Realtor guide
Mileage deduction guide for realtors
Real estate work creates many short business drives. The record needs to connect each drive to the property, client, showing, open house, inspection, or business errand behind it.
Field examples
Common real estate drives to classify
Buyer showing route
Client name, property addresses, showing purpose, business miles, and any parking or toll notes.
Listing appointment
Seller or property reference, appointment type, round-trip miles, and follow-up task notes.
Open-house preparation
Property address, supply or sign route, open-house date, and related receipt notes.
Private showing follow-up
Buyer agreement status, property address, showing route, client notes, business miles, and next follow-up task.
Inspection or appraisal coordination
Property/client reference, vendor meeting purpose, drive segment, and reimbursement status.
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Source context for this guide
Common realtor business trips
Showings, listing appointments, open houses, inspections, broker meetings, supply runs, photography visits, and client meetings can all create business mileage records when they meet tax rules.
Separate open-house leads from client tours
Open-house visitor notes, buyer-agreement timing, private showing routes, and follow-up tasks should stay attached to the drive that created them so the business purpose is clear later.
Context makes the log stronger
A trip labeled only 'business' is weaker than a trip connected to a property address, lead, client, or listing task.
Where agents lose mileage
Mileage gets missed when agents rush between appointments, switch vehicles, or delay logging until the end of the week.
Realtor mileage record checklist
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Open house QR sign-in template
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Mileage app comparison
Compare mileage apps when you need trip records, receipts, client context, and open-house workflows together.
IRS mileage rate calculator
Estimate the value of qualified 2026 business miles before exporting records.
FAQ
Do realtors need more than a mile total?
A total helps with math, but individual trip context helps support why the miles were business-related.
How does tiktraq help realtors?
tiktraq connects mileage with real estate workflows such as clients, properties, open-house sign-ins, expenses, and checklists.
Should open-house and private showing notes stay with the mileage log?
Keep enough context to explain the business purpose of the trip, such as the property, lead source, buyer agreement status, showing route, or follow-up task. Avoid unnecessary personal details.