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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

I can perform under pressure but I choose not to - I'm a professional and understand that there need be no emergencies in Real Estate!  I learned years ago that no one performs at their best under pressure; they simply do what they can, with what they have, at the time.  It is the same as multi-tasking.  It was the buzz word back in the 80s and we now know better.  Don't get me started on "Stress Management" either!!!  We're not to learn to manage it, but to do away with it completely

Jan 07, 2017 06:04 PM
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Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

Pressure comes with life - Like it or not, I've learned to focus on what's important and follow the plan ...

Jan 07, 2017 06:00 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I do it well.  Make a plan and follow it.

That pressure eliminates all room for procrastination.

Jan 07, 2017 05:54 PM
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Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I work well under a limited amount of pressure. I tell myself to breathe and get through it.

Jan 07, 2017 05:43 PM
Rainmaker
599,274
Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

I work well under pressure but that's because I'm confident in my ability. If someone is flying by the seat of their pants or in over their head, pressure will reveal their lack of preparation.

Jan 07, 2017 08:49 PM
Rainmaker
4,571,967
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Stuff happens.   How we react to it defines us.   

Jan 07, 2017 06:28 PM
Rainmaker
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Xanax. 3:)
Actually, I'm good with pressure as a general rule. It's stupidity I can't deal with

Jan 07, 2017 06:15 PM
Rainmaker
2,390,165
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I don't go out of my way to find it and I don't go out of my way to put pressure on others BUT as others have commented there is plenty of pressure to all aspects of life. I deal with it through prayer and meditation Christina Hayes .

Jan 07, 2017 06:11 PM
Rainmaker
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I believe there is positive stress so that is what I work for.

Jan 07, 2017 06:01 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Take a deep breath and stop and think before you spout off

Jan 07, 2017 05:59 PM
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

Can I - yes.

Do I choose to - rarely.

Jan 08, 2017 03:38 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I work best under pressure and always have. No strategies...it's my style... I can get very focused, very quickly.

Jan 08, 2017 02:26 AM
Rainmaker
687,136
Hella Mitschke Rothwell
(831) 626-4000 - Honolulu, HI
Hawaii & California Real Estate Broker

I get so much more done when I'm under pressure. The last few days have been a perfect example. Just do one thing after another, by order of importance or what I want to achieve. Today, finally, I took a few hours for a family outing after 5 days of jamming up to 14 a day - well, that includes AR time at night.

Jan 07, 2017 11:25 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I actually work better under pressure than not. I keep a list of what needs to be done and add to it or delete as needed. I like the thrill of seeing how much I can balance...to a point

Jan 07, 2017 09:29 PM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I don't know exactly what strategies I use, but I do very well under pressure. 

Jan 07, 2017 08:40 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I work well under pressure - sometimes even better than during slower market times!  More often, the pressure is self-induced though!

Jan 07, 2017 06:42 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Very well.  I deep breathe and focus.  The key is to stay clam and focused and drown out the drama. 

Jan 08, 2017 09:07 AM
Rainmaker
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Pressure often brings about faster results.

Jan 08, 2017 08:57 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

  Well. 

Remain calm.  Hand the hot potato back to the other party.

Jan 08, 2017 07:01 AM
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Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

The more pressure, the better.  I am motivated by it.  I break everything down into manageable parts and go through each part methodically, the same way I do if not under any pressure.  Make a plan and just work it.

Jan 08, 2017 06:17 AM
Rainmaker
4,456,354
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Christina, I handle pressure well: 1. I do not respond back until I thought the answer through...2. I ask questions... 3. and I drink heavily:)) just kidding, Endre

Jan 07, 2017 09:26 PM
Rainmaker
679,404
Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

I actually work better under pressure because it forces me to priortize the most important things first and put aside those things that can wait.

Jan 07, 2017 06:56 PM
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577,750
Gloria Valvasori, Accredited Senior Agent
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE SIGNATURE SERVICE - Mississauga, ON
REAL Experience | REAL Commitment | REAL Results!

I had a situation just two days ago regarding a property scheduled to close today.. Buyer was in a frenzy.. but I calmly made some calls, did what needed to be doen to satisfy the lender... and got the job done..

Jan 13, 2017 12:39 PM
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2,178,543
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

I work very well under pressure.  I don't let other people's problems become mine.  I know the difference between crisis and inconvenience.  I don't worry about things I have no control over.  

Jan 11, 2017 11:52 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Christina Hayes - actually I perform better when I am under pressure.

Jan 08, 2017 03:08 PM
Rainmaker
4,935,567
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Is there presuure in our business?  Yes so much of it because of other agents playing games..

 

Jan 08, 2017 09:17 AM
Rainmaker
864,658
Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

I don't do too good under pressure. Learning to slow my breathing and think before I speak.

Jan 08, 2017 07:22 AM
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2,781,123
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Actually quite a few people need pressure to function and create it too. I actually thrive on handling multi-issues as it fully activates my skills bank

Jan 08, 2017 07:19 AM
Rainmaker
5,216,353
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

After years of blowing my top, I now pause and count to three of five and then move on! Makes things so much easier!

Jan 08, 2017 06:58 AM
Rainmaker
2,182,502
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Need to be organized

Jan 08, 2017 06:55 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

It does not bother me. I can work well.

Jan 08, 2017 06:46 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Christina Hayes I believe we create our own stress. Alleviating stress before it happens saves a lot of future problems and successful transactions.

Jan 08, 2017 06:27 AM
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142,796
Diana White-Pettis
Bennett Realty Solutions - Upper Marlboro, MD
GRI, CDPE, CNE, WHC Upper Marlboro Homes for Sale

I pray first, take a deep breath, and prioritize my written to-do list.

Jan 08, 2017 06:00 AM
Rainmaker
989,652
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I don't do too badly - my husband is actually great under prssure - and he keeps me grounded really well

Jan 08, 2017 05:51 AM
Rainmaker
3,626,530
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

For 29 years I worked under a lot of stress.  I thrive on it so bring it on.

Jan 08, 2017 05:32 AM
Rainmaker
1,617,916
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

awesome. Write down items to do and then list them in order of importance

Jan 08, 2017 05:29 AM
Rainmaker
1,844,271
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Very well, you just have to keep your top money making tasks at the top of the list. Do not worry that something won't get done - worrying takes away needed energy.

Jan 08, 2017 05:21 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I get better as the heat gets turned up. The key is to be calm, patient and complete each task 1 by 1

Jan 08, 2017 05:05 AM
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2,436,099
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I haven't found a lot of pressure in my real estate career - but when it's there, I handle it well. Being proactive seems to work well at getting ahead of problems/stressful situations.

Jan 08, 2017 03:52 AM
Rainmaker
846,475
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

I just deal and keep moving forward one step at a time.

Jan 08, 2017 03:31 AM
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1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I am good and focused on the solution under stress or with approaching dead line. 

Jan 07, 2017 07:02 PM
Rainmaker
5,868,472
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

There are times, you just have to get out for a walk to clear the head.

Jan 10, 2017 12:06 PM
Rainmaker
763,783
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

I seem to work through pressure.  My life has been a pressure cooker having grown up in Detroit in the 50's & 60's, Army, Liquour Business, wife, kids, real estate it all teaches to worth through pressure and thrive.

Jan 09, 2017 10:21 PM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

When necessary we jump inot the fray and get the job done. Pressure is everyday but whether we 'buy' in to it is up to us.

Jan 09, 2017 09:28 AM
Rainmaker
4,272,548
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

It is the nature of the beast...

Jan 08, 2017 10:07 PM
Rainmaker
1,502,898
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I do some of my best work under pressure... but I prefer to not have to work under pressure.  I do use a strategy of listening to "Under Pressure" by Queen (the original version, not the new David Bowie one).

Jan 08, 2017 06:58 PM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

My years of flying planes has gotten me used to working under pressure.

Jan 08, 2017 05:24 PM
Ambassador
3,727,873
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

I think pressure is a good thing!  Makes me more efficient.

Jan 08, 2017 03:56 PM
Rainmaker
5,005,574
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Maria Sapio and Susan Emo have answered your questions! Good answers!

Jan 08, 2017 01:33 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I work well under pressure though I don't like to wait until the last minute because I like time to review and tweak. It is time blocking by force if you wait until the last minute.

Jan 08, 2017 12:54 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I've been working under pressure for 38 years.... now, if there's no pressure, I'm concerned....

Jan 08, 2017 12:12 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Pressure? More data needed.

IN real estate, pressure usually means one of two things.

1. a buyer or seller or client has their knickers in a bind. 
Listen and be the adult. When the emotions of others rise, they need a calming influence. Seeing no reaction makes their issue clearly silly.

2. Somebody dropped the ball.
Don't react. Understand the solution, the requirements, communicate and execute. You can fire folks later.

Many operate with counter intentions. The believe themselves super crisis managers and for some unexplainable reason, they are always in crisis.  Don't allow others to influence the higher way  a situation can be handled.

Pressure, what is it? In most cases it is artificial. 

Jan 08, 2017 08:21 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Christina,

We are on the same exact page that Susan Emo is on.  Although, we may have deadlines at times, we make sure that things are planned so that not one of our team has to tear their hair out because of pressure.  A

Jan 08, 2017 08:00 AM