Carlo Habet is a third-generation entrepreneur whose family has had a rich history in Belize’s development. In 2009, he founded 4Realty after two years in the dual role of marketing and IT manager with Brothers Habet, maintaining his commitment to his family’s company through thoughtful delegation. Carlo found his own niche selling highly sought-after commercial properties in the city’s commercial capital to local and international investors and businessmen. Here, he shares what a typical day as a businessman/broker is really like.
- 7:00 - 7:30 Wake up and hydrate! Roll out of bed and start responding to messages.
- 7:40 - 8:00 Make a healthy breakfast and mentally prepare for the day.
- 9:00 - 9:30 Get to work and join the office. Start setting up for the weekly team meeting.
- 9:30 -10:00 Meet with the team and go over current listings, buyers, and marketing efforts.
- 11:00 -11:30 Follow up with clients and return calls.
- 11:30 -11:45 Catch up with industry news and highlight relevant material. Research is integral to success!
- 12:00 -1:00 Touch base with clients and update them on relevant news.
- 1:00 -2:00 Have a late lunch that I more than likely work through and reflect on my excellent multitasking skills. 😉
- 2:15 - 3:00 Go to a meeting with the city council to advise them on trade license legislation. As president of the Belize National Association of Real Estate (BNAR), I represent the association with pride.
- 3:00 - 4:00 Schedule showings for the next day and catch up with pending tasks.
- 4:00 – 4:45 Head out to scheduled viewing.
- 5:00 - 6:30 Go to the gym!
- 7:00 - 7:15 Return from the gym and decompress.
- 7:30 - 8:00 Dinner and relaxation.
- 8:00 - 8:30 Watch a few videos on spirituality, science, or sports.
- 8:30 - 9:15 Review tasks and prep for the following day.
- 10:00 - Get into bed and get ready to do it all again tomorrow!
Carlo Habet is one of the exclusive agents representing the Belize real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.