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2,245,675
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Pull out the tin can and string time. We use smoke signals on days when the wind does not cause garble. And carrier pigeons can be effective communication devices. But we do lose a few to sharp shooters and hawks, bald eagles. How loud can you holler Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS to reach buyers and sellers to update them on deals? Seriously, cell phones don't do down and life goes on in the palm of your hand.

Jan 07, 2019 04:05 AM
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6,417,434
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

1. see if my hotspot on my phone is working

2. Make a few calls to different parts of town and find out who still has electricity and internet then drive a few miles.

Jan 07, 2019 04:23 AM
Rainmaker
5,238,990
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Another cup of coffee!

Jan 07, 2019 04:39 AM
Rainmaker
5,112,471
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Mobile hot spot on my phone.

Jan 07, 2019 03:53 AM
Rainmaker
632,925
Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
“Experience, reliable, leadership”

Hot spot on my phone

Jan 07, 2019 03:43 AM
Rainmaker
1,206,250
Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

I have a mobile hot spot. 

Jan 07, 2019 03:37 AM
Rainmaker
4,582,184
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

No particular plan for the example you share, Paul. If it's due to Mother Nature, I don't mess with her. She can be quite fierce. 

Jan 07, 2019 05:22 AM
Rainmaker
1,056,272
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Remote viewing. 😈
Pretty much everybody still can get around on their phone. I'm on my phone as much or more than my PC anyway these days.

Jan 07, 2019 05:06 AM
Rainmaker
934,152
Chuck Willman
Chuck Willman - Alpine, UT
NewHouseUtah.com

I turn my phone into an internet hot spot.

If that doesn't work I go to any number of places that have wifi.

Jan 07, 2019 04:20 AM
Rainmaker
564,494
Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

My phone would be my backup and usually if internet is down, it is restored fairly quickly.

Jan 07, 2019 03:24 AM
Rainmaker
1,322,984
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

I have a phone and a portable hot spot that will privide wireless, if needed.

Jan 07, 2019 12:12 AM
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3,349,404
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Power went out here on 12-31-2018 at 5:15 pm.  The only back up was candles, flashlights, and patience ... which I wore out and 3 hours later just went to bed at 8:15 pm. 

I know Debe Maxwell, CRS has a generator.  

Jan 07, 2019 07:56 AM
Rainmaker
1,201,477
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Hot Spot or find a cafe with WiFi

Jan 07, 2019 06:29 AM
Rainmaker
7,863,162
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It is a good time to take care of some other things.

Jan 07, 2019 06:17 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Wireless.

Auto.

Starbucks.

Office.

Drive to location that works.

USPS.

Jan 07, 2019 04:59 AM
Rainmaker
1,846,901
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

I use my phone as a tether in a power outage with EasyTether Pro. Also good when you go somewhere & their speed it not up to what it could be. So I carry my own internet so to speak & hook my computer to it.

Not a hotspot per se.  Carriers charge for hotspot data but using this is just like doing a regular phone call.

Jan 07, 2019 08:04 AM
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5,254,035
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

My hot spot on my cellular phone. What's yours, Paul?

Jan 07, 2019 07:04 AM
Rainmaker
1,231,853
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573 , has the most creative answer, but let me add: take a walk or just sit and meditate.  There was life before the internet.

Jan 07, 2019 06:58 AM
Rainmaker
2,399,936
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

My mobile hot spot Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS 

Jan 07, 2019 06:10 AM
Rainmaker
5,027,055
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Phone.

Jan 07, 2019 05:53 AM
Rainmaker
556,536
Greg Cremia
Shore Realty of the Outer Banks - Nags Head, NC

Cable internet goes out in every bad storm and sometimes on pretty days just to keep us on our toes. Internet thru the phone land line never goes out. It is a little slower but always works.

Jan 07, 2019 04:27 AM
Rainmaker
577,750
Gloria Valvasori, Accredited Senior Agent
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE SIGNATURE SERVICE - Mississauga, ON
REAL Experience | REAL Commitment | REAL Results!

mobile hot spot, but if my internet is out, it usually comes back up very quickly.

Jan 07, 2019 04:26 AM
Rainmaker
1,598,452
Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

Only phone if we are lucky.

Jan 07, 2019 12:04 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,328
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

hasn't happened yet.... I don't deal with clients.... so, I'd probably go to the gym and workout.... and maybe use my laptop there!!!!

Jan 07, 2019 11:49 AM
Rainmaker
2,071,025
Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Only phone and hotspot.

Jan 07, 2019 09:43 AM
Rainmaker
2,784,566
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Time-out is welcomed...I suppose phone calls will increase

Jan 07, 2019 06:50 AM
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1,553,094
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Books 

 

I have a mobile Jet Pack & iPhone data plan.

Jan 07, 2019 06:31 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I use my hot spot on my iphone

Jan 07, 2019 05:45 AM
Rainmaker
4,900,966
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Phone

Jan 07, 2019 04:53 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,177
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

None.

Jan 07, 2019 04:38 AM
Rainer
370,200
Jay McHugh
SendOutCards-Appreciation Marketing Expert - Acton, MA
YOUR SendOutCard Mentor

...great question....not much here than hunkering down and chillilaxing.....

Jan 07, 2019 02:32 AM
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2,187,587
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

I have a wireless MiFi unit from Verizon.  If I can get cell reception, I can get internet anywhere in the world.  For my phone, if the electricity goes out for several hours and I can't recharge, I have 2 spare batteries always fully charged.

Jan 07, 2019 06:59 PM
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3,048,276
Katerina Gasset
The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT
Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!

Taking the day off! 

Actually, it happens here often as we live in South Florida:) 

We have a generator, to power up- but with the heavy weight on priorities after a hurricane we don't like to use our cell phones either unless it is very necessary. 

Most of the time, I will post to Facebook that I am out of commission until I get the internet back. 

Jan 07, 2019 06:52 PM
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4,960,443
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Guess I would say try my hot spot

Jan 07, 2019 11:56 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,776
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I don't have one but it is a rare occurence. Normally my phone works.

Jan 07, 2019 11:54 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,581
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Hotspot.

Jan 07, 2019 08:17 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,132
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Take my laptop to the office.

Jan 07, 2019 06:47 AM
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3,863,230
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

My whole house generator keeps me going. I also have back a up battery for my phone.

Jan 07, 2019 07:56 PM
Rainmaker
1,506,013
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Cell phone, coffee shops, various free wifi places in town and in surrounding towns.

Jan 07, 2019 01:50 PM
Rainmaker
1,241,754
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

We had a dis-spirited cable employee who got inside a tunnel cut off all fiberoptic cables for perhaps 200K residents.  Those who really wanted to use internet drive 30 minutes. In our case, I met several realtors at the community center pool work out.

 

Jan 07, 2019 06:47 AM
Rainmaker
5,877,335
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

If there is cell service, I have a hot spot.   

Jan 10, 2019 07:37 AM
Rainmaker
3,986,308
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

My DSL land line doesn't go our very often

Jan 08, 2019 06:25 PM
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