I need to express my frustration. Everyone claims that reaching six figures makes the job easier, but I’m not convinced. I’ve followed the prescribed path to success—closed $127K last year, utilized Zillow leads, and focused on my sphere of influence while doing all the so-called ‘right’ things. Yet, I feel overwhelmed. I’m waking up at 6 AM to send follow-ups and getting urgent client messages at 10 PM. I spend $3k monthly on marketing with little return. I can’t recall the last weekend I had free from open houses or showing homes, only to face ghosting leads.
While my sphere is providing some business, the number of ‘quick coffee meetings’ and catch-ups for referrals is daunting. This job is addictive, but it feels more like a demanding job than a genuine business. To my fellow real estate agents making over $100K, is this the norm? Are we all just pretending this is sustainable? Or have any of you discovered a way to build a business without sacrificing your wellbeing and sanity?
This isn’t a pity party post—I recognize my luck in achieving these figures. However, surely there’s a more efficient approach than grinding endlessly?
I get it, Real estate is a hustle! Even with $100K, the stress doesn’t vanish. Consider cutting down on lead gen costs and leaning more on referrals if the return isn’t great. And hey, delegate where you can. It’s okay to seek help like VA’s for stuff that’s overwhelming you.
Feeling overwhelmed is entirely understandable, even with high earnings. Real estate can be incredibly demanding with 24/7 availability becoming the norm. To gain some balance, consider setting boundaries on working hours to protect personal time. Streamline your processes, perhaps by automating initial follow-ups or using virtual assistants to handle repetitive tasks. Focus on quality over quantity in your client interactions. Building a dependable team can assist in sharing the workload, allowing you to concentrate on growing your business strategically without burning out.
Have you considered what parts of the job actually bring joy versus just routine stress? It’s intriguing how real estate gets under your skin—even at high earnings. What would your ideal workday look like, and have you explored other realtors’ approaches to maintaining sanity? It might spark some new ideas!