Its funny how many times people in our industry jump ship because they think about Greener Pastures.  I frequently speak to agents that are looking for a new home.  Obviously, most owner/brokers today are pursuing the Numbers Game.....the more agents and the less overhead, the better the bottom line.  Agents are looking for support, leads, good splits, brand recognition, etc.  When times get tough, thats when we see the industry change so drastically.  The first thing to change...the support staff.  Usually offices start to cut down on inside staff.  Lenders cut back on their staff, and turntimes increase.  Title companies, escrow, etc.  The trickle down is immediate.   Agents start to feel the pinch of the slowing market, and feel they are not getting the support from their office.  So, the grass is greener on the other side of the fence.  Time to jump ship?   No, not quite.  The first thing I ask a prospective agent is why they are leaving their current broker.  Unless they were working in a hostile environment, or the splits were ridiculously unfair,  I usually think its more of a productivity issue with the agent.   

The Grass Isnt Always Greener.   Sometimes, its all how you water your lawn.  

There is business out there.  How you prospect, farm, and influence your client base will make the difference in leaner times.   IYADWYADYAGWYAG        If you always do what you always did, youll always get what you always got!