Synopses & Reviews
With brokerage and lending professions in a constant state of change, the average completed real estate file can grow immensely due to the huge amounts of disclosures and paperwork required. RESPA (Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974) and other consumer-related disclosure requirements are increasing at a frantic pace, and requiring overwhelming amounts of paperwork, record-keeping, and time for real estate agents and loan officers. The time spent on these activities can have a negative effect on the income and lifestyle of a highly productive real estate agent or loan officer. As the fastest growing phenomenon in both industries, the licensed assistant are often the
Synopsis
This exciting new addition to Bob Herd's Mega-Producer Series will help real estate agents become even more successful by using a licensed real estate assistant. RESPA (Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974) and other consumer-related disclosure requirements are increasing at a frantic pace, and requiring overwhelming amounts of paperwork and record-keeping for real estate agents and loan officers. The time spent on these activities can have a negative effect on the income and lifestyle of a highlyproductive real estate agent or loan officer.
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About the Author
Robert L. Herd has significant experience in real estate office management having been a licensed California broker since 1974 and holds the Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), and Graduate, REALTORS Institute (GRI) designations. Following his first management position in Burlingame, CA, he opened his own company, a Century 21 franchise and earned every honor Century 21 offered over the next several years. He later sold the company in the mid 80's and began working as a branch manager for one of the larger residential firms eventually managing over 84 sales associates at one time. Bob has held Branch Manager positions for three of the top California companies including Coldwell Banker, Cornish and Carey and Fox and Carskadon where he also held a Regional Manager's position prior to its sale to the National Realty Trust. Bob is currently a branch manager for Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage and can be contacted at
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Table of Contents
1. Make a True Assessment of Your Time: Whats it Worth? 2. When is the Right Time to Hire an Assistant? 3. The Art of Transitioning 4. Hiring a Licensed Assistant 5. Training the Licensed Assistant 6. How to Effectively Work with Your Licensed Assistant 7. The Five Deadly Sins, or How to Lose a Good Licensed Assistant 8. Operational Issues 9. Its A Family Affair: The Husband and Wife Team 10. Conversations with Two Top Agents Who Have Assistants 11. Conversations with Two Licensed Assistants Appendices: Sample Employment Forms and Checklists from Mega-Producers Index