Not easy to find compatible partner, but when you do find that needle in haystack it is best to be equal partners.  Good luck

Good luck, David --- I wouldn't likely be looking on Craigslist unless if it was for a laugh.   A better plan might include networking with other agents in your area.    

Go to your Broker and ask them if they could recommend someone that is like minded as you. Your Broker will know who is good and who has problems.

Look in your organization for a person that meets your criteria and needs.

Our local association has a FB page, David Osborn - does yours? You can post there, post on your own FB page, Twitter feed or a job website.

Have you thought about hiring someone just to work your leads and do the administrative side of the work?

Perhaps a local real estate school - speak to some of those who teach the courses and have them recommend someone.

Good luck!

All I can say is that I wouldn't be looking for a business partner on Craig's List. You need to network in your local association and get recommendations from local agents who know who's who in the area.

Good question David Osborn . I have been looking for good agents to join my team but have batted zero in 4 years. I am training new people to fit in and am only moderately successful at that.

 They are all around you David Osborn but be careful. Let the members of your Realtor Association know.

I've been looking for agents for 3-1/2 years now. The ones who have been doing it for years, seem to be entrenched in their own brokerage. The ones who are not happy and would like to change, are not the producers, not high energy, they are looking for me to lead generate for them. Then there are the ones who want to get into the industry, but the training will be intense and I don't know that I want to take that on. So here I am very happy as an independent broker not beholden or have responsiblity over anyone else. PS. But if the right one(s) come across my path, I will know it and that will change.

I agree with Lise Howe.  If you are good at lead gen but bad at the details I don't think you need a partner - you probably need to be the team lead and hire an administrative person.  Pay them a good amount, not a minimal admin salary, it will still be less than a partnership and you will have full control to run the business how you want.  I am not with KW but Millionair Real Estate Agent is a really good book; I'd recommend it as well.  You could also go to real estate pre-license classes to meet and recruit new agents that want to be on a team and have leads given to them. Good luck! -Kasey

match.com?

Seriously, maybe a real estate school and get a fresh one?

Keep an eye open for people who are out there handling deals, then invite them. Only desperate people are looking for jobs on CL.

Most successful teams consist of husband and wife or family. 

To form a team one not only has to be charismatic, most are looking for someone to provide reliable leads that translates to multiple closings.

The disappointment from new agents is the team leader does not provide sufficient leads to allow new agents to make a living.

"$ Split is unacceptable". "I am not your open house volunteer." " I am too poor to pay your marketing, that should come from leader's budget." " I can not coming to your 5:00 PM team meeting, too busy."

I'm thinking you are not working in a brokerage where other realtors might be looking to be part of a Team David Osborn, as I know that is a great way to not just go on your first impression of meeting them and talking with them, but to see how they act and interact over time, in different office situations.  I am part of a Team and totally agree that having an opposite team member is the way to go, as you are not competing with each other, since your strengths and weaknesses are not the same, so you are complimenting each other.  I remember back in realtor school, that some of my classmates were looking to be part of a team (as most were newbies), and found others who were also, and they all ended up going to the same brokerage.  At that point, they felt that they knew to some degree, the person's abilities and commitment to success.  I realize you are no longer in that situation.  Some teams are also married couples, so I don't know if that would apply to you, but it's a consideration.  Best of Luck!

I am with Nina Hollander on this.  Networking. Keep your eyes open on how other agents work and then meet with them to discuss the possibility of a team.  I wish you all the best. 

Try going to some real estate networking events in your area.

selecting a partner is a "huge undertaking".... and craig's list is the last place to look.... why don't you go it alone and refer your business to other agents who you know can close... and then if you like the results, ask those people if they want to join YOUR team... you are the rainmaker and they work the business.... you get paid a referral fee on everything they close....

start with an administrative person first - read the Milionaire Real Estate agent and grow your team organically - taking on a partner is a huge step and you might not need to do that.  It really is like a marriage so you should start small and grow steadily

Don't go trolling on CL or FB.  Look both in your local association membership list and here on AR.  Read profiles and posts on the topics you're interested in. 

Have faith...The message is out to the Universe. It will respond in due time

If you are looking for a partner, make sure you have a very well drafted partnership agreement as well.

The best way to find partners is to network in the business community.

Many agents shy away from CL. I would search more locally, a facebook group or start with those you interact with

Mary Yonkers nailed this one!

Stay away from the gimick sites and and stay professional.   Lead gen site will drain yoou dry for a short term gain.

Partner or team member(s)? Team members you try out on a trial basis it works or it doesn't ... as for a partner that would have to be someone I already know how they work what they bring to the table etc. So possibly they would come from team members after a long enough affiliation. David Osborn 

David Osborn - make sure you check the DISC profile of this person. 

Do not duplicate another David Osborn...lol! (one of the biggest mistake!)

If you network in your area you are bound to meet the right team members if your concept is compelling.

They reveal themselves through years of interaction. Even then, I'd never take on a partner, I'd run a team and those members are in your brokerage or market right now and you've had good experiences with them, so they stand out.

David,

The last place I would go to is Craig's list as a source.  I think it takes time to find the right person.  Identify your core values, and look for someone with the same core values.  A

This is a very difficult task and one that you need to apporach with a plan on how to reverse course when you realize the partnership is not working. Good luck in finding the right person!

put an ad on ziprecruiter

"knows what they are doing, excellent at serving clients, detail oriented"

Sounds to me like you are seeking a successful, productive agent to join your team. Such agents are not trolling CL or Facebook looking for a job.

This is the same issue every recruiting broker faces. I suggest you submit yourself to be interviews by a local BH, KW and Rx broker to see what they are offering. You are all trying to poach the same candidate.

Now, it is incumbent upon you to do a better job than them, at conveying your VISION regarding the real estate business. Same ole, same ole, will not get a good agent to jump ship.

The mine the MLS productivity reports and start introducing yourself the the newest agents who average 10 or more transactions a year. DO NOT RECRUIT DEAD WEIGHT.

Best of success,
Annette

I have met some wonderful agents having them on the other side of a transaction.

If I had to find one, I would probably spend more time networking at the REALTOR board meetings or various volunteer groups so I could really get to know someone.

All I can say is put something in writing with your future partner.

I would start in your own brokerage.  Possibly ask your broker for assistance in finding the right one.

Match.com?

I so agree with Michael Jacobs !!

Not a bar.

 Get a list of top producers from your local board or association.  Approach those people.

I've had no luck with tinder, Zoosk, PoF, Jdate, active date, trekkie dating, Coffee meets bagel, eharmony, okcupid, the bars and clubs in the area.  Now going for a mail order bride.... oh, a REAL ESTATE business partner.  OOPS!

There are lots of internet sites.  The bar is still a favorite hangout for singles, too.  I prefer to go to events where I can meet people with mutual interests, that way you've got something in common with them from the start.

Oh....you mean for business?

I have some great friends that also happen to be great agents, I'd start with them.  Or post a blog, or a post on a Fresno community page on facebook.  Lots of options.