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Send New Year\u2019s cards.<\/strong> It\u2019s not too late to send out holiday greetings and a New Year\u2019s card will stand out from the crowd. Leverage your contacts and keep your name top of mind to your clients.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Organize your email box.<\/strong> You might be reminded of correspondence you dropped the ball on or automated email lists that you can unsubscribe from. <strong>Bonus:<\/strong> Set up reminders to flag your clients&#8217; key dates (anniversary, birthday, one-year post-closing, etc.) to nudge you to reach out on important events.<\/p>\n<p>3. <strong>Sign up for training opportunities<\/strong> and industry networking events like REAL Trends&#8217; <a href=\"https:\/\/rtgoe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gathering of Eagles<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>4.<strong> Leverage your technology.<\/strong> Successful agents are resourceful. Are you using your <a href=\"real-estate-imperative-technology\/\">smartphone<\/a> and other devices to their full capacity? A trip to your local tech center may help you realize their full potential.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Measure your performance.<\/strong> In a recent survey, 19 percent of real estate professionals used <a href=\"optimize-your-website-with-google-search-console\/\">Google Analytics<\/a>. If you\u2019re in the 81 percent not evaluating your website traffic, you might be missing out on key insights.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Get involved in your community.<\/strong> What activities and events do you have scheduled in the coming year that will help you cultivate relationships in your area? The most successful agents have strong relationships built on a foundation of engagement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Fine-tune your online presence.<\/strong> Make sure your <a href=\"https:\/\/fitsmallbusiness.com\/linkedin-real-estate-leads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> profile includes the right keywords. Check out any online reviews\u2014good or bad\u2014on Zillow, Yelp and elsewhere. Address any lackluster reviews by posting a reply, keeping it positive, to demonstrate to your naysayer(s) that you are in this for the long haul. Pore over your Facebook contacts to ensure that you are up-to-date on developments in their lives; significant life events can signal the need to buy a new home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Balance your books.<\/strong> Tax season is right around the corner, so this is a good time to get the receipts in order and record any expenses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9. Make a charitable donation.<\/strong> Remember, tax season is just around the corner, plus it\u2019s better to give than to receive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10. 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