Have you ever considered working by appointment only on weekends?

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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS, South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker! (Fathom Realty Washington LLC)

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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041

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My Dad said, "If it worth doing it is worth scheduling."

To many agents complain of all the effort they expend that leads to nothing.

These agents, perhaps in desparation, buy into the 24/7 work week. They should have met my Dad.

If you really under stand you spend your weekends with what should be the highest priority in your life, you will be motivated to find one of the desparates to burn their weekends on your behalf.

Mar 12, 2015 06:15 AM

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Eric Kodner

La Pointe, WI
Lise Howe

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

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I always work by appointment, even Mondays through Fridays.

Mar 12, 2015 09:21 PM

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Teri Pacitto

Westlake Village, CA

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

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Everything is by appointment

Dec 12, 2019 08:40 PM

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Teri Pacitto

Compass - Westlake Village, CA

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I always work by appointment and it’s not only more productive, but professional as well.

Jul 22, 2018 03:04 PM

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Dipti Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA

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No.

Jul 21, 2018 09:31 PM

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Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA

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I don't take appointments on the weekends unless there are extenuating circumstances, i.e. seller is only in town for a few hours on Saturday, type of thing. Doesn't mean I don't work on the weekends but I do NOT take appointments or meet with clients. That's for during the week, between the hours of 9 AM and 6 PM. If they can't fit me in M-F, they're not serious.

Mar 13, 2015 07:20 AM

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Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA

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Paul Henderson only on weekends! Hmmm....too early to retire, at least for me...

However, yes, I do have my weekend schedule done by Thursday or Friday afternoon.

Mar 12, 2015 02:22 PM

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Eric Kodner

Madeline Island Realty - La Pointe, WI

CRS, Madeline Island Realty, LaPointe, WI 54850 -

We encourage appointments and we generally do not do a lot of walk-in business. Scheduling a showing usually requires advance notice.

Consumers make appointments with physicians, dentists, lawyers, accountants and tax preparers. If you simply walk in to any of these professionals' offices expecting to be served, you are likely to be told to make an appointment.

Real estate offices are not fast food franchises. Real estate agents cheapen the value of their services by behaving like one of Pavlov's dogs, salivating like mad the moment a consumer rings the bell.

Mar 12, 2015 02:15 PM

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Larry Johnston

Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN

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No! I think that would be a huge mistake. The other agents would love it.

Mar 12, 2015 01:41 PM

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Evelyn Johnston

Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN

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It is always by appointment only. I don't have walk in traffic, ever...

Mar 12, 2015 12:01 PM

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Lise Howe

Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC

Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I don't think we should be pop up agents. If someone calls from out of town and is truly a new and exceptionally motivated = then yes, I will get in my car - but my weekends are already scripted so I don't have a lot of time to go running off to talk.

Mar 12, 2015 11:18 AM

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Bruce Walter

Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Paul, we do that already. We will get an occasional sign call and depending on answers to questions we will decide how we will proceed with a showing or not.

Mar 12, 2015 11:04 AM

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

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I pretty much do. If someone calls I do not drop everything and run I look at what I have going on and set an appointment. If they can't work around my schedule then it is okay with me.

Mar 12, 2015 10:44 AM

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John Pusa

Glendale, CA

Paul, it might be a good idea to work by appointment on the weekend.

Mar 12, 2015 10:22 AM

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Joe Petrowsky

Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT

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Fortunately in the mortgage business can be done virtually, but have met with clients by appointment on weekends.

Mar 12, 2015 10:16 AM

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Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

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Paul,

I think that makes sense in your case. We were fortunate that in commercial real estate one does not work on weekend, except on rare occasions. A

Mar 12, 2015 08:06 AM

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William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

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For the most part that is the only way I work with the exception of the occasional urgent call.

Mar 12, 2015 07:29 AM

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Women of Westchester Working Together

Women of Westchester Working Together - West Harrison, NY

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Everything we do is by appointment only...and day of the week. - Debbie

Mar 12, 2015 06:24 AM

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My Dad said, "If it worth doing it is worth scheduling."

To many agents complain of all the effort they expend that leads to nothing.

These agents, perhaps in desparation, buy into the 24/7 work week. They should have met my Dad.

If you really under stand you spend your weekends with what should be the highest priority in your life, you will be motivated to find one of the desparates to burn their weekends on your behalf.
I always work by appointment and it’s not only more productive, but professional as well.
I don't take appointments on the weekends unless there are extenuating circumstances, i.e. seller is only in town for a few hours on Saturday, type of thing. Doesn't mean I don't work on the weekends but I do NOT take appointments or meet with clients. That's for during the week, between the hours of 9 AM and 6 PM. If they can't fit me in M-F, they're not serious.
Paul Henderson only on weekends! Hmmm....too early to retire, at least for me...

However, yes, I do have my weekend schedule done by Thursday or Friday afternoon.
We encourage appointments and we generally do not do a lot of walk-in business. Scheduling a showing usually requires advance notice.

Consumers make appointments with physicians, dentists, lawyers, accountants and tax preparers. If you simply walk in to any of these professionals' offices expecting to be served, you are likely to be told to make an appointment.

Real estate offices are not fast food franchises. Real estate agents cheapen the value of their services by behaving like one of Pavlov's dogs, salivating like mad the moment a consumer rings the bell.
No! I think that would be a huge mistake. The other agents would love it.
It is always by appointment only. I don't have walk in traffic, ever...
I don't think we should be pop up agents. If someone calls from out of town and is truly a new and exceptionally motivated = then yes, I will get in my car - but my weekends are already scripted so I don't have a lot of time to go running off to talk.
Paul, we do that already. We will get an occasional sign call and depending on answers to questions we will decide how we will proceed with a showing or not.
I pretty much do. If someone calls I do not drop everything and run I look at what I have going on and set an appointment. If they can't work around my schedule then it is okay with me.
Paul, it might be a good idea to work by appointment on the weekend.
Fortunately in the mortgage business can be done virtually, but have met with clients by appointment on weekends.
Paul,

I think that makes sense in your case. We were fortunate that in commercial real estate one does not work on weekend, except on rare occasions. A
For the most part that is the only way I work with the exception of the occasional urgent call.
Everything we do is by appointment only...and day of the week. - Debbie