Back Up Plans: If your sick and can't conduct business as normal what is your back up plan. I been down since Monday, today Thursday is the first time I turn on my computer.

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Ajay Pandya

e-Merge Real Estate Unlimited - Columbus, OH

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I have a team.

Feb 26, 2018 08:52 PM

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Sharon Altier

Coldwell Banker Realty - Elmhurst, IL

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Another option may be to post something on your email reply that you are under the weather and not answering calls, but if it is an emergency that cannot wait until "x" day, then refer them to another agent. You can work out a referral to that agent. Many people will wait, but may be something simple to leave on voice mail as well. It is all about relationships and many clients will understand.

Mar 05, 2015 04:13 AM

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Frank Rubi

Metairie, LA

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Bob Crane

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Dipti Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA

On a team with Praful Thakkar

I am a backup plan for my husband, Praful.

Jul 13, 2018 10:36 PM

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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers

Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ

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other team members

Jul 05, 2017 07:26 AM

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Bruce Walter

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

Fortunately, my wife and I operate as a team so if one has a problem for any reason we cover for each other. One of the great blessings of working with your spouse selling real estate!

Mar 07, 2015 12:06 AM

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Cheryl Ritchie

RE/MAX Leading Edge www.GoldenResults.com - Huntingtown, MD

Southern Maryland 301-980-7566

I make every daily effort to run my business on an iPad. So wherever it is, that is my office.

Mar 05, 2015 12:23 PM

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Frank Rubi

Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA

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William and Gabe that's the best way to be. Just be proactive in keeping all up to date. Sickness has its own time table.

Mar 05, 2015 09:43 AM

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Frank Rubi

Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA

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Lise, I appreciate the recommendation but as of Monday 29 years in the business and 8 as my own broker I couldn't change now. Beside I think the Big Box Brokerage may go the way of the stock brokers of the 70 -1980's. There were broker in every shopping center. Then the internet happen.

Mar 05, 2015 09:41 AM

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Lise Howe

Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC

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Join Keller Williams and build a team! Then you will always have coverage.

Mar 05, 2015 09:25 AM

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William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

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I turn things over to one of my agents.

Mar 05, 2015 07:56 AM

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Kathleen Luiten

Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI

Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Before my husband got involved in the business I had an arrangement with a co-worker. We backed each other is one was sick or traveling.

Mar 05, 2015 05:11 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

Luckily, I have a couple of team members who can pick up the slack if I'm not able to function.

Mar 05, 2015 05:09 AM

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Frank Rubi

Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA

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Sharon, that's a great pointer. Something learned.

Mar 05, 2015 04:59 AM

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Frank Rubi

Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA

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Terry I wish my bug would let me still get some work done from home. As I get older I see that fighting off simple flu is not so simple. I text a loan office the other day. He called my agent and knew something was not right. I have a great team in place, the kind that know your next move. It good to have a back plan for sickness, vacations or natural disasters.

Mar 05, 2015 03:08 AM

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Frank Rubi

Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA

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Jill, that is nice that you have that kind of arrangement. A few more in the pot is helpful.

Mar 05, 2015 02:57 AM

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TERRY DRISCOLL

MAINE HOME REALTY - Bath, ME

REALTOR - Buy or Sell in Any Season!

I have a business partner who is my back-up. I was out of the office for several days with a bug, myself, a couple weeks ago. I answered my phone and responded to emails and texts and no one even knew I wasn't up to snuff.

Mar 05, 2015 02:52 AM

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Jill Murty, Realtor - Orange County, CA

Movoto - Laguna Niguel, CA

I have a nice colleague who I met when we worked for the same brokerage. We each now work for different brokerages, but we're still each other's go to.

We know we each can be trusted and we generally view situations in a similar way.

While this has always worked, it would be smart to add a few more to the go to list.

Mar 05, 2015 02:18 AM

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Frank Rubi

Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA

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Cindy, Yes you need a second Assoc Broker or agent to help you along. Thank God Bank is not an issue but your right save a rainy day.

Mar 05, 2015 02:13 AM

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Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA

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Annette with a 150 agents I can see you have a good plan in place.

Mar 05, 2015 02:12 AM

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

ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL

Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

I am in an office with over 150 agents. I'm always keen to identify those agents that would make good partners for back up situations.

To these I will send priority referrals, engage in property discussions, preview their listings, show their listing when appropriate.

From time to time, I will include their identity when discussing with my client the value of having such a big organization at their disposal.

NOTE ADDED: Glad you are feeling better and welcome back.

Mar 05, 2015 02:06 AM

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Cindy Davis

SD Home Source Realty - San Diego, CA

In terms of meeting cient needs, I think it's a good idea to have another agent cover for you and respond to immediate needs. In terms of income, I always try to have savings in the bank to cover time out for health issues.

Mar 05, 2015 02:04 AM

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Another option may be to post something on your email reply that you are under the weather and not answering calls, but if it is an emergency that cannot wait until "x" day, then refer them to another agent. You can work out a referral to that agent. Many people will wait, but may be something simple to leave on voice mail as well. It is all about relationships and many clients will understand.
Fortunately, my wife and I operate as a team so if one has a problem for any reason we cover for each other. One of the great blessings of working with your spouse selling real estate!
I make every daily effort to run my business on an iPad. So wherever it is, that is my office.
William and Gabe that's the best way to be. Just be proactive in keeping all up to date. Sickness has its own time table.
Lise, I appreciate the recommendation but as of Monday 29 years in the business and 8 as my own broker I couldn't change now. Beside I think the Big Box Brokerage may go the way of the stock brokers of the 70 -1980's. There were broker in every shopping center. Then the internet happen.
Join Keller Williams and build a team! Then you will always have coverage.
Before my husband got involved in the business I had an arrangement with a co-worker. We backed each other is one was sick or traveling.
Luckily, I have a couple of team members who can pick up the slack if I'm not able to function.
Terry I wish my bug would let me still get some work done from home. As I get older I see that fighting off simple flu is not so simple. I text a loan office the other day. He called my agent and knew something was not right. I have a great team in place, the kind that know your next move. It good to have a back plan for sickness, vacations or natural disasters.
Jill, that is nice that you have that kind of arrangement. A few more in the pot is helpful.
I have a business partner who is my back-up. I was out of the office for several days with a bug, myself, a couple weeks ago. I answered my phone and responded to emails and texts and no one even knew I wasn't up to snuff.
I have a nice colleague who I met when we worked for the same brokerage. We each now work for different brokerages, but we're still each other's go to.

We know we each can be trusted and we generally view situations in a similar way.

While this has always worked, it would be smart to add a few more to the go to list.
Cindy, Yes you need a second Assoc Broker or agent to help you along. Thank God Bank is not an issue but your right save a rainy day.
Annette with a 150 agents I can see you have a good plan in place.
I am in an office with over 150 agents. I'm always keen to identify those agents that would make good partners for back up situations.

To these I will send priority referrals, engage in property discussions, preview their listings, show their listing when appropriate.

From time to time, I will include their identity when discussing with my client the value of having such a big organization at their disposal.

NOTE ADDED: Glad you are feeling better and welcome back.
In terms of meeting cient needs, I think it's a good idea to have another agent cover for you and respond to immediate needs. In terms of income, I always try to have savings in the bank to cover time out for health issues.