| The idea for Keller Williams® Realty Inc. came out of Gary Keller's desire to build a company that valued ethics, integrity and people. That is part of what made Keller Williams so appealing to me.
Gary struggled, but his commitment to building the most dynamic and profitable real estate franchise system in the U.S. grew even stronger. Keller Williams Realty is now the fifth largest real estate franchise firm in North America. Since 1996, Keller Williams Realty has grown an incredible 40% each year in agent numbers, earned commissions, and profit sharing.
In 2003, Keller Williams Realty shared an amazing $13 million in profits with its agents and administrative staff. I don't know of another real estate company that shares profits. The company earned nearly $800 million in gross commission sales in 2003 while commanding an unprecedented 33% market share in Central Texas. Market share is still very strong here.
Keller Williams Realty is founded on an “agents as partners” business model. Agents and staff have access to the company’s financial reports, share in up to 50% of company profits, and have a say in all decisions. Does any other real estate business do this?
Most real estate companies operate on a dependent model where the broker provides leads to sales people and then offers them a commission, or they operate on an independent model where agents receive minimal support from the broker but keep more of the commission. In contrast to these traditional models, the Keller Williams Realty model fosters a synergistic environment where both parties succeed through teamwork.
This model encourages agents and brokers to share their best practices with each other and rewards associates who bring others into the company. Seasoned agents teach classes based on their experiences, which helps the new agents get off to a quick start. Keller Williams Philosophy
Mission: To build careers worth having, businesses worth owning and lives worth living.
Vision: To be the Company of choice for a new generation of real estate agents and owners.
Values: God, Family, then Business.
Our Belief System:
Win-Win Or no deal; Integrity - Do the right thing; Commitment In all things; Communication - Seek first to understand; Creativity - Ideas before results; Customers Always come first; Teamwork - Together everyone achieves more; Trust Starts with honesty; Success - Results through people.
So how effective is Keller Williams at selling real estate? Take a look at the graph below, which was made by someone at our Southwest Austin Market Center. Keller Williams Performance
The Keller Williams Lake Travis (Lakeway) office is the one I work out of. The teamwork and support from the agents and staff is amazing. The trainings that are offered are excellent. Our visibility isn't the best, but that is a Lakeway sign thing.
Keller Williams also has a strong sense of giving. Read about how Keller Williams cares . Join Keller Williams
Consider the possibilities in Keller Williams®! Find out how you can be a part of Keller Williams . The entrepreneurs we empower today will shape the real estate industry tomorrow.
If you want to know more just give me a call at 512-293-2422. |