Destin Florida Short Sales & Real Estate by Wendy Rulnick

Hello All!  Today was a great day.  I was back in my Destin real estate office for the first time since a minor back surgery!  Of course, I worked from “home” for the past week, but I didn’t like it.  I know everyone has an opinion and preference when it comes to working from home or the office.  The office is for me.  Today I felt FREE!!

Here is why I prefer working from the office:

1.   No home distractions. I am currently writing this blog post from home (I left the office early since I still have my stitches) with Conan my cat sitting on my arm.  Micah is meowing for food, and Sasha is panting to eat, too. 

2.   Business atmosphere. Other professionals to mingle with at the office.  I enjoy my team.

3.   Get out of the house!  I cannot be cooped up in one place all day.

4.   Official “start and stop” to my day.    I do work from home in the morning and evening a little, but it’s sort of “bonus” hours that I can shut off whenever I want.  In the office, I am always “on”, which I love.

5.   Total mind focus for creative energy bursts.

I realize others may have a special office or room at home where they can be quite productive.  I could set that up, too.  Do I want to? No way!  Even though I went in today in my sweatpants and ball cap, it didn’t matter.  I was rejuvenated.  To each his own.  Happy New Year!

It's Wendy!

Wendy Rulnick, Broker, Rulnick Realty, Inc.

Call toll-free 1-877-ITS-WNDY (1-877-487-9639) or local 850-650-7883 ext 204

Email Wendy: itswendy@rulnickrealty.com

Destin FL Real Estate

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Wendy is a short sale and pre-foreclosure specialist and has been featured in "Kiplinger Personal Finance Magazine" and "Florida Realtor Magazine". Call Wendy Rulnick, Broker/Owner,to list and sell your home or condo on the Emerald Coast of Florida in Walton, Okaloosa and Santa Rosa County-  Destin, Santa Rosa Beach, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Bluewater Bay, Navarre, Seagrove Beach, Watercolor, Sandestin, Seaside, Crestview, Rosemary Beach, Mary Esther, Shalimar, Eglin AFB, Hurlburt Field. 

My real estate market in Destin Florida, relies strongly on the use of the GE ActiveKey for access to listings.  Only registered real estate agents can open lockboxes to get the key to the property.  I check an online report daily to see who accessed my properties and when.  I can email the showing agent for feedback with a personal touch.  The system is widely used nationally, but there are alternate systems.

The problem in my Destin area occurs when we have the one or two odd agents who do not own a lockbox key.  For some reason, they do not want to spend the $180 to buy a key to show 90% of the listings on the Emerald Coast.  These agents expect the listing agent to jump out of their office and drive 20 miles at a moment's notice, to let them in a house.  They seem bewildered that we cannot do this.  I am bewildered that they cannot spend $180 as part of their business plan.

When you have a real estate license, and you have chosen real estate as your career, there are some minimal investments you should make.  You should buy business cards, own a cell phone, computer, car, join your local association of Realtors, and be able to SHOW properties.  In order to SHOW properties in Destin Florida, you need a lockbox key.

Not making this small investment brings up some questions.  How are you serving your buyers when you cannot make timely appointments for them to see properties?  If you have to make appointments with each listing agent, versus just popping over to the house with your key, don't you think you'll lose some sales?  Won't your buyer lose out when someone sees the home first and beats them with an offer? 

I realize that some rural areas use combo lockboxes.  Other areas have automated feedback systems.  But when you sell in Destin and the Emerald Coast, please get a lockbox key.

The $180.00 investment is a small price to pay.  You might actually get a return on your investment.

It's Wendy!

Wendy Rulnick, Broker, Rulnick Realty, Inc.

Call toll-free 1-877-ITS-WNDY (1-877-487-9639) or local 850-650-7883 ext 204

Email Wendy: itswendy@rulnickrealty.com

Destin FL Real Estate

Destin Short Sales & Pre Foreclosure Help.

Read Wendy's Destin Real Estate Blog

Wendy is a short sale and pre-foreclosure specialist and has been featured in "Kiplinger Personal Finance Magazine" and "Florida Realtor Magazine". Call Wendy Rulnick, Broker/Owner,to list and sell your home or condo on the Emerald Coast of Florida in Walton, Okaloosa and Santa Rosa County-  Destin, Santa Rosa Beach, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Bluewater Bay, Navarre, Seagrove Beach, Watercolor, Sandestin, Seaside, Crestview, Rosemary Beach, Mary Esther, Shalimar, Eglin AFB, Hurlburt Field.