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Like many luxury realtors, I used to think there was no such thing as too much business. But the pace many of us had to maintain during the housing boom of the last few years was exhausting, and burnout was a real problem.
Balancing personal and professional now takes on a whole new level of importance. Here are my top tips for optimizing your work and life.
think big
It is important for agents to take the long view. In the last few years, the pace of sales has been so fast that it has become difficult to think about the day-to-day. But if you don’t have a long-term strategy in place and execute, you might get stuck.
I recently executed a three-year strategic plan that incorporated both personal and business goals. This is reviewed quarterly. Luxury agents are accustomed to achieving ambitious goals, but take steps to formalize their goals while also taking personal well-being into account to make them more ambitious and purposeful. can become
think small
Dedicate yourself to productive habits and rituals and don’t forget the basics. Paying attention to the little things makes things clearer and more consistent. We continually evaluate our workflows and processes so that we can automate, eliminate, and delegate all aspects of our business. This allows you to focus on what you do best and optimize your efficiency.
think positive
I believe in the power of positive thinking. Your perspective has a tangible impact on how you act and present yourself, and therefore influences your experience, your clients, your colleagues, and your business success. , optimize energy, productivity and time.
Reading is a powerful way to keep yourself excited and immersed in your ideas. combined effect with Darren Hardy The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness By Morgan Housel are two books I have enjoyed recently. Impact: The Psychology of Persuasion A classic business lead by Robert B. Cialdini.
you don’t have to do it alone
Early in my career in real estate, I realized that to be successful, I needed to specialize in what I was naturally good at and delegate the rest. So, two years into his career, he hired a full-time assistant. At the time, no one in the office understood why I would voluntarily reduce my take home. But looking back, this strategy allowed me to invest in my business and myself at the same time.
The extra help gave me the freedom to spend more time working on areas that would really grow my business. is now available for sale.
set healthy boundaries
This is a demanding profession and some clients expect to be available 24/7. Your personal life can be disrupted because you never know when you’re going to get a call or what you need.
They seem to have a sixth sense about it too. An old friend stopped by and just pulled the cork? I used to write it down as part of my job until I learned some tricks with client control.
I realized the value of setting expectations up front and explaining when and why to contact them. When they know what to expect, their anxiety levels go down, they feel informed, and I’m much more likely to get through the House of the Dragon episodes uninterrupted. Become.
Establishing healthy boundaries between work and personal time allows us to do what’s best for our clients. In other words, I am really happy to hear from them. I stay focused on what is important to them and the overall time spent from initial offer to final closing is reduced.
approach with purpose
I have learned over the years that most top agents are highly organized. is.
Years of improving my organizational skills have resulted in happier clients, more business and, more importantly, more “me time”.
A native of Richmond, Virginia, Laura Peery helps clients navigate the twists and turns of the real estate market while having fun. In addition to her Richmond area, Laura specializes in waterfront properties and her estates in the country. Before she became a real estate agent, she worked for years as a counselor to help keep individuals and veterans’ lives on track. Buying and selling a home is stressful for her. Laura is trained and experienced to reduce stress and deliver positive results. Her tenacity, strong work ethic, problem-solving skills, and no-nonsense personality have helped hundreds of clients achieve their goals, even during difficult times. In all things, sincerity is non-negotiable.”
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