Realtors: Stay Focused and Finish 2025 Strong With These Tips

By Jacqueline Smith

Jacqueline Smith started in real estate in 2015 and sold 52 homes her first year in the business as a solo agent. After considering growing her own team, and exploring different team models, she decided to partner with Place in 2017. The partnership allowed her to fast track her growth, and provide better systems and models to her agent partners. Her and her team in Vancouver Washington now close over $165M in annual sales volume, while keeping the quality of the agent and client experience at the forefront.

How can you finish 2025 strong and start 2026 with momentum? As the year comes to a close, many Realtors feel pressured to accomplish everything before the new year begins.

It can be hard to stay focused with the holidays around the corner, but finishing the year strong will give you a head start in 2026. If you want to set yourself up for success, now is the perfect time to reflect, plan, and take action.

Let’s dive into how you can finish 2025 with clarity, build momentum, and step into 2026 with confidence.

Finish 2026 with a solid business plan

If you don’t have a 2026 business plan yet, now is the time to create one. But it’s not just about adding new goals to the list. It’s just as important to figure out what you need to eliminate or say “no” to.

Ask yourself these questions:

• Who do you need to become to reach your 2026 goals?
• Do you have the key elements to a plan?

Creating a clear and focused plan makes you feel more prepared and confident. Set realistic goals and understand how many appointments or clients you need each month to stay on track.

Review your finances

When was the last time you looked at your finances closely? If you’ve been spending money on things that aren’t helping your business or personal growth, it’s time to make changes. This is the perfect time to review your expenses and identify what can be cut.

Here’s how to get started:

• Review both business and personal spending.
• Eliminate any subscriptions you forgot about
• Look for places where you can save money.

Cleaning up your finances now will make you start 2026 with a clearer view of your resources and avoid any unnecessary stress.

Resist the urge to coast

It’s easy to coast through the final weeks of the year, but the truth is, lead generation should be your focus. This means reaching out to potential clients, cleaning up your CRM, and following up with old clients.

Here’s why it matters:

• Spring success starts now. The efforts you make in these last weeks will pay off in the first months of 2026.
• Client communication is key. Now is the time to check in, wish them happy holidays, and see if they need help with real estate plans in the new year.
• Focus on lead generation, even as the year wraps up. It helps build momentum that can carry you into the new year.

Start 2026 with a clear vision

When you take the time to plan, review your finances, and stay focused on lead generation, you’ll enter 2026 with a clear vision and a solid plan. Don’t wait until January to get started. Use these last days of 2025 to make a real impact on your success next year.

If you’re ready to take action and finish 2025 strong, reach out today. I can help you create a plan that will set you up for success in 2026. Call or text me at +13605601156 or email me at jacqueline@evergreenrealestatepartners.com. Let’s make next year your best year yet!

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