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Rainmaker
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I like to have some draft posts saved up to use, but I do blog while I'm on vacation. 

Jun 18, 2015 02:59 PM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

No. I would not. I like to focus on what I do at a time. If I'm on vacation, I'd make it feel anything like work. You have to switch off sometimes.

Jun 18, 2015 05:00 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

Vacation?  We're suppose to go on vacation?  If and when I do, the answer is Yes.

Jun 18, 2015 10:28 AM
Rainmaker
634,482
Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

I've scheduled some in advance and when I vacation I only do urgent work that can't be delegated.

Jun 18, 2015 08:40 AM
Rainmaker
1,432,649
Gene Riemenschneider
Home Point Real Estate - Brentwood, CA
Turning Houses into Homes

Not generally.  Last year I did some post while on my trip about my trip.  

Jun 19, 2015 03:35 AM
Rainmaker
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Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Debbie. I usually have at least a week of blogs already written, so being away doesn't change my posting of blogs.

Jun 18, 2015 08:21 PM
Rainmaker
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

It depends on where I am and the internet connection - the idea of scheduling in advance is probably the way to go. 

Jun 18, 2015 08:15 PM
Rainmaker
2,759,812
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

I do. That is, if I have an Internet connection.

Jun 18, 2015 07:19 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, but not as important.   I know you are touring Alaska, and love seeing your photos.

Jun 18, 2015 11:12 AM
Rainmaker
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Bob Force (REALTOR®)
Weichert Realtors - Aspen Hill - Mount Airy, MD
The FORCE in Maryland Real Estate

I try.  Need customers when I return and to start build the fund for the next trip.

Jun 18, 2015 11:09 AM
Rainmaker
443,220
Cindy Davis
SD Home Source Realty - San Diego, CA

NO...............................!

Jun 18, 2015 10:23 AM
Rainmaker
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

I am on vacation......I am gone.

Jun 18, 2015 10:14 AM
Rainmaker
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

The scheduling feature allows us to schedule blogs and re-blogs in advance for vacation periods.

Jun 18, 2015 09:32 AM
Rainmaker
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Ritu Desai 703-625-4949
Samson Properties - Chantilly, VA
Northern Virginia,Washington DC & Maryland Realtor

No I totally decompress I do login and read fellow blogs and keep up with the market.

Jun 18, 2015 08:46 AM
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

Absolutely, they're all stacked up in the scheduled folder.

Jun 18, 2015 08:24 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Yes, I have been known to do that...things strike me re marketing and branding all the time, we are both hopeless that way...we see things constantly that are applicable to what we do...LOL A

Jun 18, 2015 08:16 AM
Rainmaker
1,153,794
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

No, I'm on vacation from everything!

Jun 18, 2015 08:15 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

My vacations are true getaways so I don't blog among other things, otherwise I would stay home.

Jun 18, 2015 08:12 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

If I have access.

Feb 28, 2019 06:57 AM
Rainmaker
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Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Good question Debbie. I used to blog on vacation, but not any more. My vacation is my time away from business (as much as possible).

Jun 22, 2015 12:18 PM
Rainmaker
1,257,045
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

You bet!  If I can fit it in and if it's interesting and with great photos!

Jun 22, 2015 01:55 AM
Rainmaker
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Jennifer Provencio
San Diego County and Central Valley - Oceanside, CA
The Reverse Mortgage Speciailist

Depends if I have time. I like to do them before hand and then schedule them while I am gone.

Jun 20, 2015 01:46 AM
Rainmaker
1,107,863
Sharon Parisi
United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX
Dallas Homes

When traveling,  I enjoy commenting on posts to stay in touch.

Jun 19, 2015 01:09 PM
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Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Debbie, I just returned from three weeks vacation and have to say, it's a bit difficult although I managed to post a few posts and made comments on some days but not all. 

Jun 19, 2015 09:29 AM
Rainmaker
1,291,481
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

What's a vacation, Debbie Reynolds ????  My vacation has become a round of golf ...

Gene

Jun 19, 2015 06:06 AM
Rainmaker
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Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

Yes I do if it's an extended vacation like three weeks. But I try to keep it simple with lots of pictures. Drafting some posts ahead of time is a good idea.

Jun 19, 2015 06:01 AM
Rainer
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Kimo Jarrett
Cyber Properties - Huntington Beach, CA
Pro Lifestyle Solutions

No, vacation is not the time to work, otherwise why go on vacation?

Jun 19, 2015 03:14 AM
Rainer
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Mark Wolfington
Century 21 Randall Morris & Associates - New Braunfels, TX
Realtor for New Braunfels and San Marcos area.

When I am on vacation, I vacation.  I complete disconnect unless it is absolutely necessary.  

Jun 19, 2015 02:47 AM
Rainer
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Rochelle Kretchmar
GenEquity Mortgage - Lewisville, TX
Simply Irresistible Staging

I just got back from vacation and I didn't even take my computer.  I came back to hundreds of emails, but I had a true vacation.  :)

 

Jun 19, 2015 02:29 AM
Rainer
438,218
Doyle Davison
Hawaiian Beaches Hawaii - 714-968-6767 - Huntington Beach, CA
30 years as your Concierge services listing broker

I try not too. But it depends if I'm working with a client that needs upmost attention or put a partner on it.

Jun 19, 2015 02:04 AM
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John DL Arendsen
CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments - Leucadia, CA
Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer

Debbie Reynolds Sometimes I get some of my best ideas for blogs while traveling. We take a lot of photos and do a lot of walking so we generate plenty of fodder for posts.

Jun 19, 2015 01:54 AM
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Mike Belobradic
Johnston & Daniel Oakville - Oakville, ON
Your Trusted Advisor in Oakville Real Estate

Ditto with the response of many others here. I generally have a few in the lineup ready to go (I publish on Mondays and Thursdays), but when I go away I definitely ensure that I am ahead of the game with material ready to publish.

Jun 19, 2015 01:42 AM
Rainer
480,243
Raymond Denton
Homesmart / Evergreen Realty - Irvine, CA
Irvine Realtor®

All my vacations are working vacations.

Jun 19, 2015 01:32 AM
Rainmaker
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Pat & Wayne Harriman
Harriman Real Estate, LLC (203) 672-4499 - Wallingford, CT
Broker/Owners, Wallingford CT Real Estate

I might...if you can pry the glass of wine out of my hand. But I wouldn't try it, it could get ugly...

Jun 19, 2015 01:14 AM
Rainmaker
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Shanna Hall
Real Estate Solutions - Kirkwood, MO
I love selling houses!!!St. Louis, MO 314-703-1311

Debbie- I feel like vacation is the only time I really get  a chance to blog;) 

Jun 19, 2015 12:07 AM
Rainmaker
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Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308
Stake Your Land Realty, Inc. - Eustis, FL
Broker/Owner, SFR®, e-PRO®, GRI, AHWD, REALTOR®

Debbie,

On vacation I will not, but if I have a closing or transaction in progress I will answer the phone and send any emails at night.

Jun 19, 2015 12:05 AM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

No, but I do find that's when I get a lot of ideas for posts to write when I get back home.

Jun 18, 2015 11:51 PM
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Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Debbie, I very rarely take a true vacation, and when I do, yes, there will still be a post that day.  It's a daily habit that I aim to keep going until some day circumstances align in a way that stops my streak.

Jun 18, 2015 11:49 PM
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Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Yes I will and only when the vacation is about over will I post a look where I've been post, like my last round of golf

Jun 18, 2015 11:48 PM
Rainmaker
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Ginger Harper
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage~ Ginger Harper Real Estate Team - Southport, NC
Your Southport~Oak Island Agent~Brunswick County!

Depends on if I am out of the country or not.

 

Jun 18, 2015 11:47 PM
Rainmaker
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

No I do not blog. I have scheduled some posts for the times I am away.

Jun 18, 2015 11:47 PM
Rainmaker
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Debra B Albert, PA - Keyes Realty
Keyes Realty Treasure Coast, 34986 - Port St Lucie, FL
Ron and Debbie 772.708.3292

No, when I am out of town I don't want anyone to know I am out of town for security reasons.

 

Jun 18, 2015 11:40 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Not actively. If I've managed to save some for future publication, I might publish them. But at the end of the day, the purpose for vacation is to get away from work-related stuff as much as possible.

Jun 18, 2015 10:37 PM
Rainmaker
1,435,300
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Debbie,

 I try to but usually only get a couple out for one reason or another internet issues or just have a full day no time!

Jun 18, 2015 10:50 AM
Rainmaker
2,443,250
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Yes, got to keep up the points...

Jun 18, 2015 10:44 AM