Sadly, it's true, Realtors aren't allowed to go on vacation. Or, at least, that's what some sellers believe. It doesn't matter that we work 7 days a week and all hours of the day AND night, even on holidays. When a seller believes they've hired us to sell their home, whether it takes 3 months, 6 months, a year or, for luxury estates, years, they don't believe we should leave town, even if we have another realtor ready and willing to cover our business.
After more than two decades in this business, this is still somewhat of a taboo subject with my sellers. I realize this is an unrealistic expectation and that MOST sellers do understand that everyone needs time off, but in this market, when so many sellers are in a financial hurt, I find it difficult to take time off. My emotions get the better of me and I feel like I owe it to my sellers to be here for them 24/7/365. So, is it really the few sellers that expect this of me or is it just my emotions feeling for so many financially distressed clients that keep me from taking time off to recharge. I'd love to hear some feedback on how you deal with this subject.
Linda Secrist - Linda Secrist & Associates - Whatever They Touch Turns To Sold!
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