I was in the office today catching up on bookwork and low and behold I received notification that I had just received two new listings. Glory be, it's Sunday afternoon and I'm in the office all by myself. Can I get everything done?? I will just say this, I was able to get the listing agreement signed, the referral agreement signed, occupancy check completed, the pictures taken of the interior and exterior of both units, contacted the other listing agent that had them as short sales to notify her, ordered the locksmith for change out of locks tomorrow, did a quick lien search and obtained all the tax research records for my asset manager.Then as soon as I got the occupancy check updated in the system, I got the order for two BPO's. It is now 7:40 at night, I was able to get both listings completely ready including BPO's (I still have the HOA to do, but the HOA People obviously aren't workaholics) Plus I got my operating account and escrow accounts balanced and reconciled!!!And I was able to email my AM and tell her she was a workaholic also. We laughed over that one. I am hoping it pays off!!My question to each of you is this, am I spoiling my asset manager by getting everything done so quickly or am I allowing myself more time for this week for new and upcoming listings. Auction at the courthouse was last week, so I am hoping to get more listings this week. What is your take on my "Can Do Quickly" attitude?Actually I am needing a blog to keep up with my requirements here and couldn't think of anything worthwhile that you all haven't touched on. So the smart alec in me comes out!!
Way to go Beth, I haven't had one of those days in a while. I have to admit I had lots of work to do this last weekend, I actually hung up the computer (not the iphone of course). Sometimes life just gets in the way of work and taking time for family is important. Not to mention we had beautiful weather all weekend and we wanted to absorb the last of it as winter is surley on it's cold blustery and windy way. I'm already feeling the effects, off to work hard, have a great day!
Thank you all for your comments, Blair, just so we can both be technical, the listing agreement is signed BEFORE I do any assignments. I've been burned in the past and I get that up front now and my asset managers have no problem supplying me with it as they know I will do what I say. But good catch because many of the companies do the assignments first.
Hope you are all having a Better Than Great Day!
Beth, I believe spoiling your asset manager is a good thing. It lets them know you are efficient, quick and that you care about your work. I think it also helps to have a team, so that you can spend quality time with family and take turns with your team partner to take care of business.
Sounds like you were on a roll. I think in this market you have to be a workaholic. I don't think we would do it if we didn't love our profession. I find myself working late at night just because I want to. I think your Do it Quickly attitude WILL pay off. Best Wishes Beth.
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