Have you ever wondered what the daily schedule of a successful real estate agent looks like? After all, even though working as a real estate agent allows you to be your boss and work whenever you want, it’s still important to organize your time effectively to succeed.

Do you have to get up early to meet success? Although many people will tell you that the early bird catches the worm, this might not apply to you if you are more of a night owl and simply can’t be productive if you wake up at 6 am. The truth is that successful agents know what works for them and what doesn’t. They treat their job as a lifestyle. Successful real estate agents organize their time to make it easier for them to be productive, happy and motivated and keep a healthy work-life balance.

Here is an example of a successful real estate agent’s daily schedule to inspire you to create your own.

1. Waking up and getting ready for the day

You can make your schedule if you are a self-employed real estate agent. This means you can decide when you want your day to start.

Wake up, and prepare for the day ahead with a nice morning routine. Eat a good breakfast, and drink some coffee. Take a shower, walk, meditate, or do some yoga. Do things that make you feel happy and energized.

2. Getting to the office and catching up

When it’s time to start your day, get to your office, and take a moment to review your schedule for the day.

Successful real estate agents don’t improvise: they add their appointments and their different tasks to their daily schedules. They move them around when necessary but write them down to help them stay focused.

You should also take a moment to check your emails and catch up with your assistant or your coworkers if you don’t work alone.

3. Prospecting and setting appointments

Consider spending at least an hour prospecting. Prospecting is all about looking for new clients and reaching out to people who could potentially become leads. You can place a few phone calls, send out emails, and engage with your followers on social media.

You can also meet new people by attending different events in your community. As a hardworking real estate agent, setting appointments should also be part of your daily schedule. In addition, you may also use this time to boost your skills. Take real estate coaching programs to develop your abilities, improving yourself as an agent.

4. Taking a lunch break

Enjoy your lunch break. Enjoy your lunch break if you bring your lunch or want to go and get something to eat!

You can use this time to simply relax, chat with a friend or colleague, or look over your schedule for the rest of the day. You can also read a book or listen to an audiobook or a podcast to make the most of your time.

5. Going to appointments

After your lunch break, you can go to your appointments with your clients if you have any on your schedule. Meet with clients, answer their questions, and figure out how you can help them.

Take a client through a house showing. Prepare an open house event or a presentation listing.

If you don’t have an appointment that day, you can spend more time prospecting and reaching out to potential leads.

6. Setting goals for the next day

When you have addressed everything that was on your to-do list for that day, take a moment to feel good about your accomplishments.

Next, review your schedule and your goals for the following day. Make some changes if necessary.

It is the time to leave the office and to leave your real estate duties and preoccupations behind you.

7. Going home and living in the moment

You can’t be working all the time. It’s not realistic, and it’s not healthy. Unless you are expecting to be reached by a particular client during the evening, don’t check your work emails and don’t take phone calls.

Successful real estate agents maintain a good work-life balance. They spend time with their loved ones, practice self-care, and engage in hobbies.

Spending quality time at home allows them to return to work refreshed and motivated the next day.

8. Going to sleep and getting enough sleep

The last thing on a successful real estate agent’s daily schedule is going to bed. Quality sleep is necessary not only for having a productive career but also for living a joyful and fulfilling life.

When you go to bed, have at least 8 hours of sleep each night.

The work you do during the day will probably vary from one day to another, but having a schedule and establishing a routine will help you become more successful.