Connect Magazine November/December | Page 10

“To promote professionalism in my brokerage, we educate and communicate with every customer, whether buyers or sellers, about the entire buying/selling process that they will be embarking on! We feel that when our customers are fully aware of what is happening, what they are expected to do, and what they can expect from us, our transactions go very smoothly.”- Jacob Meyer, The New Home Spot “It is my belief that increasing professionalism is not possible without the broker’s direct involvement. In 2013, I implemented a process in my company where I talk to new customers of my agents via phone or a quick email. I introduce myself, confirm that they are in capable hands with their Realtor®, and if they had any questions, I provide them my direct phone number. After each transaction, I follow up with the customer and conduct a quick “quality assurance” call to ensure everything went smooth and that they are raving fans of both the Realtor® as well as the brokerage. I ask the customer to then provide a testimonial or recommendation on our referral management system. In my world, my customer is the Realtor® in my office and my role is to be the ambassador to every Realtor’s® customer!” - Jason M. Jakus, NextHome Advisors and accountable for knowing what is right and then doing it. We take pride in ourselves, our work, our accomplishments, and our reputation. We are a forward-thinking organization encouraging new ideas, creativity, and education, embracing technology and the exploration of new products and services. We dedicate time, talent, and financial support to strengthen the communities in which we live and serve.” - Jeff Miloff & Gary Aubuchon, Miloff Aubuchon Realty “One of our core values is the belief that we must continually learn. Because we are committed to this and believe strongly in developing professional Realtors®, we offer an education rebate on an annual basis for our associates who earn advanced designations. We encourage advanced training from our industry associations and industry experts. We also use every opportunity when we hold meetings and bringing in speakers or via email to share market data with our team. When it comes to our rental department, we’re bringing in trainers for guest services, customer service and our rental staff. Our commitment is to always provide a high level of proficiency in our market area and a better experience for our customers.” - Cici Arango, Royal Shell Real Estate “In the early eighties, I decided the best way to determine the professionalism of my agents was to consult their clients and custo