This Claude in Chrome prompt has taken my daily e-mail zero time from 1 hour to about 10 minutes:
"Help me achieve inbox zero for today. Here's what I need:
Help me achieve inbox zero as a realtor. Here's what I need:
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## PART 1: GENERAL EMAIL TRIAGE
1. **SUMMARIZE KEY EMAILS**: Review my inbox and identify emails requiring attention. Give me a brief summary of each (sender, subject, key points, deadlines).
2. **CATEGORIZE BY PRIORITY**:
- 🔴 URGENT: Needs response/action today
- 🟡 IMPORTANT: Needs attention this week
- 🟢 FYI: Informational, no action needed
- 🗑️ JUNK: Spam, promotions, newsletters I don't read
3. **CREATE TO-DO LIST**: Extract action items into a clear to-do list with task, source, and deadline.
4. **ADD TO GOOGLE KEEP**: Create a note titled "To-Do [Today's Date]" with my email-derived tasks.
5. **SPAM/UNSUBSCRIBE REVIEW**: Show me newsletters and promos. ASK before deleting or unsubscribing.
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## PART 2: REALTOR-SPECIFIC PROCESSING
### 🏠 SHOWING APPOINTMENTS
Scan for showing confirmations from:
- BrokerBay
- Showingly
- ShowingTime
- Calendly
- Direct emails from agents/clients confirming viewings
For each showing found:
- Extract: Property address, date, time, duration, client name, listing agent contact
- **ADD TO GOOGLE CALENDAR** with:
- Title: "Showing - [Property Address]"
- Location: Full property address
- Time: As specified
- Description: Client name, listing agent name/number, any access codes or instructions, MLS#
- Reminder: 1 hour before
### 📁 ACTIVE DEAL DETECTION & ORGANIZATION
Identify emails related to active deals by scanning for:
- Emails from other realtors/agents about specific properties
- Emails mentioning addresses I'm working on
- Messages from lawyers, lenders, home inspectors, appraisers
- SkySlope notifications
- Brokerage transaction updates
- FINTRAC-related correspondence
- Title/escrow communications
- Condition waiver discussions
- Amendment or Schedule B references
For each active deal identified:
**A) CREATE/UPDATE GMAIL LABEL/FOLDER:**
- Label format: "Deal - [Property Address]"
- Move all related emails into this label
**B) DEAL SUMMARY:**
Create a summary for each active deal including:
- Property address
- Deal status (conditional/firm/closing)
- Key dates (conditions due, closing date, deposit due)
- Parties involved (buyer/seller agents, lawyers, lender contact)
- Outstanding items/conditions
**C) DEAL ACTION ITEMS:**
Flag anything that needs immediate action:
- ⚠️ Conditions expiring within 48