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Rainmaker
1,878,528
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Market share

No part timers

Location

Jan 26, 2019 05:13 AM
Rainmaker
5,429,514
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

They made me an offer I couldn't refuse. As for the rest, it's between me and my brokerage. 

Jan 26, 2019 04:34 AM
Rainmaker
1,329,761
Peter Mohylsky,
Property Management International-Destin - Inlet Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

Don’t really have three answers, it was just a good fit for the moment.

Jan 26, 2019 04:24 AM
Rainmaker
809,308
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

My dad owned it, I knew I'd eventually be DB (have been last 5 years), only got my license to work in this brokerage, never would have gotten it otherwise. -K

Jan 25, 2019 10:54 PM
Ambassador
5,579,998
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!
  • Owner reputation 
  • Culture & support
  • International brand
Jan 25, 2019 08:04 PM
Rainmaker
554,600
Francine Viola
Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty, Olympia WA - Olympia, WA
REALTOR®, In Tune with your Real Estate Needs

Managing broker

National name brand

Great community reputation

Jan 25, 2019 07:37 PM
Rainmaker
2,580,945
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

They invited me.

They were the only ones to show interest in me.

I didn't know there were differences between brokerages.

Jan 25, 2019 07:06 PM
Rainer
509,499
Susie Kay
Ultra Real Estate Dallas Fort Worth - Plano, TX
North Dallas Specialist

Easy paperless documentation process, friendly environment/culture, support. Although I'm pretty self sufficient and hardly ask for support.  

Jan 25, 2019 06:43 PM
Rainmaker
1,395,083
Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

Personality, community involvement, split.

A far more revealing question would be - top 3 reasons you LEFT your brokerage. Also, personality, community involvement, split :)

Jan 26, 2019 06:45 AM
Rainmaker
5,598,329
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

The fit at the different points of time in my career

Jan 26, 2019 05:40 AM
Rainmaker
2,233,392
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

1. Name recognition - Company founded in 1930

2. Mission statement

3. Education, Training, and Culture

Jan 26, 2019 05:32 AM
Rainmaker
675,824
Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
“Experience, reliable, leadership”

Family tradition

3rd generation

Working w/ the best people in the business

Jan 26, 2019 04:05 AM
Rainmaker
1,496,833
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

1. Our Team Leader made the decision to move.

2. Our new broker is very supportive of Teams.

3. Our Team could be in a position to grow.

Jan 25, 2019 10:01 PM
Ambassador
5,217,768
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Not sure there are 3 reasons, but I talked with them twice and their philosophy fit with my needs. Nuff said

Jan 25, 2019 08:02 PM
Rainmaker
1,273,109
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

professionalism, working atmosphere, commission split.

Jan 25, 2019 07:06 PM
Ambassador
6,807,683
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Training, Technology, Coaching, Culture.

Jan 25, 2019 06:44 PM
Rainmaker
5,585,089
Barbara Todaro
Retired...Mentoring Newbies - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

RE/MAX was just like owning your own office without having to think about a fraction of what a broker/owner has on his/her plate....

Jan 26, 2019 08:21 AM
Rainmaker
469,625
Dan & Laurie Pittsenbarger Team
Keller Williams Western Realty - Bellingham, WA
Lakeside & Coastal Single Family Homes

I picked the one that I figured was most likely to help me take my business to any level I desired. The one with the most tools, training, support and culture that facilitated growth.

Jan 26, 2019 07:22 AM
Rainmaker
5,774,217
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

William,

Nina Hollander has my answer..  A

Jan 26, 2019 07:18 AM
Rainmaker
1,713,581
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

First I sleep with the broker, my wife. Second, I can't find a brokerage that I want to belong to and has a value for the commission you give up. Third, I have a unique non-traditional business plan.

Jan 26, 2019 07:05 AM
Rainmaker
2,885,122
Richard Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

1. Because it is there

2. I needed a Broker

3. This one will do

Jan 26, 2019 05:59 AM
Rainmaker
3,417,759
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Great owner, Great opportunities, Great work atmosphere

Jan 26, 2019 05:35 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Brand

Market dominance

Populated by EAGLES not turkeys.

Lets me run MY business.

Jan 26, 2019 05:22 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,277
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Same as Francine.

Jan 26, 2019 04:02 AM
Rainmaker
1,231,903
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

 A perfect match!

Jan 26, 2019 06:41 PM
Rainmaker
8,280,826
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Based on a recommendation.

Jan 26, 2019 04:28 PM
Rainmaker
1,153,799
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

Experience, knowledge, honesty

Jan 26, 2019 12:28 PM
Rainmaker
1,550,860
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Me, myself and I.

Jan 26, 2019 09:52 AM
Ambassador
3,456,066
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Tired of the bull crap

Went Independent and LOVE IT! 

There is something to be said for truly owning one's business. 

Jan 26, 2019 08:26 AM
Rainmaker
882,457
Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

Apparent integrity

Training/tools

Culture

 

 

Jan 27, 2019 06:22 AM
Rainmaker
613,494
Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

1. Other brokerages would not allow me to represent buyers...it was considered taboo.

2.  Brokers did not understand "Buyer Brokerage"

3. I quickly realized if I wanted to practice "exclusive buyer brokerage" correctly, I would have to open up my own office.

SO...I open my own buyer brokerage.

Eve

Jan 27, 2019 08:07 AM
Rainmaker
3,986,529
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I was referred and then I started my own

Jan 26, 2019 08:53 PM
Rainmaker
6,077,508
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

The original one, was she was one of the teachers.

Jan 30, 2019 07:04 AM
Rainer
19,287
Mary Grace (Ballew) MacDougall
Keller Williams Columbia - Columbia, SC
Home Buying and Selling in the Columbia Area

1. Culture

2. Focus on education of new agents

3. Support

Jan 28, 2019 06:12 AM
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