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Rainmaker
3,626,530
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Funny question Paul.  What is a day off or what does it fell like is the question.  With the market the way it is I work almost 24/7....

Jun 06, 2015 10:26 AM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I can't remember when I really had a full weekend off. I take the time when I can get it. 

Jun 06, 2015 10:08 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I take time off whenever I need to do that....it's rare that I need it....rare.

Jun 06, 2015 07:29 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I never seem to have a full weekend, take yesterday worked well into 8pm and today just a couple of hours than taking Sunday afternoon off. Midweek is usually impossible as it is busier. 

Jun 06, 2015 10:25 PM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Paul, 

It depends on the week and what we are up to.  We have a 3day mid week intensive trip coming up, which means that we will probably we will take that weekend off.  Mondays are a good off for us.  A

Jun 06, 2015 05:34 AM
Rainmaker
443,220
Cindy Davis
SD Home Source Realty - San Diego, CA

I work weekends unless I have special plans. I made my peace with that long ago since that is when people are off wok. I do enjoy time off in the middle of the week - much better for getting things done, seeing Dr's, and so on.

Jun 06, 2015 02:40 AM
Rainmaker
4,572,183
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Paul -- for me, sometimes taking part of the day during the week to do "stuff" or to do nothing works out quite well.  While parts of my job seems to be "waiting around" there is something to be said for the flexibility.   

Jun 07, 2015 01:27 AM
Rainmaker
977,386
Brigita McKelvie, Associate Broker
Cindy Stys Equestrian and Country Properties, Ltd. - Lehigh Valley, PA
The Broker with horse sense and no horsing around

Even thought I may try to take a weekend off, I still end up working.  The only time I really have away from work is when I am hiking in the mountains where there is no reception.  Once I get back to civilization, i have all these messages on my phone.

Jun 07, 2015 12:22 AM
Rainer
334,783
Linda Metallo DiBenardo
RE/MAX Impact, Lockport, Illinois - Lockport, IL

I find taking time to "slow dow" every day really helps.   For me going to the skating rink and practicing for a few hours every other day really helps me recharge.  

We are constantly summoned via phone, text or email, turning it all off for a few hours works for me.   That's taking care of businesss and me both.

 

Jun 06, 2015 11:36 PM
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

We have a weekend, unless the phone rings.

Jun 06, 2015 10:40 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Essentially, I work 7 days a week unless I am on vacation or it's a holiday like Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter.

Jun 06, 2015 10:14 PM
Rainmaker
979,496
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Paul - I typically take a day off whenever I can, which is not that often lately. It doesn't necessarily have to be a weekend.

Jun 06, 2015 04:29 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Paul S. Henderson, Realtor, Tacoma Washington I work more on weekends - and so far no scheduled day off! However, I do take off for time with family few times a month.

Jun 06, 2015 03:57 PM
Rainmaker
939,563
Dan Dee McGinnis The Pumpkin Man
HomeSmart - Phoenix, AZ
The Pumpkin Man

I can do either or both

Jun 06, 2015 03:11 PM
Rainmaker
5,868,554
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

If I get a day off, it is usually Sunday.   The weekdays are just too busy and when I can I schedule classes.

Jun 06, 2015 11:08 AM
Rainmaker
2,443,250
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

No weekend.  Usually I have Sunday and one day off during the week.

Jun 06, 2015 10:30 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Paul S. Henderson, Realtor, Tacoma Washington Weekends for me. Not much commercial business on the weekends.

Jun 06, 2015 07:44 AM
Rainer
6,426
Blake Randolph
Perry Hall, MD

Its a 24/7 business. I make it a point to call leads within 5 min of being contacted by them, no matter where I am at or what I am doing. It shows responsiveness and builds an initial foundation with clients. I go to bed thinking of what I have to do and for who the next day and wake up wondering if sellers have gotten back about home inspection details. 

Jun 06, 2015 05:52 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

I'm taking most of this weekend off, Paul, but typically a weekday is the better alternative for business reasons.

Jun 06, 2015 04:32 AM
Rainmaker
969,888
Frank Rubi
Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA
FrankRubiRealEstate.com

Weekends are still fairly busy. My business is 24/7. 

Jun 06, 2015 04:22 AM
Rainmaker
212,755
Stefan Winter
Real Estate in IL & NV | Owner of Real Estate Web Tech | Daily Vlogger - Las Vegas, NV
Owner - Winter Group & Real Estate Web Tech

Weekends is the busy time, having to run other businesses outside of real estate I find myself working 7 days a week. What saves me is knowing I can take a vacation every so often and get away with only doing an hour or so of work there and really enjoy and relax for 2 weeks or however long.

Jun 06, 2015 03:51 AM
Rainmaker
7,836,139
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Having weekends off is wishful thinking for the majority of real estate professionals. Team leaders can refer those prospects to their team members who are anxious to work on weekends.

Jun 06, 2015 03:47 AM
Rainmaker
292,685
Jack Lewitz
Exit Strategy Realty - Evanston, IL

I just took off in the middle of week. Took a Chicago architectural tour , went for lunch at Heaven on 7 had a big bowl of gumbo, danced in the street while listening to house music and made a video for active rain and then finished up going to lecture with Chicago ideas and heard a female photojournalist talk about her experience in Afghanistan, Libya, Africa. Great day and I recommend it 

Jun 06, 2015 03:27 AM
Rainer
61,641
Renee Paray
Coldwell Banker Realty - Blue Bell, PA
REALTOR

I generally work every weekend, I manage to attend most social engagements by scheduling around them if possible. 

Jun 06, 2015 03:03 AM
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

Closed weekends and holidays! 

Mar 24, 2018 05:27 AM
Ambassador
2,161,048
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Paul, tsking off in the middle of the week hasn't worked well for me, I prefer not to work on Sundays and that seems to be working much better.

Jun 07, 2015 05:26 AM
Rainmaker
1,661,936
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

We haven't had a day off since March 1st.

Jun 06, 2015 11:55 PM
Rainer
273,237
Richard Robibero, e-Pro, ABR, SRS
Panorama R.E. Limited - Toronto, ON
Selling Your Home as if it were My Own!

A full day off is rare no matter the day but I keep reading books, articles, etc, that say you must take one day off. So we'll see.

Jun 06, 2015 10:55 PM
Rainmaker
2,538,633
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Paul. Sometimes both, depends on what I may need.

Jun 06, 2015 08:55 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I schedule a weekend about every 3-4 weeks depending on my client base.

Jun 06, 2015 10:07 AM