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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I already have four things checked off!  

Nov 15, 2017 07:48 AM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

It's funny you would ask this because I cracked myself up today when I noticed what I wrote on my list last night (zzzzzzz):

Call well guy
Call Tom
Get dressed
Call Suzi
LOI Emily
BOV Bill
11am Adam
I actually have to remind myself when to get dressed. This is sad.

Nov 15, 2017 07:13 AM
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Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home again, home again...

√  Check lists... do I use 'em?  Not so much.
√  Seat of the pants... do I navigate by 'em?  Yeah, pretty much.
√  Check marks?  It took me a while to find
       the check mark icon on the keyboard
√  Is this funny?  Nah... not so much... but good use of the check mark.

Nov 15, 2017 09:10 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I do have checklists.  I use lists all day every day.  

Nov 15, 2017 08:32 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 love checklists and seeing the items checked off.  Checklists help me identify the big things to do and the little things involved in getting those big things done.  

Nov 15, 2017 08:05 AM
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Michael J. Perry
Fathom Realty - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

yes , I believe in MAG Tools (management at a glance)

Nov 15, 2017 07:06 AM
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Jeff Pearl
Realty One Group Capital / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

(1) Yes, I use them.

(2) Yes, I like them.

(3) Yes, they help me remember.

Nov 15, 2017 03:56 PM
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Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

Yes, I always make a checklist and get full satisfaction from crossing each item off...

Nov 15, 2017 03:06 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC • Short Sale • Probate

Of course, I have a list for everything.....it is just easier to keep yourself accountable. 

Nov 15, 2017 01:46 PM
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Barbara Todaro
Retired...Mentoring Newbies - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

yes, I continue to use lists.... I have for 39 years.....

Nov 15, 2017 08:47 AM
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Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Yes, I do, old-fashioned, handwritten checklist.

Nov 15, 2017 08:20 AM
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Francine Viola
Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty, Olympia WA - Olympia, WA
REALTOR®, In Tune with your Real Estate Needs

I have checklists for everything and live and die by them! I track my notes, tasks, goals, checklists all in OneNote.

Nov 15, 2017 08:12 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Every. Single. Day!

I couldn't live without them...and my calendar!

Nov 15, 2017 07:01 AM
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Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Absolutely!  There is nothing like marking things off your checklist as done

Nov 15, 2017 04:44 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

  Check lists and post it notes.

Nov 15, 2017 04:27 PM
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Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

I have many checklists ... but I don't always check them off.  Instead I cross them off.  The best part of the day?  Throwing the Checklist in the garbage.  I love those days when I throw lots of them away!  DONE!

Nov 15, 2017 04:07 PM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

I do not.

Nov 15, 2017 12:09 PM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

No, I think people fall asleep (including me) while reading & completing them.

One thing that is does show - evidence that you did complete something. Most agents are just willy-nilly thruout the day. Lets' not confuse busy with actual work completed.

Nov 15, 2017 11:27 AM
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Richard Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Absolutely...life without this is more difficult. Cave drawings that go back tens of thousands of years were the lists of their day. 1. food 2. shelter. 3. clothing reminders painted on walls explaining we need to do this to survive

Nov 15, 2017 10:53 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Yes. They are required for me.

Nov 15, 2017 08:53 AM
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Libby Cousins
Extraordinary Processing - Spokane, WA
Contract Mortgage Processor, licensed in WA

I love writing things down and checking them off or crossing them out! I will use my phone occasionally but it doesn't give me the same sense of accomplishment when complete. 

Nov 15, 2017 08:39 AM
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Gloria Valvasori, Accredited Senior Agent
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE SIGNATURE SERVICE - Mississauga, ON
REAL Experience | REAL Commitment | REAL Results!

I use my calendar, which is synced to all my apple products... I guess in a sense that is a checklist!

Nov 15, 2017 07:12 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Yes they are essential, especially when delegating projects.

Nov 15, 2017 04:53 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I create digital ones on Evernote.

Nov 15, 2017 07:44 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Yes, I have about 15 of them; for buyers, for sellers, and for the listing statrt-up and transaction. Plus my calendar

Nov 15, 2017 07:40 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

A+ on check-mark usage

Nov 15, 2017 10:52 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Annette,

I have an excellent memory, and on occasion I will use the, especially if we are taking a long trip.  A

Nov 15, 2017 08:01 AM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

If you have a full plate see how many have not been completed as the end of day.

Nov 15, 2017 07:39 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

I don't... my checklists are in my head. If I have too many checklists my focus ends up being the list and not what I have to be doing.

Nov 16, 2017 04:09 AM
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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 have made lists for my assistant to use but I personally don't use them for me. I have done things so long I have it internalized.

Nov 15, 2017 08:41 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I use them all the time

Nov 15, 2017 05:04 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

yes

Nov 15, 2017 12:28 PM
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Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

MOST DEFINITELY!!  I have a handwritten to-do list to get me through the day and have checklists for listings and pendings.  All the cornerstone of my success.  ;0

Nov 17, 2017 04:09 AM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

nah.  But I keep my checkbook balance in my head.

Nov 16, 2017 10:15 PM
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Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

I have checklists for everything and put most offices to shame but it keeps me and my team on track!

Nov 16, 2017 06:58 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Yep!  Love them checklists.

Nov 16, 2017 09:21 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041 Yes, I make up a milestone chart in Excel to track all important event to a successful closing. I also include the opposing agents to insure everything gets done.

Nov 16, 2017 06:25 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty

Kathleen Daniels nailed this one!

Nov 16, 2017 03:11 AM
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Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

They can make you realize how much you accomplished Annette.

Nov 15, 2017 10:10 PM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Use them, love them, especially crossing things off as "done".

Nov 15, 2017 06:13 PM
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Sol Kruk
Property Inspection Pros - Baltimore, MD
Home Inspector serving Baltimore Metro Area

Yes, It saves me from liabilty, it acts as my guideline.

Nov 15, 2017 05:28 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

We all should.

Sep 09, 2018 11:28 PM
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Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Local Ads Easy - Fairfax, VA
Local Exclusive Leads for Local Businesses

No not really and maybe perhaps I should do so more often

Jan 12, 2018 01:35 PM
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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

Have a checklist for every transaction!  

Nov 18, 2017 07:15 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Always been a fan of them.

 

Nov 17, 2017 04:19 PM
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Sean Casey
Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate - Newark, DE
Greenville, Hockessin, Newark & Bear Homes

All the time!

Nov 17, 2017 10:43 AM
Rainmaker
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Yep, they help me a lot!

Nov 16, 2017 06:12 AM
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