So many brokers are competing for deals with the same companies every day. I can bet that each company with a lease renewal or relocation on the horizon is about to get 20 calls a week from an almost begging the agent to get an appointment.  With an already skeleton crew or perhaps nearly busting at the seams these companies are looking for the best guy or gal to get the job done quickly, efficiently and thoroughly for them.  There is no time to be reviewing broker’s resumes or interviewing 5 top agent commercial houses.  These CEO’s and CFO’s want to find someone who can solve their problems overnight. It’s the receptionists that file those stacks of resumes and business cards, but there is always one that catches the eye……………..

New agents today are nearing starvation to land a deal, while the “Old Dogs” still keep slamming deals out of the park.  Makes you wonder how they do that……..repeat business is key of course but reinventing yourself in today’s competitive market is critical to be in front of the pack. Don’t be fooled those “Old Dogs” are learning new tricks too. (more…)