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Happy to have been BURNED?

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Greenville Central

Ohh did that sound bad? Well sometimes it's a hard working Realtor's job to set the client straight on market, pricing, staging, or buying within their means and of course ..the dreaded agency issues. But that's not what this post is about. You already (I hope) know how to take care of yourself whe it comes to clients. But how do you handle YOU?

During the holidays, Greenville, SC was popping, busier with Real Estate than in the past 4 months. It was exhausting and a great way to start the year, with a plethora of leads and contracts and closings. But the stress of dealing with varying FHA demands, (which change like a teen agers mind) the foreclosures, the economy and everyone wanting a "deal" ...a REALTOR can get burned out.

But then I went to a conference by Dave Ramsey..financial advisor...specifically geared for the top REALTORS he endorses nationwide. And among the gazillion things he said that stuck in my mind..this one takes the top

You can't Burn Out if you were never on FIRE!!!!!

Well I can say I've personally been on fire and have slowed down a little. I'm keeping the ashes smoldering and taking a respite to gather the big logs (lead generation and down time with my family). But I'm happy NOT to have too much going on..after all ..this business is about balance.  Get  your #'s in order, put your goals on the refrigerator...and then! Strike the match! And let's burn again!

Comments (4)

Laura Kombrink
RE/MAX Alliance - Collinsville, IL

I love that..."You can't burn out if you were never on fire!"  I love it, I love it, I love it!  Thanks for sharing.

Jan 28, 2009 11:10 PM
Mark Watterson
Salt Lake City, UT
Utah Real Estate

What a great way to state it....  and focus on balance.  

Jan 28, 2009 11:14 PM
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Holly I agree, the cure for burn out is balance and a little down time. It will give you more energy for when the match strikes again. Good Post!

Jan 28, 2009 11:28 PM
Simon Mills
Mills Realty - Toluca Lake, CA

That is a great spin on being postive.  Balance is important so to as to not get burned out, but I love the post.

Jan 29, 2009 11:55 AM