Can I advertise my production after I leave my broker?

I'm with Lenn in comment #50 about what's really queso when it comes to things like this..

Dear Greg,

Few people ever really want to know what you did for others, but only what you can do for them.

Hi Kimo, Commenter #106. In this context, the Realtor Code of Ethics is using the word "broker" to mean seller's agent or buyer's agent. It is not referring to the Managing Broker or Principal Broker.

I agree that the varying definition of the term "broker" can be confusing! Thanks for pointing this out so it could be clarified.

We have a franchise here in the midwest (Help-U-Sell) that advertised ALL of the local area sold listings, no matter what agency sold them.  They send out news letters with the complete list and just a small disclaimer on the letter.   So an agent bragging about what homes he sold wouldn't surprise me.   I think each State has different rules governing this.  I love your straight forwardness!

Greg, Great post in that it piqued intrest in everyone. We have a few brokers who use ALL the transactions in their office to boast they are the best and sell the most. I don't show my biceps, it would scare the children. ;-) fun post young man!!

Greg, my son founded a new word - kagazillion plus one hundred. That's more than kagazillion you know. I know that's ALOT.

How about sales volume?

I am still relatively new, and would have never thought about that.  Thank you for the education!

Whoa! Glad I am happy where I am and not even tempted to leave my current company. I would never have guessed this, though.

In real estate, everything is a negotiation, and this would be an important negotiation with your old broker. That is another reason why it is wise to never burn bridges. This is a fun post and good food for thought. Thank you.

Good info, Yep the production numbers come under Broker but I have never known a Broker to keep them from being tied to agent.

What a great post. I know an agent who had a lot of Property Management accounts and still listed them on her website. I am sure she didn't know of the rule or wouldn't have done it. 

Greg - Great post.  I always enjoy the humor you interject into these.  And you are spot-on as usual.  Once you leave your current agency, you leave EVERYTHING you've ever accomplished with that agency.  All listings, closings, belong to the broker.

I can't say as I agree with this policy but I know it to be a fact in Oregon.  I never concurred with the idea that the relationships I cultivated were the property of the brokerage.  If the lead came from the company I could understand it but most everything I produce comes from my very own efforts, my sphere of influcence, the reputation I have built. 

In Oregon we are all called "brokers" but I don't know why they bothered with the change as it confuses the public and really did not change much about the way business is conducted.

"It is what it is" I suppose, but I don't have to like it!

Good morning Greg Nino,

I'm glad that Praful Thakkar re-blogged your post. I missed the hullabaloo and thought "that's our Greg!!"

Came here because of Praful Thakkar s reblog. Read about 25 comments before I realized it was written 6 years ago. :)

Greg Nino Reading a post from the dark ages is always fun especially when nothing changes after so many years. It's still relevant. Always good to see you and your delightful spin on real estate.