The importance of Collaboration

Collaboration: The action of working with someone to produce or create something. As defined in the online dictionary.

Hmmm…. collaboration .. an old art, that really needs to become part of the way WE as professionals operate. It needs to be ingrained in our every decision, our thought pattern and our actions. The unfortunate truths are that in my Industry Real Estate professionals rather not collaborate ..or co-operate. There seems to be a disconnect there.

Collaboration – sharing information so that WE can create something together. You have a listing, you are in contract I need some information that will better serve the public. Without breaking any laws, we can work together to have a more positive outcome.

You may list a home, I may have the right buyer for it..you may feel you don’t need me to make the sale that may be true, however I need to collaborate with you to create an amazing experience for the customer- that may just simply be a customer service experience, we can together make the experience amazing or you can reject me and the buyer and leave a very negative impression. So when a sales agent calls just be nice, share the information even if you are not co-brokering offer to make a great experience and invite them anyway to your open house – what harm can come of it – you might get a deal and only offer a referral fee for a buyer you would maybe not even get. Collaboration is also working with people in other fields where you can host a breakfast together on home safety tips, or financing or insurance the list is endless ..Think about that for a minute..and let’s not forget it takes a village.

This applies to all of us, whether its someone asking you for directions or lost or not sure where 5th Avenue is – or what the next train stop is.. collaboration for the sake of it can be as simple as creating a great experience for someone. I love it when Agents in my Industry call upon me for my input – they do call from Compass from Elliman, they want advice or insight – I could easily say – HEY you work at the top firms in NYC – call someone there – but I do not, I love collaboration, I love to share what I know and If I can help someone, anyone whether its in my arena or not I will. There simply is no harm that can come from that, only good. POSITIVE reviews and feedback. So the next time someone calls you – STOP the nonsense and just collaborate – whether its for comp purposes or co-brokering there is no need for greed. The universe provides plenty for all  of us – indulge and enjoy – let’s collaborate soon! Looking forward to creating something unforgettable. XoXo