It's a problem you've surely faced: staff turnover is common in the real estate sector. However, it's not a situation we should ignore, since human capital gives us added value beyond the tangible.
Human capital management is directly related to quality, competitiveness, productivity, and engagement, and it is reflected in results and, therefore, in financials. It not only allows us to face changes or crises such as the pandemic, but also to stay in the market.
Clearly, it's important, but many real estate agencies take it for granted, and you're probably wondering: what retention strategies should I follow?
What should I implement in my strategy?
Am I managing my human capital correctly? What is my staff's satisfaction rate? How do I build loyalty in my teams?
Analysis of the causes
First, we need to analyze our real estate agency to find out what we need to improve, strengthen, and implement. This is how a strategy to follow is created.
Understand the reasons why people leave and the causes of stress, both
external, such as uncertainty about the position or the sector, and internal, such as a lack of communication.
Development plan
We should consider having a development plan for our staff, seeing them as people who are growing and helping them take that step. Many real estate agencies do have one, but they don't communicate it to their staff, when communicating it actually turns it into added value and one of the reasons people decide to keep working there.
Build a bond
It opens up the opportunity to build a bond with the staff. Why is it important? This way, we achieve:
- A more committed and motivated staff
- There will be a shared vision of the future, and each person will know their role and how valuable it is to achieving a common goal.
Get everyone involved
When defining the strategy, everyone should be heard. This makes the process much more enriching, since different perspectives are shared.
It also lets you hear firsthand about the agency's areas of opportunity, since the staff are the ones who deal with clients day to day. Taking them into account also strengthens their sense of belonging by letting them know their opinion matters.
Communicate everything
Once you've established the strategy you're going to follow, communicate to your staff how it will be carried out, its benefits, and their role in it.
This way, they'll clearly know the actions the company is taking for their well-being, they'll feel recognized because they took part in creating it, and they'll feel part of an important and relevant project in their professional working life.
Satisfaction and Motivation
Finally, constantly monitor your strategy, document the phases, oversee each one, and evaluate how it impacts staff satisfaction and motivation. You can do this through surveys or direct conversations with them.
Quantitatively, measure turnover after implementing your strategy, as well as performance and sales effectiveness.
Always keep continuous improvement in mind, along with the areas of opportunity that come up.
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