Manage Your Expectations
Not to state the obvious, but working from home as a real estate agent is much different than working in an office. You are no longer in a distraction limited, work focused environment. You are in your comfortable home, with your tv, family, and pets all trying to catch your attention.
Due to this drastic change in environment, you can’t force yourself to sit in the same spot and try to cram work in all day. Taking this approach will stop you from getting anything done at all. Your motivation will ebb and flow more often at home. So, allow yourself to take breaks, and don’t feel guilty about it. Taking these mental breaks when you need them will help you ultimately be more productive.
The pandemic also makes it more complicated to host open houses, manage showings and meet with your buyers and sellers. Create a plan for using video to chat with your clients rather than just a standard phone call. Integrate video walk-throughs into your listings. Host virtual open houses on facebook live and other social media channels. Be prepared to offer limited in person showings with PPE gear available for yourself and the buyers and sellers. Provide bleach wipes, hand sanitizer, lysol, masks, booties and gloves to help boost the comfort level of your clients.
