give freely all those who ask of you until you have a reason not to

Anthony,

Smile, and tell them they are so bright that you know they already have the answers.  And, it would be a disservice to them for you not to allow them the joy of discovery.  The joy of discovery is what keeps us growing and makes us smarter...A

That is why I had to leave my last agency. The mentor program was a joke and new agents were wandering around with no direction yet the mentors still received 25% of their commission

I only go to the office for weekly meetings and if someone asks me for help and is reasonable I will try and help them. 

Normally the folks asking are new agents and don't have much to offer.  Anyone who wants to get advice, better have a free flowing conversation.  I'm not into one-sided arrangements with established agents.

Actually our office has the kind of culture where sharing what works in our business, etc. is encouraged and people seem to have no issues doing so. It's a great way to learn from others

Anthony Acosta Share! We were all new once and needed some help.

I rarely go into the office, so almost never face this issue. I do have agents call me on occassion, but will say that when I "give" freely I "get back" as well.

 I'm lucky to have a plethora of worthless knowledge.... no one is coming to me.

 Good morning Anthony. Come from contribution. Life has a way of turning itself around.

I like helping others and do not expect a pay back for that. Yet, it does not mean, one can expect me to drop all my staff and babysit them, as you say ''always'' ( unless I become a broker and than I have to:) 

You never know what new agents will become.  I try to be nice to them.

I'm the broker, it's my job to help

Not in our office.  We all work together great.

That is not an issue in my office (It's just me and my broker) I took the following approach in corporate and here with the students:

Answer a few questions and show them where to find the answers for themselves, if time permits.

It's like the old saying: "If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day.  If you teach a man to fish... you get rid of him for the weekend."  (or was that he'll be self-sufficient)

No, we have a pretty sharing culture in our Brokerage.

I share general information and things I learn from the education I take.  If they don't share, that's their issue.  Karma and all that.

No, but I rarely go to my brokers office. Not conducive to me getting my work done, and running my business. 

For new agents...I won't hesitate as I know what I felt like when I first started. It was a lonely world...

For the rest...I am still thinking of an answer.

Never talk with them again. There are 2 types of people, those that share & those that don't. Just remember who they are. 

I like people here on AR because they teach & share. There are many agents that feel threatened no matter what. The 'my secrets' bunch.

BUT .... I will not help or share with anyone that is in my market as I consider them a competitor. Case in point, giving them website tips to capture buyers away from my site? Don't think so. 

I seldom go to the office.  I have my own office.  I am pretty out spoken.  I would say "I will help you, but when I need something, I want you to help me."

One simple word, reciprocity.

Well first of all we are a small office. There are three agents here. We all help each other and there's no holding back. 

No. I haven't had this to occur.

I'll put them in their place if it becomes evident.  What bothers me is when people ask for advice and brush it off.

When I got into the business I appreciated all the help I received.  I gladly help anyone who ask.  Pay it forward.

No.

Anthony Acosta This is very good question.

Second occurrence

"While I look this up I want you to take a seat and write a glowing review of me right now."

Third occurrence

"While I look into this, I would like you to take a seat and write a list of the top 5 things an agent must overcome."

Forth occurrence

"While I look into this, I want you to take a seat and list the skills, resources and things you are willing to offer as barter for other services, resources, things or money."

Fifth occurrence

"While I look into this, I want you to determine when you would be available to (see 4) for me in exchange for the help you are receiving now."

We have a very supportive team in our office.

I do get questions, and I share tools and ideas.  It is always nice when it is reciprocated to share ideas that work.   I have a couple friends where we always share. 

Sharing is a two way street.