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Rainmaker
699,277
Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

Don't you have a buddy in the office? 

May 15, 2015 01:33 PM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Chris nailed this one!

 

Nov 28, 2017 02:30 AM
Rainmaker
938,517
Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Raoul, the cell phone has to stay with us and we line up a trusted colleague to cover any business we can not solve ourselves.

May 13, 2015 09:03 PM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I don't think you can. Good luck Maybe consider forming a team or joining an office where they will help you out. 

May 13, 2015 03:44 PM
Rainmaker
1,683,912
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Take the vacation and work from your cell phone.  Just schedule meetings for when you return.

May 13, 2015 01:45 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I was in that position one time...I found an agent from another company and worked a deal with them,

May 13, 2015 12:04 PM
Rainmaker
891,971
Tamra Lee Ulmer
Arizona Resource Realty - Payson, AZ
NRBA ~FORCE~ Over 1000 REO Assets SOLD!

Raoul, the answer to this, for me is, I simply DONT. Hopefully someday.

May 13, 2015 05:54 AM
Rainer
67,369
Evelyn M Epperson
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Johns Creek, GA
A Tradition Of [Excellence, Trust & Service]

Yes - I have another agent work with my buyers and sellers.  I will give that agent 25 to 30% for taking care of my business.

May 13, 2015 05:28 AM
Rainmaker
175,614
Spirit Messingham
Tierra Antigua Realty - Tucson, AZ
Third Generation Full-Time Realtor® 520 471-6900

You cant and should not if you dont have help.  I am very fortunate as I have had to take time off once a year for the past 3 years to have my hip replaced (3 Xs).  Each time I missed less than 2 weeks and my broker stepped up for me while I was out.  I have paid her back by bringing her on several co-listings with me.  It is all about relationships :)  Take some time off, sure you deserve it.

May 13, 2015 05:06 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

There must be someone you can count on for some help.  Otherwise you can just leave or not go on vacation.

May 13, 2015 04:50 AM
Rainmaker
1,153,794
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

The belief that you can't take a vacation in this business is preposterous. I tie all of the loose ends prior to leaving and give customers a heads up when I'll be back. If you operate under the guise of always being "on call" your efficiency suffers and that can be much more detrimental to your business.

May 13, 2015 02:24 AM
Rainmaker
400,356
Jill Murty, Realtor - Orange County, CA
Movoto - Laguna Niguel, CA

You never know how busy you're going to be at a future date, so you just have to plan the vacation and do your best.  

Ask that someone at your office help with things that require someone local.  If you've provided assistance to agents in the past, look to those agents to return the favor.

That being said, be prepared to do as much as possible remotely so your reliance on someone else is minimal.

Also, most people are very understanding when their agent is away as long as they're advised and you don't just go silent.

May 13, 2015 02:08 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Raoul Loustaunau Get help from your broker.

May 13, 2015 01:46 AM