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15 years ago @ J Malanowski Real Esta... - AGENTS: YOU'RE IN BUSI... · 0 replies · +1 points

The only reason it is laughable is because traditional brokerages could care less about teams as long as it means more agents are coming in and paying their fees. Teams can be good for the consumer if they are ran properly and the brokerage makes sure that the client is being served in the best way possible.
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15 years ago @ The Phoenix Real Estat... - And now for something ... · 0 replies · +1 points

Much better now ... I like the new header, too!
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15 years ago @ The Phoenix Real Estat... - And now for something ... · 2 replies · +1 points

I like the layout but the sharing links on the side seem to drag down the load time of the pages.
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15 years ago @ J Malanowski Real Esta... - AGENTS: YOU'RE IN BUSI... · 0 replies · +1 points

Thanks for stopping by, Tim.
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15 years ago @ J Malanowski Real Esta... - AGENTS: YOU'RE IN BUSI... · 0 replies · +1 points

If you're happy with your current arrangement, more power to you. Just realize that unless you are a broker with your own shop you are never truly in business for your self. You always have someone that is responsible for your actions even though you may not know it until someone complains or you run into some kind of problem that reflects on your brokerage.
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15 years ago @ J Malanowski Real Esta... - AGENTS: YOU'RE IN BUSI... · 0 replies · +1 points

I visited your website and your "about" page describes some similar ideas and ways of thinking that I have. I would be interested in hearing more about your business model and how you handle your team and agent structure if you wouldn't mind elaborating. Feel free to e-mail me directly if you don't wish to discuss publicly. Thanks for stopping by.

15 years ago @ J Malanowski Real Esta... - AGENTS: YOU'RE IN BUSI... · 0 replies · +1 points

That is definitely part of my point ... Somewhere along the line real estate brokerages left the real estate business and went into the agent business. It is my goal to have this new brokerage go back to the real estate roots and start focusing on the end users (buyers/sellers) and community building.
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15 years ago @ Real Estate Blog Pro - Blog Commenting for SE... · 2 replies · +2 points

Agreed. Funny you posted this as there is an article on the Geek Estate blog today suggesting people go out and do just this. They are suggesting doing in on a Digg article 1+ years old with a high PR rank. It just feels a little slimy to me even on a Digg article.
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16 years ago @ J Malanowski Real Esta... - CA FIRST-TIME BUYER AN... · 0 replies · +1 points

Thanks for stopping by and for your input on the tax credit.
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16 years ago @ J Malanowski Real Esta... - THE RISE AND FALL OF T... · 0 replies · +1 points

My contention is that the brokerage should NOT be treating the agents as independent because they truly are not. The typical business model of most brokerages are to collect licensees, make money off of ancillary services and desk fees.

My ideal brokerage would be to have the agents on the payroll. Remove the false guise of their independence and have everyone working towards the common goal of building a strong company. Not a shell wrapped around several people trying to build up themselves as individuals.

This is not only better for the strength of the company, but I also believe it would be best for the client ... But I'm reserving that for another post. :)
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