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1,543,225
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 delegate all but my specialties.

I work with three virtual assistants and occasionally hire temps.

I do $150/hr work and hire out $15/hr work.

Jul 21, 2018 11:41 AM
Rainmaker
4,571,556
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I typically know who to call.

Jul 21, 2018 11:00 AM
Rainmaker
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I don't do photography; I don't measure houses or do floorplans; I don't print property brochures; I don't do my accounting and taxes.

Jul 21, 2018 11:17 AM
Rainmaker
1,052,056
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Tasks that may physically injure me are hired out.
Tasks that I can do faster and better than anyone I could hire are not hired out.
I have a tiny office, though. And very little stress because of who I deal with and how.

Jul 21, 2018 10:40 AM
Rainmaker
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Handle the transactions and let others do everything else.

Jul 21, 2018 10:51 AM
Rainer
427,147
J.R. Schloemer
Kentucky Select Properties - Louisville, KY

I gave up on my photos, because pro photographers can make a house amazing. The ones I have hired out sell very quickly. If I need a stager, then I get a stager in there. I have become more hands off in my older age.

Jul 21, 2018 12:13 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I have people for everything.... most I knew when they were in high school with my daughter.... they give me great deals .... plumber, electrician, painter and carpenter.... 

you said do it yourselfer, so I was thinking tasks around the house....I do nothing there..

in the office, with my deals, I did everything...no one was ever involved in my transactions....NO.ONE.EVER...

Jul 21, 2018 12:12 PM
Rainmaker
1,844,171
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

It is tempting to wear all the hats. I remember thinking that I could do my own WP site. Spent hours on it & then I still hated it. Called in the troops to repair it & then I still hated it.  I think spending all that time on it just made me hate the whole process.

I'm pretty good at many things & do fall into that trap.

I've hired photography recently because they now do HD. I've never been that good when I see their finished product.

Jul 21, 2018 11:21 AM
Rainmaker
679,404
Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

Years ago I had a number of full time administrative assistants ... now it's just me and my husband ... I am seriously thinking about getting an assistant again -- maybe to free up some "me time".

Jul 21, 2018 01:15 PM
Rainmaker
1,209,215
Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

We don't build websites.  We don't do appraisals.  We don't do our own videos.  We have a licensed assistant that handles the details and paperwork of our transactions.  This change in our business has helped alleviate some of the stress.  

Jul 21, 2018 12:55 PM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Steve,

Just a personal opinion, when one touts himself/herself as a professional, they should delegate those things that are NOT strenghts to other who are.  If your hour is worth $350, why would you be doing tasks that are worth much less than that?  And, yes, you become more profitable, because you have time to do what you do best!  A

Jul 21, 2018 12:24 PM
Rainmaker
1,502,848
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I like to wear all the hats.  I don't see the need for hiring people to manage escrows or take photos.  Just not something I need in my life.

Jul 21, 2018 11:42 AM
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5,229,243
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I'm a local-hire-outer!

The more time I can spend in front of my sphere, doing what I do best, means more for all of us.

Jul 21, 2018 06:47 PM
Rainmaker
2,220,323
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Depends on the task.

Jul 21, 2018 05:06 PM
Rainmaker
1,153,794
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

Anything mechanically oriented I like to tackle. Real Estate doesn't provide the immediate sense of satisfaction I seek when a job is well done.

Jul 21, 2018 11:40 AM
Rainmaker
1,196,588
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

photography, staging but I handle the transaction paperwork.

Jul 21, 2018 10:02 PM
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6,392,889
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I have staff to do most things that need doing.

Jul 21, 2018 06:10 PM
Rainmaker
1,598,452
Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

I handle showing, contracts - the rest by hired professionals. 

Jul 21, 2018 06:01 PM
Rainmaker
805,799
Steve Higgins
RE/MAX Kelowna - Kelowna, BC

I hired out the design of my website. I do what I can, my wife is my assistant I will hand off to her what I need too.

Jul 21, 2018 05:14 PM
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509,449
Susie Kay
Ultra Real Estate Dallas Fort Worth - Plano, TX
North Dallas Specialist

I don't think I can do it all.  If so, I won't have time to do my real estate as I'm too busy wearing too many hats.  For example, I hire professional photographer.  I can do it myself, I need to spend the time to reasearch on a good camera, how to take good photos, learning about lighting, etc.  I also hire a company for my website.  I can take classes and learn about wordpress but that also means it takes away my time from real estate, especially if I want to be really good at wordpress or photoshoot.  I have to spend the time to practice on all these.  In the end, I have to determine which one is worth my time and which one I need to delegate. 

Jul 21, 2018 01:59 PM
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378,367
Don Baker
Lane Realty - Eatonton, GA
Lake Sinclair Specialist

depends on what you have to pay someone.  Most of the time doing it yourself is not the most efficient use of your time and it's cheaper to hire it out.

Jul 21, 2018 01:41 PM
Rainmaker
564,494
Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

I know my limitations - and money is well spent when it is beyond my realm of experience, expertise or desire...

Jul 21, 2018 01:41 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

Housecleaning, grass cuttting, some photography, social media help, etc.

Jul 21, 2018 08:55 PM
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5,048,708
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I don't do my taxes, I have someone to handle all transaction paperwork, I hire a photographer and hire others when needed. Probably could do better at this, though!

Jul 21, 2018 05:53 PM
Rainmaker
809,258
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

We hire out photography. We hire out our website and online marketing. To leverage our time so we can do more work tasks we hire out our house cleaning. For a while, we hired out lawn-mowing, but John enjoys it. We do still pay for some lawn care. We hire out accounting and taxes. We've had an assistant in the past, but paperwork and details are things I'm good at and don't mind, so it wasn't worth it. -Kasey

Jul 21, 2018 04:38 PM
Rainmaker
1,310,972
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

I do  what I do well and hire others to do those things that I do poorly...as long as it all pencils out.

Jul 21, 2018 04:06 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I tend to do most things myself is i even question an oz if i have to stress over anything not done right. Often it is easier to do myself then fix what anyone else does. 

Jul 21, 2018 03:28 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

      Opportunity cost:

      Am I going to spend several hours taking and editing photos, or should I pay a couple of hundred dollars to a professional, and let them do it?

    Same with income taxes.  Do I spend hours filling out forms, perhaps incorrectly, maybe miss a deduction, or do I hire a CPA to do it for me?

     However, I do want an understanding of every subject.  I want to know the basics of photography, and I want a working knowledge of IRS tax laws.  Just like when I take my car to the shop for some repair or maintenance, I want to know "how it works", to minimize my chances of getting ripped off, or not having it done correctly.   

Jul 21, 2018 02:47 PM
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2,781,013
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I know what I can & cannot do &proceed accordingly. Its the only way to fly

Jul 21, 2018 02:31 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

I want to do it mayself until I know HOW it's done.

Then I hire it out. 

When you know "HOW IT"S DONE" you don't fall for the "Page 1 of Google' everytime.

Jul 21, 2018 01:56 PM
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989,652
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I prefer to hire out - however, I got tired of training assistants and having them leave after a short period because I required them to actually work!

Such a 4 letter word.... WORK!

Jul 23, 2018 07:39 AM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I love delegating, but I often have trouble finding a person I can fully trust. 

Jul 22, 2018 10:51 PM
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2,071,025
Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

I do only myself everything what related to real estate paperwork and showing, meeting people. As all of us, I have great team of worker to fix everything, what needs to be done. 

Jul 22, 2018 05:15 PM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I have outsourced for over a decade.

Jul 22, 2018 10:17 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Hire out things like electrical, plumbing, auto repair.  I like to do the things I can do ... myself.

Jul 22, 2018 08:32 AM
Rainmaker
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Bit of both

Jul 22, 2018 07:15 AM
Rainmaker
5,215,488
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Some tasks are better handled by others and I have their phone numbers!

Jul 22, 2018 06:56 AM
Rainmaker
4,882,118
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Do you want to go put a lock box on a door, or prospect for more business?

Jul 22, 2018 06:40 AM
Rainmaker
1,751,029
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Steve, I'm also a contractor. That makes it easy for me to want to jump in and do things for my clients. This year, I've scaled that way back because it robs me of time I'd be doing something more profitable. Beyond the physical things that need to be done to a home, I hire out a lot of things that are office and marketing related.

Jul 22, 2018 06:18 AM
Rainmaker
1,374,323
Joyce Marsh
Joyce Marsh Real Estate LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes

I try to focus only on those money making activities that have the highest rate of return for our team.  Tasks that can be delegated successfully are delegated.

Jul 22, 2018 06:07 AM
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

I try to do most things that I can do well by myself.  Those things that I can't do well will be hired out.

Jul 22, 2018 06:00 AM
Rainmaker
846,475
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

In many areas I am but I always hire out electrical work and anything that needs fine finishing.

Jul 22, 2018 05:12 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Steve Penner - not anymore! I used to be 'DIY' type of person.

Jul 21, 2018 11:11 PM
Rainmaker
930,852
Chuck Willman
Chuck Willman - Alpine, UT
NewHouseUtah.com

When it comes to repairs, I tend to be a someone elser.

Jul 21, 2018 10:25 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I do most everything but heavy electric and plumbing

Jul 24, 2018 06:31 PM
Rainmaker
4,935,551
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Depends on the project if I can handle it or someone can do it better and faster.

 

Jul 23, 2018 12:28 PM
Rainmaker
3,626,530
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

At this stage in my life I hire out most things.  Very little do I tackle these days

Jul 22, 2018 02:12 AM
Rainmaker
5,868,372
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I have a professional photographer, and when I list higher end homes, have beautiful brochures created.

Jul 25, 2018 07:24 AM