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Rainmaker
5,216,398
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Do you want to build a team or true partnership is the first question?

Jan 14, 2019 05:02 AM
Ambassador
5,230,079
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I hired licensed assistants who will also help me show on over-flow days and when I'm on vacation. Two of them have been with me over 10 years. When (& if) I retire, they will be able to take over for me.

It's been working beautifully for me for years!

Jan 14, 2019 06:13 AM
Rainmaker
4,572,183
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

A salaried agent? It sounds like an employee. Is that what you want?

Jan 14, 2019 05:34 AM
Rainmaker
2,390,620
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I never did find the right people to build my team Peter Mohylsky with the exception of that I had a GREAT secretary. As far as finding agents willing to work as hard as me there were none to be found in my market.

Jan 14, 2019 05:25 AM
Rainmaker
758,035
Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
PETER TESTA

"Let's team up & have twice the selling power". The big benefit of a team is that each member can bring their own talent set & you have a backup. 

I'd have to be labodomized to get me to agree to pay any other agent a salary to team up. 

Jan 14, 2019 04:57 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Personally, I've not seen much success with this. I decided a long time not to share based on what I'd seen around me.

Jan 14, 2019 05:02 AM
Ambassador
3,345,091
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I've failed miserably at that. I'm challenged to find people who are okay with working for a paycheck and to focus on serving clients ... not their self. 

Jan 14, 2019 09:00 AM
Ambassador
3,125,819
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

The other person must have a stellar reputation, share in the same motivation and business model and standards. Only if you have a licensed assistant, would you consider paying a salary.

Jan 14, 2019 07:00 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

tough question to answer.... too many variables and you're the one who needs to have a game plan based on a goal to attain.... what's the purpose? your business is worth as much as the quality of the branding of your name.... if your goal is to sell your business....what's the worth? if your goal is to refer leads, you could have a formal team of two seasoned agents who are well versed with listing and market your name for them...it's still YOUR NAME.... I could write forever, but I'll have mercy on you...

Jan 14, 2019 06:05 AM
Rainmaker
564,494
Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

Debe Maxwell, CRS has shared words of wisdom from her personal experience.

Jan 14, 2019 08:43 AM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Previous experience in succcessful transactions with your select group

Jan 14, 2019 08:32 AM
Rainmaker
7,836,134
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

You can attract associate agents by being their rainmaker. Provide leads and advice that will lead to settlements. 

Jan 14, 2019 07:45 AM
Ambassador
6,393,404
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Tremendous team building training at KW.

Jan 14, 2019 07:07 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Tough one.  Look around for someone with a similar work ethic that you can get along with.

Jan 14, 2019 06:49 AM
Rainmaker
4,882,355
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Are you talking about building a team or partnering with someone?

Jan 14, 2019 06:03 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

They share your core competence.

Jan 14, 2019 05:26 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

The parameters differ based on whether you are looking to a partner to open an office or an equal member to aid in 'multipling' results.

But I would start with contacting brokers and agents who impressed you during previous business encounters.

OR, consider a new business model in collaboration with a lender.

Jan 14, 2019 05:05 AM
Rainmaker
2,220,323
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

You have many great answers here

Jan 14, 2019 06:34 PM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Agree with Wayne Martin 

Jan 14, 2019 08:24 AM
Rainmaker
1,598,452
Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

Great question and answers.

Jan 20, 2019 08:46 AM
Rainmaker
2,071,025
Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

I don't have an answer. I know, I will cover my daughter. 

Jan 20, 2019 07:27 AM
Rainmaker
5,868,554
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Looks like some great ideas here.

Jan 17, 2019 02:26 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Good luck.

Jan 15, 2019 03:26 AM
Rainmaker
1,390,113
Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

We'd be open to teaming with a fantastic buyers' agent but haven't found the right one.

Jan 15, 2019 03:25 AM
Rainmaker
4,936,677
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Make sure you get one that will work the hours.

 

Jan 14, 2019 04:17 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I am not a team guy.  I am a lone wolf and like it that way

Jan 14, 2019 04:03 PM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

No desire for me on that front.

Jan 14, 2019 12:59 PM
Rainmaker
1,239,901
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

I always have several realtors following me around. When I am away they take over my role. We provide leads to each other constantly.   

The one way street realtor happens often also. They can be the lonest person ... Some are mouthy and think they are hot...

Jan 14, 2019 11:23 AM
Rainmaker
1,153,794
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

Anyone whom I've co-oped with amicably any number of times is my 1st choice.

Jan 14, 2019 09:52 AM
Rainmaker
1,311,397
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

Partner...team...employee...lots of choices. Talk to your broker. Talk to others who you observe to have been successful in joining with other agents to leverage their effectiveness. Real The Millionaire Real Estate Agent for a blueprint on team building.

Jan 14, 2019 09:20 AM