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Being out of Town - No reason to stop Working

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Real Estate Agent with The Adam and Eric Group 01499486

I know vacations are key to stress relief and you should take them but there is not reason to turn away or delay business just because you are out of town.

I have a set of 3 Realtors I trust to do things as I would, and not ask for money in return - just I do the same when they are unavailable.

I am currently in Delaware visiting the in-laws and received sign call for a showing.  He could only make it at a specific time as coordination between him and his wife is difficult.

I asked if I could call him back in a couple minutes and I went down my list of go-to guys.  The first one was not there and the second was more than happy to help.

I called the prospect back and gave him my friend's number.  They set the appt and everything went smooth.  I received a feedback call and did not miss a beat - all without stress and only 5 minutes on the phone. 

Being on point and having a solution to a problem before it becomes a problem is key. 

James Downing - Metro DC Houses Team REALTORS®, CRS, GRI, ABR,MRP, MilRes
Real Living | At Home - Washington, DC
When Looking to Buy or Sell - Make the Right Move
I so agree.  I am sick of agent who are on vacation; with no one "minding the store" while they are gone!
Dec 30, 2007 01:09 PM
LaNita Cates
REMAX of Joliet - Joliet, IL
It's nice to have someone you can count one - I have a few and it's a relief knowing they are there to help.
Dec 30, 2007 01:14 PM
Susan Trombley
Trombley Real Estate - Wake Forest, NC
Broker/Realtor, Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, Youngs
Not very ofter will I stop AR but sometimes you just need a break and then you come back strong. We all need a break so we do not wear out since we hold down the job that is so demanding.
Dec 30, 2007 01:17 PM
Iriana Shiyan
Artazum, LLC - Bellevue, WA
Atazum Seattle Real Estate Photography
I went on vacation for Christmas for 10 days, and I will go to London for 10 days in January. I feel that I need to find a partner, because sometimes too much vacation can really hurt you.
Dec 30, 2007 01:17 PM
Adam Brett
The Adam and Eric Group - Fullerton, CA
The Adam and Eric Group, Fullerton's Finest
I have steered away from a partner as I like to do things my way - but having someone to count on is gold.
Dec 30, 2007 01:19 PM
William Moore
Innovative Realty - Londonderry, NH
Excellent point Brett.  All too often so many people burn out because they are too "control freakish" to trust anyone else to cover for them.  I am working on establishing just such a team myself.
Dec 30, 2007 01:21 PM
Brian Schulman
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Lancaster PA - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster County PA RealEstate Expert 717-951-5552
Adam, it's great to have someone that you trust who can take over for you when you're out of town.  We all need time to be able to recharge our batteries.
Dec 30, 2007 01:27 PM
Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
PETER TESTA
I like to vacation for about a month every summer & I bring the office with me to my beach house. I've had to deal with the "backup agent" while the agent I have a deal with is away. I 've found it to be a less than satisfactory experience because the oterh agent is really not vested in the transaction & therefor puts little effort into it.  I don't leave other agents in charge of my accounts while I am away. I use my office secretary to do as much as I can for me & everything else I find the time to do. 
Dec 30, 2007 02:00 PM