03/04/2023
Learn With CAROL YOUR Property Advisor
On how to stay on Task. To-Do List and Business Planning;
So here are tasks that have helped me tremendously!
1. Vision Board
Use magazine clippings, drawings, make it fun, and put it where you can see it everyday. Include all goals you want to achieve this year, include family, business, personal, and travel goals. Mine looks like a third grader made it, so don't stress on presentation.
2. Sales Goalsl
Figure out the commission you want for the year, then figure out the volume and amount of transactions based on your average sale.The key is to hold yourself accountable if you fall short, and be willing to increase your goal if you are rockin' it.
3. Business Plan
The best thing you can do for yourself is to spend a couple days developing your plan, ideas, and vision, and put it in writing. Find your niche and areas of focus. This plan is the core of your business and should be revised yearly.
4. Checklist, Checklist, Checklist
I can't stress this enough, especially when it comes to transaction management and marketing. My “listing” checklist is two pages long and includes an 8 week marketing plan. I would be lost without it, and there's no way I can remember everything. I am constantly updating it to make it better. Your checklists and business plan will also make the transition of having a staff or an assistant much smoother.
5. Buddy System
It can get lonely in this business. It's great to team with another agent or several, in different areas than yours. Schedule to meet bi-weekly or monthly via phone, FaceTime or in person. Things can get stale and communication with other like-minded individuals can keep you motivated and focused.
6. Copy Cat
There are tons of great ideas out there, and most of the time you will forget them. Anytime I see an awesome real estate post, great descriptions, creative design, or ideas, I immediately share to my Evernote. If you don't use Evernote, download it. You could also pin to a private board on Pinterest, to keep good ideas organized and easily accessible. Set time aside to go through these boards and update your marketing plan checklists consistently.
7. A Life Planner
Establish monthly goals that break down into daily and weekly tasks. I highly recommend The Law of Attraction 12 month planner, because it includes a fold-out vision board, mission statements, life-changing tips, thought provoking questions, and it challenges you daily. Multi-tasking has never been successful for me. The only way I can juggle several businesses and projects simultaneously is by blocking. Blocking allows me to schedule a specific time and day where I devote 100% of my time to one task or project at a time.
