I don't have any problem with multi-tasking except when facing certain types of death-related circumstances. While some people can't walk and chew gum at the same time, I routinely multi-task. It's often the only way to get things done during the day.
For example, I might be brushing my teeth while talking on my cell. It's easy. You can do it, too. You just move the Jawbone off your chin so it doesn't transmit the sound of robust brushing and talk with your mouth full of toothpaste. So what if some toothpaste dribbles down your shirt? It's a small price to pay for doing 2 things at the same time.
I often work simultaneously on 2 computers with multiple windows open. It would be nice if MetroList had the common sense God gave a chimp and worked on cross-platforms, but our Sacramento MLS requires an Internet Explorer browser, so I need to use a PC at times. MetroList doesn't interact well with Java. I'd say 10% of the time when I request a report from MetroList, it freezes, submits a Microsoft error message and then closes out my browser.
While I'm waiting for it to reopen, I can then turn my attention back to my trusty Mac and focus on another project such as firing off a heated email to MetroList, explaining that it needs to fix this problem, which I then delete because I know what the response will be. MetroList will say the problem is on my end, yet when I go to the office and use the computers in our workroom, I get the same error message. It's the price I pay for being forced to work in a PC environment.
Instead of focusing on the irritating nature of MetroList, I prefer to look at how fortunate I am that we have Apple in this world. My Mac Pro makes my life enjoyable and happy. And it gets even better. This month I'll be able to access WinForms on my Mac. Go WinForms. There is always a rainbow in a rainstorm if you look hard enough for it.
Case in point, while driving down Business 80 yesterday, I was talking to a Sacramento seller who is considering a short sale. I meant to exit on 26th Street but for some reason got off on south 99 instead. OK, I was writing down an address and driving. But in my defense, let me say that I wasn't looking at my notepad, I was looking at the road and probably writing on my thigh. The exit to 99 is one huge and very long curve. I said to the caller, "I have the distinct feeling that I should be focusing at the moment on navigating this curve on the freeway exit and should not be writing down your address." She agreed.
She then told me that when she bought this home, she had planned to put down 20% but her agent had advised her to keep her powder dry and use that cash for repairs. So, she took out an 80/20 combo loan through Countrywide, and now her home is underwater. (Ack. Countrywide, the worst short sale to do.) Bear in mind, I pointed out, she would still be underwater whether or not she had put down 20% because values in that neighborhood have fallen more than 50%.
Moreover, it's actually a good thing that she had financed 100% of the purchase price. If she hadn't, and she had taken out a home equity loan for the repairs, she could possibly be facing a deficiency judgment on that second loan right now.
So, that was an excellent move. She has her former agent to thank for that suggestion. It's the silver lining in this situation. It could be worse. Suddenly, the caller felt much better about calling a Sacramento short sale agent. And if I can make my potential client's day better, you know what, mine is better, too.
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