Let’s be honest: no one in their right mind would drive around with a flat tire. It’s frustrating, dangerous, and—most importantly—completely avoidable. Yet, in the world of commercial real estate, we often see property owners stick with underperforming brokers for baffling reasons. It’s almost like saying, “This flat tire? It’s got character!”
So, why do some property owners keep bad brokers around? Here are some completely ridiculous reasons (that we hope no one is actually using):
1. “The idea of having a multi-year award-winning, top-producing broker working full-time to lease my property simply never occurred to me.”
Because why bother with proven success like that which Hatrak Commercial provides, when you can just cross your fingers and hope?
2. “I like vacancies and have trouble letting go of them.”
After all, those empty spaces have a certain charm, don’t they?
3. “My current agent has been trying for years to fill these spaces, and I hate to pull the rug out from under them after our long history together.”
Loyalty is great, but sticking with a broker who isn’t delivering results is like keeping a flat tire on your car out of sentimentality.
4. “I like that my current agent has done jail time. I can even find their record by clicking HERE: Link to ClarkCounty Record.”
It’s good to have a broker with a colorful past, right?
5. “Custom property websites, virtual tours, and drone photos of my property? I’m a bit shy and don’t want that sort of exposure.”
Why fully market your property to the best & highest extent possible when you can keep it a hidden gem?
6. “I like that my agent moonlights and sells residential properties too. Why would I want a specialist when I can have someone who dabbles in everything?”
Because when you can have a jack-of-all-trades, who needs a commercial real estate expert?
7. “I like that my current agent gets me engaged in litigation from time to time. It shows they’re willing to push the envelope!”
Who doesn’t enjoy a good courtroom drama?
8. “I LOVE it when my broker thinks I’m a fool and tries to shove bad deals down my throat. After all, my top priority is making sure they get paid!”
Let’s be real—it’s not about your ROI, it’s about making sure your broker gets their cut, right?
9. “24/7 live push notifications of my broker’s activity at the property? What property owner honestly wants to hear from their broker a dozen times a week?”
Because staying in the loop and having transparency is overrated!
10. “I typically use lackluster healthcare providers and dine at C-grade establishments. Why wouldn’t I select a broker who operates at that same level?”
Consistency across all aspects of life is key, after all!
11. “I hear the team at Hatrak Commercial Real Estate are workaholics. I’d much rather have a broker who’s out golfing, on vacation, or cycling than someone committed to their craft.”
Why have a broker who’s actually working for you when you can have one who’s working on their golf swing?
12. “I hear Hatrak Commercial is so efficient at marketing properties and getting deals done that they end up dual-representing 97% of their deals before other brokers can bring offers. That sounds awful. I’d much rather wait a long time for another agent to show up and bring me a tenant.”
Who needs efficiency and quick results when you can sit and wait for ages?
13. “I don’t know where to find a better broker.”
You’re already here, aren’t you? Hatrak Commercial doesn’t rely on excuses or gimmicks to keep clients. We deliver results with a proactive, strategic approach that puts your property’s success first.
14. “Well, they said the market is just tough right now.”
The classic excuse. Bad brokers love to blame the market for their failures, but the truth is, good brokers know how to succeed even when the market isn’t on their side. Sticking with a broker who keeps blaming external factors is like putting off changing that flat tire because “the roads are rough.” You deserve better.
15. “I don’t want to hurt their feelings.”
Letting a broker go isn’t breaking up with a significant other—it’s business. Property owners should feel empowered to make the best decision for their investment. After all, would you keep going to a restaurant that always serves you cold food just because you don’t want to upset the chef?
16. “My broker sends me holiday cards every year.”
Sure, a thoughtful greeting card is nice, but if your broker spends more time on holiday mailers than on filling your vacancies, you’ve got a problem. (And, let’s be honest, who even reads those cards?)
At Hatrak Commercial, we believe that property owners deserve more than excuses and holiday cards. You need a broker who can drive real results for your property (see what we did there?). So, if your current broker is like a flat tire, maybe it’s time to change to someone who can actually get you where you want to go.
We’d love to add your property to the ever-growing portfolio of satisfied owners and properties we represent. Feel free to reach out to discuss how Hatrak Commercial can take your property from stagnant to successful.
