You do not need to compare yourself to people that are choosing to be selfish and break the law; I totally agree with Bob Crane  -there’s so much that can be done before you need to meet with people that still further your business forward. I'm super busy and have been home for 14 days.

You don’t want to be seen violating shelter in place, you are your brand you are your business.

Now more than ever, people In your community are watching you and your behavior.

We just got deemed essential in California on Saturday yet we still have a shelter in place order that I am honoring even though technically I could go out. Think about your health, think about other peoples health and think about the bigger picture.

Paul - Your question makes me think of the theory of abundance versus the concept of shortage, lack and need as well as all the related words/terms that may enter your mind.  In my opinion, this is true at any time not just now.  

Stay well, continue to be healthy and keep prepared for better times.  

So many things to do in building a business that do not involve meeting with clients.

I am busyier than ever and have not met with a client in weeks.

This is a time to do double the work and emerge from this ordeal on top.

Now's a great time to work on prospecting so when we are back to "normal" there will be clients ready to go!

I'd follow instructions of your broker.

Best to play it safe.  Much the same happened here.  We had shelter in place orders and the state AOR told everyone to stand down.  Not many listened.  I got many a "buyers need" and "new listing" email during the non-essential times.  We're now essential in Cali.  Same as a Starbucks Barista.

We Realtors in NH are essential. However little to no customers right now. But preparing for the future. If you have a stay at home order, you should still be able to work from home?

As if there have never been renegades in our business!

I control what I do. I do not control what others do. I need to work towards my vision and do my best and not waste fruitless effort worrying about others.

You can't worry about what the other guys are doing.

Man the phones. If told that someone is breaking the rules, your question should be: "Are you comfortable doing business with a rule breaker and possibly be labeled that yourself"? Then wait for the answer!

It is a good time to be creative while facing new challenges.

Continue to be Top of Mind and pay attention to YOUR CLIENTS, send out a postcard, a small gift or call them. OTHERS are not yours unless they have signed a contract with you.

1. Align with abundance. Not lack.
2. The cheese got moved, but it's still out there. Find it. Be on the front line.
3. Let Karma take care of the rest.

The consumer is watching.... do the right thing & you'll be rewarded with work by those who recognize the appropriate actions, not greed.  Use this time to educate the public as to why you're doing what you're doing. 

Putting your life in the hands of another requires a pause & ponder. Never surrender your own common sense and if you do, Why? How? For what?

Paul,

You are obeying the law and God is with you.

Not long ago, here on ACTIVE RAIN, many real estate professions were very much convinced in regards to creating a more appropriate OFFER to the consumer. Some even said, "IF they can't afford my fee, they shouldn't be looking to buy or sell."  Never invested the energy to look beyond FEE.

There may be a weeding of the garden. 

"My company has told me to 'stand down."  More information needed. 

Are you an employee receiving the benefits of an employee?

"I am losing prospects?" Did you modify your OFFER?

We're the same up here: told to stand down.  I am high risk as is my 92 yr old Mother so I did not question it.  Disgusted to see so many New Listings on our Board this morning.  Solds don't bother me as much as these were listed prior to the crisis.  But the New ones annoy me to no end!

I stay in my own lane.  What others do is their business. We cannot fix stupid. Sadly, some stupidity will die with the virus. Unintended consequences?  I believe so. 

WOW, that's a tough spot to be in Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS . This is one of the reasons I obtained my Brokers license and worked as an independent. I'd be out there working no matter who told me to stay home.

Paul,

I am in full agreement with Thomas J. Nelson, Realtor e-Pro, CRS, RCS-D, Vets .And we have been happily busy, and just found out that another big project may be a go.

Note that sometimes what may appear a loss is the best thing that could have happened to you.  A

I feel your frustration.  We were able to get the Governor and the state of CA to declare agents essential only for the county to say no you are not, stay home.  I am very frustrated by it.

Where I am we are not even permitted to go to our offices for ANYTHING...We are not permitted to show or list properties or visit with anyone face to face for any reason...We have agents monitoring other agents and reporting them...They could lose their license if caught...Also, the broker license is in jeopardy...For now, other than emails and phone calls I'm out of business...One settlement last Friday postponed at least 2 weeks...Attorney's offices shut down also as non-essential and our local courthouse is closed.

You ever watch Forest Gump? After the hurricane wiped out the gulf shrimping fleets, he and Lt Dan had a much easier time finding shrimp.  I think if your competition keeps running around, long term you might be the only shrimper left. 

Paul,

   My company has told me that OAR specifically worked with Gov. Brown on allowing us the ability to continue to practice real estate and to my understanding, it was agreed as long as we practice social distancing. 

Adam Cornett

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