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2,188,163
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

All of the above and then some.  I think the more experienced a person becomes in their busines, the easier it is to identify and control the "robbers".

Mar 28, 2016 07:49 AM
Rainmaker
2,221,377
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Zillow calling me to sell me leads......

Mar 28, 2016 10:43 AM
Ambassador
3,349,554
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

When the shit hits the fan I step back and throw it back as far as I can.  

Seriously, I devise a plan to remedy and move forward.  Learning to say no is a good thing.  

 

Mar 28, 2016 07:43 AM
Rainmaker
4,272,934
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I find telemarketers are one of the biggest time waster's I have each day Fred Griffin 

Mar 28, 2016 04:27 PM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I have to go with all of the above. 

Mar 28, 2016 11:57 AM
Rainmaker
1,092,947
Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate
ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL
"The Accidental Blogger" Cocoa Beach, Florida

Solicitors! Phone calls and I am on the "do not call" list (LOVE the "block caller" feature), spam, texts, even snail mail!!!  Ugghhh!!!

 

Mar 28, 2016 10:01 AM
Ambassador
1,457,219
Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

For me it is people in love with the sound of their own voice!  For this reason I try my VERY best to avoid most phone calls. 

Mar 28, 2016 09:03 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,776
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

People having an obsession with Facebook.

Mar 28, 2016 08:24 AM
Rainmaker
558,890
DEANNA C. SMITH CERTIFIED MOBILE NOTARY
Certified Mobile Notary Signing Agent - Smith Mountain Lake, VA
Highest Ranked Certified Mobile Notary in Virginia

ME !   I am MY worst "time robber" because I take whatever time is necessary to serve the needs of MY clients and MY agents.

I answer the same question over and over until it clicks and they understand.   I answer multiple calls from an agent about the same deal, in the same hour, on the same day.   I drive out to hand deliver documents to the wife who is home bound while her husband is doing a double shift at work.   I involve myself with so many charity functions that mean a lot to me but "rob" ME of time and the money I could be making.

I have a great job and a great life.   Wish the same for ALL of YOU !

Mar 28, 2016 05:19 PM
Rainmaker
4,348,032
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Yes, all of the above, but have to add Sellers who are "testing the waters"...

Mar 28, 2016 02:44 PM
Rainmaker
2,707,721
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

My puppies...but I don't mind

Mar 28, 2016 02:41 PM
Rainer
321,564
Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

All of the above. I spend too much time on social media - not working. 

Mar 28, 2016 02:05 PM
Ambassador
3,167,714
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

personal phone calls with friends who no longer work and sweeping pollen off my porch.

Mar 28, 2016 01:43 PM
Rainmaker
5,772,587
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Fred,

Tech problems are minimal, we have Apple Care.  We don't let the ants get in the way of the elephant.  We just keep moving on.  It is just how it is.  A

Mar 28, 2016 01:43 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

All of the above.

 

Mar 28, 2016 10:31 AM
Rainmaker
3,988,013
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Technical problems with my computers, printers, etc. by far are my worst time wasters and the most frustrating to me too.

Mar 28, 2016 10:30 AM
Rainmaker
3,986,308
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Family...they think I can be available at anytime

Mar 28, 2016 10:18 AM
Rainmaker
823,679
Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
Realtor in San Diego, CA & Naples, FL

For me it is unwanted spam email that I keep deleting/unsubscribing and seems to double in size the next day.

Mar 28, 2016 09:59 AM
Rainmaker
1,506,163
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Tech issues, traffic, lead generation sales calls.  Those at least I can say "Our brokerage has a policy against this type of service" and they can't argue that.

Mar 28, 2016 09:27 AM
Rainmaker
1,513,143
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Carol Williams has the answer, it would be great not to have to go through the SPAM though!

Mar 28, 2016 08:08 AM
Rainer
223,831
LUXURYSOCALREALTY COMPASS La Jolla
Compass - La Jolla, CA
San Diego Partner - The Private Client Network

Carol said it best 

Mar 28, 2016 08:03 AM
Rainmaker
1,847,051
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

You've pretty much named them all. I think that technical issues take the longest to overcome or correct either on your phone or computer.

This year I swore that this will be the year of NO SPAM or anything that I don't want. Working good so far.

Mar 28, 2016 07:46 AM
Rainmaker
1,525,616
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

People in the office who want to talk my ear off.  I usually politely tell them I really need to get some work done.

Mar 29, 2016 06:14 AM
Rainmaker
1,728,256
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Definitely Googling telephone numbers from unanswered call to make sure they are legitimate and not scammer/spammers. Then blocking the losers.

Mar 28, 2016 10:35 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

The biggest time wasters could be those lead calls from Zillow. Just as much is the mountain of spam that comes from posting emails and phone numbers on my blogs. Yes the bring new and real clients, but the spam is a hindrance. 

Mar 28, 2016 10:35 PM
Rainmaker
853,122
Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

Yesterday, computer problems.  Last week, a "chit chatty" lender rep (get to work buddy!).  I've put restrictions on myself for things like Facebook -- early in the am and late at night... Not in-between. 

Mar 28, 2016 09:52 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,177
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

there are many.

Mar 28, 2016 09:50 PM
Rainmaker
5,113,121
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

All of the above, Fred... but fortunately not all on the same day! Technical problems really do have a way of sucking up time and building frustration. I just try to roll with it... as often there's not much I can do otherwise.

Mar 28, 2016 09:01 PM
Rainmaker
2,759,812
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Folks using my business phone for their business.

Mar 28, 2016 06:30 PM
Ambassador
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Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

George.  I'll name them George.

Mar 28, 2016 01:35 PM
Rainmaker
902,038
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Making dinner.

Mar 28, 2016 12:33 PM
Rainmaker
1,206,616
Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

A combination of all the above od the aforementioned. 

Mar 28, 2016 12:08 PM
Rainmaker
613,494
Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

Reading Active Rain...

Eve

Mar 28, 2016 09:55 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Buyer agents who can not tell time.

Buyer agents who refuse to manage their client.

Big time hole that consumes resources, time, energy and gives nothing back.

Mar 28, 2016 08:08 AM
Rainmaker
634,532
Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

My spam filters work well for me so that one is not an issue. Emails that need a thughtful and detailed response take too much of my time. I usually answer those with a phone call but sometimes have to write the response.

Mar 28, 2016 08:02 AM