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Rainmaker
2,817,727
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Oh yes, I always have a "to do" list.  I try to check off as much as I can and I've gotten in the habit of writing 2-4 things that MUST get done today.  Then, often at night, I'll write 1-2 things that MUST be done by 8am (before the phones start ringing).  I started these habits a few months ago and it has really helped.

Feb 08, 2015 08:31 PM
Rainmaker
630,251
Ajay Pandya
e-Merge Real Estate Unlimited - Columbus, OH
Realtor Ajay Pandya

You know how it works in Real Estate....

Feb 05, 2018 10:30 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,013
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I have tasks that carry over from the day before and they are written down. Then the next morning they move to the top of the list to get done first.

Feb 09, 2015 05:15 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Mark, that is an exceptional question.

No, I don't Actually I focus more on my "To DON"T" list. I have a nearly uncontrollable need to micro-manage. I need to LET GO and 'DON'T".

What I have found extremely effective, the night before, is to list those things to which I need a solution. Most often, when I awake, the answer is with me.

Then each morning, I create the accomplishments that will be the measure of a a successful day.

Feb 08, 2015 09:34 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Every day.... it is the best way to keep track of what to do and to be able to stop thinking about it to be able to get a good nights sleep without hoping i will remember it

Feb 08, 2015 09:28 PM
Rainmaker
5,112,571
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I do my to do list in the morning for the day. By the end of the day, my brain is fried.

Feb 08, 2015 07:52 PM
Ambassador
6,418,126
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Planning ahead is important.

Oct 09, 2019 07:01 PM
Rainer
279,878
Dipti Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
On a team with Praful Thakkar

I just follow the orders... lol!

Jun 18, 2018 10:18 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,773
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

I want to complete it night before - however... it does not happen, always.

Feb 18, 2018 08:39 PM
Rainmaker
4,800,132
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I have an ongoing list.

Dec 19, 2017 06:28 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Both

Feb 22, 2016 08:56 PM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I'm a big list maker. I still do some things the old fashioned way and I carry a notebook with me. My list is ongoing. It doesn't get made at night, but as things come up during the day or night. 

Feb 09, 2015 01:18 PM
Rainmaker
1,683,912
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

I make a mental list of things to do.  I have a good memory, so far.

Feb 09, 2015 11:04 AM
Rainmaker
863,092
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Annette Lawrence in knowing your own weaknesses is a great advantage.  In admitting to them and working to improve on those is a true gift, in my opinion. Thank you for your candor.  Mark

Feb 09, 2015 06:58 AM
Rainmaker
863,092
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Thank you all for your answers.  A good mix to draw from.  Mark

Feb 09, 2015 06:56 AM
Rainer
38,051
Kristin Walter
Mountain Dream Real Estate, LLC - Breckenridge, CO

I keep a running to-do list using Google Tasks; when I think of things at night or during 'off' times, I jot it down quick and then it's nice to forget about it until it's time to do it.  I have always used lists for everything, sometimes I have lists of lists! Keeps me focused and efficient.

Feb 09, 2015 01:56 AM
Rainer
97,521
Shannon Thomas
Selling Indy Metro, LLC - Avon, IN
Managing Broker, E-Pro, ABR,SRS, SFR

If I wrote a to do list I feel like I would be to busy writing the to do's to do.

I use my outlook Calender and use it for anything that will be due.

Feb 09, 2015 01:30 AM
Rainmaker
475,692
Bill Dandridge
MKB, Realtors - Roanoke, VA
GREEN, ABR, GRI, EcoBroker

I keep it all in the vault, and rarely write down the tasks that I need to achieve. This is certainly not the most productive way to accomplish goals, but I am able to get a reasonable amount done.

Feb 08, 2015 10:14 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,177
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

On days that I have a lot to do, I write a TO DO list the day before.

Feb 08, 2015 09:08 PM
Rainmaker
1,139,819
Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239
Real Estate One - Commerce, MI
Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com

Unfortunately I do not put together a list the night before.  I do it in the morning to make sure I complete all the tasks

Feb 08, 2015 06:48 PM