SynopsisThis book brings together articles from Realtor Magazine in a single volume to help brokers make the most of their business. Organized into 3 sections - Managing Operations, Managing People and Managing Risk - it is an essential resource for managers in real estate offices., Written for the office managers of the over 168,000 registered realtors, "Broker to Broker: Management Lessons From America's Most Successful Real Estate Companies helps brokers make the most of their business. This book takes previously published articles from "Realtor Magazine and brings them together in one volume. Organized into 3 sections: Managing Operations; Managing People; and Managing Risk- this book is for the management level and management level wannabes in the thousands of real estate offices across the country. Information includes topics that are on the mind of all busy managers: Marketing, Technology, Recruiting, Legal Issues, and Risk Management. Each section will include resource lists- both print and online. With an average office having over 29 employees, this book helps the manager make the most of their resources. There is no competition on the market- at this point in time all books for brokers discuss how to increase business. "Broker to Broker: Management Lessons From America's Most Successful Real Estate Companies helps the thousands of former brokers manage their office and their employees., Praise for Realtor? Magazine's BROKER to BROKER "By providing best practice management tips with thought-provoking ideas, Broker to Broker offers invaluable guidance on virtually every aspect of our dynamic industry. The book's easy-to-read format, with in-depth supporting material available online, is an innovative approach to helping the country's brokers and managers find effective solutions to today's challenges." --Ron Peltier, President and CEO, HomeServices of America, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota "This compilation of the latest Realtor? Magazine articles on real estate brokerage management could be of help to brokers and managers looking for practical ideas to boost their operations. The book quotes extensively from veteran brokers and managers who are trying new ways to build sales and tackle problems. Within the book's range of articles could be helpful ideas for you." --J. Lennox Scott, Chairman and CEO, John L. Scott Real Estate, Seattle, Washington "The editors did their homework. The pace of change in our business is a constant challenge. Even if you don't want to lead the charge in industry change, brokers would do well to study the innovative concepts (such as the employee-agent model) illustrated here. The section on operations is particularly useful for brokers of a multi-office/multi-region operation." --Steve Brown, ABR?, CRB, Vice President and General Manager, Crye-Leike, Realtors?, Memphis, Tennessee "The editors of Realtor? Magazine do a fantastic job of keeping Realtors? on top of all real estate concerns. No issue is more timely or essential to building good business than brokerage practices." --Blanche Evans, Publisher, Agent News, and Editor, Realty Times, Dallas, Texas, Praise for Realtor Magazines BROKER to BROKER "By providing best practice management tips with thought-provoking ideas, Broker to Broker offers invaluable guidance on virtually every aspect of our dynamic industry. The books easy-to-read format, with in-depth supporting material available online, is an innovative approach to helping the countrys brokers and managers find effective solutions to todays challenges." --Ron Peltier, President and CEO, HomeServices of America, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota "This compilation of the latest Realtor Magazine articles on real estate brokerage management could be of help to brokers and managers looking for practical ideas to boost their operations. The book quotes extensively from veteran brokers and managers who are trying new ways to build sales and tackle problems. Within the books range of articles could be helpful ideas for you." --J. Lennox Scott, Chairman and CEO, John L. Scott Real Estate, Seattle, Washington "The editors did their homework. The pace of change in our business is a constant challenge. Even if you dont want to lead the charge in industry change, brokers would do well to study the innovative concepts (such as the employee-agent model) illustrated here. The section on operations is particularly useful for brokers of a multi-office/multi-region operation." --Steve Brown, ABR, CRB, Vice President and General Manager, Crye-Leike, Realtors, Memphis, Tennessee "The editors of Realtor Magazine do a fantastic job of keeping Realtors on top of all real estate concerns. No issue is more timely or essential to building good business than brokerage practices." --Blanche Evans, Publisher, Agent News, and Editor, Realty Times, Dallas, Texas
LC Classification NumberHD255.B755 2006