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WHAT MAKES YOUR DAY? Part I - Business Related

By Kate Elim

Real Estate Agent with Dockside Realty VA 0225142975

November 26, 2007 07:45 PM

There are so many ways we can feel REALLY GOOD at the end of the day. Here is a partial list of the things that I can do for my BUSINESS that will help make my day.

I feel great if I have accomplished a few of the following things:

completed most of the items on my TO DO LIST
received a referral from a client or another agent
reciprocated with a good referral to another agent
caught up with a new marketing idea
mentored another agent
saw a new agent blossom or a NEWBIE AGAIN gain their confidence and skills back
produced a super brochure that has photos and text that do the property justice
found the right home for a client
saw the completion of the building process with a reputable builder and my client
received a call from an agent with a good contract on a property that must be sold
advised a seller on a way to get their property sold AND they take it
met someone for the first time that said, "Oh, I see your signs all over." or "You are the agent I've heard such good things about."
took a worthwhile real estate class
learned some information that will be valuable to my current and future clients
earned a new designation
discovered an area around the Lake Anna countryside that is new to me
realized again how much I enjoy being a REALTOR

WHAT MAKES YOUR DAY?

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Kate Elim

Dockside Realty - Spotsylvania, VA

Realtor 540-226-1964, Selling Homes & Land a

Fran...Thank you so much for adding that one. It is by far one of the best.

Kathleen

Nov 26, 2007 11:15 PM

Kate Elim

Dockside Realty - Spotsylvania, VA

Realtor 540-226-1964, Selling Homes & Land a

Charles...receiving a such a compliment from MR. FEATURED himself sure made my day. Nothing can go wrong today.

Thank you , thank you, thank you.

Kathleen

P.S. That really made me feel great!

Nov 26, 2007 11:17 PM

Kate Elim

Dockside Realty - Spotsylvania, VA

Realtor 540-226-1964, Selling Homes & Land a

Gita...That is definitely right up there on my Family and Friends List of things that make me feel good.

Thanks for the comment.

Kathleen

Nov 26, 2007 11:38 PM

Gary Woltal

Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX

Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Kathleen, two things come to my mind in making my day. One is accomplishing a priority and important item or two that I set out to do for the day, and two, bringing some smiles to other people. That's a good day for me. What frustrates me sometimes is I have ten things to do and none of them get done. I have to manage them in smaller bite size pieces I think.

Nov 26, 2007 11:44 PM

Kate Elim

Dockside Realty - Spotsylvania, VA

Realtor 540-226-1964, Selling Homes & Land a

Gary...That's exactly why I'm enjoying this list. There are always things that don't get done or things that happen that we wish had not so I thought it was a good idea to be reminded how of many things make us feel good. If smaller bites will do it, that's the way to go.

Here's to more good and less of "the other."

Kathleen

Nov 27, 2007 12:04 AM

Bonnie & Terry Westbrook

Westbrook Realty - Ada, MI

Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

Kathleen, reading cheerful and thoughtful posts like yours makes my day. Oh, and your #1 - getting things done on my list. You must be an early riser---3:45AM...you are thinking and typing...I am an unconscious being at that time!!!

Nov 27, 2007 12:45 AM

Dan Forbes

Bradenton, FL

You reminded me of an exercise I do sometimes. I will sit quietly and visualize my perfect day unfolding. At other times I will review a day and change all that happened into perfect outcomes through visualizing.

Nov 27, 2007 12:48 AM

Kate Elim

Dockside Realty - Spotsylvania, VA

Realtor 540-226-1964, Selling Homes & Land a

Bonnie...I should have been! Have you ever stayed up so late, to the point where you get your second wind? Well, that's what happened to me. I finally went to bed (wide awake) at 5 and woke before 7 with leg cramps so bad I couldn't stay in bed. I may not be on the computer much today...unless I can read and comment in my sleep.

Kathleen

Nov 27, 2007 01:52 AM

Kate Elim

Dockside Realty - Spotsylvania, VA

Realtor 540-226-1964, Selling Homes & Land a

Dan...Thanks for the helpful comment. That sounds like a wonderful exercise. What better thing to do especially when you hit a bump in the road.

Thanks, Kathleen

Nov 27, 2007 01:54 AM

M A

Boston, MA

Kathleen,

That is a great list. I love the positive attitude!

My day is great if I wake up in the morning and get out of bed. Regardless of what happens after that.... it is a good day!

Nov 28, 2007 06:58 AM

Kate Elim

Dockside Realty - Spotsylvania, VA

Realtor 540-226-1964, Selling Homes & Land a

Martin...Why do you get out of bed??? Don't you have your laptop there with you. As long as we can logon life is good.

Have fun and thanks,

Kathleen

Nov 29, 2007 07:02 AM

Tom Plant

WINEormous.com - Murrieta, CA

Kathleen - What an excellent list. I love the mentoring and learning. Thank you.

Nov 29, 2007 11:55 PM

Brian Block

RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA

Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate

Kathleen, any of those things on your list make my day. But my day is especially complete when I see a smile on a client's face when they find the right home, or when they smile with excitement and relief at the settlement table.

Nov 30, 2007 12:37 AM

Tracy Santrock

Santrock Realty Group Inc. , - Cary, NC

Raleigh - Cary Broker

Hi Kathleen,

It makes my day when I keep my life in balance - work, play, family, and exercise. It's tough to get everything in a day. When I do life's good!

Nov 30, 2007 12:54 AM

Anonymous

Tom...I'm glad you selected those two. I really enjoying both ... it's so much fun to teach and so interesting to learn.

Thanks for your comment.

Kathleen

Nov 30, 2007 02:00 AM

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Anonymous

Brian...Exactly. When I wrote "finding the right home for a client" the smile expressing their happiness is certainly a big part of it. It's a wonderful feeling.

Thanks, Kathleen

Nov 30, 2007 02:04 AM

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Anonymous

Tracy...I need to balance mine better when it comes to exercise. Oh well, tomorrow!

Thanks for pointing out the need for balance.

Take care, Kathleen

Nov 30, 2007 02:10 AM

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Karen Kruschka

RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA

- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Kathleen, Any or all of the items on your list will work for me, but we both know we would need a 50 hour day to get them all in one day:) Karen Kruschka www.e-virginiarealestate.com

Dec 01, 2007 04:32 AM

Kate Elim

Dockside Realty - Spotsylvania, VA

Realtor 540-226-1964, Selling Homes & Land a

Karen...You are so right! That is why I put "...if I have accomplished a FEW of the following..." (and FEW can be very FEW). I set myself up for happiness.

Believe me, I'm easy on myself. I like success and I'll never have it if I'm too demanding of others or myself.

I like smelling the roses too much.

Wishing you a big whiff too,

Kathleen

Dec 01, 2007 04:45 AM

Karen Anne Stone

New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County - Fort Worth, TX

Fort Worth Real Estate

Hi Kathleen: That is a great list you have put together. One of the great things about it... is that you have yourself set up for a successful day by sometimes accomplishing some of the simple things in life that can mean so much. Way to go, Kathleen !

Dec 03, 2007 05:13 PM