Although I also think it's worth examining your mindset: instead of an action giving you a result you weren't hoping for being classed a "waste of time", just think of it as an intelligent way to make sure your operating at optimal efficiency.

Mindy,I am a carpenter by trade and work for a GC in my area so I have the resources to do the work myself.

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X O X;  Just love it and I've seen gender bias in action for 37 years in high tech. 

I think there are deals to be made if you are taking action to find them.    

In this business, it's about taking massive action.

Best action to take is to follow the property on the MLS, as the buyer might get tired of waiting or the property might not pass their inspection, and it will come back on the market; and have your agent inform the listing agent that you are requesting that your offer is kept as a backup offer in case the other offer falls through.Good luck to you!

I have read lots of the blogs and RE books as well as listened to podcasts, and am ready to take some action and make 2016 a great year!

Sideliners (people who see the movement but take no action to benefit themselves; i ground myself and say im one of them.)

It offers 12 weeks of step by step instruction for actions to take each week.