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Realtors Juggling Late Nights and Little Ones: The Bedtime Battle

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Being a realtor is a demanding profession, filled with client meetings, property showings, and endless paperwork. 

 

The hustle and bustle often spills into the evening, making bedtime routines with children a real challenge, especially if you are juggling with how to keep a toddler in bed or if your baby is climbing out of the crib on their way to sleep. 

 

Realtors who struggle with putting their kids to bed face a unique set of obstacles, but they also develop creative solutions to ensure both their careers and families thrive.

 

Late showings and unexpected meetings can wreak havoc on a realtor's schedule, leaving them with limited time for quality family moments. 

 

The bedtime battle begins when realtors rush home, trying to balance their roles as dedicated parents and dedicated professionals.

 

One of the most common strategies realtors use is involving their children in the real estate world. 

 

Children accompany their parents to open houses and showings, getting a taste of the industry and spending time with their parents simultaneously. 

 

It's a win-win situation, as realtors can manage their work commitments while bonding with their kids.

 

Realtors who face bedtime challenges also understand the importance of efficient time management. 

 

Preparing everything in advance, from bedtime stories to pajamas, allows realtors to save time and offer their kids a peaceful, nurturing environment.

 

Another approach some realtors take is involving other family members or childcare professionals in the bedtime process when work becomes too demanding.

 

While realtors may face unique bedtime challenges due to their demanding careers, they also find unique solutions to make it work. Balancing work and family life can be tough, but the dedication of these parents in both aspects of their lives is commendable.

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Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

I don’t have that issue, but I can understand that can be a tricky balance on a tight rope in that way.

Nov 04, 2023 10:59 PM
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker
Great information, thanks for sharing.  I hope you have a great day.
Nov 05, 2023 02:47 AM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

I can't even imagine the workload. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your week!

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Nov 05, 2023 04:35 AM
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC • Short Sale • Probate

I had sometimes to take my daughter with me to the office or a showing, but I wish I had a choice not to. I have a lovely girl, but it is not a good idea to bring your small child into a work space unless for  a very short time or when they are older. 

Nov 05, 2023 05:18 PM