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5 Things To Remember When Changing Brokerages or Teams

We are at that time of year…

Where agents that are having a challenging year start thinking about making a change in brokerage…

If this you…here's a few things that I would recommend you think about...

First, what is the Support System like?

If you have questions that need answering who do you go to…during the week, on the weekends, in the evenings and if it’s time sensitive?

Is that brokerage or team really going to be there to provide you with the support you need when you need it?

As an example, on our team Frank and I are available 24/7 through a system that everyone in our team is in called Workplace by Facebook anytime someone on the team needs something they can voice, video call, instant message all through that platform.

Otherwise, agents on the team can post problems or questions out to the entire team and draw off everyone’s support and experience.

Second, Leads - if you’re a newer agent in the business you’re going to need leads. despite what some companies might tell you...it’s difficult to generate enough business to get yourself rolling when you’re brand new, on your own so is that brokerage or team going to provide you with any leads…

Are they coming daily, weekly? How many? and is there any sort of systems or processes or training on how you’re going to work those leads.

That brings us to number three, Training.

Is that brokerage or team going to provide you with actionable, real life training that is actually going to help you in your business…or are they just telling you use this form with buyers, this one with sellers...

here’s a phone book, call it…and say ‘do you want to buy or sell a house?’

Four, what about services?

Just like different realtors provide different levels of service not all brokerages or teams provide the same levels of service. 

Is your company providing you with services for digital, media, video tours, photography, sign installation, lock boxes, advertising, print…when you take a listing are you handling all the menial tasks or are you handing in the paperwork and the rest is taken care of you?

Last, don’t just focus on the Splits.

As you know from dealing with Buyers and Sellers… cost is only an issue in the absence of value

Yes… there are bargain basement options in the real estate brokerage space, but what value are they really transferring back to you?

You are your own brand and people want to do business with you because they know, like and trust you...

but the brokerage or team behind you could be the difference between you hitting your goals, staying where you’re at, or even seeing a decline in your business…

I hope you found this video valuable - if there’s anything we can do to help you sell more real estate please let us know

Have an awesome day!