As a Realtor, youre pulled in a million different directions every day. If youre like most of us, you have a home office (or, in some of our cases, a home cubicle that consists of a computer in the corner of the most heavily trafficked room in the house). Its not easy to stay focused on what you need to get done, but with a few tips, you can make yourself more productive and more effective at what you do best.

4 Focus Tips for Realtors

Distractions come at you a mile a minute. Theres always something that needs your attention, and its easy to get derailed. Weve put together four tried-and-true tips for staying focused that apply to Realtors, and wed love for you to share your suggestions, too.

Realtor Focus Tip #1: Prioritize

Its no secret that we put family first at Benchmark Realty. When your priorities are in order and were not talking about whom to call back first and which listings need the most immediate attention focusing on your career becomes that much easier.

Naturally, prioritizing work-related tasks is also essential. Experts suggest that making a list of five must-do things in the morning can help you stay on-task and have a more productive day.

Realtor Focus Tip #2: Make Time for Breaks

Dont sit at your desk all day. While it might seem like thats the only way to get things done, youll actually accomplish more if you get up and take periodic breaks.

People lose focus because they try to focus too hard for too long, says Dr. John F. Murray, author of The Mental Performance Index.

Whether you watch the news for a half-hour, read a chapter of the latest-and-greatest from your favorite author, or go for a light jog, youll be able to clear your head and regroup after a little break.

Realtor Focus Tip #3: Knock Out the Tough Stuff Early

It seems like it would make sense to save difficult or time-consuming tasks until later in the day, when youre all warmed up from the mornings busy work.

Its not.

An hour into doing your work, youve got a lot less capacity than (at the beginning), says David Rock, co-founder of the NeuroLeadership Institute and author of Your Brain at Work.

That means starting the day with things that require creativity and lots of brain power and wrapping it up by scheduling appointments, dropping off mailers at the post office, or catching up on paperwork.

Realtor Focus Tip #4: Work in Blocks

Instead of working until somethings done, try working on it for a specific block of time. You might find that youll accomplish things more quickly if youre trying to beat a deadline. If you dont finish, thats okay; pick it up again later.

In many cases, its a good idea to block off your time at the beginning of each day (or sooner, if you can plan that far ahead) because youll know whats in store over the next several hours.

Lets Talk About Your Focus

If youre becoming distracted and youve tried all of these things, maybe its time for a change. Maybe youre ready to move to the next level in real estate and at Benchmark Realty, well support you every step of the way with our monthly Mastermind Meetings, extensive agent training and so much more.

Ready to explore your options with Benchmark Realty? Call us at (615)371-1544 or fill out the form below. Well set up a confidential meeting where you can ask questions and learn about whether a career with Benchmark Realty is right for you.