Designated Managing Brokers

Everything You Need, Continually Updated, in One Place, to Set Your Office Up for Success

Mainstreet understands how important it is to have access to timely, quality information and guidance in our ever-evolving Chicagoland marketplace. The content and resources below will be continually updated with new developments, information and materials and has been curated exclusively for Designated Managing Brokers like yourself to utilize in engaging with and educating your office. 

Double Down on Your Skills, Knowledge and on You!

Mainstreet instructors Chris Read and Lynn Madison bring you three informative Coffee and Conversation sessions to help you invest in your future as a REALTOR®. How We Got Here, How to Talk to Sellers and How to Talk to Buyers will equipt you with the tools and knowledge needed to grow and flourish in the changing real estate environment. 

It's not too late to register for the third and final session in this three part series! Click here to register for Coffee and Conversation: How to Talk to Buyers on Thursday, October 19 to gain resources and learn recommendations that you can implement in your business when working with buyer clients. 

Competition, Transparency and Your Local Marketplace

As experts in the community, local REALTORS® help consumers navigate what is for many the most complex and important transaction of their life. The U.S. model of local broker cooperation is viewed as the best value for consumers around the world because it provides sellers equal access to the largest possible pool of potential buyers and creates the greatest number of housing options for buyers in one place without hidden or extra costs. Additionally, sellers making offers of compensation to buyer brokers also gives first-time, low/middle income and all homebuyers a better chance at affording a home AND professional representation. 

competition.REALTOR provides a comprehensive overview of how REALTORS® and the MLS marketplace benefit consumers.

Use this information to ...

• tell your clients the value you bring to the transaction, what they can expect from your services, and how you will be compensated.
• start an education campaign or publish articles on your social media channels and newsletters.
• show why the American real estate system that honors cooperation amongst professionals serves the best interest of home buyers and sellers alike.

broker.REALTOR Resources through NAR

Now more than ever before the Designated Managing Broker must lead from the front. Using all available resources, insights and strategies to plot tactical decisions for your brokerage and REALTORS® is imperative. NAR offers Managing Broker resources to reinforce and sharpen your tool kit such as legal, safety, involvement programs and Broker summit registration. Click here for details.

Keep reading for more information on education options through Mainstreet and even a way to host classes in your office!

Personalized Office Visits, In-Office Education and Monthly Trending Content

Grow and support your business with custom and turnkey content and education from Mainstreet ... all in the comfort of your office.

Personalized Office Visits: Live or Virtual, Your Choice

Did you know Mainstreet has a staff person dedicated to connect with you, our members? Mainstreet's Director of Member Outreach, Lynnette Mock, is your resource for everything Mainstreet (and lot's of other things!) You can include Lynnette in your next office meeting to educate and support your brokers regarding the current climate of the real estate market including, but not limited to:

• Competiton and transparency
• Value of a REALTOR®
• Member benefits
• Time-sensitive industry news and trends
• Professional Standards updates
• REALTOR® safety
• The latest in social media and marketing trends
• Contracts and forms

If the above topics don't fit the specific needs of your office, Lynnette will collaborate with you to create a value-packed presentation tailored to your office's unique goals and needs.

Monthly PowerPoint Slides for Your Office's Content Needs

Current, customizable content for sharing with your brokers between your Mainstreet Office Visits.

Anticipating your brokers' needs, both with resources and guidance, is part of fostering a successful brokerage. Mainstreet has a tool to help lighten the load that comes along with seeking out the most important news, updates and resources your office needs. Each month, the hottest, trending content is collected and served to you in an easy to customize set of PowerPoint slides. The slides are sent via email in our Monthly Managing Broker Update eblast. Previous topics include updates regarding the NAR lawsuits, contracts and forms changes, current events, unique education opportunities and member benefits just to name a few.

Haven't received your Monthly Managing Broker Update eblast in the past? Contact Dave Pollina at David@SucceedWithMORe.com or 630.324.8421 to ensure you don't miss the next eblast.

Continuing Education In Your Office (or Anywhere Your Brokers Are)

Nationally recognized instructors, quality education and knowledgable staff advisors.

Hosting Continuing Education in your office or a location of your choice gives you the ability to choose the right topics for your office's needs. As an added bonus, you'll ensure that your brokers have completed their education requirements; keeping your agents in business and in compliance. The process is also super simple; involving just four quick steps. 

Visit our In-Office Continuing Education page to get started now.

Designated Managing Broker and Brokerage Forms

Whether you're establishing a brokerage for the first time or adding agents to your office, here's a library of commonly used forms for managing brokers.