Yesterday, I changed my licence over to another office in our town. I have been at the same office since I passed my test in 2001 and it wasn't an easy move.
My old office was filled with people I cared about. We have laughed together, cried together, been to funerals together, ate retirement cake together and celebrated big and small victories together.
This last year has been hard on everyone in the industry. Not just watching homes not sell, nor even buyers losing loans... I have watched agents that were the top producers in our 6 office company lose their retirement, their home, their confidence.
I've watched my broker & manager do everything they can to keep an agent afloat while trying to simultaineously trying to ensure the doors would stay open by cutting every corner possible. And I actually think they have a chance at making it, but I am tired of treading water and filling all the gaps that are there while they "keep the doors open".
It was hard telling my manager, but she was kind and understanding. She made it as comfortable as it could be. It was hard telling my broker/owner, but he said all the right things while looking like he was kicked in the gut. I haven't seen him since.
I started packing up yesterday, still working on it today. Wow! I have a lot of stuff! Somehow, over the weekend, I have to make my desk work for me, actually do the work I normally do, and let all my clients know about the move. While helping my kids enjoy the weekend... piece of cake!
It's funny; I keep using Hope & Change in 2009 as my motto now!
Because this was the first and only time I have ever changed my licence and when I looked at other members blogs I didn't find anything I thought I would point out the stuff I have come across...
- pack ahead of time
- beware of rumors
- always stay honest
- moving your licence is easy, the hard part is right after that
- find out what infastructure is available so you can dispose of unnecessaries
- prepare you clients
- find out who is your point of contact for your new information
I will add more as I learn more.
Feel free to give me a heads up!
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