Who is Mowing Your Lawn?

From the first time my Dad let me run the lawn mower I was hooked. There is something about feeling the sun on your back and scent of the fresh cut grass that relaxes me.

Then when the job is done, to just sit back and survey with pride the finished lawn, gives me a feeling of euphoria. I bought a nice new Cub Cadet mower and spent many Saturdays cutting and trimming. It generally took me about 3 hours each week. There was a sense of accomplishment to turn a scruffy week old lawn into a park like setting.

Then one day I had a customer who mowed lawns for a living and he stopped over for a visit and show off his new machine. He zipped around my lawn in about 20 minutes moving almost as fast as you could run. It was incredible. I could not help but think how fast he did what I spent hours each week trying to do.

Knowing that I have to spend about 50 hours a week to end up with enough billable activities to make the cash I need to enjoy life. I quickly broke out my trusty pad & pencil. Divide…multiply…carry the 2 and viola! Fifteen extra hours a month created from thin air. But, at what cost.

The quote was for $37.50 per week every Thursday 10AM. Including weed wacking, trim blower and edging as needed. My friend asked, “What do you think?” I said, “I think I’m selling the lawnmower.” That I did and I have not mowed the lawn since.

I would like to say I used those extra hours to earn a small fortune but I didn’t. Basically I just bought myself some extra time for enjoying my family, a little fishing and hunting and that ever so valuable Saturday afternoon nap. I still love the smell of a fresh cut lawn. I am just getting it done by someone else.

So back to the question. Who is mowing your lawn? Sending out thank you cards? Sitting in your Open House? Typing your listings into the MLS? If you do not have enough time, buy some of it back. Outsourcing may seem to cost you but most times it can be done faster and cheaper than doing it yourself. Not to mention better quality and consistency.

Need help to buy a property in Buffalo, New York? Well I have some extra time to give you that personal service. Just give me a call.

About the Author:

Wayne Malcomb is the Broker/Owner of Niagara Frontier Funding & Realty, serving both Niagara and Erie counties of Western New York.

Wayne is called upon as the local expert for newspapers and radio shows including his own weekly radio show on WLVL 1340.Wayne follows the theme of Sy Syms, "an educated consumer is our best customer."

When asked what sets his company apart, Wayne said, "We use a combination of technology and one stop shopping to reduce both time and expense per transaction, which saves the average customer $3,200."Do you know anyone who could use an extra $3,200?"

If you need real estate sales or financing information in Western New York call Wayne Malcomb at
800-216-6829 or visit him on the web www.niagarafunding.com.

You can also email wayne at wayne@niagarafunding.com.

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