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It's JUST Another Useless Award

By: Jody Deeds
Monday, April 16, 2007 10:46 PM

I'm looking for ideas here.  There are many levels and different types of recognition and rewards for top producers...

My local MLS offers - Broker of the Year, Salesperson of the Year, Million Dollar Club, Five Million Club , Ten Million Club, 25 Million Club,  Lifetime Achievement Awards, Volunteer Service Award, and Spotlight on Community Service Award.

The OAR (Ohio Assoc. of Realtors) offers - President's Club, Realtor of the Year, Distinguished Service Award, OAR Certificat of Merit Award, Excellence in Community Service Award, and a Realtor Promotion and Advertising Contest each year.

We have the NAR (National Assoc. of Realtors) that offers - Good Neighbor Awards, among others.

And then we have awards within each brokerage. 

In the midst of all these awards, other than adding to the credentials and the increased recognition among the Realtor community, what do these agents receive in return for their efforts and achievements? 

I commend those agents who have earned, been recognized, etc. for their accomplishments.  I am in NO WAY Knocking Awards.  I'm looking for ideas!  What perks, if any, do you offer to agents and on what basis do they earn those perks? 

Are ONLY top producing agents being rewarded or do you have a program in place that rewards everyone from a rookie agent to the average agent to the top producing ones?  Do they receive the use of professionals on retainer?  Do they receive a bonus check?  How about 1 month without an office fee?

 

 

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Mark Cohen, Broker
Member Since '03

Mark Cohen, Broker said:

I don't care about awards, only closings, repeat clients, and referrals.  Awards boost egos.  Closings boost net worth.

April 16, 2007 10:33 PM
Todd Clark
Member Since '06

Todd Clark said:

The only award I want that I could care for is "Best Looking Realtor" - Still waiting, They must not be getting my entry - lol

April 16, 2007 10:55 PM
Mark Roan
Member Since '06

Mark Roan said:

The best award to receive is a letter of recommendation from your Buyer or Seller. Don't worry about awards and get more education.

April 17, 2007 1:37 AM
Klaus Nicholson
Member Since '07

Klaus Nicholson said:

I'm a firm supporter of "Habitat for Humanity" and the efforts that local boards put into awards could be better spent on more worthwhile causes.  My wife has 19 or twenty awards hanging around town.  She deserved them and I'm sure all the recipients have worked hard for the extra recognition.  I'll settle for an attaboy anytime.

Realtor, Columbus Ga

April 17, 2007 10:56 AM
Ritu Desai
Member Since '04

Ritu Desai said:

I am not a big on the award tag but I do believe people who work hard deserve them. For me my best reward is my kids whom I can spend more time with due to this business. I love getting referrals and testimonials from my clients. This makes me belief they truly appreciate value of my service.

April 18, 2007 12:22 PM

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