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I Love a Down Market (at times)

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Real Estate Agent with Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Yes, it's true... a real estate agent who sees a silver lining in the cloud known as "today's market."  I spent this entire weekend being a "normal" person instead of a real estate agent.  It was fun and so very relaxing.

Weekend scheduleI actually spent Saturday at a college football game with my husband, son and grandson, followed by big tailgate party with my brother's family and about 30 others, without receiving a single text message or phone call.  The Terps beat Wake Forest in a shutout, so that was a bonus.  It was chilly, but otherwise a great fall day that I probably would not have experienced in a good market - at least not without a severe case of guilt.

On Sunday, my husband and I drove to Ocean City for the day.  We hung out at my brother's house a few hours and then went with him and his wife to the Ocean Pines Yacht Club, where we sat at a table with a view of the water and enjoyed a beer while watching the Redskins game.  They won, too, in a squeaker.  After a late dinner by the fire, we drove home - about two hours - not worrying about an early-morning appointment.  Again, no text messages, no emails, no phone calls received - just a nice relaxing weekend day with family.

For most people, this would be a fairly typical weekend... people who are not in real estate, that is.  While I do love my real estate career and my clients, this was a lot of fun.  On the flip side, I didn't earn any money this weekend, either.

But I did say to myself several times over the past few days, "I love a down market!"

 

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Comments (34)

Randy L. Prothero
eXp Realty - Hollister, MO
Missouri REALTOR, (808) 384-5645

I honestly can not remember the last weekend I took off.  I will be traveling to NAR in Florida.  I am looking forward to the semi break.  I will still have e-mail and cell.

Oct 20, 2008 07:56 PM
Harold "Hal" Place
A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL

Morning Margaret,

Glad to hear you had an enjoyable, uninterrupted weekend. That doesn't happen too often even in this down market.

As for not earning any money this weekend, Money isn't everything, as Visa says, "Weekend with the family and great memories, PRICELESS!"

Have a great week!

 

Oct 20, 2008 09:20 PM
Martha Brown
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Annapolis MD 21403 - Annapolis, MD
Your Homes Around Annapolis Agent

Margaret- Those precious weekends when we are able to take time for us are priceless. Sounds like you had one that was perfect

Oct 20, 2008 10:33 PM
Brian Block
RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA
Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate

Margaret, after spending every weekend May through September with at least one real estate appointment and usually many more, these past few weekends have been great and I've had the opportunity to go to two weddings, both off in the countryside (one in Virginia and the other on a farm in Delaware).  My wife, who usually teaches dance on Saturdays has also had the time off, and we've really been able to relax a bit.  Despite this, I still have a closing this week and another one next week.

It sounds like you've really taken advantage of some of the time off this past weekend.  Good for you!

Oct 20, 2008 11:25 PM
Scott Guay
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services PenFed Realty - Ocean Pines, MD
Associate Broker. Ocean City and Ocean Pines MD

Margaret, Glad to hear you had some time to get away.  It was a great weekend here at the beach.  It was a bit windy Saturday and Sunday but the sun was out and it was a great day.  On like you I was out with clients this weekend but I have the rest of the week to enjoy it.

Oct 20, 2008 11:45 PM
Bill Gassett
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA
Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate

Margaret I hear you loud and clear! We all need those breaks during the year. Personally I like to recharge the batteries next month and always plan a vacation in November. The weather is cold here in Mass and the activity tails off dramatically...a perfect time to have a get-a-way.

Oct 21, 2008 12:08 AM
Charlie Harden
Columbia, SC

Margaret, you had a wonderful weekend and ACC Football!  Your Maryland Terps looked pretty good and messed up my Clemson Tigers this season.  Ralph Friedgen is a great coach.  Thanks loads!  Have a good week.

Oct 21, 2008 12:24 AM
Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
Kingsbridge Realty, Inc - Hubert, NC

Hi Margaret,
Every cloud has a silver lining, we just have to look for it, acknowledge it and then enjoy it.  You did, good for you.  (Now that sounds like a post, hmmmmm)

Oct 21, 2008 12:39 AM
Jim Crawford
Long & Foster - Fredericksburg, VA
Jim Crawford Broker Associate Fredericksburg VA

LOL!  Margaret, after a year of it...it gets old!  The phones are really dead here.  It is a little too quiet!

Oct 21, 2008 12:45 AM
Missy Caulk
Missy Caulk TEAM - Ann Arbor, MI
Savvy Realtor - Ann Arbor Real Estate

Margaret, I rarely work weekends, except on the computer. I enjoy time with my family and weekends is when most of us are available. I agree with Jim, I am ready for the phone to ring it is quiet in Ann ARbor too.

Oct 21, 2008 01:30 AM
Jeanean Gendron
The Address Realty - Redding, CA
Specializing in Selling Unique Properties

Margaret, I think you have a better idea of what to do with your time in a down market than I do. I start building......and developing. Being ex-software developers....I don't have the sense to take a break and enjoy....however the money thing is involved. My husband is starting to get some business on his own, however and so maybe there is hope I can have some down-time. Great post.

Oct 21, 2008 01:40 AM
Scott Cowan
RE/MAX Professionals - Olympia, WA

Margaret- Sounds like you had a wonderful weekend. I know you're ready for the phone to ring now. We all need to remember to take time to smell the roses. It can be so easy to toss it all away to get things done. \

Best,

Scott

Oct 21, 2008 05:23 AM
Debbie Cook
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc - Silver Spring, MD
Silver Spring and Takoma Park Maryland Real Estate

Margaret,

Great Post - I'm going to Bookmark this one to keep reminding myself - I love a Down Market too!

Oct 21, 2008 08:50 AM
Audrey June-Forshey
RE/MAX Realty Services - Darnestown, MD
GRI, Gaithersburg, MD

Margaret, I agree.  I feel so weird if I have a weekend off with my husband.  Kind of that nagging feeling of you feel like you need to be doing something or going somewhere.  After a weekend all to myself, I really feel rejuvenated. 

Oct 21, 2008 01:05 PM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

Its great to spend quality times with your loved ones. This is a great remainder to some of us who are so obsessed with work that we forget to do anything but work. You didn't make no money that weekend but you had a great time with people who love and care for you-You can't put no price on that. Great blog Margaret.

Oct 21, 2008 10:38 PM
Katie Landon Lewes
Jack Lingo REALTORS - Lewes, DE
REALTORS

WOW!  Good for you! 

Oct 22, 2008 06:54 AM
Donna Yates
BHGRE - Metro Brokers - Blue Ridge, GA
Blue Ridge Mountains

Margaret:  It just proves that money isn't everything.  Taking a break and spending it with family and having a little fun holds its own unique worth.

Oct 22, 2008 08:33 AM
Anne Marie Malf
Malfi Marketing Solutions ~ for real estate professionals - Yardley, PA
Real Estate Marketing Consultant/Virtual Asst, Bucks County,PA

Hi Margaret - I think stepping away from the computer and business on the weekend can be exactly what we need to bring a different perspective and approach to how we do things and it's often needed.  The benefits of time away with family have often proven to me that I can't be all business all the time and when it comes down to it - my family is the most important thing to me.  Thank you for sharing and I hope you have many more fulfilling weekends like this. ~ Anne Marie

Oct 23, 2008 03:39 AM
Debbie Summers
Charles Rutenberg Realty - New Smyrna Beach, FL

Pink Flamingo

 

Margaret - I couldn't agree with you more... take advantage of the time you have now and enjoy it.  The tides will change and you will be busy every weekend before you know it.

 

Oct 26, 2008 10:20 AM
Thom Abbott
MyMidtownMojo.com |770.713.1505 | Intown Atlanta GA Condo Living - Atlanta, GA
Midtown Atlanta GA Condos For Sale

Margaret...good for you! I'm going to have to figure out how to take a day like this, as long as I don't have to spend any money! Ugh!

Oct 27, 2008 09:29 AM