Agents Leave Because of the Leader. Not the Company.

Dorie top offices do not exist without top leadership, and your office is blessed to have such a leader.

You're absolutely right about leadership mattering when it comes to real estate companies, Dorie.  I've been fortunate these past 39+ years to have worked in great offices, with great leadership.

CONGRATULATIONS Dorie, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Club group!  

You are so right Dorie. The lack of a good leader can be toxic

Hi Dorie:

What a powerful interview! I liked everything Teresa said...she is right on target, as so many are not who are in her position. You are indeed fortunate to be in that office.

Jeff

Dorie, the first broker I worked for in Los Angeles was Fred Sands a boutique firm... he sold right before the crash 2007/8 to Coldwell Banker.... the first manager was great loved her... she got promoted... the guy that came after her was an A$$ so I went to Prudential which became Berkshire Hathaway.... had many opportunities to leave all good companies trying to recruit me.... still with BH for the reason you stated the Manager...Endre

Dorie Dillard Austin TX - yes, the leader sets the tone and responsibility for the Brokerage. Congratulations on your FEATURE!

"Agents leave because of the leader. Not because of the company." 

Couldn't agree with you more.

I agree, I feel it starts with the leader, shortly followed by chemistry and then the company needs to have to have a good base model to follow.

Dorie, between my Navy days, corporate America days and real estate I've worked for the entire range of leaders and have learned something from each one, even if that lesson is how NOT to do things.  At this point in my life, I'm not really looking for leadership, just give me the tools I need to do my job (whatever that job may be) and offer help when/if I ask for it.  Bill

I enjoyed reading your post. I too believe that agents leave or stay because of leadership. Thanks for sharing. I hope you have a great afternoon.

Leadership sets the presidence of the running of the company.  Lack of strong leadership will kill the motivations of the best agents.  

Poor leadership is certainly the primary reason realtors leave. Often over commission split as well.  Last brokerage the broker sold to another broker left policy the same.  A year later an office manager was brought in. I do not have problem with the manager but 65 others thought she was a pain.   Got a call from previous broker. Sam you are still there there are just 5 agents and 4 others just hang their license so they do not care office is closed.  I recommend this brokerage.  Good luck.  

Circumstances determine who we work for and who knows how a leader will act until you work with him? If all leaders were exceptional, we wouldn't need a  Realtor code of ethics, and yes, I agree agents leave companies because of their leadership. 

Leadership is critical. Leadership, however, does not mean providing leads - a big difference but many hungry agents simply expect someone else to bring them the work. Strong leaders encourage personal growth.

the old adage ...leadership flows from the top and it is so true.....the lack of leadership leads to a ship without a rudder - even for experienced agents

Love the message of your post Dorie! The last brokerage I left was because of the lack of trust, integrity and leadership. I found those again in my current office.

This is a very good reminder to share.

Take care, be safe and have an outstanding week.

Dorie, I worked for 3 employing brokers before becoming one.  One was the reason I opened my own business!  

I think that this generally applies across the board. Real estate especially is a field of relationships and it holds true that the relationships in one's office should be just as important. Like the clients that we serve, we too need to chase our joy.