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This Week...Winding Down and Gearing Up

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This Week...Winding Down and Gearing Up

Christmas has a way of throwing our schedules out of whack. For example, this year Christmas fell on Wednesday, which meant that on Tuesday many companies either weren’t open or closed early. 

 

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I have reached time between Christmas & New Year where my Google searches just become variations of “use leftover ham.” on Twitter @sharnatweets



And let’s face it, many of us were dogged tired on Thursday, and had little interest in doing anything but doing what we couldn’t do on Wednesday, cleaning up the Christmas mess, or doing absolutely nothing. (I fell somewhere in between)

 

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Wretched excess is an unfortunate human trait that turns a perfectly good idea such as Christmas into a frenzy of last-minute shopping.  Jon Anderson




And now as we wind down from the holidays, dinners, shopping and family gatherings, we have to ready ourselves for the New Year. 

 

Well, some of us do...I still have two more family Christmas events to attend. 

 

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Santa Claus has the right idea. Visit people only once a year.   Victor Borge



And that doesn’t just mean any New Year’s Eve festivities we might attend, but gearing up for 2020.

 

It’s a new year and time to start doing whatever it is you said you were going to do. It means being ready to hit the gate running for your business. 



It may be a cliche, but it’s true – the build-up to Christmas is so much more pleasurable than the actual day itself.  Julie Burchill

 

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(By the way...if you’re not ready for 2020 to hit it hard, then you’re already late.)

 

Enjoy the last weekend of 2019!!!!!

 

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Comments(23)

Donald Urschalitz
Lubeck Realty Group - Jupiter, FL
P.A. Realtor ABR RSPS North Palm Beach County

Winding down is not a option here is South Florida it seems we are gearing up for a fast season with snowbirds looking to buy a second home.

Dec 28, 2019 05:26 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Kathy. People wind up and gear down a lot. I guess we think about it more now.

Dec 28, 2019 05:38 AM
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

I have thought it was Monday for the last 2 days . . . LOL

Dec 28, 2019 05:52 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Enjoy your last weekend of 2019.

Dec 28, 2019 06:13 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Kathy... I've been winding down for over a week... time for me to start gearing up. Enjoy the last weekend of the month, year and decade.

Dec 28, 2019 06:20 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Holidays always feel like a weekend to me, so when it is in the middle of the week it definitely throws me off and makes me feel like we are enjoying an extended weekend, haha.

Dec 28, 2019 06:21 AM
faye schubert
Retired - Branson, MO
Living the Branson Lake Life

Unique year here: winding down Christmas buildup to LSU ! #geauxtigers

Dec 28, 2019 06:58 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Yes, the day or two after Christmas can be a big let-down. And, this year especially, has felt odd as you mention - we kept thinking it was Friday (Thursday), mom thought it was Saturday, etc. Today we have a two year old birthday to attend and then it's New Years - and then it's time to welcome in a brand new year filled with amazing opportunities. 

Dec 28, 2019 07:18 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I like your selection of quotes. Enjoy the final weekend of the decade.

Dec 28, 2019 07:30 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kathy, this week was exciting!  Monday one of my web visitors was in town and finally (after a year on my site) wanted to see homes this week.   No calls/emails on Wednesday, but the rest of the week was pretty crazy! 

Dec 28, 2019 07:53 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Kathy,

Love your summation and quotes!  We are preparing our clients to hit the ground running, in between other things...Cheers, A

Dec 28, 2019 08:01 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Kathy Streib - I am having a very productive few days to tie up the year.  On New Years Day I will be ready for some time in Florida.

Dec 28, 2019 08:52 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

“It may be a cliche, but it’s true – the build-up to Christmas is so much more pleasurable than the actual day itself.” 

So true!  I was exhausted on Christmas Day!

Dec 28, 2019 08:59 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Kathy,
It seems like Christmas and the holiday season in general are more complicated than they used to be. I know several people who are having to do several gatherings. It extends the stress of the season, under the guise of truly enjoying the season. 

Dec 28, 2019 09:12 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Kathy,  Dealing with one of my listings that got 4 contract in 3 weeks and all $10,000 low and my seller does not want to give in.

 

Dec 28, 2019 10:01 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy it feels strange when Christmas and New Year fall on a Wednesday, and has a big impact on business.  But the rest is welcomed this year, and I plan on hitting the ground running in 2020.

Dec 28, 2019 10:06 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I'm not sure I've known what day it was most of this past week. LOL

Dec 28, 2019 02:37 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Kathy Streib - I have to agree with you on everything about Christmas week. The day after New Year's I have a staging appointment for a new listing and on the 3rd, the photoshoot!  So off to the races!

Dec 28, 2019 02:46 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Thank you to everyone for commenting. I'm still working on my Sunday post. Candice A. Donofrio I'm with you and kept thinking each day was something other than what it was. 

Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD it's been hard figuring out if it's a football day or not!!!

Dec 28, 2019 06:38 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Hi Kathy, Thanks for this light and cheery Christmas post.  I struggle to know what day it is as well - until we are into the new year by a couple of days, and routines begin to settle back in.

Dec 28, 2019 07:18 PM