What a relief to find this group.  As I put my kids to bed and got back on my computer, feeling guilty about juggling work and family, I decided to blend the two and search for Real Estate Moms.  I didn't think I'd find such a large group with such creative, interesting, and helpful posts.  It's like therapy.  So thank you all for just being here and talking about your problems and how you've solved them.  This will clearly make my life easier in the future and probably shorten my learning curve. 

My kids are 1 and 2, and I'm new to real estate (licensed for about a year and a half).  So nothing in my life is stable or normal.  But I love it!  I love my kids, and I love the sense of satisfaction I get from building my business and my career. 

My biggest issue is organization.  I have a home office and an office office, so my stuff is divided between the two.  I don't want to work solely from home because I benefit from the atmosphere at the office, especially being a new agent--there is always a more experienced agent around to advise.  But I cannot spend more than 25 hours out of the home because I can't afford it--financially or emotionally. 

I know I'm not the first dealing with this, so any advice is much appreciated!  Thanks! the kiddos

 

5 Comments on Didn't Realize I Needed This Group Until I Found It!

NOV
03
2007

I work from home mostly and also in the office.  But, I only spend about 8 hours in the office during the week.  I just keep my files with me and bring them back and forth.   Organzation for me would be having e-mails on both computers as I really like working on my desktop and home.  Even though the e-mails are saved to my server and it normally works, sometimes it doesn't and I don't have access to my e-mails!  Sounds confusing but it can be really frustrating.

 Good Luck!

10:07pm • #1
NOV
06
2007
4 Featured Posts

They are ADORABLE!  I totally understand the 1 and 2 thing.  They grow up so fast, don't they? Well, I am more organized now that I go into the office.  I keep files at the office in the file cabinet, and I have a briefcase that holds my laptop and any active files that I am working on.  I'll tell you what helped me.  Get an efax account, and fax the documents you have to send to your clients, to yourself as well.  Then you have copies of the documents handy wherever you have email access!

1:02pm • #2
AUG
30
2008

Hey there,

I work 90% of the time from home.  It is just so much easier for me that way.  It allows me to work when I want to and then do whatever else my 4 kids and hubby need.  I think everybody strives in different atmosphere's.  I have friends that can't stand working from home, they get distracted to easily.  So, I think it is whatever works for you.  Cute kids!

2:58pm • #3
SEP
03
2008
1 Featured Post

Super cute kids!  I have a two year old and I can certainly relate to needing organization.  When my day is scheduled out I am much happier, and the routine is great for my daughter.  I work from home a lot, but mostly in the evenings and on weekends when a client needs financing questions answered.  During the week I am most productive if I spend about 60% of my time in the office.  I carry hard copy files with me and keep my laptop data updated on my computer (not in the server where I cannot access it from home).  I live around the corner from my office so that really helps me save time by cutting out a commute. Best wishes.

2:17pm • #4
SEP
15
2008

Hi,

 

I am a new agent thatwork from home mainly because I have a two month old.  I feel if you stay organized and write your to do the night before, you can stay focus.  I am still working on the consistency.  But when I do the list the night before, Irealize I get about 90% of the things done.  The other 10% may not get done because I may have something unexpected occur.  Be on the lookout for my blog.  I will document being a new agent and a new mom all in the same year.

9:36pm • #5

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Shannon Stites

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