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MetroBrokersTV : Welcome to metrobrokerstv.com. My name is Mark Eibner and I am here today
with John Scardino and John is the office site owner, broker of record for the
largest Metro Broker office in the Denver Metropolitan Area and John welcome.
John Scardino: Thank you.
Glad to be here.
MetroBrokersTV : Hey, just curious John, what kind of
experience you have in the industry, how long you have been in it, and perhaps
previous real estate experience with some other companies?
John Scardino: I am licensed since 1973, spent time with
other companies, some independent small companies, and spent some time with
Cherry Creek and then eventually opened up my own Century 21 franchise prior to
becoming a Metro Broker office.
MetroBrokersTV : Well and then how long have you been with
Metro Brokers?
John Scardino: Approximately nine years.
MetroBrokersTV : So nine years of Metro and prior to that, how
many years with Century 21?
John Scardino: Well, about seven years.
MetroBrokersTV : Any big differences or small differences,
nuances that you find compelling to be part of Metro Brokers?
John Scardino: The biggest difference is the independence,
the flexibility because of the cost effectiveness on the franchise that allows me
to be a lot more competitive in recruiting and building my office.
MetroBrokersTV : Yeah, like the lack of franchise fees mainly?
John Scardino: Pretty much a lack of franchise fees. You are able to be a little more flexible and
work with people and keep it affordable for them to join your office and grow
at that point.
MetroBrokersTV : So, you are finding that within your office
structure, even in today's environment that you can remain competitive, keep
brokers, and actually probably recruit some brokers?
John Scardino: Fortunately, we have been recruiting and
again, you got to be cautious on paying attention to what is going on because
the industry is a little touchy right now and because of the flexibility of
Metro Brokers, it has allowed me to grow and I am fortunate to be in that type
of a situation.
MetroBrokersTV : Excellent. So, I guess you are thinking about continuing
to stay with Metro Brokers and we know there are other franchise choices out
there, whether it is Keller Williams or Re/Max or ERA, C21, GMAC. Would you even consider any of those
companies?
John Scardino: Not at all. Right now, I am very happy with the situation
I am in and as far as the other companies, to me, they are my recruiting
grounds and I have been very fortunate I am recruiting people from the other
big names.
MetroBrokersTV :
Sounds like a great plan. Well, John
you are very respected in the industry. We
appreciate you being in here today and for more information about Metro Brokers,
our company, and the people in there, make sure your put your browser on metrobrokerstv.com.
Posted on June 11, 2008 03:24:19 by  Mark.Eibner
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