One of the key advantages of being a real estate agent is the near-absolute freedom that this field gives you. After all, there is no time clock to punch in or ultrastrict hours with a boss standing over your shoulder if you come late or try to leave early. This translates into the freedom to work wherever and whenever you choose. But such freedom, if not handled right, can often become a recipe for disaster.
Suppose you watch a late movie and wake up at 11 am and check your social media feeds only to take a long lunch break. Before you know it, an entire day has passed by with nothing productive to show for it. This is the part where a rigid and disciplined routine comes into the picture. Such a routine is the hallmark of a determined and ambitious individual and it is also the dividing line that separates the most successful real estate agent from an average one.
Here are some of the things that make a successful real estate agent:
Intentions Matter
It all boils down to your ability to plan and execute on a daily basis. Here, it is important to understand that everything you do at work should always be intentional. Many people think that a busy schedule is the only thing required for a successful career as a real estate agent. However, a busy schedule is not quite the same as a productive one.
If you are fond of writing the term final client in your diary, you should know that finalizing a deal is not actually a task so much as a goal. Your day to day task schedule must keep the core goal in mind but you have to also concentrate on the tasks that get you there.
The best way to achieve the final goal is to break it down into individual projects and tasks. After that, you should proceed to allocate a certain portion of the day to complete each task.
Be Proactive
As a real estate agent, you can afford to keep flexible hours. If you like to party hard and get to work at 10:00 AM that is all well and good, but that does not mean that you should slack off on your productivity. It is imperative that you hit the ground running when you start work instead of winging it in the hopes that someone will call you.
It is understandable if you don’t want to feel that you are burning out and being busy is not helping you get those coveted closings. But being proactive will definitely help you get an edge above all the other agents out there.
Once you reach the office, you should catch up on the day’s schedule and take the time out to catch some industry news. After that, you should spend some time looking for prospects and set up appointments.
You can take a lunch break and hit the streets to meet new clients and show them the best properties on your portfolio. Finally, when you get back to work, go through the to-do list to see if you have missed anyone. If not, create the next day’s task list and head back home.
Conclusion
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