Is Burnout Inevitable Among Real Estate Agents?
Burnout isn’t necessarily an inevitable side effect of being a real estate agent. It is however, an incredibly likely one. As a matter of fact, the rate of realtor burnout is one of the highest of any industry in the United States. A list that includes nurses, lawyers, doctors, teachers, and other human service professions. Most real estate agents experience burn out at some point. Many of them battle it their entire career. Burnout may seem like a fairly innocuous ailment. But it does commonly lead to a very serious condition, depression. One that is largely responsible for the high rate of suicide among realtors. So what about the industry causes burn out?
Well, burnout is so common among human service professionals because their jobs involve two of the conditions main contributing factors. Those being a high stress environment, and an emotionally demanding job. Realtors fit into this cross section perfectly. They’re required to accommodate demanding clients. Individuals that often require constant communication. At the ready to solve any problem that may arise. Lest they lose the client and fail to receive payment for any of their time and energy. On top of that, remember that they’re dealing in peoples homes. One of the most personal and emotionally charged products that you can possibly buy or sell. All in all it is an incredibly high stress and emotionally demanding job.
Nobody can deal with all of that pressure bearing down on them without breaking or finding a way to relieve stress. Luckily, there are plenty of things you can do to effectively manage stress. Most of them aren’t even that difficult. In fact, most them are pretty enjoyable. It’s a simple as finding a hobby: meditate, go for walks, schedule some technology free time. Just take a break from work. This may seem like too easy of an answer. But according to every doctor out there, these types of activities are vital to mental health.