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Larry Adams (Keller Williams)

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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Sounds to me like you'd be better off in a different brokerage, Larry.

Mar 12, 2015 06:02 AM
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Dipti Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
On a team with Praful Thakkar

Training is must.

Jul 21, 2018 09:30 PM
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Ajay Pandya
e-Merge Real Estate Unlimited - Columbus, OH
Realtor Ajay Pandya

Find the best fit for you.

Mar 05, 2018 11:01 PM
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Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

That's why I don't work for a large RE brokerage.  They only care about numbers and not helping the agents.  There are a few exceptions to that.

Mar 12, 2015 01:43 PM
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Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Why would you stay with a Brokerage when you do not get training or mentoring?  Something is wrong with this picture.

Mar 12, 2015 12:03 PM
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Larry - I was about to suggest that you try a Keller franchise and I am horrified to realize that you are with Keller now. I think there are resources within Keller and they should be available to you through your team leader and a productivity coach. If you are not gettinng the mentoring to which you are absolutely entitled, you might consider a different office or MAPS coaching. Do you have a productivity coach in your office? Your broker is not going to be the one to provide those resources, but you should do Ignite again and BOLD as soon as it is given. And please feel free to call me - I am just down the road in Rockville.

Mar 12, 2015 11:22 AM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I agree with Gabe...Find a new Broker that you will get your money's worth for what you pay.

Mar 12, 2015 07:32 AM
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Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239
Real Estate One - Commerce, MI
Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com

Change companies immediately.  Learning as a new agent is so important.  Go to a Keller Williams, or another big name company that have excellent training programs.  Ask before you change

Mar 12, 2015 04:37 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Depends on the brokerage, most will work out some sort of deal with you.

Dec 13, 2019 08:32 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Training is the key!

Jul 22, 2018 10:13 PM
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Eric Kodner
Madeline Island Realty - La Pointe, WI
CRS, Madeline Island Realty, LaPointe, WI 54850 -

Large, franchise-style brokerages in general seem to have this problem.  Agents have told me they've encountered little or no broker supervision, pressure to sell without adequate training, and an emphasis on spending your money in-house on exorbitant desk fees, annual Company conventions, signage, wearing apparel and other expenses that bleed you dry.  I know why new agents start their careers by chaining themselves to one of these firms, but I don't understand why anyone would stay in such a poor environment for very long.

Mar 12, 2015 03:15 PM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Larry, that is a very unfortunate situation and the management team should understand that THEIR success depends on the success of their agents!  I would sit down with them and level with them about your concerns; and in the mean time find some veteran agents who can help you and mentor you.

Mar 12, 2015 11:09 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Yes there are coaching and mentoring services for real estate agents and you can Google them and find all types. I also would question if you are not getting help at your brokerage that there may be another one where help is available.

Mar 12, 2015 10:36 AM
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Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Since the other comments already suggest you should change companies I add that if you decide not to find a better company for training then you need read books on best practices and also sign up for training (Brian Buffini is one good source but there are others).

Mar 12, 2015 04:58 AM
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Jill Murty, Realtor - Orange County, CA
Movoto - Laguna Niguel, CA

Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239 - Larry Adams's profile says he's with Keller Williams.  Every brokerage even under the same name is different.  Keller Williams generally has a good reputation, but it sounds like the one in question is lacking.

Mar 12, 2015 04:55 AM
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Cindy Davis
SD Home Source Realty - San Diego, CA

You deserve to be in a brokerage that provides you with the proper training. Some companies do a better job than others. I would interview with some new companies, and let them know you want a mentor. Your needs are understandable and most big names companies should provide that for you. If they don',t, move on to a company that does,

Mar 12, 2015 04:19 AM
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Jill Murty, Realtor - Orange County, CA
Movoto - Laguna Niguel, CA

Your current brokerage may not be right for you.  They knew you were new when they hired you.  Did you ask about training?  What did they say?

I can't see hiring an outside person when part of your commission is going to be paid to the broker who is failing to train you.

Consider interviewing with other brokerages that offer what you need.

Agents often think the brokerage with whom they affiliate will be in large part responsible for their success.  They think that because it's usually pounded into their heads repeatedly by the brokerage that benefits from this thinking.

People hire people they like and trust.  There are great agents and terrible agents at every brokerage.  Choose the brokerage that offers what you need.  

Attending classes at the board or lunch and learn events can also build your knowledge.

Good luck and lots of success to you!

Mar 12, 2015 04:00 AM