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I love my clients. I really do. And I understand they have needs. But do they understand mine? 
All I want for Christmas, my birthday, Mothers Day, My Anniversary and every other holiday and a just because day is.................................
It's Just Lunch (IJL) is a specialized dating service for busy single professionals in D.C. A Chicago woman founded It's Just Lunch more than 15 years ago after her engagement was suddenly called off. Only 5 months after founding IJL, she attended her first IJL wedding, and has been working to … (0 comments)
In a recent post "Realtors Have it Easy" I wrote about just how overworked and under appreciated Realtors are. It seems to me that partnering with a professional home stager, who they could recommend to their clients, could ease some of that pressure.
The 3 R's of Real Estate are not Reading, Riting and Rithmetic. For me they stand for:
Your mind Stress and Actions To Take
How Do You View What You See and
Hear? 
I received an e-mail the other day from a friend who sent me a "Life Expectancy Calculator" Virtual Age Calculator from Peter Russell's site, Created by Poodwaddle.com
If you don't work in the world of real estate, you may enjoy getting a peak "behind the scenes" at a career that is...well let's just say...interesting!
Buying a home should be fun, not stressful. As you look for your dream home, keep in mind these tips for making the process as peaceful as possible.
Feeling a bit stressed these days? Try these "thoughts"
I don't know how to import a you tube video directly onto my blog, but check it out with the link below.
Long time no see. I have been cooped up in the hospital for almost 2 weeks now. I have relapsed with a rare condition called TTP (Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Purpura). It is a rare condition where my platelets can drop lower than normal for any unknown reason. No cause and technically no … (2 comments)
Yesterday, I suggested taking some time out for yourself weekly. Literally, write an appointment with yourself into your datebook. Now that you've made your date, here are some questions you can contemplate. Just try a couple at a time and be honest with yourself about them. These can really help you … (2 comments)
As a Business owner, more than ever we are under stress. We juggle and experience stress in a variety of ways. Usually we ignore ourselves and may not know what kinds of things we can do to take better care of ourselves. I would like to invite any Women Business Owner … (1 comments)
This is a stressful time for most of us. The market and the rising price of gas. So with all the pressure, do we crumble? It can be tempting to cut corners at this time- to justify practices that we once found deplorable. It can be tempting, but offering service that … (2 comments)
I too have felt the sting of stress. And I have some advice that is so old that I hesitate to drop it on y'all again. But we all need a refresher every now and then.
With the market like it is (slow) and then issues at home with a family member being elderly and experiencing problems, the breakup of a relationship that was extremely significant for me ... my stress levels have been off the chart!
I have repaired lawnmowers and appliances,
Are you stressed? Here are some suggestions to help you avoid or cope with stress.
The Finnish Press recently reported a story about an art student that took an inventory of every object in her 2,500 sq. ft. home. She owned a total of 6,126 items. The most interesting part of the story was her breakdown of how often she used each object: 
Quick & Easy Stress Busters Not only does stress cause wear and tear on the body but it also wears down your motivation as well. With worry, tension, and frustration surging through your veins, it's nearly impossible to focus on changing anything about your life. However, with a few steps in … (1 comments)
What Is It? Alternative Medicine and Therapy
Are you stressed?
Stress has been a buzzword for 10 or more years now. And finding a peaceful place or peaceful time for solitude is a challenge for most. But, have you ever thought of creating that peaceful place in or around your own home? 
Are you being deluged with dark comments about real estate, mortgage lenders, banks, a failing economy? Are you saddened to hear about all the marriages that are dying and families being ripped apart by divorce mainly due to major stress and financial disaster? Lost jobs, serious illness, a foreclosed or short-sale home, and an unstable, divided family could … (5 comments)
What are we thinking? Are we the master of our days or our clients the master of our days? This business will work you around the clock if you let it. Suggestion.... wake up everyday and make a decision on what you are willing to do for that day. Just concentrate … (6 comments)
So you got out of bed this morning, wiping the sleep from your tired eyes, only to trip over the blanket that has somehow made it's way off the bed and right into your walkway in the floor.
People by nature are adverse to change. The larger the change, the larger amount of resistance you can expect. And if the change requires money to be spent, take cover.
Back on February 11th, I somehow missed this study, but another agent's post brought it to my attention today. BizJournals.com ran a story that proclaimed Salt Lake City "the runner-up in the low-stress derby. It enjoys America's smallest unemployment rate, 2.6 percent, as well as light traffic, healthy citizens and low … (2 comments)
I will share a little of my thoughts with you today. Do you know that when you take over the counter cold medicine it can break down your resistance, response time and self control. It is as bad as drinking or doing illegal drugs. It alters your perception of life and relaxes your … (0 comments)
What a coincidence--More than 75 million Americans (Baby Boomers) are turning 60 and BRAIN FITNESS 
Build it - even when others tear us down - build it!
Cape Coral is number one!!!! Number one in the country for foreclosures!
At lunch today I was visiting with a friend who is a REALTOR in another area. He told me about a recent conversation that he had been on the receiving end of with a fellow REALTOR in their area. Apparently the other agent had come to the end of his real … (13 comments)
There is never a boring minute in real estate. It's one of the reasons I love my job. 
This post is NOT about Real Estate so fair warning….
Remember people, when searching the perfect home for you and yours, one can get bogged down in the stress of inspections, negotiations, the sellers or buyers aren't doing what they were supposed to according to the contract, etc....
When we think of referrals in real estate all too often we envision out of state relocations. Corporate relocations and paying fees, or collecting a referral fee from across the nation! It doesn't have to be that way. In real estate we sometimes are our own worst enemy by trying to … (55 comments)
When does responsibility begin to not make sense?
Hopefully, you've been seeing my page and know that I'm a REALTOR®. I was just going through my 2007 files to decide which ones will stay active and which ones I need to move over to the "sleeping" file. (Never dead, only sleeping.) I came across an old ad that had … (1 comments)
I have a friend that has a home that they are really upside down in Loan amount is around $450K and they can't get a look at $430K. The market is looking at $350K now. They are not behind on payments and this is a second home. But they could be … (3 comments)
I had to share this: My oldest daughter sent me this-she knows I teach REALTORS how to be more effective using technology and it just tickled my funny bones to shaking today to see these two comics. Hope it give you a tremble or two as well! If not-Pick up the … (4 comments)
A friend of mine just emailed this to me. It seemed to hit the spot and has some really great advice. 
As I am sure you are all very aware, our profession can be extremely stressful. You can spend hours and hours putting a deal together only to have it fall out at the eleventh hour. At times you have to deal with buyers and sellers who are just as stressed out … (4 comments)
She's home for a week ... Christmas through New Years. If you've read some of my other stories about my three adult "kids" then you already know a little about Candi. She lives in Orlando where she has been since she began college at The University of Central Florida. She graduated … (6 comments)
We take pictures, we fuss over staging, we make the house smell nice all in the name of making an average property stand out from the rest. Another way of improving your chances of selling a home is with a clean home inspection report. When a home inspector works for a … (15 comments)
O.k. I guess that it is time for a real picture of me, and not my dog. WEll, Tilley will have to do for now. Does anyone else know Tilley? That is a clue to my past. Jersey Shore, Palace Amusements, Greetings from Asbury Park? Oh well. What I really came … (1 comments)
THE ANYTHING-EVERYTHING-ONE THING CONCEPT
The holiday season is well known as a time when suicide rates go up. When seemingly everyone is happy, and you're not, it just makes the gap between where you are and where you want to be feel even more immense.This can happen to us in our businesses, too. With a … (3 comments)
Okay people...this one is a good one. I mean it does allow us to justify our pampering of ourselves. During the holidays there is so much stress running around. Stress does not have to be a bad thing. Stress occurs when we overextend ourselves; with our commitments, with our time, with … (18 comments)
Howdy Aggies, The good news - the semester is almost over. The bad news - finals begin tomorrow on the 7th and continue until the 12th. The BEST news, after that you get a few weeks off.
Yesterday I wrote a offer on a property, and this morning I got up and went to my hairdresser, and to have some ME tim While I was sitting in the chair this morning my client calls and tells me they want to withdraw their offer.WHAT? While I was on the … (8 comments)
You blog for Active Rain in the Tub.You answer your cell phone while using the restroom.Your dreams consist of MLS data entry.All the pictures on your digital camera are of houses.People stop you on the street and ask you if "you're the lady on all the signs".You turn off your phone … (6 comments)
I rear-ended a car this morning. So there we are alongside the road and slowly the driver gets out of the car. . . and you know how you just-get-sooo-stressed and life-stuff seems to get funny? Yeah, well, I could NOT believe it . . . he was a DWARF! He storms over … (1 comments)
As Christmas brings pressures to time and finances, try some of these helpful hints and destressers.
On this, the eve of December, what do you say we all lean into the end of our year with a commitment to do both the things that will help us maintain momentum...AND...that which will allow us to eliminate some of the STRESS that comes with all the hustle and bustle! … (4 comments)
I was watching a program the other evening and saw Melanie Walker. She is a Christian singer and a great teacher. I wrote her and asked he to send me her list of 36 Stress Reducers/Ways to improve your life. She was happy to do that for me. I just wanted … (0 comments)
"Reason may fail you. If you are going to do anything in life, you sometimes have to move away from it, beyond all measurements. You must follow sometimes visions and dreams."
Sellers are stressed out. Buyers are stressed out too. Part of my job as an agent is to do everything in my power to provide an experience that is as stress-free as possible. In today's market, that's not easy. Both buyers and sellers are worried about what the media is reporting, they're worried about whether financing … (21 comments)
I was doing some morning reading today and came across a very interesting, humorous, and sad article.
I was watching Dr. Oz on Oprah with my wife tonight and the information was an eye opener. Showing what extra weight and stress can do to your body was frightening. Don't let another day go by without taking better care of your self. I have included a link to Dr. … (0 comments)
When most people hear someone mention a "killer instinct" they conjure up images of assassins and blood thirsty serial killers engaging in grisly carnage. In most instances, this would be a fairly accurate portrayal of the phrase. Traditionally, it means destroying anything weaker than yourself to advance your own agenda. … (10 comments)
Moving: A Major Life Stressor
When a person starts to buy their first home there is a lot of excitement, fear and tons and tons of stress. The statistics show that buying or selling a home is one of the leading causes of divorce in our country. I discovered that there are areas that first time … (6 comments)
Being a realtor often brings stress since we are responsible for taking care of the most valuable asset most people buy or own. I've been in real estate for 34 years and have seen just about everything good and bad in real estate. I've seen strong markets and market crashes. And … (6 comments)
This is from "1,200 Great Sales Tips for Real Estate Pros", published by NAR:
Stress
Sleep disorders are becoming more and more common in America. Research suggests that some 100 million Americans currently suffer from some form of insomnia. Add to these numbers the fact that sleep disorders have been linked to serious health issues, including diabetes, and maybe it's time to take a closer look … (4 comments)
I keep reading posts on AR and I think some agents compare their real estate careers lately to having the flu. The market has slowed down and we now have to work harder than ever to get the leads, build our sphere of influence and networking in our communities. All that … (6 comments)
Let's start with a story. Two people walk in to a room for an appointment with you. Both are dressed professionally. The first person offers their hand to shake - its rough and chapped with age spots. The second offers their hand - its smooth without age marks. You notice that … (0 comments)
I think this has been addressed before but today as I sit at my desk and work on a rather complicated transaction I started to think...."what is it that keeps me sane, gives me a moment to relax and refocus?"
YES: I know that I need to find a way to rise above the other agents. I understand that as a newer agent I have a lot to learn. However, I am doing what I can to educate myself. Do you feel like you need to learn more? I want to … (3 comments)
Moving is one of life's most stressful events. So here's a quick little guide to make it as painless as possible. 
Sales is a head game, so you have to be in control of your thoughts and your attitude. Especially in this market. If you don't have one, develop a written business plan. This starts with determining how much money you want to make in a given time period. Then, you must … (1 comments)
A lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience, raised a glass of water and asked, "how heavy is this glass of water?" Answers called out ranged from 20g to 500g. The lecturer replied, "The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how long you try to hold it. "If I … (5 comments)
I'm so excited,
I am sure that by reading the title of this blog- many agents with any experience with doing business with a family member cringed!
There has been discussion on one of my other blogs about the reasons and stressors of changing "formats" in real estate - joining a team, leaving a team, changing brokers, relocating - any type of major change in your business format, location or outlook.
Back to school time already! I seem to remember the school year starting the first week in September, now it's the 2nd week in August!!!