Anthony's Stories

Should it take a village to train new agents?
Should veteran agents be tasked with showing newbies 'the ropes' of the job? Or should brokerages provide more intensive training?
Oct 19
Opinion
A competitor is recruiting me: Should I jump ship to another brokerage?
Brokers have 2 solid options to consider when agents give notice of their intention to leave
Sep 22
Agent/broker perspective: Will serving on a condo board or HOA help my business?
An agent is wondering if joining a condo or homeowners association board will help her in her real estate career. What advice should her broker give her?
Aug 17
Opinion
Agent/broker perspective: Short-term rental services — friend or foe?
An agent wants to know if the short-term rental trend is worth her time, energy and focus — and if the risks are worth the effort. What advice should her broker give her?
Jul 21
Agent/broker perspective: Is reality TV a career-builder? Agents beware
An agent wants to appear on a real estate reality show, convinced it would bolster her career. How should her broker react?
Jun 17
Opinion
Agent/broker perspective: How can brokers resolve frustrations over uneven commission splits?
A buyer's agent is upset about listing agents demanding a larger piece of the sales commission. How should her broker react?
May 18
Agent/broker perspective: Should top agents be consulted on office changes?
Each month Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. This time: A top-producing agent is frustrated with her broker's decision to switch to an open-office floor plan. How should her broker react?
Apr 20
Opinion
Agent/broker perspective: Should brokerages police industry violations?
It's up to us as a profession to uphold high standards and accept nothing less than the behavior reflected in the NAR's Code of Ethics
Mar 16