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Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Debbie~ What a great question. When I have a REALLY bad day I start to question, "am I actually any good at this". I do think about getting out of the business, but then it blows over and something good happens and I'm reminded that I'm where I'm supposed to be.

Nov 22, 2014 03:38 AM
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Nina Rogoff
Boston, MA
Wix Websites for Real Estate Agents

Nope! I try to figure out what I could have done better. Sometimes, I think about how I could have better prepared my clients (sellers or buyers) up front, or checked to make sure they understood about what to expect at each stage of the transaction. The better they are able to listen to recommendations and negotiations when they get to that stage. Sometimes, I realize I could have been better organized about something that would have made life easier for me. There's always room for improvement! :)

Nov 20, 2014 02:05 PM
Rainmaker
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

When the time is right, getting out of the business is not a bad idea. One of the industry issues is that many real estate agents can not afford to retire because they have failed to save enough for retirement.

Nov 23, 2014 09:13 AM
Rainmaker
2,486,205
Captain Wayne - Rowlett Real Estate School
Rowlett Real Estate School - Panama City, FL
Rowlett Real Estate School / Owner and Instructor

Never, I always say, the sun will come up tomorrow.

Nov 22, 2014 10:31 AM
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Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

I think the longer you're in it the easier it becomes because you hear about so many horror stories from so many other associates that even your worst days start looking better and better in comparison. No one ever said being self employed was an easy journey.

Nov 22, 2014 05:05 AM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

NOPE! There's a bad day with every job. I'll stay where I am. 

Nov 21, 2014 11:37 AM
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Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Debbie, In 24 years, I have not thought about getting out of Real Estate. Have you?

Nov 20, 2014 02:29 PM
Rainmaker
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Ajay Pandya
e-Merge Real Estate Unlimited - Columbus, OH
Realtor Ajay Pandya

Keep Calm and focus on most important things to do.

Sep 09, 2017 10:34 PM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Debbie Reynolds NEVER.  We all have those bad days, but you get up the next day with a better attitude and know the day will be different.

Nov 25, 2014 09:48 AM
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Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

I will be honest and say that I have. But then, I slap myself and I wake up from the nightmare.

Nov 25, 2014 12:27 AM
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Jon Kolsky
Kolsky Realty & Management - Long Beach, CA
Licensed California Real Estate Broker

Debbie Reynolds ~ when you love what you do it tough to have a bad day let alone want to stop!!!! So to answer your answer "no way"

Nov 24, 2014 02:29 PM
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Anita Allen
Levin Rinke Realty - 850-377-4410 - Pace, FL
Your Realtor for NW Florida, Pace/Milton/Pensacola

There are days that I consider "not so good days" but they are never bad enough that I would get out!

Nov 24, 2014 01:21 PM
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Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

No I love selling Real Estate . Nothing is perfect . I Do try to relieve me stress either with a swim or some yoga . 

Nov 24, 2014 12:33 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

No, but then I have plenty of other things going on.

Jul 26, 2019 11:13 PM
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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

Not for this reason, but I do fantasize about retiring.

Jul 19, 2017 05:53 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Nope!

Jan 30, 2017 03:39 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

We all do have bad days and we know that they will pass given a little time.

Nov 30, 2014 05:18 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I have had a fleeting thought but when I thought about being chained to a desk and not being free to make my business grow as I wanted it to grow the 30 second thought quickly leaves.

Nov 29, 2014 12:50 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Since I am starting my 35 year I will say yes a few times. But never more than a fleeting thought and no real plan behind it. I do think now about what it wil be like when I retire in a few years. I will not be one of those working full time in real estate at 75. We have lots of rental properties so much of the time will be spent managing them. 

Nov 25, 2014 07:09 AM