Busy as a Bee

So, for those who are interested, this is what has been sucking up every last minute of my time lately - thus dragging me away from the blogging world. WORK...sigh....so frustrating how work can get in the way of fun.

When I first moved here, John and I decided working as a real estate agent was the best job for me. The initial thought of applying, interviewing, starting a "first-day", typical 8-5 job was not looking very exciting. There are so many reasons that we just loved the idea of me being an agent. Up until now, it's been great, hard but great. I work my own hours and the flexbility is wonderful. However, this weekend, I've seen more of the downsides of such a job. No one ever told me how clients, once you have them, will suck the life out of your weekends, evenings, and any ounce of personal time you have. Since I've started, and talked to a few of the old-timer agents - they've mentioned how tough it is when you are treated as a 2nd rate citizen by your clients just because you're their real estate agent....even though you are doing everything imaginable to make them happy and get them in a house. Sigh.....I thought I wanted clients.....now I'm rethinking that after this weekend. What was supposed to be an enjoyable time with family visiting, turned into a harried mess/stress with calming the clients down and trying to fight them for control over my own personal time. It's all part of the job I'm sure and I'm learning I need to set boundaries going forward. So for those of you thinking about a career as a real estate agent - give me a call and I'll inform you of all the pro's and con's....I'm definitely learning as I go along.

However, on a side note.....I think I get to do my first contract tomorrow so that should be exciting and nerve wracking all at the same time. And anyone who decides to relocate to the sunny, grand area called Northwest Arkansas - give me a ring!!! I'll help you buy a house! :D