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The power of a team.

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Real Estate Agent with Atlanta Communities 303302

Teamwork. The theory is that 2 people can do more than twice the work. Three people can do more than three times the work. I am here to tell you that with a good team, this is true.

The team I am referring to are the loan officers, Attorneys, Plumbers, Electricians, Surveyors, Handymen, Roofers, and scores more of people I have collected over the past 5 years. These people are many times why I get referrals from past clients. I have been told by many clients that I must know everyone. I only know the good ones I tell them.

This support team is so critical to our businesses. Many new agents would do well to start collecting their team members from day one. Ask around the agents who have been around for a while who they use for AC work or whatever you need. I collected many of my team members by joining a local networking group. I know that I can call on my team members in a lurch and they will come through for me. They know I am a great referral source for their business as well.

When an agent is hired, they should be hired with the knowledge that they come with a superb support team. Be the go to for all questions. Be the source of the source. By being indispensable to your clients, you will stay on top of their go to list forever. And a good support team can make the transactions go smooth as silk. Exactly what the buyers and sellers have hired us to do for them.

 

Posted by

Peter den Boer, Associate Broker, Realtor

Atlanta Communities Real estate Brokerage

 

Ph. 770.713.1545

www.denboerhomes.com

 

I write about daily life as a Realtor in the Towne Lake Community in Woodstock Georgia.

Comments (7)

Carol Hamilton
Prudential Ambassador - Omaha, NE
Prudential, Real Estate, Omaha, NE

You are absolutely right.  The power of the team is so important and having very knowledgeable people on your team can only save you time and money.

May 04, 2011 02:00 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Peter....it's very important, especially for a listing agent, to have a team of handymen and licensed tradesmen on your team to address any problems that may surface from a home inspection.....

May 04, 2011 02:04 AM
Janet McCarthy
San Diego Homes Guide - San Diego, CA
Broker Associate

I have found that having a resource of professionals is helpful to get the job done but I have never gotten a referral.

May 04, 2011 02:09 AM
Joan Pearsall
Best View Imaging - Worcester, MA
Photographer

Better than being independent, we are inter-dependent.  The whole, is indeed greater than the sum of its part.

May 04, 2011 02:14 AM
Larry Brewer - Benchmark Realty llc
Benchmark Realty LLc - Nashville, TN

Peter - without question, this is one of the most important things we have to do as agents, find the people who can get it done every day and they will make you look like superman.

May 12, 2011 03:01 AM
Kathy Sheehan
Bay Equity, LLC 770-634-4021 - Atlanta, GA
Senior Loan Officer

No truer words have ever been said.  I am working with a client right now that used the home inspection I recommended, the attorney and the real estate agent.  I love these type of transactions.

Jun 16, 2011 11:54 AM
Anonymous
Esther
Going to put this arctile to good use now.
Aug 07, 2011 10:16 AM
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