In 2018 I wrote an article about things to do when you have nothing to do, and it was well received by my readers!

Since then It have updated it several times.  Most recently I updated it to reflect Covid 19 realities.  I think it is time to revisit that article again so here is!

Every once in a while we have one of those days where there is absolutely nothing going on.

When that happens we have some choices to make … we can declare it a holiday and go have fun somewhere or we can turn it into an unexpected day to catch up on things.

Here are some ideas on what to do when there is nothing to do:

Things to do when there is nothing to do

1. Purchase a weekly planner and transfer your calendar in to it. NOTHING beats being able to look at your week in writing.
2. Write down a schedule for the next day, and plan to follow it.
3. Call a former client and ask for referrals.
4. Preview new listings. COVID-19 Update – you can do this virtually!
5. Take a drive searching for F.S.B.O. signs, and follow up.
6. If you find any FSBOs … go knock on their doors. COVID-19 Update observe safety protocols
7. Organize and update your listing presentation book.
8. Read an article, or listen to can Audible program on sales technique.
9. Perform a self analysis on your last appointment. Was it successful? Why or why not?
10. Call a current listing to update them on their property’s progress.
11. Send out thank-you notes to people who sent you referrals.
12. Write 25 notes to your sphere of influence and invite them to coffee.  Write them by hand and had address the envelope and use a real stamp!
13. Clean out your desk and files. Throw out unnecessary items.
14. Update your mailing lists.
15. Write new, sparkling ad copy.
16. Call business personnel managers and inquire about employee relocations.
17. Reorganize your file and follow-up system for better efficiency.
18. Call an old prospect. Perhaps they are still in the market.
19. Set-up an appointment with a likely prospect and go well prepared.
20. Organize an open house and then schedule it. COVID-19 Update do this virtually
21. Make contacts with loan officers, title reps, home warranty reps and inspection company reps. They are valuable people to know.
22. Read an article on property taxes
23. Work your farm.
24. Try some cold calling again.
25. Take a few minutes to think about how you can make better use of your time.
26. Update your social media profiles
27. Call the last few agents that you had transactions with and thank them for their professionalism.
28. Schedule time with your manager to go over your business plan. See if they can offer useful suggestions to help you get more business or to more efficiently handle the business that you have!
29. Find another agent in your office who has nothing to do and work on this list together
30. Re-read this list and find 5 things that you will commit to doing today!

Doing that will change your life!

That’s it.  Pick something and get on it!