A major winter storm is hitting a large part of the U.S. this weekend. Snow, ice, freezing rain — the whole mix. Travel warnings are up, roads are getting ugly, and this is absolutely not the weekend to be out driving property to property.
And I’m not.
I’ve already received a batch of Property Condition Reports due Tuesday — 30 of them at $20 each. That’s $600 total. I’m not heading out in the snow to do them. I’ll knock them out on Monday, once roads are clear and it’s safe to move around.
Will it take most of the day to drive to all the properties?
Yes.
Yes.
Is $600 for a long day still worth it?
Also yes.
Also yes.
Why $20 Reports Still Matter
People love to dismiss smaller-fee work. That’s a mistake.
Property Condition Reports typically take 5–6 minutes each once you’re on site. There’s no pricing analysis, no comps, no heavy commentary. It’s straightforward documentation. The real time commitment is the driving — and that’s where batching matters.
Thirty reports in one run means:
- One planned route
- One full day of focused work
- One predictable payout
No chasing clients. No waiting on closings. No “maybe next month” commissions.
Just work → submission → payment.
Timing Is Part of the Strategy
Storms like this are exactly why flexibility matters.
I didn’t rush out.
I didn’t cancel.
I didn’t panic.
I didn’t cancel.
I didn’t panic.
I simply scheduled the work for the next safe window, knowing the deadline and planning accordingly. That’s how this type of work fits into real life — not by grinding blindly, but by managing timing intelligently.
The Bigger Picture
Is $600 life-changing? No.
Is it worth showing up for? Absolutely.
Is it worth showing up for? Absolutely.
These kinds of assignments stack. They fill gaps. They smooth income. And over time, they add up to something reliable — especially when markets are slow, weather is bad, or commission deals are dragging out.
Most agents sit still during storms.
Others already have Monday planned.
Stay safe this weekend. The work will still be there — and so will the check.
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