Scott and I have been on vacation. Taking a vacation is very difficult when you sell houses because it seems like a 24/7 job most weeks. The only time clients or other agents don't seem to call or make requests is from 11pm to about 7am - any other time is fair game.
We find that it is vital to get away from work occasionally. It is a time to recharge, relax and spend uninterrupted time with important people in our lives. In our case, that would be each other and our two teenage kids - who thankfully still seem to enjoy being with us the most. And they are a ton of fun too!
There are several other great reasons to take a vacation:
1) All sorts of clients come out of the woodwork just as you are preparing to leave. How else would you get that buyer who has been waffling for two years to buy a house?
2) It forces you to evaluate each and every client on exactly where they stand in the buying or selling process as you prepare for what will go on in your absence.
3) It reminds you how thankful you are to have an assistant or reinforces one of the many reasons you should get one (if you don't already have an assistant).
4) It reminds your clients that you are human and have a family, friends and a life outside of real estate.
So if you feel like you are overwhlemed or burned out, plan a vacation. It doesn't have to be far or expensive, you'd be amazed at how many beautiful places there are within a few hours drive of your own home. BUT don't stay home. We find that if we don't leave town, we will just keep on working.
I have to admit, I did have these grandiose ideas that I would keep up with our Active Rain blogging while we were gone.... Well all I can say is we're feeling good and happy to be back!
Got any vacation plans this summer?
~Lisa
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Loved reading this: "All sorts of clients come out of the woodwork just as you are preparing to leave." In fact, it made me laugh because it is 100% on point. I have always said that there must be a giant cosmic calendar in the sky that allows people to know when I'm trying to get away.
I am planning my vacation for September! Im heading to Jamaica!!!!
Gayle, I think our record is about 100% too for having "out of the blue" calls either the day before or that day of that we are leaving. Strangely, it never occurs once we are away - only prior to.
Ryan, Jamaica sounds awesome - no worries!