Even the most seasoned real estate experts may find it difficult to manage their time. So now is the moment to utilize a resource you might be underutilizing: the weekend.

There are some things you can take care of over the course of Saturdays and Sundays during downtime that don't require too much brainpower and will ultimately make the rest of your week run more smoothly. Sure, you're probably taking care of some real estate tasks on the weekend because very few in the industry get to enjoy the standard 9-5 workweek.

Here are just a few strategies to increase your weekly productivity without feeling like you're actually working:

Sort Through Your Emails

You probably already review some of your personal emails on the weekends. Why not respond to a few of your emails from work as well? It doesn't need to take an hour; just 5 to 10 minutes will lessen the mess you'll have to deal with on Monday.

Plan Out Your Entire Week

You can attack this assignment head-on as well, and it won't seem like an effort at all. In reality, you're scheduling when to complete your task rather than actually completing it. Once more, this shouldn't take more than an hour, and it will only help you ease into your week on Monday.

You might spend some of your weekends showing houses or hosting open houses, but if at all feasible, you should also set aside some time for unwinding or having some alone time. It can be challenging to completely avoid work-related duties on the weekends in real estate, but if you can find some quiet to sort through emails or make some progress on your weekly planning, you'll be glad you did when the week really picks up.