BROKER STRATEGIES What role does your mentorship program play in enhancing agent performance? Our mentorship program in combination with readily available broker support has been successful in launching new agents into their careers. We focus on teaching agents how to handle every aspect of a real estate transaction so that they are equipped to have a long, successful career. We are attracting younger agents with our mentorship program, which is a benefit for our long-term growth. Currently, four of our Top 10 agents went through our mentorship program. Your company recently received a huge media boost in your market. What does this mean for your brand and team? HomeSmart Advantage Group recently received the “Best Real Estate Company/Broker” award from the Arizona Daily Star, an award that was voted on by the public, which means that our agents have done a fantastic job of connecting with clients and providing superior service. I’m extremely proud of our HomeSmart company, because 10 years ago, we were not a household name in southern Arizona. The recognition means that Tucson residents have shown their appreciation for HomeSmart Advantage Group and for our level of service and commitment to our profession. We look forward to continuing to provide exceptional service to the greater Tucson market. RE For more information, please visit www.homesmart.com. -John Voket
Finding Balance in the Market Michael Slevin
President, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado Properties Vail, Colorado | www.BHHSColoradoProperties.com Region served: Vail and Beaver Creek Resort, Breckenridge and Eagle County, Colorado Years in real estate: 25 Number of offices: 9 Number of agents: 130 Work philosophy that you live by: It’s important in our busy 24/7 industry that we find balance—get out of the hustle and bustle a bit and enjoy what we have around us.
What made you choose to work with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices? It was an incredibly easy decision to align ourselves with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, an organization built on the values of
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“I’m looking forward to some more inventory coming to market, which will make our area attainable for more people.” -MICHAEL SLEVIN, President, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado Properties
Berkshire Hathaway and Warren Buffett and the strength, integrity and respect that his organization is known for. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is very much in line with our core values, and the brand resonates with a lot of people, especially our affluent second-home market. What do you like most about the region in which you work? Where we live is magical. It is unique in what it affords in terms of lifestyle and community. You have to make certain sacrifices to live and work here, but they are all worth it when you get to experience living in a small community that offers so many options in terms of activity, recreation and culture. What are some of the current trends in your market? As much as we’re a unique destination/resort community, we’re seeing some of the same challenges that the rest of the country is seeing, namely inventory being at an all-time low. We’re seeing the same trends in buyer activity, with more buyers than supply. There has also been a trend of younger individuals, couples and families moving to our area. As we continue through 2021, what are you most looking forward to? Finding some balance in the market. As prices have risen, it’s making it challenging for RISMedia’s REAL ESTATE September 2021 89
