How Realtors Actually Take a Vacation (Without Losing Business)

How do realtors go on vacation?

With smart planning, the right support, and clear communication, real estate agents can take time off—without sacrificing service, momentum, or peace of mind.

Schedule Your Time Off Strategically

The key is timing. Look ahead at your calendar and local market cycles. Plan your vacation for a seasonally slower period—often mid-summer or just after the holidays. Block the time off 4–8 months in advance and treat it like a client appointment: non-negotiable.

Let your clients, broker, and team know well ahead of time. A little proactive planning goes a long way in avoiding last-minute chaos.

Arrange Reliable Coverage

The best way to actually unplug? Don’t go it alone. Line up someone you trust to cover your business:

• Trade coverage with another agent. Partner with a colleague and agree to cover for each other’s vacations. Align on expectations and compensation ahead of time.

• Use a licensed assistant. If you have an assistant or transaction coordinator, make sure they’re empowered to manage listings, showings, or offers while you're away.

Introduce your clients to your backup person before you leave. A quick call, coffee, or Zoom meeting can build rapport and reduce any friction.

Automate and Delegate

Use systems to keep your business humming while you’re gone:

• Set up out-of-office messages on your email, voicemail, and text platform.

• Schedule social media posts and email newsletters in advance.

• Use your CRM to route leads to your covering agent or assistant.

This way, your presence stays active—even when you're on the beach.

Set Boundaries and Stick to Them

Decide in advance how much (if any) you’ll check in. Some agents set aside 30–60 minutes in the evening to monitor email or respond to urgent issues. Others unplug completely. Either way, set expectations with clients and team members so everyone’s on the same page.

And don’t forget: allow for a buffer day when you return. Use it to catch up and reset before diving back into appointments.

You Deserve the Break

Taking time off doesn’t mean you’re not committed. It means you’re running your business like a professional—with systems, structure, and sustainability.

Want to work somewhere that supports this kind of balance? Schedule a confidential meeting to learn how we help agents at CrossView Realty build rewarding, flexible careers.

Call CrossView Realty at 904-503-0672 or submit the “Request a Meeting” form at joincrossviewrealty.com.

How CrossView Realty Approaches This

At CrossView Realty, we actively help agents build systems and support that make vacation possible. Whether it's coaching you on coverage partnerships, helping automate your marketing, or encouraging you to actually use your time off, we believe in building a business that doesn’t burn you out. Your success—and sanity—matter here.