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TIME TO SHRED

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Bob Timm, Realtor, National Marketing Realtors, Minot ND

TIME TO SHRED

I was cleaning out an old file cabinet left behind from the previous owner of the company and thinking... what am I going to do with this stuff? These were not sensitive customer files, just plat maps and development information collected by the previous owner, a property appraiser.

 

I could have spent hours going through each file looking for info I may or may not use.... some day.... but I'm opting to just get rid of the clutter. Just in case there is some personal information in there I'm going to take the paper to a recycling center and have it shred.

 

Here in Minot we have a company called Kalix that does the job. I like using Kalix because their focus is helping the mentally handicapped. There are other places in town that shred and do a good job but it's nice to use a service that focuses on helping others. If you live in the Minot area please check them out.

Bob Timm, Realtor, National Marketing Realtors, Minot ND

 

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Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

I'm all about shredding the unwanteds and unneeded stuff ... Thanks for sharing.

Aug 18, 2014 05:05 AM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

The conscientious protection of potentially sensitive data is the sign of a professional. Well done!

Aug 18, 2014 05:06 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Me too Diana. In many areas of life I'm a hoarder but not when it comes to paper. As soon as I can get rid of it I do other wise I find it a huge distraction and become overwhelmed with it.

Thanks Gary, that's a nice compliment.

Aug 18, 2014 05:08 AM
Norma Toering Broker for Palos Verdes and Beach Cities
Charlemagne International Properties - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Palos Verdes Luxury Homes in L.A.

My very first broker helped me stop holding onto every paper "in case I need it some day" by telling me to immediately put it in a file drawer if it would help me win a court case, but put it in the circular file if it falls into any other category.

Aug 18, 2014 06:10 AM
Debbie Malone
Londeree's Real Estate & Property Management - Lynchburg, VA
From Lynchburg To The Lake (434) 546-0369

Smart move Bob, I keep files of everything on my computer, just scan and save to a folder. Anything personal becomes firestarter for the backyard firepit!

Aug 18, 2014 03:02 PM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I get a lot of calls to do this.  I live in the country with an outdoor wood furnace.

In the winter I burn my docs I need destroyed.  Summer, I burn them in the campfire.  Much cheaper that way!

Sep 04, 2014 06:21 AM
Wayne Johnson
Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale

Bob "RealMan" Timm Getting rid of paper in a timely manner is not something I do well. I need to be more proactive at this.

Oct 12, 2014 03:02 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Norma,

My 1st Broker was the opposite. He set me on a bad path and I already was a hoarder. I'm glad I broke the cycle and have no trouble releasing "junk" paper.

Debbie & William, encouraging words as I am thought of by my neighbors as a pyromaniac. I'm not as efficient as you William that I actually make use of the heat.

Wayne, you can't be perfect. I'm willing to bet you are a lot more efficient than I in many ways.

Oct 12, 2014 08:10 AM
Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459
Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI
Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Bob "RealMan" Timm

A lesson I need to learn in a timiely manner. Shredding

Dec 08, 2014 08:05 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Tom, I just made that trip (to the shredder) again yesterday.

Dec 09, 2014 01:02 AM
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