Field Guide to Partnerships and Teams
(Updated September 2008)
Creating a partnership or team is a big step. Find out the pros and cons, read about real-life examples of teams, learn how teams work together and avoid problems and much more. (A. Siudzinski, Information Specialist)
Tips for Working with a Partner
Clarify the job duties and responsibilities for each partner, in writing.
Choose a termination date for the partnership... just in case it doesn't work.
Source: Is it time to work with a partner in your real estate career?, (Realty Times, Feb. 6, 2004).
Considering a Partnership or Team? 
Go team, (Florida REALTOR®, Jan. 2008).
Soaring high with power agent teams, (Realty Times, Jan. 14, 2008).
The future of real estate, (Houston REALTOR®, Sept. 2006).
Should you form a team?, (REALTOR® Magazine, June 2004).
Married, with a team, (REALTOR® Magazine, June 2003).
Making the team, (REALTOR® Magazine, Apr. 2000).
Successful Teams
Making the team concept work, (RISMedia, Aug. 9, 2008).
Team realties: after advertising, compensating and training, can you stay profitable?, (RISMedia, Mar. 27, 2007).
Teams of real estate experts help cover the bases, (Triangle Business Journal, Aug. 13, 2004).
Dynamic duos: Spouse, sibling teams juggle demands of real estate game, (Wichita Business Journal, May 28, 2004).
Couples use teamwork to make real estate pay, (Charlotte Business Journal, Feb. 6, 2004).
Double-duty: successful married selling teams start, first and foremost, with great marriages, (REALTOR® Magazine, Mar. 2001).
Books, eBooks & Other Resources
eBooks.realtor.org
The following ebooks and digital audiobooks are available to NAR members:
Overcoming the five dysfunctions of a team (Adobe eReader)
Co-Leaders: the power of great partnerships (OverDrive Audio Book)
Complete partnership book (Adobe eReader)
Manage teams successfully (Adobe eReader)
Books, Videos, Research Reports & More
The resources below are available for loan through Information Central. Up to three books, tapes, CDs and/or DVDs can be borrowed for 30 days from the Library for a nominal fee of $10. Call Information Central at 800.874.6500 for assistance.
Team up: strength in numbers can help you boost profits and improve customer service, (Texas REALTOR®, July 2004).
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