The property industry is full of ambition, energy, and opportunity — but it’s also full of pressure. From shifting market trends to high-stakes deals and long working hours, estate agents face stressors that can quietly build into anxiety. It’s a shared experience that too often goes unspoken.
At Agents Together, we believe that thriving in this industry doesn’t mean pushing through anxiety in silence. It means recognising it, managing it, and building a sustainable career with wellbeing at its core.
Why Anxiety Is Common in Estate Agency
Whether you’re new to the field or leading a successful branch, some pressures are familiar to us all. Market conditions can shift overnight. Clients come with high expectations. The work is often commission-based, fast-paced, and increasingly competitive. And let’s not forget the expectation to be ‘always available’, even when your day should be winding down.
When these pressures mount, they can lead to more than just stress. You might notice yourself overthinking client conversations, worrying about falling short, or struggling to switch off in the evenings. Physical signs, like a racing heart before a big meeting, are also common. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
How To Manage Anxiety in Your Day-To-Day
The way you structure your day can make a real difference. Establishing a routine that includes clear work hours helps set healthy boundaries. It’s okay and actually very effective to block out time for breaks, to step away from your screen, or simply to prepare for a meeting without feeling rushed. Keeping your calendar realistic instead of crammed, supports better focus and calm.
It’s also worth investing in your support network. Speaking to a mentor, chatting with peers at networking events, or even just opening up to a colleague can lighten the mental load. Some agents find real value in professional supervision or counselling, not because they’re struggling but because they want to thrive.
Small lifestyle habits can also support better mental health. Starting your day with a walk or a few quiet minutes before the inbox opens helps you ease into work mode. Making time for real meals (not just coffee) and finding moments of movement, even just standing between viewings, all contribute to better energy and emotional balance. For many agents, travel time becomes an ideal window for mindful reflection or a quick breathing exercise.
Quick Techniques to Manage Stress in the Moment
When anxiety creeps in, simple tools can help you feel grounded again. One of the most effective is the 5-4-3-2-1 technique. Pause for a moment and name five things you can see, four you can touch, three you can hear, two you can smell, and one you can taste. It’s a subtle reset that brings you back into the present.
If nerves are rising before a high-stakes negotiation or valuation, try a short breathing exercise: breathe in for four counts, hold for four, and exhale for four – repeating a few times. It’s a technique many agents use to stay calm, focused, and ready to perform at their best.
A Career That Supports Your Wellbeing
Success in estate agency shouldn’t come at the cost of your mental health. A fulfilling career supports your goals and your wellbeing. That’s why we put mental health front and centre at Agents Together. Through our resources, support services and mentoring programme, we aim to create a healthier industry where agents not only perform, they thrive.
Building small daily practices like planning your day, drinking water regularly, getting out for a short walk, eating lunch away from your desk, and winding down with intention in the evening can all help create a more sustainable rhythm.
Support That Makes a Difference
You don’t have to navigate anxiety alone. Our free mentoring programme connects you with seasoned property professionals who understand the pressures you face, and how to manage them. Alongside this, we offer industry-specific mental health resources, confidential guidance, and tools designed to help you feel supported every step of the way.
If you’re ready to take the first step, you can:
- Schedule a chat with an Agents Together mentor
- Choose one wellness habit to try this week
- Open up to a colleague about how you’re feeling
- Start writing your own stress-management plan
Because being a strong agent isn’t about never feeling anxious. It’s about knowing how to work with it, manage it, and keep moving forward with support by your side.
Explore our mentoring programme.