Sticking to a 40-hour workweek is sometimes difficult when you work on commission. After all, if you aren’t working – you aren’t making money. And there are bills that need to be paid, and you need to save for your kids’ college funds, save for your retirement, and earn money to buy a new roof… . and purchase plane tickets to visit your in-laws . . . (Sorry, we didn’t mean to raise your blood pressure so early in this article.)
But instead of adding hours to your work week, consider how to get more out of those hours. Avoid job burnout by working smarter – not longer – with some proven productivity hacks designed for real estate agents.
How to Get the Most Out of Your Work Day – for Real Estate Agents
Some of you thrive by focusing on one task and finishing it to completion. Others have 23 tabs open at a time and can talk on the phone, bake cookies for an open house, and sign permission slips for your kid’s field trip – all at the same time.
So, we’re not going to tell you how to work. Instead, here are some of our top productivity hacks for real estate agents.
Schedule your time on social media.
We know that you use social media to market your business and to remind your contacts that you are always available for their real estate needs. While we understand the importance of building your brand by using social media, try not to hop on to your accounts whenever you have downtime or need a break.
Instead, make sure your notifications are on for your business and private messaging accounts and then set time aside each day to comment on, like, and (heart) your contacts’ posts.
Some people use social media as a break from tedious computer work. They take a break from looking at their screens – by staring at their screens. Instead of picking up your phone, stare out your window if you need a break. Stretch, take deep breaths, and rest your eyes before tackling your tasks again.
Focus on your clients.
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