Well, I left my office today, mainly because I think their policy of not allowing their agents to have their own website as stupid and myopic. I have had a blog for some time and today the broker/owners realized that my blog is successful and competing with them. They told me that I couldn't do it.

I told them that I would be resigning, then.

I didn't want to leave, but they left me no choice. I am looking forward to starting at Weichert REALTORS later this week! Imagine this...the owner actually wants the agents to generate their own business and their own leads! Crazy, huh?

I would still interview with more agencies.

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I would still interview more agencies.

So please share what dumbass company this is that you were working for....??

It was a mom and pop shop

I would definitely second the "interview with more" idea. If you can, interview with every brokerage in your area and see what all of them have to offer before deciding where to go (it will help you avoid an unnecessary move in the future...and at the very least will give you piece of mind that where you're at is where you should be)

I don't have time for that. I have hot buyers and I do not want to lose them while I shop around...they are ready to buy NOW. Their EBA with my former office has been expired for 2 weeks now, so they are free to be my agents, and they didn't care for any of the houses I showed them previously. I need to have my license hanging somewhere by Friday.

you are doing all of the work, go for the split and pay for your own training. teh training that you want.

Good Luck Perky, though Im sure you don't need luck!!!!

Perky Realtor ---

Congratulations!

I used to live in the D.C. area. My wife used to work for a Weichert agents as an assistant.

Great company. They have a tremendous value package for their agents and customers. I was extremely impressed.

Best of luck in the future!

I am going to calm down and wait before I do anything more rash. I haven't signed anything with anyone yet, so I'm just going to put on the PAUSE button and then have a glass of wine.

It's been a very stressful 2 days. LOL

You know I'm thinking about your best interests. Don't think short term, think long term.

Weichert might truly be a great company and the best office for you now. I have to agree with estatereal Even older "established" offices like Century 21 are seeing the importance of being competitive in the marketplace. I'm not saying that it has to be RE/MAX, shop around. Interview with every possible office.





Best of luck in the future!

I know. I have to stop being hasty. I need to get past this week, and then see what happens.

Dig.

Relax...think things through with a calm head. Having until Friday to decide where to hang your license is not a huge rush - take some time, interview as many brokers as you can in a week (you should be able to interview at least 3-4 per day), then whomever you decide to hang your license with, just have them fax over the required forms before close of business on Friday and you're all set. Choosing a brokerage is not a decision you should take lightly or "because you've got hot buyers that you need to work with by Friday". Take a second and step back from the situation and make a good long-term decision. Changing brokerages can be expensive and is not something you want to do unless you absolutely have to (showing instability to your sellers is not a good thing...). Take your time and make a good and informed choice.