How can I avoid burnout during showings?
Want to stop feeling drained after every showing? Here’s exactly how to avoid burnout during showings — fast.
Why showings burn realtors out
Showings demand emotional labor, constant attention, and quick decisions. Add back-to-back appointments and travel, and you get fatigue. Burnout isn’t failure. It’s predictable. It’s fixable.
Shift your mindset: control what you can
You can’t control every buyer or every home. Control your energy and your process. Start each day with a 3-minute reset: breathe, set one intention, pick three must-win tasks. This simple ritual primes your nervous system and keeps stress from piling up.
Practical rules to avoid burnout during showings
- Schedule with buffer windows. Never book showings back-to-back. Fifteen to thirty minutes between appointments prevents running late, reduces stress, and gives time to reset.
- Limit daily showing blocks. Keep intense showing days to two max. Balance with admin or strategy days to recover mentally.
- Use a showing checklist. A 1-page checklist reduces cognitive load: lock status, utilities on, meter readings, buyer needs, follow-up item.
- Delegate non-core work. Use assistants or tech for scheduling, confirmations, and driving directions.
Manage emotions on the job
- Name the feeling. Saying “I feel tired” or “I’m rushed” reduces its grip.
- Use grounding techniques. Two deep breaths, feel your feet, look at a fixed point for 10 seconds. Quick, repeatable, effective.
Energy, not time
Track your energy curve: when are you sharpest — morning or late afternoon? Put showings in your peak energy window. Reserve low-energy times for paperwork.
Systems that protect your time and sanity
- Pre-qualify buyers. Short phone screen before booking saves wasted showings.
- Batch tasks. Group confirmations, paperwork, and follow-ups into single blocks.
- Use templates. Email and text templates for confirmations and feedback make you faster and more consistent.
Quick tech stack to reduce stress
- Scheduling tool with buffer options.
- CRM for notes and follow-up reminders.
- Mobile checklist app for each showing.
How a proven expert handles burnout
I coach realtors to move from reactive to systematic. Use intention, buffers, and simple processes. Adopt these habits and you’ll see immediate results: fewer cancellations, cleaner follow-up, and steady energy.
If you’re a realtor ready to stop burning out and start closing more, get a one-page, personalized showing plan. Email: tony@sousasells.ca or call 416-477-2620. Visit https://www.sousasells.ca for resources and free templates.
Stay direct. Protect your energy. Win more showings.
