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What do you do when your broker beats up an agent in your office?

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Real Estate Agent with John L. Scott

Yes, this actually happened in my office, which of course will remain nameless. This was one of my earlier places I hung the license. This broker was a loose cannon to say the least, and after the cops came to get both sides of the story, what a mess.

From what I recall, no one was arrested, but punches were thrown, obscenities were screamed and luckily, I wasn't one of the agents who had a client in the office when it all went down. I would have probably left to a new office shortly thereafter as a few agents did.

So who has a less than balanced broker and how do you deal with it? I made sure I was always hustling and producing, so luckily my broker liked me and pretty much left me alone. What do you do when you feel you can't go to your broker about issues you may be having because he or she might lose it on you? I guess move to a new office huh?

Jason

Jon Budish
Resident Realty - Fort Collins, CO

Isn't that how every office deals with conflict? I thought that was how the U.F.C. got started.

Sep 09, 2009 07:42 AM
Steve Hoffacker
Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL
Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Jason,

More importantly, suppose a customer was in the office or a closing was occurring. :)

Steve

Sep 09, 2009 07:56 AM
Brian Eddins
Don Cies Real Estate - Norman, OK
e-Pro, GRI

Wow, what a professional. I have seen a lot of things over the last 6 years in Real Estate but not that. I have a long time to go so who knows it may be on the way. good thing you dont work there anymore.

Sep 09, 2009 08:22 AM
Nick T Pappas
Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL
Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Jason, glad I can't help you with this...my broker is the best...and if she were to beat someone up it would be with word...although she is just to kind for that...firm...but kind.

Sep 09, 2009 08:24 AM
George & Arlene Paukert
Road to Wealth, Inc. - West Palm Beach, FL

I would leave that office ASAP, your brokers reputation can be yours if you don't watch it.

Sep 10, 2009 12:20 AM