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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
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I get up early and I'm at my computer by 6:30 am and from 6:30 am till 8:30 I take no phone calls and respond to no emails. It's my "quiet time" to get organized for my day and figure out how to address what I need to address.

I've also learned to have "not to do" list in addition to my "to list.

Nov 11, 2022 04:22 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Putting my brain in drive before taking my mouth out of park!

Nov 11, 2022 03:35 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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Developing and following good systems.

Nov 11, 2022 12:50 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Planning and preparation a daily practice.  

Not being attached to any outcomes. 

Nov 11, 2022 07:10 AM
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
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#1 skill is listen to what clients and others are really saying, asking for etc.

Nov 11, 2022 09:22 AM
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Setting achievable goals.

Nov 11, 2022 08:09 AM
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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

Taking 1 full day off per week 100% off the grid from anything work-related.

The recharge brought me closer to my family, made me more connected to my goals, sharper at work and happier overall.

Nov 11, 2022 06:19 AM
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Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

Using the 12 week year approach and including 30 day stat reviews with documented opportunities & successes for the next 30 days. 

Nov 11, 2022 04:34 AM
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Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Email. I didin't realize how powerful and profitable it could be.  I've earned more than $10,000 a month just from that over the last 2.5 years.  (Some months as over $16,000 profit.

Nov 11, 2022 03:57 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Continue to call for appointments until your schedule is full.

Nov 11, 2022 02:55 AM
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Ritu Desai 703-625-4949
Samson Properties - Chantilly, VA
Northern Virginia,Washington DC & Maryland Realtor

When it came to my videos I used to beat myself up. Now I keep a mindset that "It is better to be DONE rather than nothing while still being mindful of my content"

This has helped me stay on track with releasing 3 videos a very week. 

Nov 11, 2022 02:32 AM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

That is a GREAT question Alan Blake and two come to mind right away. The first habit I developed in elementary school. I had an early morning paper route and it was imparative I get out of bed at 5 and get to work by 6. It's something I continue to do today in my semi-retirement. 

My 2nd, and maybe tied to the origins of the first, I read the newspaper cover to cover every day so that I know what is going on in my community. Yes I know eyes are rolling but no matter what or how bad your opinion is of the paper it is still a GREAT sourse of what IS happening in YOUR community.

Nov 11, 2022 09:33 AM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
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Write down all action steps the night before.

Nov 11, 2022 06:50 AM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

A Daily -Things To Do List 

Nov 11, 2022 01:33 PM
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Don Baker
Lane Realty - Eatonton, GA
Lake Sinclair Specialist

do it before they ask

Nov 11, 2022 10:55 AM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

details, paying attention to details.  GA is an attorney state and all the local closing attorneys love to see my office because they know I pay attention to details.  I recently got a call from one who said "do you know the where abouts of the title to manufactured home" It wasn't my listing, but my buyers and of course I knew.... the listing agent didn't, but I had asked the sellers when showing the property and they had it in their safe, pulled it out and I had snapped a .PDF with my phone and while had it to send to the attorney.

Nov 11, 2022 10:37 AM
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Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor®
Carmel by the Sea, CA
Rothwell Realty Inc. CA#01968433 Carmel-by-the-Sea

Carving out the time at the crack of dawn to go swimming at the club. By the time I get to the office, I'm raring to tackle whatever comes my way.   

Nov 11, 2022 02:28 PM
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Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Grew up on  farm. Work. Real estate wants your undivided attention and buyers/sellers are counting on you.

Nov 11, 2022 01:41 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Asking questions

Being a good listener

Learning to "own" I DON'T KNOW

Nov 11, 2022 08:11 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

Call or email clients constantly to stay in touch.  They won't forget you that way.

Nov 11, 2022 06:59 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Giving my husband the ability to add to my calendar! It's been a god-send to me - I have lots of surprise 'date nights' and LOVE it! ❤️

Nov 11, 2022 08:17 PM
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI, SRES
Eagle Ridge Realty / Signature Homes & Estates - Gilroy, CA
REALTOR and Broker

Early to bed and early to rise.  

Nov 16, 2022 06:42 AM
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Sheila Siegel
California Property Group - Santa Barbara, CA

I make a To Do list in the evening for the next day.

Nov 14, 2022 08:24 PM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

Turning off the volume on my phone at around 11PM.  This allows me to get a good nights sleep and stay healthier to face the world in the morning.

Nov 12, 2022 02:59 PM
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Cliff Johnson
HomeSmart Realty - Stone Mountain, GA
Personalized Real Estate whether buying or selling

Eating a healthy breakfast and/or a protein smoothie helps me to stay focused and I have more energy. Sometimes I also add a multivitamin.

Nov 13, 2022 09:52 AM