Does anyone have any tips on how to balance Real Estate and Home?

Katie, Your daughter is absolutely beautiful! With a new baby, your day IS going to get away from you. I have my own struggles with balance so I have no real advice for you other than I've starting to hire others for the things we can't do because of time. Enjoy that little bundle, they grow so quickly!

Well... Since your husband is in the business you are ahead of most new agents.   Learning to say no is always difficult but necessary to have a balanced home life.  Turn off your phone and take a break when needed. 

Oh my goodness-she's precious!!!  Congratulations. =)

I can tell you, as someone who was single in real estate, got married and has had two kids while being a full-time busy Realtor, it's harder than most folks realize.  The key for me was having child care lined up (I worked from home with my daughter for 7 months before I went with full time child care), when I needed to work.  Otherwise you can feel like you have no control!

The other key is blocking out family time.  There's nothing wrong with both of you declaring that you don't answer your phones or take appointments from say 5p til 730p (which is what I do, to protect dinner and bath/bedtime).  Your daughter will appreciate you for it one day. =)

(oh-and by the way-just when you think you've got a schedule down pat, they CHANGE.  Kids are amazing like that.). =)

If you ever need anything-to vent or whatever, shoot me an email or call. Moms have to look out for each other!

In your arms is your most valuable asset. 

Having said that, you and your husband should co-ordinate time that each of your is available as well as time for you to be alone together (use family or godparents for your personal time).  It is an adjustment (having a baby).......not just the real estate.....

 

Well...... Katie, you've hit on the most difficult thing about being an independent business person... or being married to one.  People get into real estate because of the flexibility of the business.  Then the find out that it means working all the time.  So, the solution isn't easy.  Best advice I could offer is to treat your real estate business like a real business.... set specific working hours at the office.  Be prepared to work a lot at home... like I am right now... sitting with a laptop at 8pm.  There will be a lot of support things you can do for your husband's business after hours... after the baby is asleep... things such as blogging, answering emails, posting listings to A/R or your MLS or websites, designing property fliers, adding names to your data base, etc.  Hope these suggestions are helpful to you.  By the way, your baby girl is precious!

 Jan

Congratulations. Beautiful Baby. I don't have an answer I'm still trying to figure it out myself. I have 3 children and am a full time agent. My husband is also a Realtor, so that helps with the understanding for the odd hours. I take it one day at time and juggle. Good luck Katie.

Only 11 weeks...most moms are still just adjusting to a new baby, much less a new career! Just know that your day will often get away from you, and accept it. I second the suggestion to make a time for both of you to turn off your phone. At least you will know you have set family time. And of course, take advantage of naps to make phone calls, etc.

Best of luck! And, by the way, she's beautiful!

Rebecca

She is darling!  I wish I new how to balance work and family. I have a demanding 15yo for the most part I start Working as soon as he is on the bus and try to wrap it up by 6pm and then start working again after dinner.

Keep us posted. And if you come up with any good remedies let me know.

 

Your baby is gorgeous.  When my son was first born my husband and I owned our own window and door repair business and I keep my child with me as long as I could (I went back to work TOO SOON only 5 days after he was born)  even though it is a different business it did seem as though the days got away from me.  I was weak, tired and worn out but I had to work..........as a result we didn't take time out for ourselves and our relationship was tested.........Make sure to take time out for you and your husband on a true "date night" without your precious angel so personally you are not deprived of each other even if all you do is walk in the park and hold hands and talk. 

When she gets a little older it would be good to enroll in mommy's morning out programs so youc an spend a few hours for just "you" time as well.  Good luck with your business and being a mom with be more rewarding than any job you can ever have or hope for........take care!

Hi Katie!

Congrats on that beautiful little girl, and all I can say is enjoy her. Otherwise you will blink and she will be grown. The entire reason I left my accounting carreer to do this was to have the flexibility to have some fun with my kids. They are growing up fast.

Dear Katie:

 

Welcome to Active Rain and that is one beautiful baby!!  Good luck, study from the masters here on Active Rain (hint: look for the "most subscribed" blogs )

Karen