Change and uncertainty kindles anxiety in most individuals. And real estate agents are no different.
With the NAR settlement becoming public last Friday, anxiety in the real estate industry is, once again, heightened.
Do you have a strategy for addressing the anxiety your agents are feeling right now?
If not, author Stephanie Vozza suggests you may want to focus on fostering optimism.
Researchers have long documented that optimistic people are also more successful, enjoy better health, and live longer, more productive lives.
But what if you’re not an optimistic person?
True, some people are naturally more optimistic, however someone who is negative or pessimistic can control it and improve upon it.
Like any healthy habit, optimism is something you need to practice every day.
If you’re responsible for leading your agents through this difficult time, here’s some good news:
Optimism can be learned, diminishes your anxiety, and attracts others who want what you have found.
Read the complete article on the Recruiting Insight Daily Insights Blog.
Ben Hess is the Managing Partner of Recruiting Insight. He is a serial entrepreneur, writer, and coach specializing in real estate recruiting. He co-founded ThirdPool Recruiting in 2006, which operates in over 80 US metro areas. Later, he co-founded CoRecruit and Recruiting Insight. As the primary author of the Recruiting Insight publication, he reaches thousands of industry leaders every day. With a diverse background in software, electronics, and finance, Ben is also a US Naval Academy graduate. He has a father of six and enjoys sailing and fly fishing in his free time.
About Recruiting Insight: (https://recruitinginsight.net/ ) Recruiting Insight partners with high-performing real estate companies to attract talented individuals to the real estate industry.
Our clients are some of their community’s best-known and best-loved companies, but they often have a difficult time communicating the value of their employment opportunities to individuals who are transitioning from traditional jobs.
We serve our clients by helping them tell their employment stories.
Our candidates are some of their community’s most talented individuals, but they have a difficult time investigating the pros and cons of working as a real estate agent. As an independent contractor/small business owner, many candidates are considering a new and unfamiliar change in their employment status. While this change is often filled with high hopes and excitement, it’s not a good fit for everyone who’s considering this opportunity.
We serve our candidates by helping them make thoughtful employment decisions.
