Last week, I wrote about real estate agents taking a day off and asking if it really ever happens. I argued that even if we do take what most people call a "day off", we still answer the phone, reply to texts and even think about our clients' needs while trying to relax, not schedule any showings, etc. I realized that it was tough to totally "take off" because I loved what I do!
Here's the link in case you missed it: http://activerain.com/blogsview/1910808/do-real-estate-agents-really-ever-get-a-day-off-
To my surprise, not only did the blog get featured, but it was the title blog on daily email that ActiveRain sends out to its members. With almost 200 comments featuring an array of ideas, thoughts and stories, I wanted to let you all know that I did end up taking a day off on Friday. While it was not the definition of a day off that some people wrote about, it was good enough for me!
Friday is the one weekday that my wife does not work and on about Wednesday of last week, I realized that I didn't have anything scheduled for that Friday. As it approached, we scheduled a full day together without any real estate appointments! Nothing urgent came up and I was able to enjoy the day. I even had someone wanting to make an offer on one of my listings, but I told him that I would not be around until Saturday!
I got to sleep in, go out to eat for brunch, visit Ikea and Target for some items we had been meaning to pick up, go out to eat for dinner and then on to the circus since my wife had never been to a large one and Ringling Brothers was in town. It was a wonderful day that we were both able to enjoy!
I did end up talking on the phone with a client for a few minutes in the parking lot of Target and taking a few minutes to look up a few listings on my phone and schedule some appointments for Sunday. But other than that, I barely worked. It was great! I did play some catch up on Saturday, though. Fridays, I realize seem to be the slowest day of the week for me since people tend to think about the weekend, not houses as the weekend approaches.
Thanks again to all those who responded to my first blog and I'm glad I took some of your advise and took that day off. I'm already planning my next one!
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