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J. Philip is Hiring. Looking for Agents Who Are Looking

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Managing Real Estate Broker with Howard Hanna Rand Realty License # 49FA1074963

My firm is not for everyone, but for 28 licensees, it is home. I have agents from Long Island to Rhinebeck but the majority are in Westchester County, where we do the bulk of our business. We have room for more agents who want to grow and help build the brand- in and outside of Westchester. 

What sort of person do we seek?

  • You don't do the cubicle thing.
  • You can work in a virtual office environment-remotely from home or the road. 
  • You seek guidance and help sometimes but don't want your manager breathing down your neck.
  • You aren't fulfilled where you are. That could mean that you want to get licensed or you want to change brokers. 
  • You genuinely care for your client's well being and put their interests ahead of your own. 
  • You are competent and want to improve. 
What do we offer? 
  • Help in developing clientele.
  • Help in managing, troubleshooting, and closing transactions.
  • Help in creating a dynamite social media presence that generates business.
  • Help on the fly. 
  • Fun, respect, and empowerment
We seldom do meetings and never do the rah rah thing. I don't ask for a granular accounting of every lead distributed because my agents are grownups who know how to follow up. And I would go crazy if I did anyway. 
 
I am, however, available for my team. Answers, assistance, encouragement, administrative support, and transaction management are among the many benefits our team enjoys. We're a team. You aren't alone. We have two full time admins making sure no call, no email, and no detail is lost so you can focus on real estate. 
 
Your split is your split. No fees, no deductions, no nickel and dime stuff taken out. And our split is very competitive. We have E & O coverage and a bunch of other stuff for our guys.
 
You don't have to be a high volume superstar. All production levels are welcome to inquire. 
And for my fellow independent brokers, if you are tired or seeking to merge with a more sustainable model, call me. I truly believe we have the right formula, and the proof is in our growth: 28 agents strong and growing in spite of the market. 
 
Questions? Call or email me. Or, better yet, call one of my agents. Hear it from them about how they feel about being here. Maybe you belong here too. 
 
OH- before I forget: Ann makes the best lasagna, ever. :)
 
Charles Stallions Property Manager
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pace, FL
Pensacola, Pace & Gulf Breeze Property Management

Sounds like a fun place J, I am having a difficult time recruiting myself any suggestions

May 07, 2012 03:06 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

anyone applying is greating a great bonus - a wonderful mentor.  I like the way you wrote this and I think it will help attract the right type of agents.

May 07, 2012 08:04 PM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

Well, this sounds like an adult wanting to create an adult environment for adults who want to act like adults.

I would expect nothing less from you ...

May 07, 2012 09:36 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Phil. I think you are a thoughtful, smart and funny guy who would be fun to work with and for. As Debbie said, I like your presentation. Recruiting is a _itch and I wish you well.

May 07, 2012 09:37 PM
Jordon Wheeler
The Jordon Wheeler Group - Fairburn, GA
J W Group Real Estate Sales and Service

Hi J Phil,

Great recruitment post.  How much response do you get from a post like this one?

May 07, 2012 10:57 PM
Janis Borgueta
Newburgh, NY
Retired RE Salesperson

Phil ~ I know my broker is looking for agents too... and the dream agent is what you described. Good luck on finding some new talent!

May 07, 2012 11:10 PM
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

What a wonderful business model.

Sounds familiar.

May 07, 2012 11:46 PM
Eric Michael
Remerica Integrity, Realtors®, Northville, MI - Livonia, MI
Metro Detroit Real Estate Professional 734.564.1519

Phil, why don't you pack up and move to my area? I'd be happy to work with you! Any agent that you decide to bring on is a lucky sob.

May 08, 2012 10:52 AM
John Cannata
214-728-0449 http://TexasLoanGuy.com - Frisco, TX
Texas Home Mortgage - Purchase or Refinance

Im sure you'll find some great agents Phil. I know that most agents dont get this type of assistance.

May 09, 2012 11:00 AM
Jim Patton
Aspire Home Real Estate 209-404-0816 - Modesto, CA
Realtor - Stanislaus ,Merced, San Joaquin Counties

It sounds like a great place to work Phil.   Now about that lasagna, do you deliver? 

May 14, 2012 06:36 AM
Dylan Taft
Dylan Taft Broker/Owner Taft Street Realty, Inc. - Woodstock, NY
Ulster County Area Consultant

Phil, you've inspired me to write one of these myself.  I've suggested because it's important that agents know they have options and that there are in fact models out there that can sustain and thrive in this market.  Godd job and thanks for sharing!

May 26, 2012 01:58 AM