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8 Ways To Get More Out of Your Day

Category: Real Estate News | Permalink

Published: Monday, July 19, 2010

01.) Before agreeing to handle a task from a client, make sure that you're the most qualified person to deal with it. If a client wants to appoint you for a task beyond your field of knowledge, suggest someone else who could carry out the task better rather than putting your reputation at risk. Who knows, maybe months later the same client will call and seek help in your area of expertise.

02.) Throughout the day, ask yourself if what you're making the best of your time. Even though you may not be working on an activity you like, if it's a top priority, continue doing it.

03.) Never assume; always ask questions. When a client is inquiring about something, don't automatically assume and do something. Make sure to ask questions to ensure that you fully value what your client wants. If you finish a job and realize that it wasn't what your client had in mind, you'll waste more time and energy redoing your work. Get a clear understanding of the request, and then start to work on it.

04.) Don't reinvent the wheel. If your client asks you to do something that you or someone else has done previously, let him or her know. Your client may have forgotten that the same project was completed the year before. There is no sense in replicating something that has been done already.

05.) Get off the phone as soon as possible. When a caller keeps you on the phone longer than necessary, gently prompt him to end the call. You could tell them that you have another call, that you are on a tight deadline or, if they have requested something, tell them that you want to get started on it immediately.

06.) Make your environment conducive to working. This covers two areas: your actual work space and the area surrounding it. If your office is disorganized, you will waste time throughout the day searching for files, replacing lost information and "running in place." Take the time to clear your desk of any distractions, from magazines to knick-knacks, that could be placed on your credenza or shelf near your desk. If you only use an item on your desk every few months, move it to a space that is not in the main flow of your office.

07.) In retail they say, "Location, location, location." The same is true in a home office. A desk located in a high-traffic area is as welcome as a marching band in a library. If your desk is in the kitchen, you will soon notice a few of your office supplies missing. If possible, move to a new location that is away from the flow of traffic but not so far away that you feel isolated.

08.) Stay focused on the activity at hand. If you're growing tired of working on something, move on to something else, but stay away from jumping from project to project.