Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus – and there are real estate agents who work over the holidays, too!

Working evenings, weekends, and holidays are some of the biggest trade-offs real estate agents face in exchange for a flexible schedule. Still, there's a huge temptation to relax and kick back as December rolls around. It's easy to convince yourself, "No one wants to buy or sell during the holiday season."

Well, if you stop working, then that's exactly what will happen!

One of the reasons why Homesale Realty agents are so successful is because we provide efficient and powerful ways to keep your productivity up during the holidays – without having to feel like you never slowed down between now and the New Year.

Finding the right balance will keep your business humming while still giving you the time to relax, unwind, and enjoy holiday cheer. It's not as hard as it might look, and it's worth it: You can come back from the holidays recharged and ready to succeed in 2019.

Here's how!

Working During the Holidays: Do ...

• Make Yourself Available to Clients
  While you're looking for the right work-life balance during this festive time of year, make yourself available when it really counts. Most importantly, don't do anything that might delay closing for clients. Your willingness to help will make a great impression and may lead to referral business.
  
  
• Catch Up on Days When Things Are Slow
  Workflow is even more erratic during the holidays than at other times of the year. Take advantage of the fact by dealing with those pesky problems that can often get pushed to the sidelines. Work on your exciting new ideas and handle that backlog of items on the old to-do list.
  
  
• Give Yourself Time to Enjoy the Holidays
  Find out when those can't-miss holiday happenings will take place so you don't miss out. For example, big holiday dinners and gift-giving parties are a must-do – add them to your calendar and make sure you enjoy some client-free time and truly appreciate them.
  
  
• Send Your Clients a Warm Holiday Greeting
  Following up with your clients is a great way to continue the relationship and, perhaps, inspire some kindness when they run into others who need real estate help. You don't have to know exactly how your clients celebrate to make a heartfelt gesture.

Working During the Holidays: Don't ...

• Assume Your Clients Know Better
  Just like you, your clients want to enjoy the holidays – but remember, they take their cues from you. If you forget to communicate your availability, then they may well call, or even come to the door, on days you're spending with family. Set clear expectations from the start.
  
  
• Miss Out On Your Big Moments
  Like Scrooge toiling away in his counting-house, some entrepreneurs might wonder if saying, "Bah, humbug" to these celebrations will be better for their business. The holidays come but once a year, so cherish the moments that are most meaningful to you. Don't pass them up!
  
  
• Give In to Holiday Distractions
  When you're working, you're working. Don't get sidetracked browsing holiday updates on Facebook or checking out Amazon deals for the best gifts. A good to-do list will help you keep things organized... so you can truly relax when the day is done.

The new year will be here before you know it, all full of promise and opportunity. Why not take advantage of it by joining the real estate team that focuses on your success?

Contact BHHS Homesale Realty today. We look forward to helping you.