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Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Being honest.

You bet I do. The difference with these two months is the work is more 'ON MY BUSINESS and less of IN MY BUSINESS. December has historically been a busy month in real estate with lots of 'in my business' work.

 

 

 

Dec 14, 2017 05:34 AM
Rainmaker
1,107,898
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Those two months that's all I do! December's for wrapping up commercial stuff, January's for firing up residential.

Dec 14, 2017 05:51 AM
Rainmaker
1,872,948
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Yes, doing everything I usually do but in less amount.

Dec 14, 2017 05:35 AM
Rainmaker
720,177
Richard Bazinet /MBA, CRS, ABR
West USA Realty - Scottsdale, AZ
Phoenix Scottsdale. Sellers, Buyers & Relocations

I'd say about the same. January tends to be busy.

Dec 14, 2017 05:34 AM
Rainmaker
2,230,538
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Yes I do

Dec 14, 2017 06:20 AM
Rainmaker
5,359,300
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

I wish I could come up for air this month and into mid January. 

Dec 14, 2017 05:35 AM
Rainer
44,941
Dan Capra
LAER Realty Partners - Lowell, MA
Listing/Buyer Agent

I'm always honest Jim!..good to see you on ActiveRain Jay has told me lots of great things about you!

These are the months to put the time in to catapult into a strong Spring!

Dec 14, 2017 09:30 AM
Rainer
370,315
Jay McHugh
SendOutCards-Appreciation Marketing Expert - Acton, MA
YOUR SendOutCard Mentor

Indeed...jump starts the year in a good way...good seeing you here Jimbo..cheers....

Dec 14, 2017 09:28 AM
Rainmaker
5,529,553
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

December has always been just another month until this year when I am tending to goof off more and work less! And, it's a good plan!

Dec 14, 2017 06:00 AM
Rainmaker
3,417,356
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

SO far I have worked as much in December as i do any other month. There was no December slow down for the first couple of weeks. Although calls to see homes slows, the calls that do come are ready to buy now. Also very busy closing all of the fall's sales

Dec 14, 2017 05:32 AM
Ambassador
6,737,642
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Yes, a zillion things to get done.

Dec 14, 2017 08:36 PM
Rainer
16,880
Tyra Hatcher Mitchell
Alliance Realty - Portland, ME
Southern Maine Realtor

Busy for investment clients trying to buy/sell before the end of the year and folks moving to the area for work. 

Dec 14, 2017 05:25 PM
Rainer
187,002
Raj Taj
RE/MAX - Lake Bluff, IL
Drive By Blessings!
Dec 14, 2017 01:31 PM
Rainmaker
1,764,179
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Some years, it's crazy busy, but most years, things slow down enough for me to get caught up on other things. In 2015, I sold 13 homes the first 13 days. That was an anomaly. 

Dec 14, 2017 12:26 PM
Rainer
183,015
Harjeet Bhatti
FITH THIRD BANK - Chicago, IL
Home Mortgage Consultant 25 States

To be honest, foe some reason I do work more from December to February.  I don't know why but these are good months for  me.

Dec 14, 2017 11:36 AM
Rainmaker
5,585,039
Barbara Todaro
Retired...Mentoring Newbies - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

yes, we are all working everyday..... it's tiring, only because it's not the only task for Dec.... I have cooking, baking and shopping....

Dec 14, 2017 09:13 AM
Rainmaker
679,911
Greg Large
ERA Real Solutions - Grove City, OH
A Tradition of Trust

work schedule does not change in Dec/Jan, no rest for the competent.

Dec 14, 2017 07:37 AM
Rainmaker
8,205,000
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

These are productive times for smart real estate professionals.

Dec 14, 2017 07:19 AM
Rainmaker
5,154,698
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I don't need to watch a video.  I know people buy and sell in Dec and Jan.

Dec 14, 2017 06:27 AM
Ambassador
5,519,962
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

The Charlotte market is insane right now...and I don't see it letting up in January. Typically January is our slower month though. 

So, YES, definitely working in DEC/JAN!

Dec 14, 2017 06:16 AM
Ambassador
2,127,511
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home again, home again...

I don't see a great deal of "income" during that period of time, but I'm always working, year 'round.

Dec 14, 2017 06:13 AM
Rainmaker
935,388
Jeff Pearl
Samson Properties / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

Yes. Entered 2 new lot listings yesterday. Will take some photos today or tomorrow depending on weather.

Dec 14, 2017 05:56 AM
Rainmaker
577,950
Gloria Valvasori, Accredited Senior Agent
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE SIGNATURE SERVICE - Mississauga, ON
REAL Experience | REAL Commitment | REAL Results!

Not in December, but start back in mid January when the market starts to pick up again.

Dec 14, 2017 05:49 AM
Ambassador
2,343,913
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

Every market is different but, regardless of the time of year, if you're not busy with business you should be working on the things that will generate business in the future.  Planning, prospecting, blogging, networking, website work, etc. 

Dec 14, 2017 04:12 PM
Rainmaker
1,543,954
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Right now, it's the hottest time of the year!

Dec 14, 2017 03:10 PM
Rainmaker
4,394,576
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Jim McCord generally, December is not a busy month.

Dec 14, 2017 02:00 PM
Rainmaker
192,039
Erika Rae Albert, Austin Real Estate Expert
E-Rae Realty - Austin, TX
Exceeding Expectations in Every Transaction

Yes, last year I was able to work alot on internal operations/marketing over the holidays.  This December has been busy so far, and I'm hoping to have some time to work internally on my business again in a week or so.  

Dec 14, 2017 12:49 PM
Rainmaker
767,823
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

December and Janaury are great opportunities to do business planning for next year.

Dec 14, 2017 11:14 AM
Rainer
150,466
Michael Thacker - Re/Max Real Estate Center - Louisville
Re/Max Real Estate Center - The Thacker Group - Louisville, KY
Your best friend who just happens to be a Realtor

I work harder December and January, and it usually pays off. We will see....

Dec 14, 2017 09:53 AM
Rainer
131,413
Steve Penner
Royal LePage Dynamic RE / Pro Ledger Bookkeeping Software - Winnipeg, MB
REALTOR® / Pro Ledger Online (owner)

Up here in the cold north, from mid-December to mid-January... there are definitely fewer sales and listings.  For some reason people do not like to go out to view homes or move at -30C... or during a snow storm!

Dec 14, 2017 08:23 AM
Rainer
117,135
Christine Kankowski North SD and Temecula
House Match Inc - Poway, CA
Excellent Sales and Property Management

The past 2 years, absolutely.  Just deals taht happened to come up at that time.  I dont do any extra marketing, etc but continue the people I have.  Keeps me busy. 

People during this time are very motivated too. 

Dec 14, 2017 07:45 AM
Rainmaker
1,713,581
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Two of my busiest months in investment real estate.

Dec 14, 2017 07:43 AM
Ambassador
3,440,615
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

 I don't know how to be anything but honest.  

HELL YES I work as much ... this month I am working MORE.  Nothing else is getting done in my work except for work stuff.  No shopping, no cooking, no cleaning, less sleeping ... you get the idea!

Dec 14, 2017 07:13 AM
Rainmaker
1,272,139
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Yes, I work all year

 

Dec 14, 2017 06:07 AM
Rainmaker
4,273,331
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

When the market slows I work on continuing education and prospecting in both December and January did work really well last year and i had my best year ever...

Dec 14, 2017 07:46 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,144
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

It is the same pace as the rest of the year but with many fun activities blended in.

Dec 14, 2017 07:08 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,277
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

No.

Dec 14, 2017 08:32 AM
Rainmaker
5,774,106
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Yes, we do.  We have been very busy this month, and expect to be the same next month.  A

Dec 14, 2017 08:27 AM
Rainmaker
602,081
Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

I worked my butt off in November! I'm trying to slow down in December but I'm also using the time to catch up on bigger projects before business picks back up in January.

Dec 14, 2017 08:25 AM
Ambassador
2,714,368
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

 Work hard, play hard.

Dec 14, 2017 07:52 AM
Rainer
225,576
Bob Betel
Allstar Home Mortgage, Inc. - Sweetwater, TN
President, Allstar Home Mortgage, Inc

While in the past this time of year is a slow period, this year, it's been very busy. Buyers are more serious than in the warmer months

Dec 14, 2017 07:12 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,257
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Jim McCord No, ramping down.

Dec 14, 2017 06:34 AM
Rainmaker
2,297,434
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Same heave ho let's go go go with you list, market, sell as the other ten months. Tinkering on platforms, investing in new programs and hardware to make things more efficient happens as snow piles up. Real estate is a jealous master, a heck of a sport. Keep up or get run over. Watch this video about what you see living on a Maine lake

Dec 15, 2017 04:34 AM
Rainmaker
3,986,473
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

As hard as is needed

Dec 14, 2017 08:23 PM
Rainmaker
2,862,827
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

When the need arises....you will find me there

Dec 14, 2017 07:30 AM
Rainmaker
1,153,799
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

In  South Florida you better be hitting the ground running by January 2nd or the year could quickly become a wash. 80% of my business is confined to January through May.

Dec 14, 2017 07:26 AM
Rainmaker
1,266,693
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

More than summer as far as transaction closing wise.

Dec 14, 2017 06:47 AM
Rainmaker
2,071,140
Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Not at all.

Great Holidays to you, my friends. 

Dec 08, 2018 09:59 AM
Rainmaker
1,598,552
Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

Not really, too slow.

Dec 08, 2018 09:43 AM
Rainer
178,060
Dr. Karen Lewis, Broker 954-2489149
Align Right Realty K1 Group - Fort Lauderdale, FL
No Compromise When it Comes to Our Clients!

I normally stop work the day of Thanksgiving until January 5th or so..

It's not by choice..My clients shut down..But I am glad...I follow Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041 (Working on business and less in business..)

Dec 18, 2017 02:19 AM
Rainmaker
6,038,791
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

This last week, I got lots of homeowners calling ready to list first of January.   Have a few deals going, but it is slower this time of year.

Dec 16, 2017 02:46 PM
Rainmaker
3,074,716
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty

Same schedule year round - except for Holidays!

Dec 15, 2017 05:34 AM
Rainmaker
1,654,812
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC • Short Sale • Probate

Yes, I always work. Police, doctors, sales people, everyone is working regardless of holidays or season.

Dec 14, 2017 11:22 PM