What qualities do you look for in a broker? If you were considering changing companies, what would motivate you to do so?

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Jason Crouch, Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (512-796-7653) (Austin Texas Homes, LLC)

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Jason Crouch

Austin Texas Homes, LLC - Austin, TX

Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (512-796-7653)

Donna Foerster - Thanks for your wonderful input. As a broker/owner myself, I am always interested to know what causes people to move to a new company.

Nov 22, 2014 10:27 AM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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Donna Foerster

HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO

Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Great question. We've changed brokerages twice in our careers. The first time was from a big box to a boutique. We made the move due to some drama we were experiencing and a toxic environment, we also saved a significant amount of money. We stayed with that boutique firm for 2 years. We were still experiencing drama, and again a bad environment, so we made another change. Both changes were actually unplanned. We are now with a mid-sized company and very happy!

As for qualities in a broker? I want someone who is knowledgeable and who has good people and leadership skills. Someone who will encourage me to grow and to grow my business.

Nov 22, 2014 03:18 AM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

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Resources like training, coaching and technology, and the culture is great too.

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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers

Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ

Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Due diligence with a list of questions important to you...

May 18, 2018 05:00 AM

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Dipti Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA

On a team with Praful Thakkar

I am just a team member with my husband.

Apr 16, 2018 08:47 PM

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Ajay Pandya

e-Merge Real Estate Unlimited - Columbus, OH

Realtor Ajay Pandya

Trust is #1.

Sep 12, 2017 11:17 AM

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Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

Personal fit. Dissatisfaction with the current office.

Aug 04, 2017 06:23 AM

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Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA

Metro Boston Homes For Sale

I'd see the support - in terms of education, training, systems, technology and then what split the broker offers.

Apr 19, 2017 10:56 PM

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Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

The broker should have a record of success and the office should provide an outstanding working environment.

Nov 27, 2014 12:48 AM

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Donna Foerster - Thanks for your wonderful input. As a broker/owner myself, I am always interested to know what causes people to move to a new company.
Great question. We've changed brokerages twice in our careers. The first time was from a big box to a boutique. We made the move due to some drama we were experiencing and a toxic environment, we also saved a significant amount of money. We stayed with that boutique firm for 2 years. We were still experiencing drama, and again a bad environment, so we made another change. Both changes were actually unplanned. We are now with a mid-sized company and very happy!

As for qualities in a broker? I want someone who is knowledgeable and who has good people and leadership skills. Someone who will encourage me to grow and to grow my business.
Resources like training, coaching and technology, and the culture is great too.
I'd see the support - in terms of education, training, systems, technology and then what split the broker offers.
The broker should have a record of success and the office should provide an outstanding working environment.