A day in the life

How do you spend your working day? We asked Colm Farrell, of Farrell Auctioneers, Valuers & Estate Agents Ltd in Gort, to keep track of an average day in the office.

7am: Start the day

I always start the day with a coffee in the office while I work on valuations around 9am. It’s a great time to focus and get things done before the phone lines open up!

9.30am: Meeting

Today I have a meeting with a client at a property they are thinking of selling.

10am: Breakfast

I pop out to have breakfast with Mam & Dad. Porridge is my 84-year-old Dads speciality and that sets me up for the day. Before I leave, Harley the dog likes to have a chat (although he wasn’t feeling very photogenic on this particular morning).

11am: Visit the farm

Before heading back into Gort, I visit the farm to check on the horses, cattle and sheep.

12pm: Auction

I don’t just auction property. Every Wednesday I’m also the auctioneer at our local livestock mart.

1.30pm: Meeting

Back to the office to have a meeting with Alison and Marie.

2.30pm: A bit of admin

Before going out on viewings for the afternoon I return any client calls and catch up on my emails any other correspondence.

3-7pm: Viewings

A busy afternoon of viewings, there is a demand for property in the South Galway area at the moment.

8pm: Wrap up the day

Quick pint in my local pub Whelans and home for dinner by 9pm.

Let Them

Eat Cake:

Barker Property Editor, Irish Examiner