What To Expect When You’re Expecting (To Join RE/MAX®)

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So you’re interested in changing brokerages. That’s great! Whether your decision is motivated by a lack of success, a mismatched cultural fit, tech that just isn’t good enough or another reason altogether, RE/MAX can be the remedy to whatever you feel may be ailing your career.

Is it really time to make a move?

If you’re considering a brokerage change, first, know you’re not alone. Agents swap brokerages all the time, especially if they’re in the first 10 years of their career. So, no, you’re not crazy for wanting to try something different.

But to determine if you’re truly ready to make a change, consider some self-reflection. Why do you want to change? What’s missing at your current brokerage? What are you seeking? The reasons could be multiple, but here are some common motivators you should think about.

Lack of Success or Growth

Success is born from great preparation with a dash of self-honesty. Acknowledge your own personal challenges and commit to overcoming them. The former takes the ability to examine your professional self with objective eyes, but the latter is something RE/MAX can help you with.

Hundreds of hours of learning await you with RE/MAX University®, ready to anoint you with knowledge, understanding and maybe even a professional designation or two. Education like this can help you stack wins: In the U.S., RE/MAX agents average 38% more in commissions after their third year with the network as compared to their first year. After five years? 64% more.1

Culture Changes

Sometimes, brokerages can go from a supportive, collaborative hub to a desert of inspiration. Perhaps you no longer share the same priorities as your current broker. Maybe there’s been a change in leadership, and you simply don’t vibe with the new boss.

Office culture matters and it’s a more-than-understandable motivator for a new start. That’s why RE/MAX offices foster and champion cultures built around growth and support, because they know how hard it is to have a successful business without both.  

Marketing Opportunities

Recognition matters for your brand and business. With the RE/MAX name by yours, you won’t have to bargain for credibility or recognition, because RE/MAX is #1 in brand awareness.2 That translates to more marketing opportunities for you to get your name out to potential clients, which could be the boost you’re not currently getting.

Better Tech

If “outdated or inefficient tech” is on your cons list, consider that a sign to look for an upgrade at another brokerage. You’ll likely want an AI-powered CRM with automation abilities, multiple platforms which allow you to design custom marketing pieces, automatically generated listing presentations and more. Which, conveniently, is exactly the kind of tech you’d get at RE/MAX.

A Checklist for Changing Brokerages

You’ve drawn up your pros and cons list, reflected on your unique goals and maybe even did a bit of soul searching, and you’ve decided a change in brokerages is in your best interest. Here are some things you can do next to prepare for a big transition:

  1. Review your agreement with your current brokerage to ensure you aren’t violating any contract terms.
  2. Wrap up any unfinished transactions — not only is it beneficial to leave behind as little work as possible, but your clients will appreciate you sticking with them till the end.
  3. Inform your broker of your plan to leave after you have an arrangement in place with your new brokerage. Keep it professional — don’t burn any bridges.
  4. Download your list of clients from your current CRM or the database you use so you can transfer them to your new brokerage (of course, be sure to verify if your clients contractually belong to you or your brokerage).
  5. Return any lockboxes, open house signs, for sale signs and other items like this to your old brokerage.
  6. Order new sign riders, swag and other marketing materials with your new branding.
  7. Create your customizable website and update your associated contact information to include your new URL, email and more.
  8. Announce your new move! This is the fun part, where you get to tell your social media followers about your new journey and share your newly branded materials.

New Horizons Await

With ample preparation, switching brokerages can be a huge and exciting step for your career. And while we all know change can be scary, with RE/MAX, you’ve got nothing to fear.

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