Competition in the real estate market remains at an all-time high as small, boutique real estate agencies compete with their franchise counterparts for market-share, often forgoing the benefit of multi-office usage.
Real Estate by Design, one such boutique agency in Las Vegas, has come up with a solution offering other boutique agencies the chance to participate in a partnership of information and office space.
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"One of the major obstacles we face in an industry overwhelmed by franchise agencies is the desire to provide customized service without compromising the superior quality of our agents," said Jackie Akester, owner of Real Estate by Design.
"There is a real need for boutique agencies to have the chance to forge a network to provide meeting spaces for agents and their clients as well as open access to technology."
Boutique agencies are able to offer personalized service, a better work environment, and improved agent-client relations, according to Akester.
But the reality of working for a boutique real estate agency is that often times, agents are left with limited access to office materials and technology while out in the field and are hampered by their dependence on a one-office operation.
With the Open Door Policy, Real Estate by Design is creating a future in which other small boutiques with similar professional atmospheres can come together to overcome the obstacle of limited office space throughout the city.
"Our office oversees the shared database of the agents within the network, making it is as simple as showing a business card to use the services in our office," Akester said.
Real estate agencies within the network are allowed limited access to the other Open Door Policy offices while out in the field in return for the same courtesy.
This plan benefits not only boutique agencies, but compliments the service of the rising number of at-home agents working independently.
By banding together, Real Estate by Design envisions a foot-up in recruiting quality agents to boutique firms and turning the tide in the service the real estate industry is able to provide clients.
By working independently, these agencies are able to maintain the community-based service they traditionally provide while gaining the franchise benefit of multi-office use throughout the Las Vegas Valley.
In addition, this partnership forges the way for better communication and flow of ideas between boutique firms.
With a stronger network through The Open Door Policy, agents can share information, tips, industry advances and reinforce the quality service inherent in boutique business operations.
For consumers, this partnership adds up to more efficient service, uncompromised boutique quality, and the opportunity to support small businesses.
For more information on The Open Door Policy, contact Real Estate by Design at 228-1517 or by e-mail at info@RealEstateByDesignLV.com.
