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Some of these tips apply to just about every occupation out there but, as Realtors, inspectors, and mortgage people they definitely apply to us!
1. Learn to scan and email offers, contracts, amendments, letters, inspections, etc...QUIT FAXING!
2. Plan out our showings and appointments according to location whenever possible.
3. When a title company offers, get documents on CD instead of hard copy (and if your clients are comfortable with it...encourage them to as well.)
4. Don't print out email communications...convert to pfd and save on CD.
5. Buy a refillable coffee mug for use at Starbucks, Exxon, Valero, etc...even if you have to buy one for each location, you will be saving lots of cups!
6. When you upgrade your electronics, recycle what you can (phones can be donated to women's shelters!)
7. Depending on your comfort level (and that of your clients) carpool for showing when possible.
8. When we do end up with extra copies of mls sheets, comp sheets, etc...you can print on the other side and/or recycle it! (make sure you shred anything with confidential info on it!)
9. Donate business attire you no longer use to Dress for Success or other charitable group.
10. Unplug (don't just turn off) electronic equipment when not in use.
I am sure there are a million things I failed to mention, so any added tips would be awesome!
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