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Some days you just have to throw the schedule out the window!

By Richard Weisser

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Richard Weisser Realty

July 20, 2011 01:05 AM

Some days you just have to throw the schedule out the window! The real estate business is full of surprises. And because it is a “people” business, anything can happen on any given day.

So try as we might to adhere to a schedule of task and appointments, in reality some times things just happen and you have to make adjustments “on the fly.”

Which often results in a lot of catching up very late at night in a sometimes vain attempt to get the following day back on track.

Today is already starting out to be one of “those” days. I have a lot on my plate and some deadlines to meet. The heat is on.

But I can handle it. It’s what I do!

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Gina Tufano

Ask Gina & Company with Pearson Smith Realty - Sterling, VA

Ask Gina & Company, Northern Virginia Real Estate

Mama said there would be days like this... ;)

Enjoy the ride! Hope you have a great week!

Jul 20, 2011 01:40 AM

Connie Goodrich

Keller Williams Realty - McKinney, TX

CRS ABR (McKinney Realtor)Texas

Being flexible is what a successful agent must do .. priorities take first seat and sometimes that overshadows the lovely day you lined out. At times I feel I need to just place fireman's clothes next to my desk, jump in the suit and begin with the fires that stir for the day. Hope your day gets back on "Your Schedule".

Jul 20, 2011 01:41 AM

Liz and Bill Spear

Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH

Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Richard, Fast AND Flexible, the successful real estate agents creed. Schedule rigidity will get you slaughtered.

Jul 20, 2011 01:45 AM

Deborah Byron Leffler BzyBee Real Estate Lady!

Keller Williams Realty Boise - Nampa, ID

Yep....Gumby with Nikes....Just do it...but be flexible!

I had one of those days yesterday....and worse....dreamed about it all night long! LOL

Jul 20, 2011 01:46 AM

Carol-Ann Palmieri

RE/MAX Executive Realty, Al and Cal Realty Group - Franklin, MA

"Cal" the Real Estate Gal

Improvise, adapt and overcome! That's what makes it so much fun, right? Hope you have a great day! Cal

Jul 20, 2011 01:51 AM

Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Hi Richard....there's nothing I detest more than to have my day interrupted.....it doesn't happen too often....I plan fairly well, but I'm also never dealing with people....only computers....

Jul 20, 2011 01:55 AM

Alan Gross

PrimeLending, A PlainsCapital Company, Equal Housing Lender - Bethesda, MD

Loan Consultant

I understand what your saying. You plan the day and then something pops up that messes up the plan. but that what keeps things interesting. You never know what's going to happen.

Jul 20, 2011 02:01 AM

John Saari

Worcester, MA

"The Mortgage Buddy"

We try our best to time blog and keep things in order, but the randomness of nature sometimes takes over.

Jul 20, 2011 02:15 AM

Sussie Sutton

David Tracy Real Estate - Houston, TX

David Tracy Real Estate for Buyers & Sellers

I feel worn out this morning and I don't want to do anything...and yet I have a nice helping of work on my plate too.

Jul 20, 2011 02:32 AM

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI

Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

I agree...I should follow this advice once in awhile...being a total list person, it is hard for me!

Jul 20, 2011 02:59 AM

Kathy Sheehan

Bay Equity, LLC 770-634-4021 - Atlanta, GA

Senior Loan Officer

A plan B or plan C are always a good idea. My day too started out with a twist, now I am taking a little mental pause to regroup before I tackle the problem.

Jul 20, 2011 03:41 AM

C Tann-Starr

Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Featured @ Club Chaos

Jul 20, 2011 04:12 AM

William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Richard...the last time my schedual did not change was the 5th of July at 4 am...I hit the lake until 10 and then all Hell broke loose!

Jul 20, 2011 04:17 AM

Rene Fabre

ARFCO Media - Renton, WA

Practicing Philosophical Eclectic of the Arts

Liz & Bill #8 got it... Fast & Flexible... "That" day for me was this past Monday... Got a couple of projects I'm working on did a little homework over the weekend, had my outline, ready to go... I think I was at the office about 15 minutes when I was swept away for the whole day... I don't nearly as upset about it as I use to...

Jul 20, 2011 06:42 AM

Don MacLean

New England Real Estate Center Inc. - Easton, MA

Realtor-Homes for Sale- Easton, Mass 02356

As long as you don't let the small things get to you, the day itself will be like sailing across the lake.

A little to the left and a little to the right and then to the beach.

May your sail be full

Enjoy the day

Jul 20, 2011 07:36 AM

Richard Weisser

Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA

Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Wow, so many nice comments ... and I'm getting ready for my evening showings! What a day.

Jul 20, 2011 08:37 AM

Susan Brown

Keller Williams NE, Kingwood Texas (Humble & Atascocita too) - Kingwood, TX

Richard, My list will still get done - just not in the same order as it started that morning! I feel sure you handled your day with a great outlook!

Jul 20, 2011 09:47 AM

Nancy Conner

Olympia, WA

Olympia/Thurston County WA

I think these kind of days are sent to me as practice in remembering that being flexible and open to change is a good thing (now I will repeat that to myself a few more times til I can smile while I say it!!) :) Actually once I accept that my schedule is shot to pieces I can relax and go with the flow...usually.

Jul 20, 2011 09:47 AM

Cameron Wilson

Labrum Real Estate - Murrieta, CA

The Short Guy - Murrieta,Temecula,Menifee Californ

Hope things pretty much stayed on schedule Richard but when the Heat is on flexibility is the nature of our busness.

Jul 20, 2011 01:08 PM

Rodney Mason, VP of Mtg Lending

Guaranteed Rate NMLS# 2611 - Atlanta, GA

AL,AR,AZ,CA,CO,FL,GA,IN,MI,MS,NC,NV,SC,TN,TX,VA,WA

If you are the type of person who has to have their whole day planned out, then real estate is a difficult field. Being able to adapt and prioritize is a must.

Jul 20, 2011 03:37 PM