Real estate agents are no strangers to moving from one brokerage to another. Sometimes, the move is out of necessity. Other times, it is a strategic career move. However, there is a trend that seems to be happening more frequently – agents who leave their brokerage only to come back to their original brokerage.
This trend is not because of a fall out or a lack of resources at the previous brokerage. Instead, agents are being enticed by the portrayal of greener grass on social media or being wooed by recruiters who say all the right words to get them to come over.
However, what these agents often fail to realize is that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. They leave their comfortable and familiar brokerage for the promises of a better experience, but they soon find out that the new brokerage is not what it’s cracked up to be.
As a real estate agent, you should be mindful of your wants and needs. If you are not getting the right support, don’t fit into the culture, or don’t have access to the right resources, it’s time to start looking for a place that fits your needs. After all, you would do the same if you were an employee of a company.
But, if you have everything you need and you’re happy and growing at your current brokerage, then why leave? Remember that when you leave, it costs both money and time. You’ll need to learn new software and there will be a different way of doing things and a new culture to adapt to.
So, before you make the decision to leave, take the time to assess what you really need and want from your brokerage. Ask yourself if you are leaving for the right reasons. And if you do decide to make a move, make sure that you thoroughly research your options and ask questions of your potential new brokerage.
In conclusion, the grass may not always be greener on the other side. Before you make the decision to leave your brokerage, be sure to assess your needs and wants, and research your options thoroughly. If you are happy and growing where you are, why leave? Remember, when you leave, it costs both time and money, and there may be a new culture and way of doing things to adapt to. So be mindful and make a decision that is best for you and your career.