How To Set and Achieve Your Real Estate Goals in 2025

By Justin Croft

Justin Croft has a passion for buying and selling residential real estate that is contagious. He is a skilled negotiator and problem solver who thrives on going above and beyond for his clients.

Ever set a big goal that took years to reach? On January 1st, 2025, I achieved a goal I had been working toward for eight years. My family and I walked on a glacier in New Zealand to kick off the new year. It was incredible, but the best part wasn’t the glacier or the views. It was the feeling of accomplishment after working toward that goal for so long.

Sometimes, goals take time. Some can be achieved in a few months. Others might take a year or even longer. This one took eight years, but it was worth every moment.

How do you set goals that matter? You might be thinking, “I don’t have eight years for that.” And that’s okay! The point is that setting goals is important, whether they take weeks, months, or years to achieve. Every new year is a chance to set new goals. But it’s not just about quick wins. It’s about the long game. Think about it: what do you want to achieve in the next year, five years, or even ten years?

Short-term or long-term, make it happen. The goals you set this year will guide you for months or even years. You can choose short-term goals that are more immediate or long-term goals that require patience and persistence. What matters is that you set them. As we head into 2025, think about what’s possible for you. What do you want to achieve this year? And what do you want to have accomplished in ten years?

Why do goals matter? Without goals, it’s easy to float through life without a sense of direction. Setting clear, achievable goals gives you something to focus on and work toward. You’ll have something to measure your progress against. You’ll have a reason to push through challenges.

Take a moment today to set your goals. Maybe they’re big, maybe they’re small. It doesn’t matter. What matters is that you start now. Set a goal, work toward it, and celebrate the wins along the way. Whether it takes a month, a year, or eight years, the important thing is that you don’t give up. If you have any questions, feel free to call or text me at 214-213-7200.