A Week in Review in the World of Real Estate.

And The Juggling Begins

Monday- Up at 6am. Started my week full of energy and high hopes for accomplishing a huge 'To Do' List even though this was a task that was already encumbered by the waiting for and then learning my new cell phone.

Visited a  listing of mine, checked brochures, flyers etc. Ran into a neighbor who informed me that the county governmnet offices where she works were putting they're employess on unpaid leave and furlough days more and more often. This was not great news as the county offices were within walking distance of my listing and that crunches the available Buyer pool even tighter. Hmmm, new marketing strategy a must.

Went to another listing to put up an open sign for this weekend and then waited for a potential Buyer who had phoned earlier about seeing the property. Definitely some interest. Need to email him some additional information in regards to his questions.

Onward to the grocery store to make a quick stop and then back to the office to work on the mound of paperwork that seems to grow by leaps and bounds, return/make phone calls especially to my other listings. Checked MLS for new listings that I may want to preview.

Worked with Nichole on finalizing a contract for a Buyer she has been working with. This is his 4th contract as his price range is wildly competitive but this one seems to be working out. Yeah!! Had to get my AR fix in so I wrote two blogs and made comments. 

In bed 1am. Hate my new phone.

Tuesday- Up at 6am. In office by 7. Received email that one of my clients investment properties was about to become vacant and he needed to get on market ASAP in search of a new tenant. Had questions though as the current tenant was breaking her lease and he needed info on the proper way to handle. Sent him info from the Maryland Attorney General on rent laws and the procedures for such a senario.

Received an email for a CMA. Then a Buyer who I showed my million dollar waterfront to and wants me to write the contract called to say she was in a near accident and wrenched her arm. In extreme pain. Going to Doctor and will have to get together with me later in the week. Took the open time to preview a couple new listings.

More paperwork, emails, phone calls. Follow up on properties in escrow to make sure all is well. Checked MLS for new listings. Organized listing and blogging photos, updated Top Producer, wrote notes, added some more to my To Do list for the week and then on to AR to read blogs and make comments.

In bed 12:30am. Like my phone a little more than the day before.

Wednesday- Up at 6am and off and runing to 8:30 real estate meeting and then 9:30 office meeting. Few phone calls and emails and then headed out to a Chamber Womens Business Luncheon. Signed up ( or was I coerced??? :0) for help at local school for the Education Committee. Then another asked me to help put together a picture collage for the Chamber's 20th anniversary get together. Of course I said yes to both.

Back to office for more phone calls, emails and paperwork. Nichole's buyer's home inspection found major termite damage and wanted out of contract. Met with a Buyer and contractor at property that has it's own termite issues and a boundary issue as well. Termite issue solved but boundary issue will take more work. Advised Buyer to talk to real estate attorney for guidance and help. Sent new listing I found to a Buyer who is looking for horse property. Checked MLS for additional new listings. Checked into AR briefly.

In bed by 8:30pm. Very tired for some strange reason but liked my phone even more today.

Thursday- Up at 6am and off to 8:30 class on social media by Realtor.com. Great speaker and picked up some great ideas. Of course they were pushing Enhanced Listings (already have), Preferred agent (no interest) zip codes (no) and URL's (no again) 

Back to office by 1:30. My email box is brimming over with questions needing answers, people needing help and everything in between. Answered emails, helped Nichole with release of contract paperwork for her Buyer, made phone calls, paid some bills and ran out for 4:30 hair appointment. Dinner with a girlfriend  followed. Back home by 8pm. Watched my one and only TV program I enjoy 'Survivor'. Then on to AR.

In bed at 12 midnight. Really like my new phone.

Friday- Up at 7am. No running today. Spending ALL day on phone and/or computer. Conference call with Buyer & lawyer over boundary issue and then just Buyer as we try to work through this issue. One of the owners of the properties in boundary issue called. Got update on Buyer with arm issue and then with Seller on what is going on. Prepared open house paperwork and reminded Sellers. On phone with Buyer who now has more interest in property that I showed on Monday. Wants to see again. Will meet me at property an hour before open house. Buyer who I sent horse listing to wants to see. Also wants me to see if there is another place close by for her sister to purchase. Back to computer to scour area for additional horse properties. Found one across the street. Higher price than my Buyer wants but may work for her sister. Emailed her way. Meeting her Sunday to show both. Heard from CMA client. Was disappointed in overall picture but thanked me for doing. It will be helpful for her to make some decisions she says.

It's now 12 midnight and I am sitting here writing this blog. A week of juggling is finally coming to a close.  

I am sure I missed a few things that took place this week but for the most part this is what a week in the life of real estate is like for me. Week after week after week.

Oh... BTW- I love my new phone. And that, in itself, made this week absolutely awesome.

 So.... how was your week???