How To Manage Stress From Real Estate Sales
In my 16 years in the sales business I have worked up markets, down markets, and a few flat ones. The one common thread? There is ALWAYS stress in the day to day practice. Here are some ways I learned to manage stress...
1) Separate yourself from the transaction--This is a tough one due to the fact that agents typically get paid at closing. The deal dies the night before? No money for you! What this arrangement breeds is the agent sharing the same emotions as the buyer or seller. Our power comes not being connected to the deal. People in a sinking boat have a tough time teaching others how to swim.
2) Have ample savings-- Try to keep at least 90 days worth of bill money in the bank. This will help keep you for stressing out over every deal.
3) Exercise at least 3 days a week-- I build workout time in my calendar FIRST thing. The gym opens at 5am, I am scratching at the door at 4:45. Why? If I wait until later in the day something will come up.
4) Watch what you eat-- We tend to eat on the go. This normally means a meal in a bag. An occasionally treat is one thing, but avoid visiting the Golden Arches on a regular basis.
5) Watch your attitude-- Do you find yourself getting negative? This is the body's way of telling you to take some time off. Don't listen to your body? Be prepared to pay a steep price down the road health wise.
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