Still managing holidays and absences with spreadsheets?
If you run an estate agency, you’re already working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. You don’t need the added stress of chasing leave requests, recalculating entitlement every time someone changes their hours, or discovering too late that you’re short-staffed.
That’s why so many estate agents are switching to The Holiday Tracker, a simple, effective annual leave tracker for estate agencies that takes the hassle out of holiday management.
What You’ll Learn in This Post
- Why leave management is now business-critical for estate agents
- How staff turnover, burnout, and leave management are connected and what it means for your business
- How The Holiday Tracker’s mobile and flexible working features make managing holidays easier
- Key features we know estate agents will love to save time and reduce stress
What It’s Really Costing You?
Estate agencies often experience high staff turnover. Studies suggest the average turnover rate for UK workers in this sector is around 35%. This is driven by the demanding nature of the job, irregular hours and high client expectations, all of which can take a toll on staff wellbeing.
Adding to that pressure, many estate agents aren’t taking enough annual leave. A recent survey found that 37% don’t plan to take a break during the summer months, and 24% are unlikely to use all their leave by the end of the year. Whether it’s due to market uncertainty, rising demand or a focus on professional development, missing out on rest increases the risk of burnout. That can affect both performance and morale.
This combination of high pressure and poor holiday habits doesn’t just impact your team, it affects your bottom line. According to Centric HR, replacing a team member can cost between 6 to 9 months of their salary. For an agent earning £25,000, that’s a potential cost of £12,500 to £18,750 in recruitment, training and lost productivity.
And when holiday management is handled manually using spreadsheets, email chains or paper forms, these problems are often made worse. It’s easy for requests to go missing, leave balances to be miscalculated or clashes to be overlooked. The result? More stress, more mistakes and a higher risk of staff burnout or departure.
How The Holiday Tracker Helps Estate Agents
The Holiday Tracker helps estate agents stay organised and reduce stress by removing admin tasks and giving you the visibility you need to keep things running smoothly.
Key Benefits:
Clear team visibility
Easily see who’s off and when, so you can avoid clashes and make sure you’ve got enough cover for viewings, valuations and client appointments.
All absences in one place
Track holidays, sickness and other types of leave together in one system, so nothing gets missed or buried in someone’s inbox.
Accurate calculations
Handles part-time staff, new starters and those with non-traditional working patterns, so leave entitlement stays accurate without extra effort.
Mobile-friendly access
Staff can check their entitlement or request leave from their phone — helpful for anyone working between branches, out on viewings or on the move.
Self-service
Cuts down on interruptions and lets your team manage their own holiday requests, freeing up time for managers to focus on other tasks.
If you manage multiple branches or are planning to grow your team, The Holiday Tracker scales with you, so you won’t need to change tools as your business evolves.
Why It Matters
In estate agencies, where every missed call or delayed response can cost a sale, managing holidays well isn’t just admin, it’s business-critical. The easier it is for staff to take time off and for managers to stay in control, the smoother things run.
When your team is rested, supported, and properly covered, your whole business benefits.
What Estate Agents Are Saying
“We have been using Holiday Tracker for some time now and it has made a huge difference to managing our team holidays and absences. It is a great piece of software and an exceptionally easy-to-use mobile app.”
— Brockenhurst Estate Agents
See why estate agents love The Holiday Tracker
Final Thoughts
The Holiday Tracker takes the stress out of holiday admin, helping you run your estate agency smoothly, keep staff happy, and avoid unnecessary costs. From mobile access to accurate entitlement calculations, it’s built for the way estate agents work today.
FAQs
Can part-time staff be included?
Yes. The Holiday Tracker accurately calculates leave for new starters and part-time workers, including those who change their working days multiple times throughout the year.
Can I approve holiday requests when I’m out on viewings?
Absolutely. You can log in from your smartphone, making it easy to approve requests on the go.
Can I stop too many people being off at the same time?
You’ll still receive all requests, but The Holiday Tracker gives managers visibility of who’s already off before they approve anything. The team calendar helps you spot potential clashes and make sure there’s enough cover.
Is The Holiday Tracker suitable for multiple branches?
Yes. It’s built to grow with your business and works well for multi-office or franchise agencies. You can easily silo your staff into separate departments and branches.
How can The Holiday Tracker help reduce burnout?
By making it easy for staff to take their full annual leave entitlement, The Holiday Tracker supports wellbeing and helps prevent burnout caused by overwork or unclear leave policies.
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