What does it take to work smarter in Real Estate?

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

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Always be seeking a better more efficient system, delegate when possible, and resolve to not waste time.

Nov 17, 2015 03:34 AM

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Bob Crane

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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers

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common sense

Nov 17, 2015 09:38 PM

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Richard Weeks

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Scott Godzyk

Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH

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Working smarter to me is a mix of using my time wisely, scheduling appointments in a manner i do not criss cross or go back to areas and utilizing technology to help me assist in my quest for high level of personal service.

Nov 17, 2015 09:18 PM

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Jack Lewitz

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Kathleen Luiten

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Reverse the 80-20 rule. Commonly people spend 20% of their time in activities that generate 80% of their income. Look at what actually brings in income and spend 80% of your time on those activities.

Nov 17, 2015 04:11 PM

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Jack Lewitz

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Sandra Graves

Keller Williams Realty - Folsom, CA

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For me it's price point. I only work deals above a certain price point. The rest I will refer out.

Nov 17, 2015 01:59 PM

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Richard Weeks

Dallas, TX

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Larry Johnston

Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN

Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Stay Organized

Nov 17, 2015 12:50 PM

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Richard Weeks

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David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation

Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO

Relocation, Luxury & Lifestyle residential

Jack,
There are a lot of good answers here but I would add, as much as possible, move up in price. Work the most expensive properties you can.

Nov 17, 2015 10:47 AM

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Sandra Graves

Folsom, CA

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Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

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Doing whatever it is we are really good at. And that's what a lot of the niche stuff is all about.

Nov 17, 2015 10:36 AM

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Richard Weeks

Dallas, TX

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Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner

Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA

Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

Plan your time and stick with it.

Nov 17, 2015 10:11 AM

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Richard Weeks

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Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA

Metro Boston Homes For Sale

The 4 'D's system (elaborated from Bob Crane 's answer) for the activities:

1. Delete (if it does not help our business anyway)

2. Delegate (if someone can do it for you at lesser cost)

3. Delay (if only you have to do, prioritize and finish high priority task.)

4. Do it! (Most important tasks - like lead generation. Block time for this.)

Nov 17, 2015 05:55 AM

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Richard Weeks

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William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

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I try and keep on a schedule

Nov 17, 2015 04:45 AM

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Richard Weeks

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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

Thinking!

Nov 17, 2015 04:06 AM

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Richard Weeks

Dallas, TX

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Michael Setunsky

Woodbridge, VA

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Jack Lewitz Smarts! Treat real estate as a business and not as a hobby.

Nov 17, 2015 03:15 AM

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Richard Weeks

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Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

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Be smarter.

Nov 17, 2015 03:10 AM

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Richard Weeks

Dallas, TX

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Inna Ivchenko

Barcode Properties - Encino, CA

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I do not believe you have to be smart or smarter in this business. But you have to be consistent, ethical, and treat this job as your own business.

Sep 20, 2018 11:27 PM

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Evelyn M Epperson

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Johns Creek, GA

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The right systems, the right assitant and time management.

Nov 18, 2015 06:22 AM

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Richard Weeks

Dallas, TX

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I would say being organized and time management. Having a daily calendar of what you will be doing that day.

Nov 18, 2015 12:04 AM

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Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

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focus on listings....stop working buyers....

Nov 17, 2015 09:44 PM

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Gita Bantwal

RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA

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Time management.

Nov 17, 2015 09:06 PM

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TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.

Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN

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Good Wednesday morning Jack. All of these are great answers.

Nov 17, 2015 06:34 PM

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Joe Petrowsky

Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT

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Good morning Jack. Sleep less and plan your day wisely works best for me.

Nov 17, 2015 06:08 PM

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Debbie Laity

Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO

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I think it's up to each individual. We all know our strengths and weaknesses. Identify those areas in which we need to improve. Then work on them or hire someone to do them for you. Streamline the hard stuff and get over it.

Nov 17, 2015 10:19 AM

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John Crosby

Real Property, Inc. - Marblehead, MA

Education! Study, Study and did I say Study!

Nov 17, 2015 09:44 AM

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Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807

HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ

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Jack - Have or develop a system that works to generate more business and make you more efficient. Then you just have to manage your time properly.

Nov 17, 2015 08:27 AM

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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

Organization and systems.

Nov 17, 2015 08:13 AM

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FN LN

Toronto, ON

Using your brain.

Nov 17, 2015 07:19 AM

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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 is a matter of knowing what is your highest priority at any given time. Beyond that, you must be aware of what is worth YOUR time and what can (and should) be delegated.

Nov 17, 2015 07:18 AM

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Michael Thacker - Re/Max Real Estate Center - Louisville

Re/Max Real Estate Center - The Thacker Group - Louisville, KY

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Time management, and I am struggling still.

Nov 17, 2015 04:27 AM

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Richie Alan Naggar

people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA

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Stay hands on in all you do. You will then know what to do at all times

Nov 17, 2015 04:10 AM

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

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Stop what you are doing and chase after every idea that pops into your head. That should do it.

Nov 17, 2015 04:04 AM

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Always be seeking a better more efficient system, delegate when possible, and resolve to not waste time.
Working smarter to me is a mix of using my time wisely, scheduling appointments in a manner i do not criss cross or go back to areas and utilizing technology to help me assist in my quest for high level of personal service.
Reverse the 80-20 rule. Commonly people spend 20% of their time in activities that generate 80% of their income. Look at what actually brings in income and spend 80% of your time on those activities.
For me it's price point. I only work deals above a certain price point. The rest I will refer out.
Jack,
There are a lot of good answers here but I would add, as much as possible, move up in price. Work the most expensive properties you can.
Doing whatever it is we are really good at. And that's what a lot of the niche stuff is all about.
The 4 'D's system (elaborated from Bob Crane 's answer) for the activities:

1. Delete (if it does not help our business anyway)

2. Delegate (if someone can do it for you at lesser cost)

3. Delay (if only you have to do, prioritize and finish high priority task.)

4. Do it! (Most important tasks - like lead generation. Block time for this.)
Jack Lewitz Smarts! Treat real estate as a business and not as a hobby.
I do not believe you have to be smart or smarter in this business. But you have to be consistent, ethical, and treat this job as your own business.
I would say being organized and time management. Having a daily calendar of what you will be doing that day.
Good Wednesday morning Jack. All of these are great answers.
Good morning Jack. Sleep less and plan your day wisely works best for me.
I think it's up to each individual. We all know our strengths and weaknesses. Identify those areas in which we need to improve. Then work on them or hire someone to do them for you. Streamline the hard stuff and get over it.
Jack - Have or develop a system that works to generate more business and make you more efficient. Then you just have to manage your time properly.
It is a matter of knowing what is your highest priority at any given time. Beyond that, you must be aware of what is worth YOUR time and what can (and should) be delegated.
Stay hands on in all you do. You will then know what to do at all times
Stop what you are doing and chase after every idea that pops into your head. That should do it.