New Year's Week Planning: December 30-January 1 Setup

New Year's week is here.

Use it to prepare, not work.

The Planning Window

December 30-January 1:

3 days of planning Offices mostly closed Time to think Prepare for January 2

Planning beats working.

The 2025 Final Review

Complete year-end analysis:

• Total transactions: _____
• Total GCI: $_____
• Hit goals: Yes/No
• Best wins: _____
• Biggest lessons: _____

Close 2025 mentally.

The 2026 Goal Finalization

Confirm your targets:

• Income goal: $_____
• Transaction goal: _____
• Database goal: _____
• Personal goals: _____

Write them down.

The January 2 Plan

First day back blueprint:

• 8am: Start prospecting (30 calls)
• 10am: First appointment
• 12pm: Lunch and plan afternoon
• 1pm: More appointments
• 5pm: Review day, plan January 3

Specific schedule.

The Week 1 Calendar

January 2-8 planning:

• Appointments already booked: _____
• Prospecting calls planned: 200+
• Admin tasks scheduled: _____
• Goals for week: _____

Week 1 determines momentum.

The Call List Preparation

Ready to prospect January 2:

• Hot leads list: _____
• Database rotation: _____
• Past clients: _____
• Expired listings: _____

Lists ready before January 2.

The Email Template Check

Verify templates current:

• New lead follow-up
• Showing follow-up
• Listing consultation follow-up
• Market update

Templates save time.

The CRM Campaign Activation

Launch January campaigns:

• New year buyer campaign
• Spring listing prep campaign
• Past client nurture
• Sphere engagement

Automation runs January 2.

The Marketing Material Review

Everything current:

• Headshots recent
• Bio updated
• Market data fresh
• Testimonials new

Professional appearance matters.

The Social Media Schedule

January content planned:

• Week 1: New year motivation
• Week 2: Market predictions
• Week 3: Buyer education
• Week 4: Listing prep

Month scheduled.

The Technology Check

All systems working:

• CRM operational
• Website functional
• Email deliverability good
• Scheduling tools active

No tech surprises January 2.

The Vendor Reconnection

Reach out to partners:

• Lenders: Schedule January meeting
• Title companies: Confirm partnership
• Inspectors: Verify availability
• Contractors: Check schedules

Coordinate early.

The Office Organization

Workspace ready:

• Desk clear
• Files organized
• Supplies stocked
• Space clean

Fresh environment.

The Physical Preparation

Personal readiness:

1. Work clothes ready
2. Healthy meals planned
3. Exercise scheduled
4. Sleep routine established

Physical energy matters.

The Mental Preparation

Mindset work:

1. Review goals daily
2. Visualize success
3. Positive affirmations
4. Excitement building

Mental state drives action.

The Accountability Setup

Who keeps you on track:

• Broker: Schedule weekly check-in
• Coach: Book January sessions
• Partner: Confirm accountability calls
• Team: Plan team meetings

Support structures.

The First Week Metrics

What to track January 2-8:

• Calls made: Goal 200+
• Conversations: Goal 60+
• Appointments: Goal 10+
• Contracts: Goal 2-3

Clear targets.

The Obstacle Identification

What could derail January:

• Holiday hangover
• Slow start
• Market conditions
• Personal issues

Plan for challenges.

The Celebration Plan

How to celebrate wins:

• Weekly wins: Small rewards
• Monthly goals: Bigger celebration
• Quarterly targets: Significant reward

Plan rewards now.

The Quarter 1 Overview

January-March planning:

• Q1 transaction goal: _____
• Q1 income goal: $_____
• Key milestones: _____
• Major activities: _____

See full quarter.

The New Year Mindset

December 31 reflection:

• Let go of 2025 disappointments
• Celebrate 2025 wins
• Commit to 2026 goals
• Start fresh January 2

Clean slate.

Your December 30-January 1

• December 30: Final 2025 review and 2026 goal confirmation
• December 31: January 2 preparation and mindset work
• January 1: Rest, family time, visualization
• Then January 2, execute.

Planning creates powerful starts.

Tiffany Hampton is a seasoned real estate leader and MAPS Coach with over two decades of experience helping agents succeed through leadership, coaching, and innovative strategy. As the founder of AgentGrowth365.com, Tiffany delivers proven systems, tools, and training that empower agents and market center leaders to grow with clarity and purpose. Whether you're looking to hit 24 transactions, streamline your coaching systems, or lead your business with impact, AgentGrowth365 offers a full suite of solutions designed to meet today's challenges and scale tomorrow's success.