Most real estate agents will admit that on most days the work they do and much of the time they spend at their work goes completely unnoticed and largely unappreciated. Paydays can be few and far between, and the hours in front of a computer, or behind the wheel of a car, can seem very unrewarding:
Then what is it that keeps agents doing what they do day after day, year after year? It's very simple really. It all about the people we meet and the places we go. Sounds like a Dr. Seuss book, doesn't it? Well, at times it can seem storyb...
As I take in all that is in my desk, it occurs to me how central this rather small, 24x36 inch surface is central to virtually everything I do in real estate. Of course there is the usual clutter: coffee cups, weeks old post it notes, folders waiting to be properly filed and more pens and pencils than I could ever possibly use. Periodically, these are cleared away and the essential items always remain.
Of these, the computer is always there and as with the lights, it is always turned on when I am at my desk. The other essential tools always at hand are my calendar and planner. Scheduling appointments, arranging showings and meeting deadlines can be a bit overwhelming at times, and I try to keep my schedule in several places. I know it is overkill, but I keep my schedule in several places. My planner, my desk c...
That's a question we hear quite a bit after our Buyer's Guide comes out, so we'll answer it now! Advertising opportunities in our guide exist, and to learn more, just call me (Chrissy Smith) at our Littleton office. My direct line is 603-444-0951.
We can go over the rates, how the process works, what type of ad you are looking for (there are 2 sizes) and we'll go from there. We distribute over 25,000 of these guides via direct mail and distribution to area tourist locations. We also publish the guide electronically and link t... [caption id="attachment_3455" align="alignright" width="262"]
Left to Right, Mike Claflin from AHEAD and Andy Smith from Peabody & Smith Realty[/caption]
It feels good to work for a company that enjoys giving! Sometimes it's giving a donation to an area non-profit, donating our time for a service project, and sometimes we give personally to help someone in our own company who may be going through a difficult time – that could mean a monetary donation, or a meal prepared for them. For many years, we have made annual donations to AHEAD - Affordable Housing Education and Development. These donations help AHEAD support their mission of developing and providing quality affordable rental housing, financial education, and home ownership opportunities in our communities in Northern & Central New Ham...
You might look at these pictures and think, "There is NO WAY her desk looks like this!" I assure you, 95% of the time it does. I'm a Type A personality and I have lists of lists and organization is something that comes naturally to me and is something that helps me be a great agent.
As most Americans, we spend much of our time working. I joke that I see my work "family" more than my real family, but it's true! While not all of our time is spent in the office at our desks, a good portion is. I am at ease in my office surrounded by things that remind me why I do my job – thank you notes and cards from past customers and clients; comical signs that make me smile when it's been "one of those days"; and of course the important things that help me keep on track and stay organized: calendar, IPad, phones (yes, cell ph...