I am not afraid to admit, I have been drinking the corporate cool-aide since I began my real estate journey in 2006. I have also been known to tell many of esteemed colleagues, I'd never leave the company I first joined because it was the BEST COMPANY EVER and they should join too... national presence, corporate trainers who actually practiced what they preached, offices in all 50 states + Canada (excellent referral opportunities) and a fabulous structure that no other company could touch. This attitude towards my belief in my company changed after being a member of Active Rain for about 60 days - yes it only took me 60 days for the cool-aide to sour.
My first 60 days on Active Rain validated the following for me
- I have the ability to network with and get to know personally the greatest group of agents - so when the opportunity arises, I am confident I'm sending my clients to an agent with a similar personality, business style and has intimate knowledge about their local market - in addition to extensive real estate experience.
- Why do I need a national company branding when I have the largest group of agents at my fingertips on Active Rain.
- The knowledge I've absorbed from being a member of Active Rain within 60 days, completely blows away any information obtained by a corporate trainer. The information obtain by Active Rain blog posts are as cutting edge and as up to date as it gets.
With my new and clearly defined vision, I knew it was time to make a difficult decision and one that I was sure I would never be forced to make. It was time to either obtain my brokers license and branch out on my own or partner with another group that has the same mindset as I do.
The last thing I needed for my real estate future is to be drinking soured cool-aide again.
After meeting with a respected colleague, my mind was completely made up. I effortlessly made the decision to part ways with my broker and join Cardani Group REALTORS®. We're a small firm, with incredibly high standards, and impeccable client relations. Our new clients become lifetime clients, and our lifetime clients continue to refer their friends and loved ones to us on a consistent basis. Our agents are leaders in the field and contribute both to the Real Estate and the Austin community in general.
I'm very proud and honored to be a part of the Cardani Group REALTORS®.
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