How to Beat Flu Season in Real Estate 🏡🤧✨

Flu season is here, and while most people are bundling up and stocking up on vitamin C, real estate agents are still out showing homes, hosting open houses, and meeting clients face-to-face. The truth? We don’t get a “sick day” from building relationships and serving our clients. But we can take smart steps to stay healthy, keep business flowing, and protect both ourselves and the people we serve.

Here’s how to stay ahead of flu season while still crushing it in real estate:

1. Keep Your Health Top Priority 💪

• Stay hydrated: Bring water on showings and appointments.

• Boost your immune system: Vitamin C, zinc, and a good night’s sleep go a long way.

• Don’t skip meals: A well-fueled body fights off illness better.

2. Sanitize Like a Pro 🧴

• Keep hand sanitizer in your car and use it after every showing.

• Wipe down your phone, laptop, and steering wheel often (they’re germ magnets!).

• Carry disinfectant wipes for doorknobs and lockboxes—clients notice when you take extra precautions.

3. Virtual Tools = Your Best Friend 💻📱

If you’re feeling under the weather, don’t push it. Instead:

• Use Zoom or FaceTime for client check-ins.

• Send a quick Brivity CMA or video update to keep momentum without risking exposure.

• Leverage virtual tours when clients can’t—or shouldn’t—meet in person.

4. Respect Your Clients (and Yourself) 🙌

No one wants to catch the flu at an open house. If you’re sick, reschedule or go virtual. Clients will respect you more for being considerate and professional.

5. Build Your Business While You Rest 📈

Flu season doesn’t mean business season stops. Use downtime to:

• Organize your database

• Send handwritten notes

• Record short client “thinking of you” videos

• Prep marketing for the holidays

✨ Bottom line: Beating flu season in real estate is about working smarter, not harder. Protect your health, respect your clients, and keep business moving with the right systems in place. A healthy agent = a healthy business!