Let’s be honest for a second. Mom’s tend to sit in two camps. The super organised and everything scheduled and the flying by the seat of her pants hoping to survive the day. Yet the power of staying organised as a realtor mom has many benefits.
Whether you relate to either of the above profiles. One thing all realtor moms have in common. Is their ability to balance the constant demands of being a mother and being a realtor. Something which is not an easy feat.
Regardless of which camp you currently reside in. I want to give you some insight into why being organised can be so powerful.
I will also drop in a few tips and tricks along the way. To help those who are still find they struggle with being organised. (let’s be fair, that actually applies to the most organised of us as well. Children have a way of throwing things off schedule). Master the power of staying organised as a realtor mom.
Improved Focus and Concretion
Have you every hear the saying “a tidy desk equally a tidy mind”. For many realtor moms, that can mean your car or your kitchen counter. I literally have a mobile office contained with my laptop bag. Meaning I have everything I need to hand wherever I go. No dashing to the office to print contracts or frantically scribbling notes on my leg in the car. (although this last one is true. Which I credit as the main reason I knew to get organised when I first started out in this business.)
There are a few scientific facts that back up this statement as well. It’s been proven that your brain actually works better when there are less distractions. Why?Because the less stimuli you have drawing your attention away. The more likely you are to be able to focus on the task at hand. A crowded, clutched space inhibits your ability to concentrate and in turn focus. Whether its the kids clutter in the back of the car. Or a pile of paperwork you haven’t had time to file. You will find them competing with the task you have at hand. As your brain battles to prioritise which is the most pressing. Flitting back and forth between doing the work you need to do or organising the mess. Which restricts your capability to keep focused.
Improved Relationships
When dealing with buyers and vendors your path is going to cross with a multitude of different people. Being organised (or not) can have more of an effect on those relationships than you expect. Being organised has the ability to put you in control. Allowing you to build confidence, not only with the trust others place in you but internal in yourself as well. It also sets a great first impression.
As a mom with a schedule packed way to full. Bouncing from client appointments, business needs, children’s dental appointment, school demands and play dates. You will often find me flying from one to the next, without time to breath. (enter my keepcup! gifted to me, by someone who knows I am always in need of coffee on the go)
Yet I have come to realise two things! 1. Being organised actually saves me time as I am rushing around each day. 2. Keeping one step ahead allows me to plan for the unexpected. Keeping my anxiety low when my day doesn’t always shape up as I had expected. Both of which have helped me foster great communications with my teams and my clients. It’s allowed me to show them I am in control of my time. Enables me to let them know what needs to get done, even if I am juggling other things. It’s basically earned me one hell of a lot of respect from the people who I deal with. Which on occasion, I have to cash in. Safe in the knowledge it will not leave a last negative impression on them.
Increased Confidence
Being organised creates the mental head space you need to keep healthy. It enables you to build your self esteem and your self confidence, whilst limiting your stress and anxiety levels. All the things you need to become your best most confident self. Through organisation you can change your internal dialogue. From “I never seem to have time” Or “I’m not able to achieve this. To “I’’ve got this” or ‘I know exactly what needs to happen to make this work”. Simply by having more time to review what you are doing. Or to make plans around what you have coming up.
Practised repeatedly by being organised in various areas of your life. Your internal belief system will begin to change. You will find yourself growing in confidence in all aspects of your life. Definitely something you need when faced with demanding buyers or a challenging listing presentation.
Increased Earning Potential
Directly and indirectly, mastering the power of staying organised as a realtor mom, will lead to higher earnings. Mainly because you will have improved in the 3 areas mentioned above. You will be more focused on taking the actions that lead to results. Have built stronger relationships within your sphere of influence. With referral partner, your clients, teams and your family who will then support you more openly in achieving your success. All whilst have increased your confidence levels sufficiently so that you unbreakable belief in your ability. Infuse that in everyone you meet and will never shy away from making that next connection. Valuing your time and saying no to commission hits!!
Tips For Staying Organised.
- Create your own portable drop file system using a container, I keep one in the back of my car.
- Make use of apps on your phone, get a CRM that’s also got an app
- Build it into your routine, create space and time so things don’t get a chance to pile up.
- Limit your distractions whenever possible ( a challenge I grant you, whilst juggling kids and clients)
- Tidy up!
Are you an organised Realtor mom or flying by the seat of your pants? Let me know below 👇🏻
