed. Throw the jeep into four wheel drive and drive with care but don't stay in the real estate harbor missing out on "that's the one". Videos fix the locked door, no one at the curb to see and hear about the place in the meantime...full motion with natural sound. So they do tour lots of places, tool around the community events too. The show and tell must and does go on.

no

Yes , some have acted surprised

No, if buyers are ready to view homes, so am I! 

yes, because if it's snow or ice in Georgia, it's not safe to be on the road. Period.