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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041, Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ  (ReMax Realtec Group)

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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

the only time I've separated myself completely from work is when I was vacationing on an island .... no work at all.... if I'm on Cape Cod, I work.... I work on the beach, but I'm working...and thinking about work.... but when you love what you do, it's not work... I haven't worked in 40 years.

Aug 24, 2018 07:44 AM
Rainmaker
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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

1. Is the only way to define it. That allows 2,3,4 to happen and 5 is fun once you arrive in a foreign land.

 

If you work in any fashion when you go away, YOU ARE NOT ON VACATION. 

Aug 24, 2018 07:09 AM
Rainmaker
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

2, 3.

I usually go somewhere completely out of my comfort zone & never even think of work for a minute. Find that spot.

Aug 24, 2018 09:49 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

When balance is applied to any endeavor it refreshes as you work-it

Aug 24, 2018 09:26 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I guess it all depends on if you allow yourself to work or not.  Shut off the work cell phone and get a burner for the week for your family to reach you on.

 

Personally, I've found that you can often mix work and vacation.  I did a little bit of work while in England and Ireland in May.  Not much, but about an hour's worth over the two weeks.  Didn't impact my enjoyment any, especially since it was when I woke up and when I went to bed.  The rest of the time the phone was in airplane mode.

Aug 24, 2018 09:13 AM
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Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

I just got back from 3 weeks in Mexico with no phone no tv no internet and guess what? I survived! 

Aug 24, 2018 08:21 AM
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Joseph Domino 480-390-6011
HomeSmart - Scottsdale, AZ
Real Estate Made Easy

I just took a 3-week trip and I would say I accomplished 1 - 4.  I am still sorting #5 out. I think that is what they meant when they defined the term "vacation".

Aug 24, 2018 07:50 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

You can define vacation in anyway you like---no rules, no restrictions.  Just Luke anyone can.  Have a good time. 

Aug 24, 2018 07:41 AM
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Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

I don't care where anyone vacations, or how long...

I do think however, every agent needs to have someone to cover for them when they are gone, and not try to take a call when they are engrossed in another life...

Eve

Aug 24, 2018 07:29 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

6. All of the above.

 

Aug 24, 2018 07:29 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Just enjoy YOU and doing what brings joy to your heart. 

Aug 24, 2018 07:16 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

A vacation can be anything that each individual decides they want it to be. In reality, I can't remember the last time I felt I needed to be rejuvinated, as such.

Aug 24, 2018 07:09 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

We like to explore new places.

Aug 24, 2018 07:05 AM
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Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

Well have fun!  I will choose #5 thank you.

Aug 24, 2018 06:58 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

Have some fun.

Aug 24, 2018 06:53 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

It varies for me.

Aug 24, 2018 06:52 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

4 1/2: Being in a new environment doing things I enjoy (like golfing).

Aug 24, 2018 06:51 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I vote for # 5

Aug 24, 2018 06:29 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Vacations are overrated.

 

Aug 24, 2018 11:09 PM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Good for you, enjoy...

Aug 24, 2018 06:45 PM
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Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Annette, the first thing I do when I go on vacation is set up an office. I know, that's sick, but I always sell properties or take listings while on vacation. Ironically, I work a couple dozen hours over two weeks and ignore my real estate life most of the time. I really to rest and relax. 

Aug 24, 2018 03:24 PM
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Susie Kay
Ultra Real Estate Dallas Fort Worth - Plano, TX
North Dallas Specialist

No 1 sounds good if possible.

Aug 24, 2018 03:21 PM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I define it simply as J A M A I C A... MON!!!!

Aug 24, 2018 03:06 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

  I stay juvenated.  So N/A

   BTW, have a great time!

Aug 24, 2018 02:57 PM
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Steven Nickens
Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers - Wailea, HI
R(S)GRI ABR, Maui Real Estate Hawaii

Come to Maui.

Aug 24, 2018 01:07 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Enjoy your vacation.

Aug 24, 2018 07:40 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Very funny and sad at the same time...Foreign lands with islands have poor to no reception.  A

Aug 24, 2018 07:39 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

After the first 4, 5 comes into play!

Aug 24, 2018 07:33 AM
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John Henry, Florida Architect
John Henry Masterworks Design International, Inc. - Orlando, FL
Residential Architect, Luxury Custom Home Design

We have gone to Europe several times in the past and every evening I have responded to legitimate calls from the U.S.

Sometimes you do not want your associates or friends to know you are away from the office.

Sep 22, 2018 09:01 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

I just got back, and worked off and on the whole time.  Have fun.

Aug 30, 2018 05:22 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

You deserve 1 nd have someone cover for you.

 

Aug 29, 2018 12:42 PM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

You forgot to add #6.  Alone and  armed with a pen knife in the middle of grisley bear country in the springtime. 

Aug 28, 2018 05:52 AM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Enjoy yourself

Aug 25, 2018 06:24 PM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Rejuvenating doesn't have to mean absolutely no work, although that's one option. It could definitely be doing something new or going somewhere new/different. Those two things would be my choice. 

Aug 25, 2018 03:50 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041 - have fun!

I'd go with #2.

Aug 24, 2018 09:19 PM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

I just got back from a 1400 mile road trip to watch my granddaughter from Eagle, ID. play in a soccer tournament in Bend, OR. We also have family in Bend. We had a great time!

Did I answer my phone? Was I on my computer?

Does it help to be part of a Team?

What do you think?

Aug 24, 2018 05:15 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

We all 'vacation' differently and if it rejuvenates you, fabulous!

Enjoy your vacation, Annette!

Aug 24, 2018 05:08 PM