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The average Realtor must wear many hats and work long, hard hours to ensure that _ customer needs are met, and that clients‘ interâ€" ests are adequateâ€" ly protected. In general, resiâ€" dential real estate involves _ very irregular hours since most activiâ€" ties are dictated by the availability of both vendors and purchasers. Offer presentations often extend into very late hours and showings usuâ€" ally take place on evenings and weekends. Redltors also receive _ phone calls at all hours and must be availâ€" able to deal with the immediate needs of clients and customers. As a result of these demands, there is usually no set routine for Realtors. However, most Realtors begin their day at their offices, checking for messages, folâ€" lowing up on financing _ and legal matters and checking any new listings from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Real estate boards generally publish daily listing updates, and these are all carefully reviewed for a match with any interested buvers. 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A marketing plan is discussed with the vendor, and comâ€" petent Realtors spend a good porâ€" tion _ of _ time reporting to their vendors on how the marketing is progressing. _ Realtors also market themselves and their services. Many have "farmâ€" ing" or specialty areas where they prefer to work. Preparation of offers is another timeâ€"consuming and highly detailed process involving great care and accuracy. Offer presentaâ€" tions tend to be an emotional proâ€" cesses and most offers are presentâ€" ed during the evening hours. Even once an offer is accepted, a great deal of folâ€" lowâ€"up work is usually involved. rinancing .« may have to be arranged, condiâ€" tions may have to be met _ and removed from the agreement, and, occasionally, amendments must be made prior to closing. So, while there is no set pattern for a Realtor‘s activities, there are numerous responsibilities which must be met and endless details to look after. 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