"But you're so YOUNG!" "I have shoes older than you." These are actual quotes I‘ve heard during almost two years as the leader of a real estate office in Washington, DC. I am a 34-year-old Generation X managing associate broker in a major metropolitan area. I lead an office of more than 50 agents who range in age from 24 to 92 (that’s right, 92). Although I manage several agents who are younger than I am, I manage even more who are beyond the traditional retirement age. Every day I can see firsthand how differently my generation operates from … (98 comments)
Something happened to me this week that has never happened: an agent leaving my office trashed me on FaceBook. In other words, I was slimed! Now, I had a good relationship with this agent, and after two years of doing this I have hired agents and lost agents, and I know that sometimes it's just not a good match. Usually, when an agent leaves I always wish them well, because the truth is things don’t always work out. In this case I felt sincere in my wish for him to start anew - but when … (9 comments)
1. Sometimes the little green guys with the big floppy ears know what they’re talking abouThe best part about being open to new ideas is you never know where they are going to come from. For instance, as a younger managing broker, should I not listen to those who have had different or more experiences than me. What I love is that usually, when I’m open to it, I continue to learn things from all kinds of people, … (4 comments)
So I have this dilemma I hoping you can help me with. Every time I open my email, I get invitations to become associates with people on LinkedIN that I don’t know.Now, I’m used to this whole befriending thing, and the reason I social network is to network, BUT, on a site like LinkedIN, where you are supposed to help promote and network with people you trust and know it sometimes feels weird.Do you feel the same? Before you answer though, I am Twittering, Facebook-ing, ActiveRain-ing all at the same time with people I don’t know so maybe I’m … (9 comments)
chevy chase coldwell banker real estate blog: Stop it, and make it happen!
- 12/29/08 01:18 AM
There is a new development out there. It’s not made of brick, or stone. It does not have granite or a Plasma TV given away at closing. In fact, it is not a physical development at all - it’s a psychological one: it’s called Whiner’s Landing.At Whiner’s Landing things are pretty gloom and doom.It’s full of agents, brokers, and mortgage people. It’s full of people who are determined to destroy themselves because they do not have the ability to believe in themselves, or their talents.Sound familiar?For too long we, as an industry and a community, have allowed each other to dwell … (9 comments)
chevy chase coldwell banker real estate blog: Cell Phone Hell no more!
- 10/03/08 03:22 AM
As agents is there anything more frustrating than Cell Phone contracts and early termination fees.Well, it looks like we’re finally getting a break. The Cell Phone carriers are finally figuring out that blackmailing consumers into staying with their carriers is no way to keep loyal customers.T-Mobile, Verizon, and ATT have all come up with new policies.Find the links below for details. I hope it’s helpful!http://consumerist.com/5018901/t+mobile-introduces-declining-early-termination-feeshttp://blog.washingtonpost.com/fasterforward/2008/06/tmobile_eases_early_terminatio.html … (0 comments)
chevy chase coldwell banker real estate blog: Stop - Think - GO!
- 02/07/08 01:33 AM
I have a question: if you keep telling yourself things are bad, does it make you feel better? I didn't think so. The truth of the matter is that we have a responsibility as agents to stay positive, and as a manager I have prided myself on that. I have always believed in the 80 / 10 rule (you know, that saying that 80% of the business is produced by 20% of the agents). In this market it is more like the 90 / 10 rule. So my question to you is, which category do you want to be in!? Another … (1 comments)
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