Managing your business in a changing market - part 1

hi kathy, great advice and if you let the business run you...your health will go down...I am now trying to exercise every day, and spend more time with my husband.

Hi Kathy,

I was having a discussion with a friend about this very topic.  It's likely every time the Incoming Email chime sounds, I jump to see who it is and rush to respond.  Now that I have identified the issue, I have to change my response and take back my time.

Best of GREAT success to you always!

Hi Kathy, I can relate to Jordan's comment above.  My solution was to just turn off the notification sound and life has become a lot calmer since then.  I still check my emails regularly on the phone but I don't get the constant rings and dings to interrupt what I'm doing at present.

This is a terrific reminder, Kathy.

While returning calls in a timely manner is very important, answering every call is not.  Don't answer calls while with a customer (unless it's a family emergency call).  Don't text/email so many times that the customer is upset.  It's better to limit such things and not keep the upset going. 

You don't have to answer the phone at 9 pm.  You need a life too.  Take control of your texts, emails, social media and phone calls.  Don't let them control you.

Hi Kathy~ Oh, that's easier said then done for me! I'm not sure I can follow this recommendation, although I agree that I can't let my business run me!

This is what I have bene preaching for years.  You can't be a slave to the phone and email.  There are very few genuine real estate emergencies.  In fact, in my eight years, I've only encountered one.

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I am looking forward to the other tips to help us during this transition! 

Thanks for Part 1!!

Good tips to keep our crazy schedules more organized. However, some of us just can't resist the urge to respond NOW.  Glad I learned that a few years ago.

Thanks Kathy, I am enjoying this series of tips, and I look forward to reading more.

Excellent advice!  I often joke I have Adult ADD thanks to email and phone - I'm working on recovery, though.  ;-)