Special offer

Have You Gone AWOL Now That It's Christmas Time?

By
Real Estate Agent with McLeRoy Realty Associates, Inc. 209657

Contract

Well, I am at the office and it is amazingly quiet.  A couple agents were in earlier but now it's just me.  This week alone, I know for a fact that several agents have some offers in negotiations,  a couple just went under contract and I just got a call from a guy out of California.  He plans on coming to our area next month for several days to find a home.  So, for any agents going or have gone AWOL..you might want to "rethink" and realize that you can still be productive this time of year. 

 

When the phones aren't ringing here a few things I am doing with my time:

  • Turning on the Christmas music so I can keep a "festive attitude" while at the office
  • Sending out Christmas cards to clients, associates, business contacts, friends
  • Cleaning out files and boxing up the ones we "have" to keep
  • Updating contact information
  • Blogging and reading Blog Posts
  • When John Q. Public walks in the door, taking the time to "make an appearance" and personally wish them a "MERRY CHRISTMAS"
  • Ordered and paid for lunch for office staff to let them know they are "special and appreciated"

Of course our office does a rotation on office duty so we do "have" to make our appearances but the point is there is STILL business that can be accomplished even if it is Christmas time! 

Here's a group that one of our agents "introduced" us to and I want to pass on to you!  Have a great weekend!

I am a licensed REALTOR® from Pike County located about 45 miles south of Atlanta and considered MetroAtlanta.  I assist buyers/sellers and strive to make the transaction as smooth as can be.  I believe that it is a TEAM EFFORT with buyer/seller, lender, attorney and myself.  Communication is the key! 

Alicia Gibson, REALTOR®, ABR

McLeRoy Realty, Inc. 8945 US Hwy 19 Zebulon, GA 30295

770.584.1854 Cell - 770.567.3300 Fax 

www.AliciaGibsonSells.com  

 

Comments (9)

Ann Allen Hoover
RE/MAX Advantage South - Hoover, AL
CDPE SRES ASP e-PRO Realtor - Homes for Sale - AL

I know what you mean......there are just two of us in the office right now.  I am getting a lot done!

Dec 18, 2009 06:46 AM
Alicia Gibson
McLeRoy Realty Associates, Inc. - Zebulon, GA
Associate Broker, McLeRoy Realty Associates, Inc.

Ann, Glad to know I am not alone! lol It does help to get alot accomplished.  Thanks for "dropping by" and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Dec 18, 2009 06:57 AM
Debbie Walsh
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

I hope you have a terrific holiday Alicia!


Dec 18, 2009 12:17 PM
Alicia Gibson
McLeRoy Realty Associates, Inc. - Zebulon, GA
Associate Broker, McLeRoy Realty Associates, Inc.

Debra, And A MERRY CHRISTMAS To You/Yours....Stay warm!

Dec 19, 2009 01:24 AM
Mike Frazier
Carousel Realty of Dyer County - Dyersburg, TN
Northwest Tennessee Realtor

Alicia,

I did go awol but I am back. Gone 5 days and feels like a month. I like the video.

Dec 22, 2009 01:36 AM
Alicia Gibson
McLeRoy Realty Associates, Inc. - Zebulon, GA
Associate Broker, McLeRoy Realty Associates, Inc.

Mike, Thanks for "dropping by" now that you are back from being AWOL! LOL  I will be "in & out" myself for the next couple of days.  Business is still coming in so will not turn that down!  May you/yours have a wonderful Merry Christmas and may everybody remember "Jesus Is The Reason For The Season!"

Dec 22, 2009 02:46 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

It doesn't pay to go AWOL and let your clients or potential clients down.  I won't be IN the office on New Year's Day, but I'll still be at the other end of my cell phone and available if needed.

Dec 30, 2009 09:42 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Alicia, I'm sorry I missed your post!(Better late than never, right?!) I worked Christmas Eve and then the day after, New Year's Day as well! My family knows there are times when I must work but I always put them first! I hope your holidays were wonderful and 2010 is going to be AMAZING!

Jan 03, 2010 11:00 AM
Anonymous
Alicia Gibson

Tammy, I have a "home office" as well so I do believe you can be productive from either site.  The MAIN THING is to be available when John Q. Public calls us! 

Wanda, Girl...you SHOULD know by now..you are WELCOME to drop by anytime..whether the same day I post or later on!  I ALSO showed property on Christmas Eve and took calls on New Year's Day!  I think ALL of us are just feeling BLESSED that the calls are coming in...steady too!  YES MA'AM, I AGREE 2010 is going to be AMAZING!

Jan 04, 2010 01:51 PM
#9