Moving to a New Brokerage

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Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty of California, Inc. CA DRE #01490977

I've Joined a New Brokerage

 

The changes have been made with the State of California and CRMLS, the official paperwork was completed and approved, and I'm about finished with the on-boarding process at a new brokerage, eXp Realty of California, after 9 years this month with Solutions Real Estate in Carlsbad.

 

But it’s not quite what you think.

 

eXp Realty logoI started with the Solutions Real Estate Carlsbad Office in January 2011, not many months after the company opened that office (there were several other offices at the time in Arizona where the company was founded).

 

Because the one founder still with SRE has moved with his team to eXp, the company will be closed in the next couple of months. After discussion with Brent, and some other people I know, and a bit of research and soul-searching, I decided to move to eXp Realty as well, versus moving to other possibilities in the area that have called.

 

I already work pretty virtually, and have a home office as I have since moving here in 2005, so moving to a cloud-based brokerage is pretty easy. There are abundant training and education opportunities which I am looking forward to, and no doubt other resources I will learn about that will be a benefit to me and my buyers and sellers. So much to learn, but it's exciting!

 

Now I just have to get used to not saying Solutions Real Estate, along with all the other online changes to be made (you should see my list!), plus all the people to notify. But it’s a good reason to get in touch and let people know. And while the brokerage name and logo are changing, my email and phone number are not, so for others the changes are minimal.

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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
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Hi James Dray 

Thanks for the kind words. I am off and running. Should be signing my first listing with the new company later today!

Jeff

Jan 31, 2020 07:16 AM #14
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
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Thanks Wayne Martin 

There's lots to learn, which is always exciting, and I look forward to the possibilities.

Jeff

Jan 31, 2020 07:18 AM #15
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George Souto
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Jeff congratulations on your decision, and I am confident you will be just as successful with eXp Realty.

Jan 31, 2020 08:41 AM #16
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Will Hamm
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Hello Jeff and good job on making the decision to switch,  I have attend 3 meeting for my ofhter agent does not want to switch and I am getting in retirement stage so will pass.

 

Jan 31, 2020 08:53 AM #17
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
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Jeff,

Wishing you continued success with your new company.  Happy Friday, and we wish you a great weekend. A

Jan 31, 2020 10:39 AM #18
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Joe Pryor
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I have changed a few times myself and I am sure this new start with get you energized. I met the founders when it first started and I hope Active Brad is still there.

Jan 31, 2020 01:39 PM #19
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
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Hi Sheila Anderson  - I think that's a good way to look at it.

Jeff

Jan 31, 2020 11:15 PM #20
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
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Glad to hear that faye schubert and thank you.

Well I didn't want to say anything until it was official Michael Jacobs 

Jeff

Jan 31, 2020 11:16 PM #21
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
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Hi Nina Hollander 

It IS a big decision and there's so much that has to happen as a result. Definitely will keep me busy in addition to business and personal life.

Jeff

Jan 31, 2020 11:18 PM #22
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
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Thanks Joan Cox 

Yes, I have heard that from a number of people. There is certainly lots of change going on in our industry these days!

Jeff

Jan 31, 2020 11:19 PM #23
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
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Thanks for the encouragement George Souto 

Well it has to be the right decision and the right time Will Hamm .

Jeff

Jan 31, 2020 11:21 PM #24
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Good morning Jeff. I wish you all good things. I hope the move is more than you hoped for.

Feb 01, 2020 05:38 AM #27
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
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Thank you Ron and Alexandra Seigel  Enjoy your weekend, too!

Hi Joe Pryor  Yes, Brad is still with eXp (5 years now). I spoke with him for quite a while a couple of weeks ago as I was doing my due diligence.

Jeff

Feb 01, 2020 08:10 AM #28
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
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Hi Sheila Anderson 

Thank you for the kind words and support.

Jeff

Feb 01, 2020 08:12 AM #29
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Grant Schneider
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Good morning Jeff Dowler, CRS - At this point I have to say a know a number of agents who have switched to  EXP.  They like it and I am sure you will too.

Feb 03, 2020 04:15 AM #30
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
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Thanks Grant Schneider 

I have heard that from others as well. A nunbr of Rainers are with eXp.

Jeff

Feb 03, 2020 05:21 PM #31
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Jeff Dowler, CRS - Always and forever, I wish the best! 

Feb 04, 2020 08:17 AM #32
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Sally K. & David L. Hanson
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A little late here...welcome welcome...I know you will love it !

Feb 08, 2020 11:01 AM #33
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
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Thanks Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP  - I enjoyed our conversation!!

Hi Sally K. & David L. Hanson  Lots of changes and stuff to learn! Thanks for the welcome!

Jeff

Feb 08, 2020 11:09 AM #34
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Just when we think we know...they keep coming out with MORE to learn and that is a rampant change from ANY other brokerage we know....we are here for you in any way we can help Jeff Dowler, CRS 

Feb 08, 2020 11:11 AM #35
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