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A True Real Estate "Team"

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Real Estate Agent with Lake Conroe Real Estate

The Marion Franke Team

Last night as The Franke Team reflected on our victories at the Keller Williams Regional Awards, I wanted to post a blog about the concept of the real estate team.

Historically the real estate industry evolved as individual agents.  In fairly recent history, the "team" concept has become more and more popular.  We are proud here at The Franke Team to say that Marion was a pioneer in the team concept.  Over a decade ago as Marion's business was exploding, she made the wise decision to add a very needed person to help her manage her business.  Janice Oliver was the first agent that Marion added.

As the listings and phone call increased, Marion knew that she needed to add her first Buyer's Agent.  The rest as they say is history!  Today Marion has 7 buyer's agents, 4 listing agents, a full time technology director, and administrative team members.  The Franke Team has now grown to 18 members strong.

What makes The Franke Team successful is having a group of individuals all with different strengths and talents working together with one common goal in mind - being the best at what we do!  Most of our agents have many designations and there are three brokers on the team!  Having team members who are constantly staying on top of their game is what makes our team stand out.

Marion is also very forward thinking and is always assessing and reassessing the way we do business.  She has the insight to try new things and is not afraid to change.  When the Internet was still a new concept, Marion realized this was the avenue to explore and she was right.  The Franke Team Internet presence has truly revolutionized our business.

I am thankful to be on a real estate team and value each and every team member that we have.  I believe too that the team concept will become more and more of the standard in our industry.  Only time will tell.

Lake Conroe Real Estate

Comments (4)

Tina Allen
Exit Realty Tri-County - Mount Dora, FL

I like the team concept also.  Thanks for sharing how well it works for you.

Jan 27, 2009 05:13 AM
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Providence, RI

Great theory. I like the how the stories how a team actually work out. I also believe team concept will win out in the coming few years.

Jan 27, 2009 05:20 AM
Joshua & Kathy Schmidt
ERA Henley Real Estate - Cabot, AR

Sounds like you guys all have some good team Chemistry going.  Keep up the great work!

Jan 27, 2009 05:42 AM
Anonymous
Tina Johnson

I worked as part of a team and while the concept is great.....it really leaves the members of the team feeling like they are unable to promote themselves, build their own databases, and show clients that they can both list and sell homes.  I think at times it can confuse clients.

Apr 07, 2009 12:18 PM
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