While you are away · Oct 1 to 5
Four reels post while you are at sea and you do not have to touch any of them. The only thing worth your time is answering comments, and that is the one job that actually works on ship wifi: it is text, it weighs nothing, and it is the half of this format the old one never did at all.
Adapt, do not copy. These exist so you are never composing from a blank box on a boat.
Thank them and give them something to answer.
“Appreciate you! Are you a player, or just here for the real estate?”
This is your home crowd. Be a person, not a broker.
“Ha, you know it. Four months off the court nearly killed me. Where do you play?”
Warm, short, and hand it back.
“Thank you! Spending it on a boat with people I love and a paddle in my hand. Cannot complain.”
Answer the actual question. Never "DM me". If it needs a real conversation, say so and offer the call.
“Good question. It is a 3 bedroom at just over 1,300 square feet. Happy to walk you through the rest if you want to hop on a quick call.”
Broker, both counties, no pitch.
“Broker with First Team. Kim and I work South Orange County and LA, roughly half and half.”
Agree with whatever is fair, do not argue, do not delete. Everyone reading is watching how you handle it.
“Fair point, and I appreciate you saying it straight. Happy to talk it through any time.”
Real answer. This is the most human thread you will get.
“June replacement. First four months were the hardest part, honestly. Back on the court now and it is holding up fine.”
The reels still post, the reach still happens, and you can answer everything on Monday when you are home. You are on a boat with people you love, and that is worth more to the story than a same-day reply. This page is here to make it quick if you want it, not to put a job on your holiday.
Chip McAllister, Broker Associate · First Team Real Estate · DRE #01971252