NY Real Estate Leaders urge delegation and specialization
– At Inman Connect New York, real estate icons Jill Biggs and Sean Soderstrom focused their discussion on the importance of the duties division and focusing on one’s specialty for leaders.
– They argued that leaders often try to wear too many hats, resulting in lower productivity and burnouts. Delegating tasks to other capable employees allows leaders to concentrate their energy on management matters.
– Biggs, a top real estate agent in New Jersey, admitted to previously doing everything herself until she found the value in delegation. Learning to trust her team and assign tasks allowed her to focus her energy on the most critical aspects of her job.
– Soderstrom, Chief Operating Officer at Triplemint, seconded Biggs. He underlined that hiring the right people and giving them the necessary trust and autonomy is crucial for overall productivity and success.
– However, they also noted the importance of creating an environment where employees feel comfortable. Biggs even went out on a limb and brought in a “happiness coach” for her team.
– Both Biggs and Soderstrom stressed the importance of continual learning and development, especially given the industry’s fast-paced changing landscape. Soderstrom mentioned regularly making time for reading and the completion of professional courses.
The Hot Take
Let’s get kangaroo serious here for a moment
Listen up, real estate big shots! Jill Biggs and Sean Soderstrom have a message for you—stop trying to fit into all the suits at once; you’re not a secret agent with multiple identities (though how cool would that be?). This real estate realm isn’t about juggling all the balls; it’s about delegating the ball throwing to a few solid teammates. Trust them and aim to hit those targets together, instead of trying to play every position in the game. Remember, you’re more of a LeBron James, focusing on your slam dunk, not an octopus trying to play every instrument in the band.
And speaking of bands, they say it’s all about harmony – the right team members with the right responsibilities, creating a sweet symphony of success. And let’s not forget the “happiness coach” – because apparently, a happy team is a productive one. Who knew? Kudos to Biggs for being all Oprah-like and investing in her team’s happiness.
But along with a healthy dose of delegation and a pinch of job satisfaction throw in there a solid slab of continual learning and voila! You’ve got the secret sauce for a successful real estate leadership duo. So, go on. Delegate like there’s no tomorrow, specialize until you’re the best, and don’t forget to throw in a dash of happiness and learning into the mix.
Now, as we dive back into our shark-filled business waters, remember what our esteemed real estate senseis have imparted—don’t be a jack of all trades and a masochist. Instead, master the art of leadership, delegation, trust, and most importantly, the art of happiness. After all, even in the cut-throat world of real estate, all work and no play makes Jill a dull agent.
Original article: https://www.inman.com/2024/01/24/agents-should-do-what-theyre-good-at-delegate-the-rest/