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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
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I don't know what the perfect number is but, the managing broker has everything to do with that number. How many agents can each particular broker actually manage?  

Dec 11, 2022 10:07 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

A lot depends on the people in charge and the people working for them.  Have the right support team in place, have good management, have high caliber agents working for you... I'd say there could be no limit.

 

Conversely, get agents that need a lot of hand-holding and 3 may be too much!

Dec 11, 2022 10:30 PM
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

It shouldn't matter the size of a brokerage if the broker is committed to help when questions/situations arise, agents are trained properly, office staff is on board and checks are disbursed in a timely manner.

Dec 12, 2022 05:48 AM
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Carla Freund
Keller Williams Legacy - Apex NC - Apex, NC
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A large office can run smoothly when systems are in place, there's a strong management team, and the people are well cared for. Take away one of those things and it will begin to crumble. 

Dec 12, 2022 05:18 AM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP
Big Block LPT Realty 858.232.8722 - San Diego, CA
Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Retirees Services

When the service and support needs of those that punch-in exceed the abilities of those that make a salary and parked in marked spaces.

You have to take great care of those that earn for you, so they are inspired to take great care of those that spend money and trust on your product or service. When Ailina Nelson worked for Richard Branson, he truly created a unique culture following this philosophy.

Clients do not come first. Employees come first. If you take ...

Dec 12, 2022 06:17 AM
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Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
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When things routinely fall through the cracks then the system is broken & more support is needed. 

Dec 12, 2022 05:09 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

There is no magic number. Staffing and systems can make a large office run smoothly.

Dec 12, 2022 04:49 AM
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Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

If you have an agent creating a team that dominates the rest of the agency, there is friction. There is no "I" in team Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS . Not the size, it's how well the individual players mesh and the chemistry. If the team is dog eat dog and out for number one and it's not the company, that is a real estate daycare full of drama and counter productive unprofessionalism. Backbiting helps the other agencies in your market place.

Dec 12, 2022 04:22 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Read the answer provided by Debe Maxwell, CRS and the comment left by Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA . That covers it. 

Dec 12, 2022 04:11 AM
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Karen Climer
Demetree School of Real Estate - Orlando, FL
Teaching people to pass the real estate exam

It depends on the broker.  For some brokers, two agents is too many.  Others can handle 200+.  It's all about having the right systems in place, solid support staff, etc.  

There are too many variables to give a specific answer.

Dec 12, 2022 06:14 AM
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Richie & You
people first-then business - Riverside, CA
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Intimacy is no myth. If we come together for a purpose, then mixing, sharing, exploring is the norm. A sort of team develops. Then, team dynamics kick in. They consist of forming, storming, norming & performing actions. Isolation does not promote focused actions. When working, work. When playing...play

Dec 12, 2022 06:04 AM
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Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
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Seems like two questions too which I'm not too sure if there is an answer to since it would be subjective

Dec 12, 2022 10:03 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

My number is 50 agents with 1 broker. Support staff is the most important I feel to keep the place running smoothly.

Dec 12, 2022 06:38 AM
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Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
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I do believe it has everything to do with the broker in charge, and the systems set up for the agent and the company.

Dec 12, 2022 06:12 AM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I think it all depends on management Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS . I have not seen one to large here (offices as large as 45 agents) because they have all been managed well by Brokers working only as managers and then having an office staff under them.

Dec 12, 2022 12:46 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I agree with most of the comments here. 

The overall mix and how it blends is the key to running a smooth operation. 

Leadership is necessary.  An empty suit in any office serves no one. 

 

Dec 12, 2022 08:46 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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It really depends on your office leadership, some can handle hundreds, others have tough time with a small team.

Dec 12, 2022 12:54 PM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

I would say an office is too big when employees break off into factions and begin to hate others and don't hesitate to express it.

Dec 14, 2022 10:23 PM
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