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Rainmaker
1,728,156
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Fortunately my desk top is resistant to liquor stains

Mar 22, 2017 04:07 PM
Rainmaker
5,112,471
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Lunch... what's lunch? Who has time to eat? 

Mar 22, 2017 03:30 PM
Rainmaker
1,624,653
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Well, I mostly work from my home office, so the fridge and stove are just few steps away. 

Mar 22, 2017 09:04 PM
Rainmaker
1,553,319
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

I eat lunch with clients and networking partners most days, sometimes a long lunch with my bride and occasionally alone at home then I walk Peroni.

I don't eat at my desk.

Mar 22, 2017 06:41 PM
Rainmaker
7,863,184
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

No lunches at my desk. Those days are in the distant past.

Mar 22, 2017 06:09 PM
Rainmaker
4,582,184
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I don't think I could top the answer provided by Norm Sandy Padula and Norm Padula, JD, GRI NMLS#1483386 

Mar 23, 2017 12:58 AM
Rainmaker
979,596
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Paul - This may sound bad, but there are many days where I don't eat lunch. When I do, I am usually still working.

Mar 22, 2017 11:20 PM
Ambassador
5,254,035
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I only eat lunch out with clients, vendor partners...and my team! Other than that, I don't eat lunch!  What about you, Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, Broker, Tacoma Washington?

Mar 22, 2017 08:53 PM
Rainmaker
2,784,566
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I have eaten at my desk for decades...Now I eat where I want

Mar 22, 2017 07:22 PM
Rainmaker
808,279
Steve Higgins
RE/MAX Kelowna - Kelowna, BC

All depends on the day, sometimes lunch isn't even an option.

Mar 22, 2017 05:54 PM
Rainmaker
809,258
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

Eat and desk often, eat standing up in kitchen often....-Kasey

Mar 22, 2017 05:07 PM
Rainmaker
2,191,798
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

I eat lunch at home most of the time

Mar 22, 2017 07:58 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

Every now and then I knw my day will be slammed to take lunch with me to the office. The rest of the time I am out and about and plan to get lunch out or eat at home.

Mar 22, 2017 07:23 PM
Ambassador
3,383,384
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Only at my desk on the busiest days.  Every one needs a mental break from the phone and email.

Mar 22, 2017 05:55 PM
Ambassador
3,349,404
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Sometimes I step away.  Mostly I enjoy my coffee and green smoothie for breakfast in my office.  Save for lunch ... salad or something light.  I do not eat dinner in my office 

Mar 22, 2017 05:47 PM
Ambassador
6,417,434
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Eat at the desk, sometimes while visiting, other times while working.

Mar 22, 2017 03:54 PM
Ambassador
3,589,741
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Do my best to step away and just chill out.

Mar 22, 2017 03:36 PM
Rainmaker
1,574,666
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

I work out of my home so I am home for lunch every day - even if it is at my desk most of the time!

Mar 23, 2017 03:23 AM
Rainmaker
4,176,438
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, Broker, Tacoma Washington I eat lunch away from the office.

Mar 22, 2017 06:16 PM
Rainmaker
564,494
Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

I usually only go 'out' to eat if I am having a 'lunch appointment' - if not, I'll skip lunch or pack something.

Mar 22, 2017 04:59 PM
Rainmaker
5,772,581
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Paul,

Are you talking about indigestion?  Is that any way to treat oneself, the biggest asset in the business?  I rest my case!  LOL  A

Mar 22, 2017 04:23 PM
Rainmaker
5,239,001
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Used to skip it completely. But now, step away without regret

Mar 22, 2017 04:13 PM
Rainer
352,976
Teri Pacitto
Compass - Westlake Village, CA
Real Estate, Your Style...Your Home...My Specialty

Breakfast, but rarely lunch unless I have a lunch meeting....which I try to make as few as possible.

Mar 22, 2017 03:57 PM
Ambassador
2,684,569
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

We usually go to a restaurant for lunch.

Mar 22, 2017 03:47 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,328
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I eat at my desk, when I'm in the office... I don't go in everyday.... I have a fruit bowl on my cabinet.... fresh apples, oranges and bananas are replenished every week....

Mar 22, 2017 03:41 PM
Rainmaker
715,782
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

I typically skip lunch - except Thursdays when I see my elderly parents.

Mar 22, 2017 03:38 PM
Rainmaker
1,506,013
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Usually at my desk.

Mar 23, 2017 01:19 PM
Rainmaker
679,235
John Slocum
Premiere Property Group, LLC - Vancouver Washington - Vancouver, WA
Broker, SFR - Vancouver WA Real Estate

Yes and Yes.  Some days just don't allow much time from the desk!

Mar 23, 2017 11:07 AM
Rainmaker
991,252
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Usually step away - seldom unless needed will I eat at my desk

Mar 23, 2017 05:49 AM
Rainmaker
1,846,901
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

I think it's important to step away from your desk. Do not take calls while you eat either.

Mar 23, 2017 05:10 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

Sandy Padula and Norm Padula, JD, GRI NMLS#1483386 nailed this one!

Mar 23, 2017 04:39 AM
Ambassador
2,456,409
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

In my corporate job, I almost always ate at my desk. Now, if I'm not driving around and therefore eating in my car, I take 15 minutes or so to sit down and read something while eating my meal. And in the summer when it's nice out, if I'm working at home, I sit out on the back deck. And I admit, sometimes my break extends to more than 15 minutes.

Mar 23, 2017 03:09 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,773
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, Broker, Tacoma Washington - mostly, at home. I venture out for anything after lunch.

Mar 22, 2017 10:05 PM
Rainmaker
142,796
Diana White-Pettis
Bennett Realty Solutions - Upper Marlboro, MD
GRI, CDPE, CNE, WHC Upper Marlboro Homes for Sale

I usually try to step away to get refreshed, but it all depends on how busy my day is.

Mar 22, 2017 09:29 PM
Rainmaker
766,079
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

I usually work from home and eat in my chair, mostly salads.

Mar 22, 2017 09:08 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,308
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I do all of the above

Mar 22, 2017 06:33 PM
Rainmaker
864,708
Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

Lunch is time to unwind...outside, away from the hustle and paperwork.

Mar 22, 2017 05:50 PM
Rainmaker
1,466,257
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, Broker, Tacoma Washington It's time to take a break.

Mar 22, 2017 04:53 PM
Ambassador
5,060,544
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Most of the time, if home, I step away, but when on the road sometimes lunch is an afterthought!

Mar 22, 2017 04:06 PM
Rainmaker
1,712,776
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I don't eat at my desk and I don't eat in the car. Food is too much pleasure to waste the moment.

Mar 22, 2017 04:05 PM
Rainmaker
2,245,675
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Lunch, what a novel concept. Monday is Rotary day meeting, lunch but the rest of the week is a blur.

Mar 26, 2017 10:33 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

little of both

Mar 25, 2017 06:27 AM
Rainmaker
5,877,335
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

If I am at my desk for lunch or breakfast, most often I do eat at my desk.

Mar 25, 2017 05:45 AM
Rainmaker
4,960,497
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Break time and out of the office to network with others.

 

Mar 24, 2017 02:18 PM
Rainer
259,055
Mick Michaud
Distinctly Texas Lifestyle Properties, LLC Office:682/498-3107 - Granbury, TX
Your Texas Lifestyle is Here!

I try to get away.  But there are times it's lunch on the road.

Mar 24, 2017 09:04 AM
Rainmaker
599,734
Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

Usually at my desk but I'm trying to break away more often.

Mar 23, 2017 07:38 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,177
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Depends

Mar 23, 2017 05:54 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Eatting lunch is my time to breathe, get away and an oasis... therefore i eat out every day

Mar 23, 2017 04:40 PM
Rainer
55,673
Joe D'Agostino
NMLS# 729950 - Manahawkin, NJ
Mortgage Officer 46 years!

After suffering a heart attack several years ago, my Surgeon said that the ups and downs and pressure of the mortgage business,one should never eat where they work. He gave me a pamphlet to read about eating in the work place. The percentage of people who suffered heart related issues increased greatly between those who eat at work as opposed to those who go out. He even said your better off eating in your car away from the office, than at work.

Mar 23, 2017 11:48 AM
Rainmaker
1,157,791
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Each day is different.

Mar 23, 2017 09:27 AM
Rainer
92,713
Ruth Grainger-Starr
Gold District Realty - Cripple Creek, CO
providing AWESOME real estate adventures

Most of the time when I am in the office (I work from home a lot as well) Dad and I grab lunch at a local restaurant. But I always have snacks on hand in case one or both of us get tied up. I try to make sure I get out and reset my head at least once a day. 

Mar 23, 2017 08:09 AM
Rainmaker
4,900,966
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Mostly in my office at my desk.

Mar 23, 2017 07:04 AM
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 don't typically eat lunch

Mar 23, 2017 05:12 AM
Rainmaker
902,038
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

On trading floors on Wall St we always ate lunch at our desks unless we had customer lunches. 

Mar 23, 2017 04:52 AM
Rainmaker
1,390,113
Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

Wayne uses lunch as an opportunity to network. Jean works at her desk every day.

Mar 23, 2017 03:33 AM