1,846,901
And how's that goin? When I got into the business there wasn't that bad of a public profile. We can only do what we can do & really .... we have to start walking the walk & the talk by reporting agents that are not doing things correctly. Nothing will ever change if we don't.
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Winchester, VA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
2,221,377
I continue to help raise our profession every day.
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Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Winchester, VA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Tony Lewis
Valencia, CA
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
2,187,593
There are too many agents, the entry level is too low and the training too lacking to raise the bar.
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Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Winchester, VA
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Chris Ann Cleland
Gainesville, VA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
3,627,072
Not really we really need to up the training and education like Carol Williams said
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Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Winchester, VA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
3,383,384
Like you, I strive to elevate the reputation of our industry daily. It is an uphill battle.
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Winchester, VA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
1,092,947
It is an uphill battle and one reason I serve on committees at our Board.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Tony Lewis
Valencia, CA
1,231,853
Many good responses here. Each of us need to do our part to rise above the negative image created by less professional members
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
913,468
No, there is jsut too many unethical agents in this business that keep that stereotype alive and well.
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Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Winchester, VA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
1,525,616
I think there will always be people who don't trust us.
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Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Winchester, VA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
1,056,272
I'm a broker. Never sold anyone anything. Helped a lotta people make sensible purchases, sales and leases.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
1,457,119
I'm a salesperson and I take great pride in being professional about it! There are too many people in the business who can only thrive when "selling" is not involved. When 5 minutes after signing a listing, you have multiple offers.
When the going gets tough, I wish more would get going
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Susan Emo
Kingston, ON
1,513,143
Having been the proverbial car salesman; there are good ones and then the rest just like real estate. Looking at some of the tactics being played out by the newer agents the profession will be kept digging out of a hole!
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Susan Emo
Kingston, ON
991,352
Not in my area it hasn't
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Jessie Cochran
Panama City, FL
290,969
I don't honestly know Tony Lewis, but do know that I'm a professional in real estate, who is helping, and happy and honored to do so, both Buyers and Sellers. People have my expertise, my caring, my knowledge, and my heart.
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Tony Lewis
Valencia, CA
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
1,153,794
The NAR has had the opportunity to raise the professional status of the REALTOR for decades but has failed its membership terribly. In the coming decade you will have a much better chance to rise to new levels in my opinion.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
5,060,544
Sadly there are some that have not
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
1,506,013
In most people's eyes, I think the competent ones are above those. The incompetent ones... make the used car salesman look good!
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
2,191,798
Yes I believe Representation & Agency has elevated us !!!
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Michael J. Perry
Lancaster, PA
1,553,347
Realtors were never in that category; sales agents were and still are. I do my part to keep the Realtor brand reputable.
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
2,684,569
No. Many Brokers and Agents (like you) have tried to raise the image, but there are too many in this industry who will keep us right there with the "car or shoe salesman".
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
4,582,309
As I channel Susan Emo I keep my eye on my own reputation.
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Susan Emo
Kingston, ON
5,112,471
Not always. And a few do great damage to many.
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
6,418,126
No, the studies still show that the public still believes this.
Until you do away with paid referrals, non enforcement of the COE and easy license sales Realtors will continue to earn this reputation.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
2,538,633
Good morning Tony. Unfortunately there are some bad apples that hurt the image of the outstanding Realtors, no different than the mortgage business.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,771,867
Not this Realtor. I give 110% percent
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Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Winchester, VA
3,741,901
It's going to take a lot more training and maybe a requirement for an intership before we can expect a little more respect.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
231,224
i think salespeople in general are looked down upon. having said that, i think RE is slightly above car and shoe (unless its nordstroms lol)
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
3,988,013
I don't think we are thought of in that way any longer and have been elevated to close to a mortician and attorney. Yikes.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
2,784,566
Snake oil? Buy now and at no extra charge, you get a set of knives? The thing is, leads to some agents are like to chum to sharks
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
3,986,308
No, we just have another influx of them now that homes are selling again
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
4,800,132
3,349,404
I am not into using the title Realtor ... I refer to myself as consultant and agent. We need to report the bad guys and continue to do what we can to show the public that we are not all alike.
1,466,257
Tony Lewis As long as REALTOR® is associated with the salespersons stigma, nothing will change.
5,583,328
5,239,354
I am following Lyn Sims this morning and have nothing further to offer!
3,071,489
823,679
As individuals, we can make a difference in our profession by being professional. While we would love for everyone in our profession to measure up, we are only responsible for ourselves.
4,434,177
1,241,754
4,319,773
Tony Lewis - in our profession, if we are good, we are good. Every profession has some 'bad apples'. Some has more bad apples than others...
921,504
The only folks I ever hear who parallel car or shoe salesmen to REALTOR are agents thinking the are the cream of the crop.
NO ONE CARES!
But agents keep bringing it up, breathing life into the urban legend, and invariably chat, "Raise the bar."
Did you know most car dealer sales folk make more than the average real estate agent? They seem to understand what the craft of sales is and have adapted to the changing expectation of the public.