Yep, been there done that twice.  Won't happen again

I am a sole practitioner, so I can't answer that question. I would think that partnerships end for as many various reasons as there are different kinds of partnerships.

That and possibly different business philosophies/ethics that weren't understood upfront.

No, as in most relationships they end because of the perception of not carrying their weight.

That or personality conflicts or sleeping w/their wives.

That means they are not a match.

I had two partners and I refuse to say!

I believe so yes - or a misunderstanding in roles and tasks

Equal partnerships seldom work, need to have someone in charge.

that is one reason. Another reason is dishonesty

 It's always about the money. 

agent partnership end for a variety of reasons..... if the two agents are not equal producers, the split can vary...there's always a fix...

Most partnerships end when communication ends.

Partnerships work if the people work them. Just like anything else in life

I think so

I think some of the relationships fail due to a lack of similar goals or different work ethics.  We have a great team and hope that we can continue to serve our clients best interests with integrity which is the foundation of my business.   I will continue partner with my team as long as we are all on the same page with the most important values. 

Yes they usually do!

Sometimes

I am a sole practitioner now since my husband retired. We both worked hard and only came to and end because of Geno's health.

I would imagine it's due to a lack of clear, written agreements. You have to spell out responsibilities, commission splits, etc., and ensure everyone understands and agrees to them.

There are many reasons. That is why a termination agreement is important.

I would say yes. Too many times i have seen it. The ones that work, compliment each other in work ability and experience

Most partnerships ends because it began as friends.

This is a business not a hobby.

"Carrying their weight" relates more to emotion than work.

It would depend on the scale of the brokerage. Your usual "partnerships" are probably husband and wife and life partners and there are breakups. When I think of a "partnership" in this day and age, it's a "team" and that's much less complicated and, yes, would break up if one person felt they were carrying the other(s).

Yes I would say that's correct. Everyone I've heard of that's had a 'breakup' it's because of that or money. 

No so work, it depends on the 2 individuals.

On a team you don't have to be the best at everything but you do have to put in the time so that you have some results to show. 

That is what I have seen.

 I would say yes .....

John - I believe there are more reasons partnerships fail than reasons they stay together, and obviously if someone feels their partner is not carrying their weight, that is one reason why the partnership will end.

John Peak -  that can be just one of many reasons!

Yes...been there, done that and left the one behind that wasn't pulling her weight!

That is generally the reason. Funny thing is that both usually feel that way.

I can easily see this happening.

Yes

Oh yes, I think that would be the reason.  I've never partnered with anyone, but people who have, most often say they're doing most of the work while the other one is there when the check arrives. 

Agree

John yes I have seen that as well as dishonest dealings is another deal breaker.

John Peak I'm sure partnerships break up for many reasons.

That has been my experience.  

I have never seen any successful long term partnerships other than husband and wife or parent and child.

I don't know but suspect that is one of the reasons

Possibly.  Or, the perception that one isn't.

That would be a chief reason along with ego issues.

I do not know if there has been a study that has tracked such reasons.