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Need to Grow Your Business - Leave town!

By
Real Estate Agent with CENTURY 21 Judge Fite Company

I've heard REALTORS say it for years.  We all know it's true.  If business is slow, plan a trip.  Things are sure to pick up while you're trying to take time off.

It makes sense that what is really happening is that since you're busy trying to do something else, you notice each little thing more.  Maybe that's true.  However, it seems to me that the opportunities come knocking when I'm trying to get out of town or am already gone.  So what!  With technology today, I can still work whether I'm in the office or not.

Last week I was in Washington, D.C. with NAR.  I worked hard all week and most of my clients either didn't know I was out of town or just kept forgetting.  They were able to forget because I was able to take care of them.

So, the moral of the story....get out of here and have some fun!  Your business needs you to leave town!

Have a great time.

The Dave Ruwe Homes Team
Re/Max Lakeshore - Grand Haven, MI
Realtors

Leigh, how true. Back in March I was planning to have surgery on my foot. My thinking is it isn't real busy in March...well you guessed it...I was swamped. Have you shown houses on crutches? It was all good.

Dave

May 20, 2008 10:26 AM
Erik Elsea
Erik Elsea-Jones & Co. Realty - Fort Myers, FL

I am out of town this week and I swear I have gotten more done than if I would have been in the office. Mostly because I am not constantly getting bugged about stuff that doesn't make me any money. I am having fun but getting things accomplished that add money to the bottom line.

May 20, 2008 10:28 AM
Anonymous
Leigh

Dave,

I hope the foot is all better.  Also, I hope that you SOLD homes on crutches.  Good for you!

May 20, 2008 10:43 AM
#3
Anonymous
Leigh

AmState - Yes, Yes, Yes! Congratulations on a very productive week.

May 20, 2008 10:46 AM
#4
BLR Guy
BLRGUY(Beach & Luxury Realty Inc) - Saint Pete Beach, FL

It seems to work like that for one of my agents all the time..the second she leaves the area..someone wants to put in an offer on something

BLRGuy

May 20, 2008 10:50 AM
R. B. "Bob" Mitchell - Loan Officer Raleigh/Durham
Bank of England (NMLS#418481) - Raleigh, NC
Bob Mitchell (NMLS#1046286)

I like your way of thinking!

 

Bob Mitchell

ValueList Real Estate Services, Inc.

May 20, 2008 10:54 AM
Vickie McCartney
Maverick Realty - Owensboro, KY
Broker, Real Estate Agent Owensboro KY

Leigh~  That is the way it always happens, which is really ironic, but, hey! it works! 

May 20, 2008 11:03 AM
Denise Shockey
RE/MAX Aerospace Realty - Cocoa Beach, FL
Cocoa Beach, Brevard County Florida Real Estate

Thanks, I'll have to give that a try.  How wonderful that would be, leave town for fun and make more money! 

May 20, 2008 11:06 AM
Kris Hansen
Coldwell Banker - Golden, CO
Coldwell Banker

Ironic isn't it?  As soon as you're atleast an hour away from home the phone starts ringing!

May 20, 2008 12:31 PM
Steven Nickens
Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers - Wailea, HI
R(S)GRI ABR, Maui Real Estate Hawaii

Leigh,

I agree with you.  Every time I am getting ready to leave work steps it up a bit. I have been able to close deals while I am snowboarding in between runs. I love this business.

Steve

May 20, 2008 12:37 PM