Time Management 101 for Real Estate Agents

Many real estate agents nowadays are self-employed or independent contractors, working from the comfort of their home. Effective time management is of great importance, especially when juggling clients, owners, properties, and perhaps children as well. Here are our top tips for effective time management in the real estate world:

Plan your days, and stick to it

Plan your days ahead of time. There is nothing less productive than waking up in the morning and not knowing how to spend your day. You waste time simply thinking of all the tasks you need to do when you could actually be well on your way to finishing your tasks if you had planned for it earlier.
By the end of each day also make sure to plan for the day after.

Set goals for yourselves

Whether your long term goal is financial independence or having your own firm, it is good practice to set goals on a shorter term basis as well. Write down what you want to accomplish with your day and week, no matter how small, and check your progress accordingly to make sure you achieve your goals. When setting up your goals, also make sure that they are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-sensitive (SMART).

Give yourself a break

It is easy to overwork yourself when you are juggling different tasks all the time, but it is important to give yourself a break to let your body and mind re-energize for the next big challenge.
If you are prone to overworking yourself then try to have set times for breaks. Set up an alarm after a couple of hours of work to remind yourself to relax for a short while. Better yet, motivate yourself by setting a target before you could take your well-deserved break. Give yourself a break once you have finished calling your 10th client of the day.

Keep a positive mindset

Everyone has good days and bad, even real estate agents. The key is to keep a positive mind. If you are facing challenges then write down a plan to overcome them. Tomorrow brings a brand new day with new opportunities. Don’t let your hurdles side-track you from your long term goals.

Prioritize!

So many tasks, so little time. Help yourself by setting your priorities straight. Take advantage of the tools that will help you reduce admin time, prioritize, and be more structured, so you can focus on what you do best.

To help you manage your invaluable time, consider investing in a real estate CRM software. Not only will it help you keep all of your clients, owners, and properties in one place to stay organized, but it also tracks your performance to ensure that you are taking the right steps towards that long term dream that made you start with real estate in the first place.

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