Randy Bollig

May I give you a sword!

2007-09-28T18:50:00Z

I know that it is dangerous to ask friends for an opinion, but I have a thick skin. I am experimenting with video on my website. I sent my first video to my beloved sister for her comments. She said "You look too serious, and do not smile enough!" OK, I listened and I am trying to improve my image on video. My problem is that I am a "soft sell" personality. I need help. I can not help that I am a middle age balding Realtor. I am asking my fellow Realtors to view my website and videos. Please tell me your opinion. I will not be offended! Let me know if you would feel comfortable as a buyer or seller with my message. Maybe ugly Realtors sell more!

Thank you,

Randy Bollig Realtor

web: randymybroker.com

Randy on multi-million dollar production

2007-07-30T19:25:00Z

How much production can be attributed to one agent? I am amused when I see advertising from some of the "mega agents" in my area. One agent claimed she closed 47 million in 2006! That is very impressive yet physically impossible for one agent. We all know the trick. The mega agent has 5 buyer agents, 4 listing agents and all listings and sales are recorded in the "super agent" name. It is a clever marketing technique. I guess she technically "sold" all that real estate since she is the designated broker.

I remember when I was with Re/Max and sitting at the annual awards banquet. We all applauded as the mega agent received the award for 30 million or so in sales. The grumbling at my table was evident as agents proclaimed "She rigged it since she has a large staff". Maybe it was true, maybe not.

It would be interesting if franchisees established production awards for agents that have no assistants..and do it on their own. I have known agents that do 10 million or more with no assistant. Who is the better salesman?

Most of us know from experience that the "mega" agents give poor service and are impossible to work with since they seldom return phone calls. You have to do all the work if you sell one of their listings. Tell me I am not right!

Randy on Reliberation Part 2

2007-07-13T15:15:00Z

Thank you for the response to "Reliberation must stay professional to succeed". I feel a bit like the guy who comes to the pool party wearing "Spiderman" trunks. I now have my tie loose and my hair (what is left) fluffed up like Barney Fife. I do not wish to be the cranky old man here, I would just like to see us not go to the gutter with discussion. Remember, what you post is out there in cyber-space. Who knows where or when your words will come back to you. Also, believe it or not, this old man went to a Halloween party dressed as "Valdar Conehead" Sorry, but I will not be putting the picture on the site. Let's just say that I won first place. Have you seen my movie?

Randy Bollig

Randymybroker.com

Reliberation must stay professional to succeed!

2007-07-12T20:02:00Z

I do not like chat rooms and discussion boards. So many times they start out as an avenue for like minded professionals to share ideas about theor particular profession. Then the radicals come in with social,political,and sexual agendas. After 33 years in this business I have learned one lesson for sure....Integrity is never out of season. If we have a moderator for this site may I please request a very high bar for editoral comment. None of us are served by learning the personal agendas of each Realtor who posts. Unfortunately, some people who have malice in their heart are always searching for a portal to reach vulnerable people.

May I suggest:

No pictures that you would not put on your business card.

Do not discuss tell us about your sexual desires...we do not want to know.

Share with me useful information on how I can serve my clients better, retain a good image, and maybe make a little money. Please maintain standards on this site or it will fall into MTV status.

Randy Bollig Realtor

randymybroker.com

The "One man/woman office" part 2

2007-07-05T18:01:00Z

Fellow Realtors,

I appreciate the response from my fellow Realtors. I would like to see a "support group" if I may call it that for the one person Realtors out there. We are inundated with solicitations to join the pack with the franchise companies. I am a Realtor with 33 years experience. I spent 9 years in the Re/Max franchise. I have no objection to their business plan. My experience was good and I had a very supportive broker/owner. Many agents do not have any option except to join a large franchise company since they do not hold a Broker license. I work in Texas where the licensing requirements for a Brokers license require many hours of college. Good policy for consumers. My position is..if you are a broker there are many advantages to going it alone and working out of your home. We have a KW office in Southlake Tx. that has 400 agents! Obviously all the agents are working from home anyway but forced to pay a monthly fee to be in the business.

Get your brokers license and move home.

Any comments? I would like to hear from some of my kindred souls out there.

Randy Bollig Realtor

randymybroker.com

The "One Person Brokerage"

2007-06-30T20:13:00Z

Dear fellow Realtors,

I find myself in the apparent unusual situation of being a "one man" real estate operation. Over the last several years we all have seen the tremendous growth in the "team concept" of real estate brokerage. I have watched many Realtors follow the path to riches by hiring multiple assistants, promoting the "dream team" concept and moving ever upward and forward.

I would like to find out how many of us "old timers" are out there. I am referring to the Realtor who has been in the business 30 years or more. We have heard every sales pitch that will grow our business. Most of us have fallen victim at some time in our career to the latest real estate guru, promising riches, and of course a happy home life. Most of us veterans have seen the ravages of living in the "world". Many of us weary soldiers realize that success is not in this world. That being said, we all still have to make a living and grow a business.

I am looking for input from the crusty old veterans who have chosen to abandon the franchise network and work alone at home. What a novel idea! You are a Broker, you help buyers and sellers, and yet you do not pay an office fee to be with the "name" that will get you business. Are there many of you out there like me?

My 33 years in real estate has left me jaded about the benefits of being associated with the big guys. It is my belief that if you are a good salesperson and people like you, you will succeed. It does not matter if your company logo is. I would like to hear success stories from the contrarians in this business like me.

Randy Bollig Realtor

Randymybroker.com

randybolligrealtor@gmail.com