Years ago I was taught that there is a hierarchy of daily tasks in real estate that can best be described as follows:
"A" activities = those activities that are income-producing in nature. Example: listing presentations, showing appointments, negotiating offers, etc
"B" activities = those activities that support "A" activities. Example: preparing CMA's, previewing homes, organizing, etc.
"C" activities = those activities that improve our skills. Example: training classes, sales meetings, etc.
"D" activities = those non-business activities that have nothing to do with real estate. Example: personal and family time, golf, etc.
Well frankly....lately I seem to be having more fun with category "D"! Perhaps it is the time of the year. Perhaps it is the climate of business. Perhaps I've lost my zeal for real estate. Whatever the case, I have concluded that "D" activities are more fun but do very little in paying my mortgage and utlilities. And I'm pretty sure that my creditors almost insist that I concentrate on my A,B and C activities! (secretly I don't think that they don't want my golf game to improve)
If I were smart in math (then I probably wouldn't be listing and selling homes) maybe the magic formula would be: X (success) = sum(A+B+C) - D
Or if I were a philosopher the quote might be: "Seek first your fortune and the leisure shall follow".
But alas...I'm stuck with only my wife's clear and decisive voice saying..."get out of the house and make some money!"
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