Dealing with Distractions...

Many of us in the real estate business are multi-taskers by nature. However, when your schedule is not set in stone, like an 8-5 job is, there is room for constant distractions.

I bring some of this on myself, by having a mindset that I have a "flexible" schedule and the next thing you know, productive work is out the window and I am the go to person for all kinds of things.

I recently volunteered to spend some time with my neighbor's brand new puppy because she has a "real job". As I was playing with that adorable little thing at noon today, I thought to myself...here is one more distraction, albeit a fun one, that I have obligated myself to. This dawned on me when Duke, the 9 week old wired haired daschund had an accident and I stepped in it and had to clean up a rather poopey mess. It took 4 times longer than the potty break I signed up for. Not to mention I had to go change my clothes!

I would not trade "being my own boss" for anything, don't get me wrong. But in this highly competitive market, with less volume turning, it is important for us as real estate professionals to watch our boundaries and obligations.

Schedule some clear cut productive time at the office, and yes, schedule your time off! As it is, we have a list of over 100 things we do as agents from A-Z. Your time is valuable so feel free to say "NO" and "no thank you" and "I am not available". Stick to your guns.
Time is our most valuable commodity.

Persistence, Productivity and Perseverance all take TIME. Beware of time-wasting distractions. They may cost you!