Real Estate Summer Survival Tips

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A few years ago I went touring with some clients for an all day house hunting extravaganza. It was a hot day and we must have gone looking at houses for 8-10 hours as they were from out of town and had a very limited schedule to work with.

By the end of the day, I was one exhausted and sunburned real estate agent from going to house to house on a hot summers day. It was then I learned a few very important ways to surviving as a real estate agent in the summer.

Here are some of my real estate summer survival tips I will share with you:

1. Wear and Bring Sunscreen: Sunscreen just can’t be emphasized enough. I use a baby sunblock with an spf of 50 now and reapply it to my face every 2 hours at the bare minimum. Many agents never think they would get sunburned while showing houses, but if you find yourself with clients scrutinizing over a yard, it is easy to become sunburned in just 15-30 minutes unprotected in the sun. Be sure to have some to offer to your clients or to remind them they may want to put some on if you’re itinerary might have you in the sun.

2. Wear cotton: Many agents struggle with what kind of clothes to wear as a real estate agent, especially in the summer. Cotton is one of the most breathable and comfortable fabrics for hot summer heat, so make sure you have at least one or two 100% cotton outfits. You’ll be able to stay cooler if you’re touring homes that don’t have the air conditioning turned on.

3. Drink water: Keep a cooler in your car packed with bottled water for you and your clients. If you know you have a day of house hunting, you may want to consider freezing the bottled water ahead of time so it stays colder longer.

4. Take Breaks: If you’ve gone four or five hours and still have more houses to look at, stopping for lunch can be an excellent way to refresh and relax. It also gives you some one on one time with the client to get an idea of what features they like so far about the houses they’ve seen. You’ll be amazed at the boost of energy you both have after a short break.

5. Be careful of what you leave in the car: Many things such as cell phones, GPS systems, or even your keypad can fry if they are left in a hot car for too long. If you must leave something in the car, make sure it is out of direct sunlight in the trunk or under your seat.

Do you have any tips to share about surviving the heat of the summer for real estate agents? Feel free to leave your real estate summer survival tips in the comments below.