The standard for appropriate business attire is always a moving target, especially in real estate. How should residential real estate brokers navigate this ever-shifting playing field?
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Brokers have 2 solid options to consider when agents give notice of their intention to leave
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To work in harmony, the broker can also encourage a safe space culture where differing points of view are respected
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After months of virtual everything, an agent feels ready for much more face-to-face interaction. Can her broker convince her otherwise?
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Brokers should have all newly formed teams and partnerships prepare a detailed and exhaustive contingency plan for all possibilities and situations, including the eventual dissolution of the partnership
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There are many common-sense strategies agents can use to separate their personal social media accounts from their business accounts
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It’s normal for successful agents to plateau and get bored. Brokers should prepare a wide range of suggestions based on the weary agent’s unique personality and concerns
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Broker transitions are handled best in cases where office owners are consistently present and trustworthy
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Brokerages should support local charities, but if agents are asked to commit financially, they should have a say. One way to avoid problems is to have several charities agents can choose from
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Brokers can help their agents by encouraging the pursuit of interesting and creative continuing education courses
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Great partnerships often develop when agents have complementary skills and talents, rather than overlapping ones, even if both are highly successful
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It's nice for brokerages to celebrate birthdays at monthly get-togethers, but it's important to be inclusive
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It's always tempting to hire a hot agent from another company, but brokers need to be very careful when that agent competes directly with an existing top producer already in their office
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Here's one way to handle this very important and personal decision
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Transitions can be challenging even under the best of circumstances, but here's how to handle a situation where agents feel their opinions aren't as valued as they should be