Here’s What Real Estate Agents Say After They Switch to WPP
For most real estate agents, the first couple years of your career is about learning and growth. It’s common for many agents to realize that the first brokerage they joined is not quite the right fit, and they might find themselves searching for a brokerage that meets more of their needs.
Many of our Windermere Professional Partners REALTORS® made the switch to WPP after a few years in the business. Why do real estate agents make the switch? Here is what a few of our more experienced agents have to say:
What attracted you to WPP?
"When I decided to get my license, I joined a local brokerage, but I quickly realized I had made a mistake. I called Steve Easton and asked if I could be interviewed. Steve Easton is the reason I am at WPP. He impressed me so much the first time I interviewed. Steve Easton is such a great manager (and person/friend). He is smart, articulate & described the culture at WPP so well that I knew I had to be here.” - REALTOR® Erin Goodwill
“I had always been curious about Windermere. I felt like the agents at Windermere generally stayed with Windermere and I wondered why. I had interviewed WPP as an office person before I ever got into real estate, and I am pretty positive the vibe of the N Pearl office is what made me make the leap into getting licensed, so I figured it was time to interview as an agent. As I went through the hiring process and started meeting the people here it was a done deal.”
“My older brother and also the professionalism that I always noticed in WPP listings while I was a showing agent. WPP had an image that I felt was far superior to the image of the brokerage I was working at.” - REALTOR® Nate Douville
“The agents in the WPP offices drew me in. I admired the way they did business, their involvement in the community, and knew I wanted to be a part of the family.” - REALTOR® Natasha Weiss
What is it about WPP that most helped you be successful?
“The collaboration between our family at WPP. We are about abundance, not scarcity… We are taught that what we focus on expands. Our education is second to none. Our owners and managers are so approachable, and have an open door policy. Kevin helped me through a very difficult situation in which our attorney needed to be involved and he never made me feel guilty about needing help. He was so supportive and the result was a win. He totally had my back. Steve has been there for me SO many times both professionally and personally. As long as I’m in the business, I will only hang my license at a WPP office!” - REALTOR® Erin Goodwill
What has been the biggest value that WPP has brought to you?
“Teamwork, support, and confidence in the brand my name is attached to.” - REALTOR® Nate Douville
“SUPPORT. The support here is beyond what I thought I would get at a brokerage, and I wouldn't trade it. There is someone to help and assist with everything you might need, and I love that because it truly allows me to focus on Real Estate instead of stressing about every little thing. There is quite literally always an answer to any concerns or roadblocks that I as an agent could have here.”
“The classes offered are wonderful. Working beside some of the best in the industry has brought a new sense of pride to my work and it's motivated me to be the best I can be.” - REALTOR® Natasha Weiss
What was your biggest concern/obstacle to switching brokerages?
“Nerves! I had never moved brokerages and wasn't sure how it would look to my clients. As it turned out, everyone was incredibly happy for me. Windermere is known, loved, and trusted, and the clients I was working with were supportive and happy to see me make the move. I also had the unique challenge of moving during the first few months of COVID. I was nervous about leaving the colleagues that I had become close with and feared not having anyone to talk to or bounce ideas off of. The agents at WPP were warm and welcoming, even during the unique times I've never felt like I was out here on my own.” - REALTOR® Natasha Weiss
Curious to learn more about becoming a REALTOR® with Windermere Professional Partners? Our Agent Development manager is happy to answer any questions you might have. You can reach out via email at wppclient@windermere.com, or give us a call at (253) 565-1189.