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One of a my favorite tasks leads to one of my least favorite

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One of my favorite tasks leads to one of my least favorite!

pending sale 20 Sequoia Ct San Carlos 94070This week I've gotten to do one of my favorite real estate tasks -- put a "Sale Pending" rider in front of one of my listings.

Of course, this leads directly to one of my least favorite tasks--paperwork.

I've thought about handing off a file to a transaction coordinator or an assistant, but that causes more anxiety since I don't know the status of signatures, who needs what, etc. It also takes me out of the loop with my clients; and I like my clients and want to continue our direct contact.

So, my solution? Find a day when I can hole up in my home office, put background music on to help settle the brain, and just dig in. For the first hour or two chaos reigns; then order settles in.

That was Monday. Yesterday, I was re-energized, ready to move forward. Onward!
 

 

Jennifer Chiongbian
Specializing in all types of Manhattan apts & townhouses - Manhattan, NY
Real Estate Broker - NYC

Congratulations on the pending sale!  And now it is time for the happy weekend :)

Nov 04, 2011 05:36 AM
Jennifer Prestwich
Henderson, Thornton, Broomfield and Westminster - Henderson, CO
Madison & Co Properties

Lottie- I had a paperwork day on Wednesday when we had a lot of heavy snow.  Same thing happened last Wednesday!  Sometimes you just have to "ground" yourself.... no leaving the house until it's done!

Nov 04, 2011 07:25 AM
Norma Toering Broker for Palos Verdes and Beach Cities
Charlemagne International Properties - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Palos Verdes Luxury Homes in L.A.

Lottie - The yin and yang of our job...I find getting started on the paperwork is the hardest part.

Nov 04, 2011 07:38 AM
Doug Bullwinkel
E Mortgage Capital, Inc. NMLS 1416824 - Roseville, CA
Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS #281609

That's the best part of the deal.  Getting to put up the pending sign to show the world that you have done a great job.  It pays to advertise and this is one of the best ways to get referrals from the neighborhood.  Great job Lottie.

Nov 04, 2011 10:27 AM
Kathy Clulow
Uxbridge, ON
Trusted For Experience - Respected For Results

Lottie - paperwork and taxes fall into the same category for me ..... I have a love hate relationship with them I love that both are an indicator of success but hate that both involve more paperwork for me.

Nov 06, 2011 02:53 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Hi Jennifer - and a happy weekend it is, indeed. First time I've had no Sunday open house for many, many months!

Nov 06, 2011 02:56 AM
Debbie Walsh
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

I put up one of those myself this week - Congratulations Lottie! 

Nov 06, 2011 02:56 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Jen, I like an occasional day of being grounded. Hard to get started, but then momentum takes over and LOTS gets accomplished.

Nov 06, 2011 02:57 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Norma, I agree. Getting started is the hardest, and not getting started right away makes it harder yet.

Nov 06, 2011 02:58 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Thanks, Doug! It is nice for the neighbors to see success.

Nov 06, 2011 02:59 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Kathy, I think you nailed it--the double-edged sword.

Nov 06, 2011 03:00 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

And a big congratulations to you, Debra. And now -- paperwork time!

Nov 06, 2011 03:00 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

 

Lottie,  Like you, I cannot turn tasks over to anyone for the same reason.  I want to know the status of the files and keep communication with my clients flowing.  Once we set our minds to a task … it’s done! 

 

Nov 06, 2011 03:27 AM
Sussie Sutton
David Tracy Real Estate - Houston, TX
David Tracy Real Estate for Buyers & Sellers

My favorite part is putting a for sale sign out. No wait my favorite part is seeing the smiles at closing.

Nov 06, 2011 05:06 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Good morning Kathleen - are we control freaks, or what? There's a time to delegate, but I just can't do it with transactions.

Nov 07, 2011 02:21 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Sussie -- you're right, best part is handing keys to the buyer, or telling the seller that their money is in the bank. Happy buyers and sellers is absolutely the best!!

Nov 07, 2011 02:22 AM
Marge Draper
Keller Williams Realty Palo Alto - Menlo Park, CA
REALTOR, Keller Williams Realty, Menlo Park CA

Lottie,  For me, putting the for sale sign up runs a close second to the sale pending sign.  When I have a listing I fret until we get an offer.  And yes, I'm a controller and hate to get the file to a transaction coordinator.  

Congrats on the sale! 

Nov 08, 2011 07:42 AM
Kathy Clulow
Uxbridge, ON
Trusted For Experience - Respected For Results

Lottie - the yin and the yang of it all definetly a double edged sword one very sharp the other we keep trying to make sharper.

Nov 08, 2011 03:53 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

You're right, Marge - those are both exciting times. Thanks for your kind words.

Nov 08, 2011 05:42 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Kathy, most of us like the variety in our jobs--I know I do--but it's hard to switch gears from the active to the detailed. Once I get into it, I love the sense of order--it's just starting!

Nov 08, 2011 05:44 PM