what time is it? :)

"Does a Realtor need to be awake at 3:30am?"

A poker buddy IM'd me that out of nowhere last night when he noticed that my screenname had not "faded" like they do when someone is away from their computer for a while. I wrote back the customary "LOL," we chatted for 3-4 lines more and then I went back to business.

I don't know what it is...I've always gotten more done late at night...without the surprise phone calls, the unexpected new lead, or the (sometimes unwelcome) wrinkle that needs to be ironed out (as much as possible, at least).

These last two weeks I have found myself up later than normal...writing e-mails and set up property searches for clients while, on a larger level, thinking through this year and still transitioning my business model to my new situation as a buyer specialist. Unfortunately, while you can't avoid the occasional "very difficult situation" in this business, one transaction went south on me right at the beginning of the buying season, so that took up some time. I really can't talk more about this particular situation, but I will repeat sentiments that I have shared earlier: you really do learn a lot about who people really are in this job and, too often, it can be somewhat depressing. Fortunately, my wife has been very understanding of my weird hours (who needs mornings when all of my meetings are in the evening? :) ), while also doing her best to remind me of all of my past/present clients that really do make me love my job (working hard for people that appreciate your efforts is extremely energizing in any profession).

Well, I have a meeting with my team leader tomorrow at noon in Frederick, so time to actually catch some sleep.

Peace,
Greg