Debbie,

First, I would think about, "what about that person sets me off that mirrors and reminds me of a part of me that I don't like?"  Very often, people like that are a blessing, because you gain so much by confronting that.  

The other scenario is that this person so hates themselves that their only pleasure is to suck the air out of the room.  If that is the case, then I would consider moving offices.  

It is hard to answer this question without have specifics, and if I knew more, my answer would be better. A

No, I am only at the office in my own office so  I'd close the door and unless they have business with me at that time sent them on my way. If it go really out of hand I'd ask my broker if I can maybe open an agent office in the same building or near by, that can get complicated with local laws though.

I am in the office for such a short amount of time, I barely even know who anyone is. No drama for me, I create enough of my own! 

 We have over 70 agents and there is no drama at all. It would not be tolerated in the slightest. 

Depends on how much time i have to spend in the office with them

I wouldn't change companies for that, unless the person in question was the manager, and even then I might not leave if I was getting most of what I needed there.

No; work out of our home.

Can't think of someone off the top of my head, but I don't walk into my office more than once or twice a month.... so it's hard to annoy me. Now in my last company, I couldn't stand the Broker In Charge and I did leave.

There was one Agent I got rid of due to behavior or I could say lack of behavior. 

No I do not go into the office but once a week or so.

Fortunately I'm just in a position to say "you're fired" because I'm not going anywhere.

With out a doubt.  

I am laughing out loud! There are only six of us and I am married to one, hired another and the other three are my agents.  

No, unless it is the Managing Broker.

There was this gal once that drove me crazy. She also drove everyone else nuts too. If the broker hadn't told her she couldn't come to the office during business hours I may have left.

No, do not work out of the office, only go in once or twice a week for mail or for a class/meeting.    

Actually there were three. Not only did they gossip but they were constantly trashing other agents in the office. The broker did nothing about it. Yes we did make a change because of a bad culture which extended beyond this issue.

It could be a posibility

I have to really enjoy my office environment, or I won't stay there. Yes if I had that situation...I would change offices if the situation couldn't be worked out. 

If the individual is influencing the policy and direction of the brokerage I certainly would consider a change. However I must objectively consider the cause of 'can't stand' regarding whether it is something other than personal preference. If they are simply wearing too much apparel from Chico's I just might need to get over it.

Possibly, but it may be better to fire them and stay around myself.

Well I used to work for a real A--h---, so I became self-employed to avoid this.  I still work for one.  Sadly he is still there at the end of the day.  :)

There will always be issues.  I doubt I would leave over one person. 

Have done so in the past to my benefit!

It would take more then just that.

No . I would not change companies because there is one person whom I can not stand. Luckily there is no one I can not stand.

Sure, there are people I'm not crazy about. But spending time in the office doesn't make the phone ring, so my contact with them is minimal. 

Good morning Debbie. Not the case, I truly enjoy everyone that works in my company. I wonder how each person in my office would answer the questions? Most likely the same way.

Make it a great weekend!

 Good Saturday morning Debbie. No! If I don't like them, I asked them to find their happiness elsewhere – LOL

It would depend on how difficult the person is.  I have been in situations like that and eventually the difficult person moved on or was fired.

Debbie - I would probably ask for some mediation with my broker, and try to avoid that other person as much as possible. It would have to be pretty bad for me to want to switch brokers/companies.

No, I do not have that at my current office. But I did at a previous job. This woman was so negative that the negative energy surrounded her. It was unbearable to even interact with her through email. She would be your best friend one minute and calling you nasty names 5 minutes later. The  things this woman did were unbelievable and everyone hated her. I had never met a person like that in my life and never want to again. She's the only person I have ever tried to block from my social media accounts. So yes, if I encountered someone similar to this woman ever again, something would have to change quickly.

Yes, but I am happy to say I genunely enjoy the group I am with now.

I'd make sure they eliminated themselves from the office....I'd drive them out....never need to dismiss.... there are always other ways....

No, but I would clear the air as no one or thing should allow you to have withhold and or not live out your life as chosen...not reacted to

Debbie: Sounds like this person was more than one you couldn't stand which I'm sure you could have handled. But if the broker supports that person and you unfairly get the short end of the monetary stick, and if this could not be worked out in a satisfactory manner, I would consider leaving. If I were you, I would go it alone. You have so much experience and are so well known in your community, why put up with that from this or possible other future brokers?

There is someone, however I don't often see that person. No, I wouldn't switch companies. This is the last stop on the RE train!

You better believe I would ....Life is to short not to be happy no matter what you are doing or where you are at ...

Great question Debbie Reynolds 

No way  would I consider making a company change just because I did not like someone. I would do my best to get along with them and if I couldn't I would do the best I could to keep away from them.  Sometimes you just have to figure out how to deal with things as they are.

YES!! Of course it depends on the entire situation. If this person is somewhat new to the office and industry I may not leave. Especially if I get along with everyone else well. But if I really have no connection or relationship with others from the brokerage I am at, it would most likely just be the cherry on top of the sundae. Life is to short to be miserable by those around you. When you are stressed out and or uncomfortable being around those types frequently every day to even three times a week; it is just not worth it. It is better to withhold your energy and mental well being for other avenues in life. So I say, don't let the door hit you, on your way out.

I'm sure some people would but not me.

No. We have a very large office and one person would not usually provide enough of an incentive to change. Also, the broker would take action in situations where behavior was not acceptable.

Debbie,
That is the advantage of working from a home office.

Debbie, I had a situation where the was an agent who was just awful, and my very wise manager told me "Remember, Pat.  It's never the other person!" I'm convinced that in these situations, what makes me crazy is whatever that person reflects back to me about myself - even if it is an exaggerated version of myself.

Debbie Reynolds If you like your office and leadership at the office, you should focus on your goals. achievements.

And yes, no need to change your office for one person, unless there is too much of interference in your business because of that.

It's pretty easy for me to avoid people I don't want to be in contact without changing companies.   

I don't go into the office enough for it to ever be an issue for me;  in fact, one of the reasons I prefer a home office is to avoid any potential drama.  Would I leave an office that is a perfect fit for me because of one other person?  No. 

We operate from our virtual offices...no problem there...

As it takes al kinds to make the world go round probably not. If it was a behavioral problem and the Broker was not doing anything probably.

Yes, sometimes you meet a person that, no matter how hard you try, you can relax around such. I do not like people who suck my energy, so I just try to be around such person as little time as possible.