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Don't think about real estate, Don't think about real estate.......

By Julia Chicago

Real Estate Agent with Real Living Helios

March 06, 2008 01:50 PM

So, I am going on a well deserve vacation tomorrow !!!

I am going to Mexico to paint, relax and enjoy the weather.

I don't know about you, but I always tell myself not to think about any real estate deals while I am away or

anything relating to work, but it's hard!! Even when I am done with all the deals I was working on before I leave, I can't help it! Is this bad ? Any advise?

Thanks :)

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Kent Simpson

Realty One Group Mountain Desert - Tucson, AZ

Real Estate Is About People

Tip: Your BlackBerry (or whatever PDA you use) doesn't have a passport--it can't leave the country with you.

Mar 06, 2008 01:56 PM

Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239

Real Estate One - Commerce, MI

Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com

I had to be in touch everyday, but I still enjoyed my vacation. I don't know if it is possible to leave everything totally behind

Mar 06, 2008 01:59 PM

Eric Reid

Renaissance Realty Group of Keller Williams Atlanta Partners - Lawrenceville, GA

It takes me at least 3 days to shut off my real estate brain then just as I am settling into realize mode.. its time to get packed up and head home.. Start to detach early. .. Tell everyone your gone on your voice mail .. They will wait and it sets your mind into vacation mode

Mar 06, 2008 02:02 PM

Sandra Carlisle (Ayers)

Berkshire Hathaway California Properties - Newport Beach, CA

Real Estate Marketing & Sales

I'm feeling a little envious of your vacation. Have a wonderful time and turn your phone and computer OFF!

Mar 06, 2008 02:17 PM

Mary Warren

Las Vegas, NV

Enjoy your trip Julia, and the weather! Don't worry about RE...it will still be there when you get back.

Mar 06, 2008 02:18 PM

Deborah Burns ~ Seattle Real Estate Agent

Realty Executives -BRIO - Seattle, WA

Enjoy the sunshine, relax, paint, and...turn off your real estate brain!

Have fun in Mexico! : )

Mar 06, 2008 03:42 PM

Carolyn Gjerde-Tu-Davis

Lyon Real Estate - Davis, CA

Ca Real Estate

Hope you have a great time.

Mar 06, 2008 04:54 PM

Stephanie Ballou

Keller Williams Coastal Realty - Dover, NH

If you can, get someone you REALLY trust to handle things while you are away, it makes things much easier. Then be sure to return the favor. I also like to call everyone I have been working with a week in advance and let them know I will be away. When you know you have taken care of everything before leaving you can relax just a bit more.... then KNOW YOU DESERVE IT!

Have a wonderful time!

Mar 08, 2008 04:15 AM

Chris Ann Cleland

Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

What a shame! You love what you do. It's great to have a job that doesn't feel like work. :)

Mar 08, 2008 07:57 AM

Todd Clark - Retired

eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR

Principle Broker Oregon

Last year I went to Yellowstone and did it because there was no cell service or internet available for an hour in either direction. Now, I brought them just in case an emergency came up. After two days, my wife told me to leave the park and find internet and cell service or she would go crazy with me! I was having withdrawal symptoms. (Good luck and have fun)

Mar 15, 2008 05:32 PM

Debbie White

Southeast Alaska Real Estate - Juneau, AK

I Sell Alaska!

Only allow yourself to visit an internet cafe every other day, and only for 30 minutes.

I just returned a few weeks ago, and wish I were going again!

Mar 15, 2008 05:43 PM

Laurie Logan

Keller Williams Realty, Inc., Broker Associate - Madison, WI

South Central WI Real Estate

It may be too late for this trip, but set up someone excellent to handle things while you are gone. We love to think we are 'the best,' for what we do... Let someone else take a crack at it. We need to take breaks to refresh the batteries!

Have a Great Trip! if something comes up - delegate it, and trust them...

Mar 15, 2008 05:57 PM

Julia Chicago

Real Living Helios - Chicago, IL

Great advice everyone!!! I am back and can't wait to get in the mix again.

I am WELL rested.

Thanks again :)

Mar 17, 2008 10:34 AM

Julia Chicago

Real Living Helios - Chicago, IL

Yes, it was great

Thanks again :)

Mar 31, 2008 04:19 PM

deVismes P. Sharp

Benson and Mangold Real Estate - Oxford, MD

Talbot County Maryland Realtor

Enjoy your vacation. It will be hard not to think about Real Estate but I bet once you get there it will be less and less each day until you get on that plane to return home and then the wheels will start working again. RELAX!

Apr 01, 2008 01:51 AM