Real estate coach Birgit Biehl says new agents are facing a culture problem. The “bro climate” — a mix of outdated competitiveness, lack of mentorship and ego-driven leadership — pushes away clients and drives down professionalism.
Source: Inman News
How the ‘bro climate’ is failing new real estate agents and their clients
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