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

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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

It's all in finding what works best for you...

Feb 25, 2019 12:54 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

What's a vacation?  The best I can do is get a couple of weeks away in Russia to visit family each year, usually late September/early October. But that doesn't mean I'm not working from long distance!

Feb 25, 2019 12:00 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I have next year's vacation planned already too, Paul and we will likely take a spur-of-the-moment shorter vacation or two before then as well.

So, I do both - plan out the wazoo and am spontaneous at other times!

Feb 25, 2019 03:21 PM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS I hate to admit that I usually plan less than a week in advance BUT our vacations generally consist of 1 day at the lakes in our camper.

Feb 25, 2019 12:14 PM
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Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

I am a spur of the moment gal ... if the schedule opens up I can decide quickly to take a weekend trip.  Hoever I try to visit my kids and grandkids 2 times a year and usually plan a few months in advance.

Feb 25, 2019 06:31 PM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

once summer hits, I like to take a few days periodically on Cape Cod.... most of it is spur of the moment planning....

Feb 25, 2019 01:26 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

A few weeks.

Feb 25, 2019 12:43 PM
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenbarger Team
Keller Williams Western Realty - Bellingham, WA
Lakeside & Coastal Single Family Homes

I need to block out more time for adventures and travel. I have planned a year ahead some years (for bigger more expensive excursions) but mostly it's a week or two ahead for quick 2 to 3 day get aways.

Feb 25, 2019 05:38 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

We're working on one for later this year.  We have cover for stuff when we're out of town, but I stil do many things remotely from whatever country I'm in.

Feb 25, 2019 04:56 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Your method works just fine. Today, for me its all happy to be here time for the word "work" if one finds what they love.... is replaced with joy

Feb 25, 2019 04:41 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Not applicable.  I do not take vacations.  I will take a day here and there. 

Feb 25, 2019 03:08 PM
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Pete Xavier
Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA
Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide

Normally from a few days to a few weeks in advance. Other than that, I'm penciling in international travel for the next 10 years in anticipation of my next passport renewal.

Feb 25, 2019 02:44 PM
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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

It depends on the kind of vacation.  Some up to a year in advance. Others on the spur of the moment.

Feb 25, 2019 01:11 PM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I wish I had that discipline.

Feb 25, 2019 12:44 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

We do not need to plan that far in advance.

Feb 25, 2019 12:04 PM
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Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Usually, Pam & I take short 3-day getaways which are more spur of the moment. 

Feb 26, 2019 05:12 AM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Mrs. Luna requires much pre-planning. 🐶💖🧠

Me, not so much. Back in the old single days I always had a bag packed with whatever I needed for overnight or a couple of days, just in case I didn't feel like going home.

Feb 25, 2019 05:52 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Paul,

We planned for a trip last year for this year.  Otherwise, it depends on our clients and their schedule, and we stay available by phone if needed.  A

Feb 25, 2019 03:46 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Not a year in advance .

Feb 25, 2019 04:28 PM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

When I was in the corporate world, I often planned trips in advance since I had to use a certain number of vacation days per year so I wouldn't lose them. Now that I am in real estate, I haven't taken any "real" vacations. Once we move later this year, I am going to start planning them, though. 

Feb 26, 2019 03:27 AM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Depends, but I can be on the plane with a very short notice. I take my work with me since i have an internet connection (unlimited data) everywhere in the world. 

Feb 25, 2019 11:59 PM
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Sally Lawrence
Advantage Real Estate - Tehachapi, CA
Broker, CHS, e-Pro, SFR, REALTOR®

I like to get my personal time on my calendar first and then fit in the time to develop new stuff and work with clients around that.  One of the things I finally learned is to take plenty of time to take care of me because I'm more productive (and a better human!) as a result.

I love to glamp in my travel trailer and I discovered last year that I was having trouble getting reservations for events because people were able to sign up for the following year at the current year's event.  That really cemented pre-planning even short trips for me.

When I did my 2018 year-in-review I was pretty pleased to have slept away from home for 51 nights.  Can't wait to see how many nights away I can get this year!

Feb 25, 2019 07:40 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I plan a year ahead, most often based on the school vacation calendar. One of those times is coming up, but dont tell anyone....

Feb 26, 2019 05:04 AM
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Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

At this point in my life, I have a general idea of vacation time year over year. There's never been time away that I don't work (I'm not complaining; it is what it is) and have reinforcements at home if "field work" is needed. 

Feb 26, 2019 04:39 AM
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James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

 on the average 6 months

Feb 26, 2019 03:11 AM
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Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate
ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL
"The Accidental Blogger" Cocoa Beach, Florida

We're very spontaneous so don't plan ahead much and prefer several long weekends each year to one full blown vacation.

Feb 25, 2019 08:38 PM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

I try to plan ahead as much as possible. 

Feb 26, 2019 01:53 PM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I am always about 3 months out of planning.

 

Mar 02, 2019 09:46 AM
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Joyce Marsh
Joyce Marsh Real Estate LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes

I try to schedule in advance if possible but also enjoy spontaneous getaways when possible. 

Feb 27, 2019 05:16 PM
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Alexis Davis United Country | Ozarks
United Country | Cozort Realty, Inc. - Mammoth Spring, AR
NO ONE KNOWS THE COUNTRY LIKE WE DO®

I usually plan for a vacation way in advance to get the best deals... but there it is always so exciting to go on an impromptu vacation! 

Feb 27, 2019 11:20 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

I have been planning my time away for 65 years.

Feb 26, 2019 02:58 PM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

just returned....

Feb 26, 2019 11:00 AM
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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

My away time is scheduled and booked for this year already. 

Feb 26, 2019 06:38 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I have not taken very many vacations in the past few years.

Feb 26, 2019 06:01 AM