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Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

It takes a state of mind, shutting out and most often off the phone. Fo rme i like white noise such as a low volume radio or tv to block out the hum of brain waves

Apr 20, 2017 06:54 AM
Rainmaker
1,554,377
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Yep, I go to our office's pond, grab a table and shut off my phone.

Shutting off your phone is key.

Nelson

 

Apr 20, 2017 06:55 PM
Rainmaker
3,340,443
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Get up especially early....large cup of java and shut the office door....

Apr 20, 2017 07:49 AM
Rainmaker
3,986,308
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I shut off my phone and the rest is easy

Apr 20, 2017 09:41 AM
Rainmaker
1,506,773
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Closing email, turning off the phones and turning up the music.

Apr 20, 2017 09:36 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,876
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Forward the phone and do it at home.

Apr 20, 2017 09:03 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,328
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I shut out the entire world.... if it's a big project at work, my door is closed and no one interrupts....if it can be completed at home, I go home with it...

Apr 20, 2017 08:43 AM
Rainmaker
1,057,404
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

As long as phones are quieted and my dog is not barking at the neighbor's dogs, it's all good. :D

Apr 20, 2017 08:13 AM
Rainmaker
5,244,251
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

No phones and some soft jazz!

Apr 20, 2017 08:02 AM
Ambassador
3,350,439
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I do a 10 minute mind hack meditation. Shut off my phones. Turn off email. Head done and .... GO. 

Apr 20, 2017 07:51 AM
Rainmaker
2,378,923
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Parked and reading here - I am too easily distracted

Apr 20, 2017 07:15 AM
Rainmaker
809,258
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

I actually like to listen to music to focus on work.  Kids have to be somewhere else too ;-) Kasey

Apr 20, 2017 07:05 AM
Rainmaker
564,494
Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

Like Nike says - 'Just Do It' ...

Apr 20, 2017 06:47 AM
Ambassador
2,189,772
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

I am really good at tuning everything out and focusing.  It's a gift and a curse.  LOL

Apr 20, 2017 06:30 AM
Rainmaker
991,652
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Not for me - I tend to be obssesive - or so my husband tells me

Apr 20, 2017 06:25 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,693
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Nathan,

For the past 6 days, it has been about that.  Ron has been the focused one, and then I do everything else that we do together.  It works well, we are used to times like these.  A

Apr 20, 2017 06:23 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,132
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Turn off the phone and close the door.

Apr 20, 2017 06:03 AM
Rainmaker
1,045,440
Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

No place and Nothing special to report and I am very late to the question

Mar 28, 2018 06:48 PM
Rainmaker
5,879,125
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I turn the phone on silent, and ignore my email for a time.

Apr 22, 2017 07:58 AM
Rainer
177,949
Dr. Karen Lewis, Broker 954-2489149
Align Right Realty K1 Group - Fort Lauderdale, FL
No Compromise When it Comes to Our Clients!

I have to shut phone and try to do that particular task the early part of the day.

Apr 21, 2017 10:34 AM
Rainmaker
853,612
Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

I start by putting my phone on airplane mode and out of sight.

Apr 21, 2017 05:09 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Home office. Phone and text messages OFF.

Apr 21, 2017 04:44 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,773
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Nathan Gesner - I know it is not easy - however, I just focus on The One Thing!

Apr 20, 2017 09:49 PM
Ambassador
5,257,589
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I just focus on the task at-hand! 

Apr 20, 2017 09:17 PM
Ambassador
2,684,769
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

 Phones off.  Don't check emails.

Apr 20, 2017 08:47 PM
Rainmaker
4,272,934
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Turn off the phone and shut the door....

Apr 20, 2017 08:02 PM
Rainmaker
5,032,969
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I shut my phone off and concentrate at my office..not going home with it..get too distracted.

Apr 20, 2017 07:03 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,013
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I time block and get it done. I work well under pressure and can shut out distractions really well.

Apr 20, 2017 07:00 PM
Rainmaker
1,728,667
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

I focus and do not answer my phone unless from a caller I am expecting.

Apr 20, 2017 12:54 PM
Rainmaker
4,966,069
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Block out time is 5 to 7 in the morning works for me.

Apr 20, 2017 10:39 AM
Rainmaker
5,115,873
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

As that old Nike commercial said I "just do it." 

Apr 20, 2017 10:07 AM
Rainer
259,105
Mick Michaud
Distinctly Texas Lifestyle Properties, LLC Office:682/498-3107 - Granbury, TX
Your Texas Lifestyle is Here!

I pick a time and place to work, then shut off/out everything else. 

Apr 20, 2017 08:58 AM
Rainmaker
1,242,204
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

I tend to spend less time focus on the more urgent issue. I get criticized not focus on that task 100% by defer all others.   Every year I pay tax on time. I go home spend quality time with family. 

 

Apr 20, 2017 07:51 AM
Rainer
509,449
Susie Kay
Ultra Real Estate Dallas Fort Worth - Plano, TX
North Dallas Specialist

I tried to shut my door but life is full of interruptions so I can't completely ignore the world.

Apr 20, 2017 07:49 AM
Rainmaker
7,869,891
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I concentrate at my desk.

Apr 20, 2017 06:55 AM
Rainmaker
2,785,306
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Those that honor the moment have no trouble finding their centers & focusing when necessary. Those that are all over the place find it harder

Apr 20, 2017 06:54 AM
Rainmaker
2,195,063
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

I have to find a quiet place

Apr 20, 2017 06:21 AM
Rainmaker
1,617,916
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

I delegate all other tasks and I shut myself in my office

Apr 20, 2017 06:14 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,257
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Nathan Gesner Go to my private office where no one will bother me.

Apr 20, 2017 06:13 AM
Rainmaker
759,785
Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
PETER TESTA

Turn off my cellphone. 

Apr 20, 2017 06:08 AM
Rainmaker
3,627,272
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

No sir, I have the ability to shut off all outside distractions,, movements or anything else that keeps me from concentrating on my goal

Apr 20, 2017 06:00 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

My routine is to commit the day. However, life goes on and people need our help.

The committed day means 2 hr blocks of intense focus, with a break to address priority 1 issues. Then back to the task.

Apr 20, 2017 05:58 AM
Ambassador
6,423,496
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Go to our meeting room where there are less distractions than my office.

 

Apr 20, 2017 05:56 AM