Coming from a 25 year background in commercial real estate corporate tenant rep., I've become accustomed to teaming up to go after business. Not so sure this concept translates well into residential real estate. There are agents who 1) either already have teams, assistants, etc. and can't see any financial benefit, 2) lead agents who like to run the show, are not good collaborators and like it that way, 3) arrogant backstabbers (needs no further explanation), and 4) big picture thinkers who believe collaborative efforts benefit the individuals and the company.
In the 4+ years since I've made the excellent switch to residential in Dallas, I've learned that it pays to figure out which type you are, and, before considering teaming up with another agent, figure out which type of agent they are. Do not be naive, faint-hearted -- if you run into a glitch, continue to stand up for what you feel is right, and then move on down the road. There is business enough for all great agents. I plan to continue collaborating, just looking before leaping. It is a FUN job even when it's hard. Merde
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