David Deem 714-997-3486 Dave@DeemTeam.com By Jordan Grice Don't you just hate it when you can't seem to find anything at your desk or in your home office?   Life as an agent can get pretty busy—especially with the housing boom these days—and a messy and unorganized workspace can breed frustration and waste valuable time that you could use to engage with your sphere and build your brand.   As many continue to work from their home offices, now is as good a time as any to take stock of your items and tidy up a bit to help make your workweek a bit easier. After all, a little spring cleaning never hurts.   Here are a few ways that you can reorganize your home workspaces and offices.   Get Rid of Clutter Making time to file documents away can help alleviate frustration and prevent it from coming back. Create a designated storage space for frequently used files so that they are easy to find when you need them. Color-coding and labeling folders and drawers can also help. For...

  David Deem 714-997-3486 Dave@DeemTeam.com Photo by Gina Sims Designs   We can probably all admit: Working from the kitchen table was kind of cute when you thought you would be doing it for only a few weeks. But now? Not so much. That's why, in 2021 (and beyond) home offices will be more important than ever. “One of the most prevalent design trends currently is adding or renovating home offices. People are working from home and do not want to field calls from the kitchen table,” says  Simon Isaacs , owner/broker of Simon Isaacs Real Estate. If you don’t have a spare room for an office, there are plenty of ways to get creative and set up a space with some personality. In fact, one of the biggest trends on Pinterest this year is the rise of the "cloffice," a portmanteau of "closet" and "office." “I’ve seen clients transform hall closets into amazing offices with high-gloss paint, some wallpaper, and a few shelves,” Isaacs says. “A can of paint can go a ...

David Deem 714-997-3486 Dave@DeemTeam.com When working from home, it’s important that your work space gives off the right vibe to help you focus and separate your personal life from your career. From creating as much privacy as possible to having all the necessary tools at your fingertips, how you outfit your home office will have a big impact on your productivity. One of the most important, yet overlooked, places to start is with the right paint color. The tone on the walls that surround you while you’re working has a direct impact on your state of mind. But not all shades provide the same impact. According to Sherwin Williams, to make the right paint selection, think about what you need most to be productive for your particular job, then choose your shade accordingly. A sense of calm.  If your work is somewhat on the frenetic side, you’ll need a color that helps keep you calm, such as soft shades of blue or dusty shades of beige, green and gray. These muted tones help ease your m...