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Catching up during the “short” week is always a challenge!

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Richard Weisser Realty

Catching up during the “short” week is always a challenge!No doubt about it, today is a Tuesday that feels more like a Monday. It’s the start of a holiday “Short Week’”

And even though we work all seven days in the real estate business, much of what we do is directly related to the financial industry which still adheres to “banker’s hours.”

As a result, offers on bank-owned properties have gone nowhere, and our buyer’s loans have all taken a break from being processed.

Which means there is going to be a lot of catching up do. Today will be somewhat frenzied.

But it’s all part and parcel to our business. We do what we have to do to get the job done in the time that we are allotted to do it.

Because unlike the banks and the post office, we never really get a break.

We just adjust our schedules!

Michael L. Brownstead
Brownstead Real Estate, LLC - Frisco, TX
ABR, GRI, MRP, SRS, 1SG US Army (Ret.)

Richard, awesome points, REALTORS are open when others are closed.

Sep 06, 2011 01:18 AM
Chuck Carstensen
RE/MAX Results - Elk River, MN
Minnesota/Wisconsin Real Estate Expert

I sent an offer over on a bank owned one Friday and it seems like its been forever...I wonder if I will hear anything today.

Sep 06, 2011 01:20 AM
Yvette Chisholm
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Rockville, MD
Associate Broker - Rockville, MD 301-758-9500

I didn't take the day off....there aren't that many in this business....always something to keep you busy.

Sep 06, 2011 01:20 AM
Peter den Boer
Atlanta Communities - Woodstock, GA
MBA,GRI, Associate Broker, Realtor

And I wondered why I was so worn out this morning...I worked through the weekend, and was happy to do it. Sometimes the customers/clients take time off leaving us with little to do. I prefer busy!

Sep 06, 2011 01:21 AM
Phil Leng
Retired - Kirkland, WA
Phil Leng - Retired

Hi Richard,

Short week.

Big tasks.

We can do it!!

Thanks for the post

Phil

Sep 06, 2011 01:28 AM
Carol Zingone
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty - Jacksonville Beach, FL
Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS

Richard - as long as we all know it's a short week, I think we can get done what we need to get done!

Sep 06, 2011 01:31 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Yes, now, starting today, I have to make all those calls and emails to follow up from the folks that knew they could reach me and ask for information, etc. during the weekend.

Sep 06, 2011 01:45 AM
Doug Rogers
RE/MAX Coastal Properties - Destin, FL
Your Real Estate Resource!

Within minutes the phone will start ringing, and probably won't stop till five pm. Better go ahead and take that Tylenol!

Sep 06, 2011 02:02 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Richard.....change is always difficult....I hate short weeks.....I stay on track but I'm always thinking it's another day.

Sep 06, 2011 02:14 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I re-adjusted my week and finally I can fit it all in IF I HAVE 6 DAYS!

Sep 06, 2011 02:14 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

I love the shorter week.  Makes me stay focused and organized and gets me in gear.

Sep 06, 2011 02:28 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Isnt that the truth...I cant remember the last time I took a vacation, even a small one, and I never turn off my bb!

Sep 06, 2011 02:49 AM
Laura Giannotta
Keller Williams Realty - Atlantic Shore - Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Your Realtor Down the Shore!

It's too bad we can't handle a short week like a short sale...that would take convincing our clients to settle for less though and that wouldn't make us or them happy.  Time to get busy! 

Sep 06, 2011 03:37 AM
Richard Iarossi
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Crofton, MD
Crofton MD Real Estate, Annapolis MD Real Estate

Richard,

A lot like my belt, I expand my week to fill all the work that's necessary.

Rich

Sep 06, 2011 04:37 AM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Good evening, Richard. I think that these short work weeks send everyone in a tailspin. BTW, I like the photo of the town square...

Sep 06, 2011 12:25 PM
Lisa Wetzel
RE/MAX Realty Affiliates - Carson City, NV
CDPE, SFR carsonvalleyland.com

Richard ... Weeks like this always mess me up!  I've been a day off all week.  It was a very productive weekend for us, we got things cleaned out that have been piling up for years.  So .. for me ... this hectic week has been worth it!

Sep 08, 2011 11:05 AM