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Nathan Gesner, Broker / Property Manager (American West Realty and Management)

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shirley cicero
Continental West Realty - Livermore, CO
Northern Colorado Mountain Homes and Vacant Land

It's healthier for you then sitting all day. They even have a treadmill desk if you feel really ambitious!

Aug 29, 2017 03:07 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
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No but I have heard good things about them. I have also considered one as I have back issues. Will be curious to see what people say.

 
Aug 29, 2017 07:57 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I haven't tried one, but have also thought about it.

Aug 30, 2017 06:34 AM
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Gary 'Banana' Houghtaling
Phoenix Property Shoppe - Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix Real Estate Agent

Yes I bought one for Anna and she really likes it.

Aug 29, 2017 02:37 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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I have tried it, but it is more of a distraction than a benefit.

Aug 29, 2017 01:07 PM
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John Meussner
Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI - Fair Oaks, CA
#MortgageMadeEasy Fair Oaks, CA 484-680-4852

I've got the Varidesk adjustable desk and it's a game changer.  Amazing how much more energy I have when I'm standing and working.

Aug 29, 2017 12:42 PM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

There is a great desk system that I checked out years ago but it was a little steep. Will see if I can find it. Moved from sitting to standing with a slight push.

Varidesk   UpliftDesk

Aug 29, 2017 11:47 AM
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

One of the agents in the company just got one - and loves it!  The bank manager at my bank uses one as well as does a lender in our building.  They all love them.

Aug 29, 2017 10:37 AM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

My ex had a standing desk and explained me all benefits of it, but I'm still sitting...:) 

Aug 29, 2017 10:04 AM
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
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Yes I have one Nathan and I love it!  Easy to find online about 200+. My husband found mine and it matches my desk perfectly.

Aug 29, 2017 09:53 AM
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Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

Of 5 people I know who were given standing desks none remain in use today after less than a year. I don't think the ergonomics of a standing desk has been completely thought out yet.

Aug 29, 2017 09:28 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
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LOL Ray asked me what I wanted for my birthday and I asked for a Varidesk!! It was back-ordered and won't arrive until the 31st but, I suppose being back-ordered says something for the popularity.

I pace when I'm on the phone but, when I'm typing, I sit WAY too much time so, getting one of these seemed like the logical thing to do.

Aug 29, 2017 09:28 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Nope. Many are advertised.

Aug 29, 2017 08:43 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Some people like it, and some don't.  You have to check it out for yourself.  A

Aug 29, 2017 08:34 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I so want one.  It is on my bucket list.  Those desk risers are a dream.  

Aug 29, 2017 08:31 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

If I were still fully active, I would have one in my office along with a traditional desk! And, I would use it regularly for some back relief!

Aug 29, 2017 08:16 AM
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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 have thought about it and checked them out.  Instead, though, I bought a bar table specifically to stand at while working on my laptop.  I felt it was more versatile than a stand-up desk unit.  I can move it wherever I want in the house... in my office, in front of the TV, or wherever I want it.

 

Aug 29, 2017 08:16 AM
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Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

My son in law uses one and loves it!

Eve

Aug 29, 2017 08:13 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I don't use one but I find the concept intriguing and look forward to hearing/learning some first hand experience.   

Aug 29, 2017 08:05 AM
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Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

I haven't tried one but I have heard from others that have and they say once they get it they seldom use it.

Jan 03, 2018 02:49 PM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
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I have not, but know that Marnie Matarese does in Sarasota and hers has a treadmill.

Aug 31, 2017 08:13 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

We do sit way too much generally, so let us know how the standing desk works out for you.

Aug 31, 2017 07:19 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I would past on standing that much

 

Aug 30, 2017 05:59 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I have a couple friends who have them and swear by them.  Me, I'm not a fan.

Aug 30, 2017 09:49 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty

shirley cicero nailed this one!

Aug 30, 2017 07:01 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I have not; however, someone in our office has one and loves it.

Aug 30, 2017 06:46 AM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I don't see the need personally - get up and walk around if you get stiff.

I just don't get how all of a sudden things are bad for us after we've been doing them for hundreds of years and no one ever complained.

No, I'll save the money and get up and stretch if I need to

Aug 30, 2017 04:40 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Nathan Gesner - it is all about mindset.

If you believe this kind of a desk will help you, it will - go for it.

And after you purchase, if you feel it did not make any difference, that is true, too - so just don't buy it....

Aug 29, 2017 10:41 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I am up and down all day and rarely stay at a desk more than an hour at a time. That is one reason I love this job.

Aug 29, 2017 07:41 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I have not

Aug 29, 2017 06:44 PM
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Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

I have one and I love it, I can't sit still for long hours, so varidesk works great for me. Before you buy one, try a tall-boy which is about the same height and wouldn't cost you more than $50.00. If you like it, get standing desk.

Aug 29, 2017 05:06 PM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Nathan Gesner I've seen them advertised, but haven't tried one. Let us know how it does for you.

Aug 29, 2017 01:14 PM
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Ben DeHaven
Haven Realty & Investments - Lakeland, FL
Proudly serving Winter Haven & Lakeland, Florida

I like the idea, but it seems the fad has kept the price entirely too high for me. Just get up and walk around every half hour. I work from a laptop so lots of times I just move my work station.

Aug 29, 2017 12:53 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Decades ago, I used to pace, walk around and take short breaks & then back to central control also known as the desk. Today, there is no ball & chain 

Aug 29, 2017 11:03 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I'm thinking about buying one for the office.... it's called CHANGEdesk....

Aug 29, 2017 10:09 AM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

No.

Aug 29, 2017 09:14 AM