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Have car, have no car...

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Real Estate Agent with Home Experts Realty

Ah, the thing Realtors fear... a vehicle breakdown!

 So - what do you do, but arrange for service and alternate transportation? And after that, is it a chance to organize what you have going, already? If you don't have to be anywhere, this may be the perfect time to tackle those piles of files and check your process on your marketing plan or task list - where are you on those, anyway?

 For me, I'll have to arrange for service, empty my car of its real estate related items, and ask to use hubby's car tomorrow or until my car is fixed. To pay for it, I've got to turn in a closing (prefer not to go into debt for service), and I am thankful I have a closing!  So my priorities for the next hour or so are set! (well, I did log on to get an ActiveRain lead and to do this blog post!)

But that will only take part of the day. The rest of the time, I'll be accessible to the agents in my office (I do part time admin work for the brokerage) in case they need help, or for others within our sphere if they need help. I will finish the 1/2 hour task of finally organizing things in my home office area as well - instead of a desk with clutter and a tickler file that needs managed, I'll have a pristine and clean desk where my mind won't go to messy environs. Makes for better thinking!

Now what remains? I know for one, I have to determine how many things I am/want to be involved in on a weekly basis - prioritizing church, family, work and volunteer activities. I have committed to some volunteer activities and then got slammed with other things (like buyers and sellers - whoopeeee!!), so had to put the volunteer things on the back burner for now. But, I will still tackle them because they are near to my heart and I will honor my commitment.

Education is also a prioritizable item. I really need to get some CE. I really would like to finish my degree(s). I would like to read a couple of books.... see, there just isn't enough time in the day.

Thus, prioritization is a... priority!

 Now, I have to go - just got a couple of leads! Who needs a car to do followup by phone and email! 

Comments (1)

Amy Watt
Founding Partner, HER Realtors - Troy, OH
Troy, Ohio

Hi Gina, We missed you in the office today! I hope your car is feeling better soon!

I know what you mean about prioritization. Currently I am juggling my family (hubby and two small children), real estate career, full time education (University of Phoenix online), and volunteer activities. Read a book? What's that?

See you soon,

Amy

Feb 27, 2008 05:02 AM