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Hit the ground running!

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Zion Realty

So as many of you know Josh and I lead high school student groups at our church and this weekend was our annual Winter Camp in Williams, Arizona at a retreat called Lost Canyon. There was hiking, dodgeball and ping pong tournaments, rock wall climbing, music, singing, and all sorts of group games being played late at night in the cabins. It was an exhausting weekend to say the least with little sleep and non-stop activities. On the bus ride back home I got a call from someone that wanted me to show them a home this afternoon so I placed a call to the listing agent and set the appointment. So now we're back home, the suitcases are unpacked with laundry being started and I'm off to my showing appointment. Talk about hitting the ground running! 

Comments(19)

Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

No rest for the weary. Sounds like a fun weekend and I hope your home showing turns into an offer. Happy Sunday. D 

Jan 25, 2015 06:29 AM
Tom White
Franklin Homes Realty LLC (615) 495-0752 or www.FranklinHomesRealty.com - Franklin, TN
Franklin Homes Realty LLC, Franklin TN

Nicole, who needs sleep? My kids loved their Church Youth Group retreats. The adult volunteers never got enough credit for all the work and energy expended. Thank you!!

Jan 25, 2015 06:34 AM
Elite Home Sales Team
Elite Home Sales Team OC - Corona del Mar, CA
A Tenacious and Skilled Real Estate Team

Oh yes I know what you mean.  We have to be flexiable.

Jan 25, 2015 06:42 AM
Jill Sackler
Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. 516-575-7500 - Long Beach, NY
LI South Shore Real Estate - Broker Associate

The life of a Realtor - I showed 5 houses before running to an engagement party a couple of hours late. Hostess was fine with it as it was an open house set-up.

Jan 25, 2015 06:46 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert that's what keeps you in shape physically, mentally and socially.... probably emotionally too!!

Jan 25, 2015 06:50 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Sounds like a really fun weekend and I applaud you for catering to your buyers needs!

Jan 25, 2015 07:25 AM
Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert
Zion Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Broker/Owner of Zion Realty ZionRealtyAZ.com

Debb -  I have a feeling I will be turning in early tonight!

Tom - It's exhausting but rewarding.

Michael - It's all part of the gig.

Jill - It's the life that we sign up for when we do real estate for a living!

Barbara - It's certainly what separates the weak from the strong!

 

Brian - It's only one showing and I was up, dressed, and ready to go so it would have been dumb not to do it. 

Jan 25, 2015 07:31 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Nicole, Sounds like a blast in Williams!  I enjoyed my past visit to northern Arizona, some beautiful country!  Bill

Jan 25, 2015 09:08 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

You sound like me... time off from work is busy time too.  Not sure we ever stop running.

Jan 25, 2015 09:27 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Nicole sounds like our year has been going so far.  Family left on the 29th of December at 10 am and off I've been working with clients ever since. Glad you had a great time in Williams being there for the kids...such a cool thing!  Kind of chilly up there, et???

Jan 25, 2015 09:42 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

You are certainly a blessing to many Nicole for your work with your church and your great service to your clientele.

Jan 25, 2015 10:10 AM
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Sleep when you get the chance.   These are busy times.

   Glad you and your group had fun in Williams! 

Jan 25, 2015 12:53 PM
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert, It seems like you had a great weekend at winter camp.  I hope your showing went well.

Jan 25, 2015 01:23 PM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good morning Nicole. I do have to agree with what the others have said in that it appears as if you have had a great weekend at the winter camp. Hopefully, you're showing went well.

Jan 25, 2015 06:11 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Just a little kick off to your return.  All in all it sure beats coming home to nothing.  

Jan 25, 2015 07:25 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Those students must love you and Josh leading their group.....I'm sure you two are the greatest and most fun.  As for your appointment.....I hope it was a success. 

Jan 25, 2015 08:45 PM
Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert
Zion Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Broker/Owner of Zion Realty ZionRealtyAZ.com

Bliz - Tall pines and just a touch of snow. It was beautiful.

Tammy - I'm up and back at it again this morning!

Anna - It was very chilly!

Bob - Kids these days have a lot on their plate. They just need someone to help them sort it out.

Freddie Laser - I'm going to bed early tonight!

Sybil - It did go well, however, that home wasn't the right fit. I'm showing them another one this morning.

Michael - It was a lot of fun but very exhausting!

James - It's just a part of real estate. You've got to ride the wave.

Roger - There are some troubled kids out there and we just want to do whatever we can to help them through some of the bad cards they've been dealt. The showing went good. It wasn't a good fit for them but we'll be back out this morning looking at another one.

 

Jan 25, 2015 10:32 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Awesome. We want our phones to ring and have to answer the call. I hope it means a sale.

Jan 26, 2015 12:47 AM
Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert
Zion Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Broker/Owner of Zion Realty ZionRealtyAZ.com

Debbie - Yes we do and when it rings we've got to be ready to spring into action!

Jan 26, 2015 12:57 AM