Do you want to build a team or true partnership is the first question?

I hired licensed assistants who will also help me show on over-flow days and when I'm on vacation. Two of them have been with me over 10 years. When (& if) I retire, they will be able to take over for me.

It's been working beautifully for me for years!

A salaried agent? It sounds like an employee. Is that what you want?

I never did find the right people to build my team Peter Mohylsky with the exception of that I had a GREAT secretary. As far as finding agents willing to work as hard as me there were none to be found in my market.

"Let's team up & have twice the selling power". The big benefit of a team is that each member can bring their own talent set & you have a backup. 

I'd have to be labodomized to get me to agree to pay any other agent a salary to team up. 

Personally, I've not seen much success with this. I decided a long time not to share based on what I'd seen around me.

I've failed miserably at that. I'm challenged to find people who are okay with working for a paycheck and to focus on serving clients ... not their self. 

The other person must have a stellar reputation, share in the same motivation and business model and standards. Only if you have a licensed assistant, would you consider paying a salary.

tough question to answer.... too many variables and you're the one who needs to have a game plan based on a goal to attain.... what's the purpose? your business is worth as much as the quality of the branding of your name.... if your goal is to sell your business....what's the worth? if your goal is to refer leads, you could have a formal team of two seasoned agents who are well versed with listing and market your name for them...it's still YOUR NAME.... I could write forever, but I'll have mercy on you...

Debe Maxwell, CRS has shared words of wisdom from her personal experience.

Previous experience in succcessful transactions with your select group

You can attract associate agents by being their rainmaker. Provide leads and advice that will lead to settlements. 

Tremendous team building training at KW.

Are you talking about building a team or partnering with someone?

They share your core competence.

The parameters differ based on whether you are looking to a partner to open an office or an equal member to aid in 'multipling' results.

But I would start with contacting brokers and agents who impressed you during previous business encounters.

OR, consider a new business model in collaboration with a lender.

You have many great answers here

Agree with Wayne Martin 

Great question and answers.

I don't have an answer. I know, I will cover my daughter. 

Looks like some great ideas here.

Good luck.

We'd be open to teaming with a fantastic buyers' agent but haven't found the right one.

Make sure you get one that will work the hours.

I am not a team guy.  I am a lone wolf and like it that way

No desire for me on that front.

I always have several realtors following me around. When I am away they take over my role. We provide leads to each other constantly.   

The one way street realtor happens often also. They can be the lonest person ... Some are mouthy and think they are hot...

Anyone whom I've co-oped with amicably any number of times is my 1st choice.

Partner...team...employee...lots of choices. Talk to your broker. Talk to others who you observe to have been successful in joining with other agents to leverage their effectiveness. Real The Millionaire Real Estate Agent for a blueprint on team building.