realtor bookkeeping: Maximizing Productivity at Home: Strategies for Eliminating Distractions - 01/19/23 10:58 AM
Although working from home might be a terrific method to boost output and lower stress, it also has its share of distractions. It can be challenging to maintain concentration and complete work because of family members' continual interruptions and social media users' incessant scrolling.
But you can get rid of interruptions and maximize your time at home by using a few straightforward tactics.
Establish limits with your family and friends. The continual interruptions from family and friends are one of the major distractions when working from home. Establish clear boundaries with those nearby to combat this. Inform them of your working hours … (2 comments)

realtor bookkeeping: Prioritizing Tasks Like a Pro: A Proven Method - 01/13/23 10:16 AM
The Eisenhower matrix can be a useful tool for agents to prioritize their tasks and manage their time more effectively.
Here's how it can be applied to the real estate industry:
Quadrant 1: Urgent and Important tasks. These tasks are critical to the success of the business and should be done immediately. Examples include showing a property to a potential buyer, closing a sale, or dealing with an urgent client request.
Quadrant 2: Important but not Urgent tasks. These tasks are important for building and maintaining the business, but they can be scheduled for a specific time in the future. Examples include networking, … (6 comments)

realtor bookkeeping: 10 Time Management Tips for Agents - 01/13/23 06:13 AM
Now may be a good time to take inventory of your time managment methods. 
Here are 10 ideas on how agents can make make good use of their time.  What works for you?.. share in comments below.
Set clear goals and prioritize tasks: Identify the most important tasks that need to be done and prioritize them in your schedule.
Use a calendar: Use a calendar to schedule appointments, meetings, and deadlines. This will help you stay organized and on track.
Create a to-do list: Make a list of tasks that need to be done and check them off as you complete them. … (9 comments)

realtor bookkeeping: Why your Accountant should NOT be your Bookkeeper - 12/15/17 12:58 PM
As a Real Estate Agent, do you clearly understand the differences between the services of a bookkeeper and an accountant?  Both are enormously beneficial to your business, it is important you understand the differences.  
Here are 3 mistakes to avoid:
Never expect a bookkeeper to do the job of an accountant. Never hire an accountant to do your bookkeeping. Do not hand your accountant a shoe box of receipts at tax time.    
This chart outlines some key differences:
 
 
"WHY" Your Accountant Should Not Be Your Bookkeeper
 
1.  A Bookkeeper is Less Expensive
The hourly fee of your accountant will be much higher than the services of a professional bookkeeper.  Also, to … (4 comments)

realtor bookkeeping: Why Real Estate Agents should have a separate bank account for business. - 12/05/17 10:50 AM
Now that you are in “business” you cannot afford to be careless in keeping track of your income and expenses.

Real Estate Agents... 
"Open up a separate bank account
& keep the personal stuff out!"
 
Here are 4 reasons real estate agents should have a separate bank account for business:

It makes bookkeeping much easier.  You can easily complete bank reconciliations for your business when you do not need to wade through all your personal entries.  Plus, you can easily download and import your business bank account data into your bookkeeping software program without all the extra data.  This saves you bookkeeping time!
 You … (5 comments)

realtor bookkeeping: A Bookkeeping STRATEGY for Real Estate Agents - 11/21/17 09:48 AM
Whether you are a new real estate agent or been on the job for years one of the chores you have to deal with is bookkeeping. This is especially on the mind of new agents as they are looking to establish their processes and systems. What is your bookkeeping strategy?.... A variety of approaches can work, but sharing your experiences and ideas can help us all!
Here are a few approaches, which combination of approaches work for you and why?   This is a good time of year to "self-assess" every aspect of your business. 
As we know as real estate agents one of … (7 comments)

 
Steve Penner, REALTOR® / Pro Ledger Online (owner) (Royal LePage Dynamic RE / Pro Ledger Bookkeeping Software)

Steve Penner

REALTOR® / Pro Ledger Online (owner)

Winnipeg, MB

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