Keller Williams Realty Whether you've been in the business for years, or are just considering a career in Real Estate .... Keller Williams is always looking for great people. #1 You're actually not dependent upon your company for your success. Truth: A National Association of REALTORS survey of consumers determined that 86% chose a real estate firm for no other reason than because of the individual agent.
"It's your career and you are the reason people do business with you" -Mike Brodie. #2 You probably don't really work in a democracy. Truth: Keller Williams is not just a real estate company. Its Agent Leadership Council seeks to empower everyone to get involved in the decision-making process of the company.
"How can you truly manage your career if you don't have a say in running your company?" -Patty Ancona. #3 You may not really be a part of a team. Truth: Teamwork is a high-level productivity concept that is only understood by high-minded achievers with a desire for everyone to win. At Keller Williams, we believe that Together Everyone Achieves More.
"The goal of effective teamwork is the more than just getting along. It should improve your career options and financial opportunities" -Betty Scheffe. #4 Your company probably doesn't want you to see the "THE BOOKS". Truth: The fact is, they may not want to you to see where the money is going, or they may not be proud of them. In the last 12 months Keller Williams paid out millions of dollars in profit share to its associates. The books are open to empower its associates to understand the business and make suggestions for its improvement. "Until we joined Keller Williams, we never knew we had a right to look at the books and make suggestions to the company that benefit everyone. We feel empowered to contribute." -Gary & Nicki Ubaldini. #5 You may be only as good as your deal. Truth: Your company probably isn't looking out for your future. They more than likely don't accept responsibility for finding a long-term solution. They're focused on your contribution to today's company dollar. Keller Williams invests heavily in discovering and sharing with its agents how to build great real estate businesses. Keller Williams has, over the past 14 years, built a proven system that enables its participating associates to build their income portfolio. Keller Williams stands alone as the only real estate company of consequence to address these issues. "Fourteen years ago, I believed in Gary Keller more than the system. In the last 12 months, Keller Williams has paid me more over $100,000 whether I sold a house or not. Today, I believe in the system." - Althea Osborn. #6 You're not really sharing in your company's growth. Truth: If the company you are with is profitable and growing, what do you get? The Keller Williams growth path is proven with both earned commissions and profit sharing doubling every two years. In order to build financial wealth you have to get in the middle of cash flow. When you do that with Keller Williams, the rewards can be substantial. "I used to think that in a company there were only shareholders and associates. Now, I realize that there are shareholders and stakeholders. With Keller Williams I realize that I am a stakeholder with rights and opportunities." -Mary Harker. #7 Your "split" may not be as good as you think. Truth: It's not what you pay your company, it's what you get for what you pay. Stuff is stuff and you can get it anywhere. At Keller Williams, you can truly be a 100%+ agent, you can take home more than the commission you earn. It is the "best career compensation program" you can find! "Profit sharing is the only truly credible way to be a 100%+ agent." - Brad Reeser. #8 You're not really an independant contractor. Truth: The fact is, most companies are designed so that you really work for the company, and are even essentially treated as an employee. Most agents really don't have a say in how their company operates. There are decisions being made daily in your company that could dramatically affect your career! Even at the most supposedly agent-oriented companies, you may find oppressive practices. At Keller Williams, we believe you want to be in an interdependent relationship where the company provides a clear path for you to build your own business career within the company and where there are income opportunities within the company that are available to everyone.
"To be a truly independent contractor you have to have the opportunity to be involved in all key decisions. I found only one company that allows that-- Keller Williams Realty!"---Peggy Richey. #9 You're probably building wealth for others. Truth: If you're not careful, every time you put a sale together, place a sign, or advertise a property, you could actually be building your company's business more than your own. In fact, the royalties you pay just may be funding your own demise. Companies whose training focuses on the use of the company image and whose promotions focus on attracting customers to themselves are actually trying to build their own business, not yours. At Keller Williams, we believe the company is best served by building the agent's career first and putting the agent's image ahead of the company's. "The reason you get into real estate is to build your own career and income opportunities. Anything a company might do that is contrary to this, is not in your best interest."---Mike Mendoza. #10 Your company's training may not be designed for you. Truth: Many companies are out of touch with what top aspiring agents need to compete effectively in today's market. Most training today relies on old-fashioned selling techniques and not modern business concepts. Keller Williams believes so strongly in agent career, business and life that Keller Williams University was formed as a tangible extension of the company's ongoing commitment to the agents' learning and growth. These educational programs are focused on the personal productivity, sales skills and the career development of our people. "Training is not a waste of time! No matter where we are at in our careers, we find a Keller Williams University session to improve our opportunities."--- Jim & Linda McKissack. #11 Who you are in business with really does matter. Truth: The fact is, agents are faced with serious business issues and no one has really taken up the challenge of helping them meet them. The dilemma you face today as an agent is "Who is on my side?" Your company may either be funding the career path you want or the career path someone else wants for you. Keller Williams believes that in reality, who you pay your money to is a vote for the direction you want your industry and career to go. "I've finally found a company that is on my side. It's staying at the forefront of the changes and finding answers that benefit me." --- Ron Kubeck. #12 They don't want you to discover Keller Williams Realty. Truth: As with all businesses, the real estate business is experiencing massive change. The trends are clear. Successful companies treat their people as stakeholders, give them a say in the company and share the profits. Sometimes the secret of success is what you decide to leave behind! "We can't believe how much better our life is now that we're here. We're so glad we had the courage to do it!"- Joe & Mary Charters If you're interested in joining the Keller Williams Calgary team, give Jim a call at 703-2404, or email any questions you have to Jim Sparrow |