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The IFP - Halton Hills | Thursday, March 3, 2022 | 14 theifp.ca a ——— ee IS IT BETTER TO JOIN A REAL ESTATE CONTRIBUTED TEAM, OR GO IT ALONE? hether you are just starting out as a real estate agent or have years of experience under your belt, you may be trying to decide whether it’s better to work solo or join a team. Working as an independent real estate agent, you have control — over your schedule, your er, this also means you are truly on your own when it comes to gener- ating leads, establishing credibility and doing all the administrative wor TK. Butler, Broker at Frank Leo & Associ- ates, RE/MAX West Realty Inc. in Toronto, says the advantages of working with the right team outweigh the freedoms of work- offers t 8 oF : YOU'LL BE BACKED BY A TEAM OF EXPERTS In a team model, real estate professionals with different strengths and expertise work to help each other succeed. Typically, tasks involving generating leads, following up, and “Everybody understands that our goal is to be the number 1 team, and we have to work together,” says Butler. For example, in recent years agents have had to increase their online presence and market themselves through digital tools in addition don’t have advanced marketing skills, or the time or money to devote to it. But on the right real estate team, you'll have marketing professionals working for you who his business and invests an enormous amount of resources into marketing clients’ proper- ties. YOU CAN FOCUS ON YOUR PASSION clients — which is likely why you chose to be- come a real estate agent in the first place. After joining the Frank Leo team, Butler says, “[’'m still doing all the same things that I used to do as far as taking care of people, helping them buy and sell, helping them reach their goals — all the fun stuff of real estate.” YOU'LL HAVE YOUR EXPENSES TAKEN CARE OF When you join the right team, you won't have to reach into your own pockets for certain ex- penses such as brokerage fees, advertising, support staff, office supplies or other shared resources. The Frank Leo team is special, says Butler, because all agents’ expenses are taken care of. Team members get an “infinite return,” because they don’t have to find the money upfront for costs. YOU CAN BE SUCCESSFUL WHILE ACHIEVING WORK- LIFE BALANCE Solo work requires a significant time com- haven't been able to enjoy the rewards from all their hard work. “The secret that a lot of real estate agents are not aware of, and that they really don’t get the benefit from, is enjoying life at the same time,” says Butler. Because he has a team taking care of the small details, he is able to spend quality time with his family and also tas poe time for other activities outside of war JOIN THE FRANK Meo st ASSOCIATES TEAM? “Taking care of peo is the team’s motto. This sentiment applies not only to their cli- ents but also to fellow team members. Frank Leo fosters a work culture where agents are not in competition with each other, and are therefore free to support one another. training and support that there is; and you’re und like-minded people who all want to help you succeed,” says Butler. “Frank takes takes care of everything. the stuff I had to do as a team lead, Frank is taking care of ~and footing the bill.” Frank Leo & Associates is looking to expand their reach across Ontario. Contact them to learn more — and to find out how you can join the team. Visit getleo.com. This content was funded and approved by the advertiser IBNEWS WEEKLY ROUNDUP: FACE MASK MANDATE SAYS TOP DOCTOR SHOULD STAY, BAMBANG SADEWO. bsadewo@metroland.com Amid the gradual re- moval of more COVID-19 ing indoor public settings and no longer requiring proof of vaccination for pa- trons in certain businesses as of March 1, Ontario's top doctor said he supports eeping masking pt iS the time being — ote ularly in high-risk settings. This includes hospitals and long-term care — as well public transit. “We've learned that the masks have benefits. They reduce the risk of spread of and have provided a safety net that is necessary in those high-risk settings to Metroland file photo Here's a weekly roundup of COVID-19 news. so many vulnerable Pa. tients and populations," said Dr. Kieran Moore, On- tario's Chief Medical Offi- cer of. Health, “We maintain “hem but aways reviewing the policy over liminate them in more general arts set- tings," he said. In alton, three addi- ville. This brings the death toll to 341. As of Feb. 25, health offi- cials reported 12 people be- ing treated in four Halton hospitals, down from 20 the Previous week. n people were ad- rnitted for COVID-19, while five were admitted for oth- er reasons but have since tested positive for the vi- Tus. i 01] ‘SCAN THIS CODE to view COVI cases tracker. grocery savings at your fingertips. save.ca/flyers