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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

Actually we're quite lucky here.  Very few weekend or nightly showings. Of course except for the rare open house on a Sunday.

Jun 20, 2015 11:46 AM
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1,452,969
Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

With my former brokerage we had 9am Monday morning meetings and on Wednesday mornings, caravan tours.  I made sure I always took Tuesdays off.  Now, I take Friday evenings for Date Night and try my utmost very best to never work on a Sunday.

Jun 20, 2015 10:44 AM
Rainmaker
1,661,936
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

It's 7 days a week for us. 

Jun 21, 2015 12:07 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I wish, Debbie! But I did take off a few hours yesterday (finally!) and did a bit of shopping and reading.

Jun 20, 2015 09:38 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I have always taken time when I felt I needed it....

Jun 20, 2015 09:36 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 Debbie. Am fortunate that I can take time during the week, whenever I need it, but the weekend for the most part is family time.

Jun 20, 2015 08:43 PM
Rainmaker
2,759,812
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Good morning Debbie. Right now I have more to do than a one legged man in a butt kicking contest.

Jun 20, 2015 08:11 PM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I almost always keep Saturday for myself and my family. It is important to find a balance between your private life and work.

Jun 20, 2015 05:40 PM
Rainmaker
4,572,364
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Debbie -- it may not be a specific day for me but I do like the opportunities that arise during the week.

Jun 20, 2015 02:31 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I fit my  chores in between my appointments.  Hard to get a full day off.

Jun 20, 2015 02:03 PM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Yes, we do take down time, did this Friday, when we went on a 4 hour whale watch cruise...I love just shutting down and enjoying life.  A

Jun 20, 2015 01:59 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

We don't usually take days off, but may sneek in a few hours now and then.

Jun 20, 2015 01:57 PM
Rainmaker
2,443,250
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

It depends on what is going on in real estate.  If things are hopping I will work it.

Jun 20, 2015 01:40 PM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

That's what I plan but it never works out that way. I often work seven days a week. That's ok. I love what I do. I did take one day off during the middle of last week, and that felt very strange, but nice. 

Jun 20, 2015 01:17 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

I try very hard to keep Sunday open with no client appointments.   I will always take calls.    If I don't get Sunday off, usually there is not a day off that week.

Jun 20, 2015 11:55 AM
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6,393,609
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

No generally we just keep going and going and going, until it looks like a good day to do something other than work.  But we do try very hard to avoid too much work onSundays.

Jun 20, 2015 11:47 AM
Rainmaker
1,239,901
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

yes and yes.... Real estate can be a stressful business. One gets burned out....

 

 

Jun 20, 2015 11:08 AM
Rainmaker
443,220
Cindy Davis
SD Home Source Realty - San Diego, CA

I do, and it usually happens very naturally on a slow day.

Jun 20, 2015 11:00 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

Occasionally.

Mar 03, 2019 07:45 AM
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3,074
Jackie Tom
Rentals In SF - San Francisco, CA
Rental agency in San Francisco for over 20 years.

You absolutely must take some time for yourself to be able to be the best agent you can be.  Without downtime, this business can take all of you.  You have to take care of yourself to be the best agent you can be.  I believe this is true in all aspects of business, but I can only speak to what I know.

Jun 22, 2015 04:47 AM
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David Collins Oliver
Sun National Title Company - Fort Myers, FL
Realtor Training, Coaching and success resource

Yes.  Although I do not work every weekend, we all need down time.  The key is finding what time works for you and when you can avoid losing the most business. 

Jun 22, 2015 03:07 AM
Rainer
2,310
Jennifer Sowards
Real Estate One - Beulah, MI
Real Estate Agent in Benzie County.

I do work on the weekends and I still do not take a full day off during the week. On 2 different days I block a few hours for me to be able to catrch up and have some "me" time

Jun 22, 2015 12:43 AM
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2,260
Andrea White
Prestige Realty Advisors - Carmichael, CA
Real Estate agent serving Sacramento

When I work on the weekends I make sure I take time off during the week to take care of me, Sometimes I will sleep in, sometimes I take bike rides or just do nothing in my jammies.

Jun 21, 2015 11:32 PM
Rainmaker
58,349
Jennifer Provencio
San Diego County and Central Valley - Oceanside, CA
The Reverse Mortgage Speciailist

Depends on the week, but typically, yes.

Jun 21, 2015 04:25 PM
Rainer
4,425
Chuck Hill
Team Hill Properties - Paso Robles, CA
Paso Robles Realtor looking to make a difference!

We all need a day (and preferrably two) off every week.  I work most weekends and I absolutely must take at least one day during the week to recharge.  For me is usually Friday.  That's just a day that works for me.  I spend it with my wife and daughter.  Sometimes we do yardwork and sometimes we just hang out.  Whatever we do, we do it together.  I highly recommend this!

Jun 21, 2015 01:33 PM
Rainmaker
516,537
Brenda J. Andrew
ULTIMA REAL ESTATE - Willis, TX
Professional Realtor in Conroe/Willis, TX

Yes.  It doesn't always work out that way but I do try.

Jun 21, 2015 07:01 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Everyday has some downtime for exercise, yoga, meditation, and reading.

Jun 21, 2015 04:41 AM
Rainmaker
553,299
Edward Gilmartin
CRE - Boston, MA

Get someone you can count on to help you out so you can take a complete day or two off a week.

Jun 21, 2015 04:38 AM
Rainer
183,724
Mark Zubek
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Indian Rocks Beach, FL
727-656-2651 Rental Manager/Broker Associate

I have lots of chores piling up for now

Jun 21, 2015 02:31 AM
Rainmaker
7,836,419
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Full days off are in the category of wishful thinking for many real estate agents. Having team members to work with clients does provide a means to have more time away from the office.

Jun 21, 2015 02:19 AM
Rainmaker
1,027,602
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

I just take it when I need it...although sometimes it IS days before I can actually manage it. 

Jun 20, 2015 10:06 PM
Rainmaker
4,883,242
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Seven days a week will burn you out.  Everyone needs some down time.

Jun 20, 2015 09:59 PM