Expansion/move to a new office in a "down market"

As of May 1st, we officially moved into our new building at 800 Regent Park Court, Greenville, SC 29607. Our Keller Williams Realty-Greenville Central Partners name reflected the expected move to the Greenville address and a more central location to better serve our clients. It doesn't hurt that the office is several miles closer to where I live either. :)

It just proves where there is a strong desire to succeed and grow, it will happen regardless of the market conditions. This office has been profitable from it's first month and continues to be so. There are many new agents (either new to the business, or as in the majority, agents moving to our office from other offices/agencies).

There is a brokerage for every agent, regardless of their preferences in management styles, costs of doing business or the net amount to the agent after the split with the broker. There are many models out there which proves anyone who wants to become a Realtor, has the desire to do a good job and be good at what they do, can do so. Whether they can continue after the first year or two in business remains to be seen. Some flourish and thrive on the adrenalin needed to do this business, while others just burn out. For some it is just too stressful. It is not an easy job, if done right. The "doing right" means different things to different people. To me, it means being the absolute best I can be in what I am doing and to make a lasting impression upon the buyers and sellers with the work I do for them. After all, we only get one "go around" while in this world and when (if) we finish working at some future point, we need to look back and have fond memories of our time and the really great people we've had to work with in this business. I believe I will be able to do that.

I've only worked for two companies in my 13+ years in residential real estate and still think very highly of the broker and agents with whom I was affiliated at that office. They are also a great group of people and friends. In fact, there are many agents with other companies for whom I have admiration and respect. Most of those that come to mind, probably also have great respect and admiration for other agents and how they do business. That is what makes them professionals, regardless of their brand name.

The fairly recent upswing in market conditions is a good indicator of things to come and we all hope that is sustained.

Have a great weekend and if you still are fortunate enough to have your mother, tell her how much you love her.