Don’t fire that client! Set boundaries right from the get-go

Heading off frustrating experiences with demanding clients often comes down to the expectations you set from the beginning. In this Agent/Broker Perspective, Miami broker Anthony Askowitz offers hypothetical scenarios and advice on how to deal. Continue reading

Elderly, infirm and unemployed: How far should you go for listings?

In an inventory-deprived market, agents are often tempted to use aggressive tactics to score listings. One broker thinks such strategies should be avoided. But what do you think? Continue reading

A competitor is recruiting me: Should I jump ship to another brokerage?

Is the grass really greener at another brokerage? That is the question a mid-level agent with top-producer dreams is pondering. Her broker thinks she’s not quite ready to make the move but doesn’t want to come off as bitter. Anthony Askowitz explores t… Continue reading

Agent/broker perspective: Why should a top agent hire an assistant?

In this monthly column, Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. This month: A broker wants his top producer to hire an assistant so that she can focus more on selling and securing list… Continue reading

Agent/broker perspective: Who should brokers back when teams break up?

In this monthly column, Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. This month: How can brokers resolve a team breakup with minimal drama?
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Agent/broker perspective: How do you keep momentum going?

In this column, Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. This month: A veteran agent has had her best production year ever, and she wants to ensure the momentum continues. What can her … Continue reading

Agent/broker perspective: Should political opinions be kept off social media?

In this column, Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical Miami real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. This month: An agent with strong political and societal opinions wants to share them on her social media platforms. How ca… Continue reading

Agent/broker perspective: How to help agents avoid burning out

In this monthly column, Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical Miami real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. A successful agent is experiencing career boredom and finding herself in need of some new challenges and inspirati… Continue reading

Agent/broker perspective: How to handle a beloved broker leaving

In this monthly column, Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical Miami real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. After a long and successful tenure, an office’s broker has decided to resign her position. How should her inner ci… Continue reading

Agent/broker perspective: Can agents challenge their brokerage’s philanthropic pursuits?

In this monthly column, Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical Miami real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic: An experienced top agent at a Miami real estate office has serious concerns about a social position taken by the c… Continue reading