Sometimes growth means deciding what you want more of, and what you don’t.Real estate gives us a lot of ways to measure success. Closings, volume, listings, awards, rankings. Those numbers
Why Collaboration Will Always Beat Competition
Dated: July 20 2026
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The strongest businesses are rarely built alone.
One of the things I love most about real estate is that no two agents build their business exactly the same way.
Different personalities. Different strengths. Different approaches.
And that's exactly why I believe collaboration is one of the most valuable tools an agent can have.
For a long time, this industry has been viewed through a competitive lens.
Who's selling the most?
Who's closing the biggest deals?
Who's winning?
Healthy competition can certainly motivate us to grow, but when competition becomes the defining characteristic of a brokerage, something important gets lost.
The opportunity to learn from one another.
Some of the best ideas I've ever implemented didn't start with me.
They came from conversations with other agents.
A different perspective.
A simple suggestion.
Someone generously sharing something that worked for them.
Those moments have made me a better agent, a better broker, and ultimately a better resource for my clients.
I've found that the strongest professionals aren't the ones who keep everything to themselves.
They're the ones who understand that sharing knowledge doesn't diminish their own success.
It strengthens everyone around them.
That's the kind of culture that allows people to grow faster, solve problems more confidently, and enjoy the business a little more along the way.
Because let's be honest...
Every agent eventually runs into a situation they've never seen before.
A difficult inspection.
A unique negotiation.
A challenging client.
No amount of experience eliminates those moments completely.
What makes the difference is knowing you have people you can call.
People who are willing to listen.
People who have been there before.
People who genuinely want to help.
I've always believed that asking questions is a sign of professionalism, not inexperience.
None of us have all the answers.
But together, we usually find them a whole lot faster.
Real estate can be an incredibly rewarding career.
It also becomes a much more enjoyable one when you're surrounded by people who celebrate each other's success instead of measuring themselves against it.
At the end of the day, collaboration doesn't just build stronger agents.
It builds stronger businesses.
And stronger communities.
A Note From Our Broker
When I opened REMAX Next, one of my biggest priorities wasn't creating a brokerage with the most agents. It was creating a brokerage where agents genuinely wanted to see one another succeed.
I've always believed there's enough opportunity for all of us. That belief changes how we lead, how we support one another, and ultimately how we serve our clients.
Some of my favorite moments happen when someone in the office asks a question and, before I even have a chance to answer, several agents jump in with ideas, experiences, or encouragement. No one is worried about giving away a secret. They're simply invested in helping one another succeed.
That's the kind of culture I hoped to build from the very beginning.
Because while real estate is often viewed as an individual business, I believe the strongest careers are built in environments where people learn from one another, celebrate each other's wins, and never feel like they have to figure everything out alone.
Laurie Kiss
Hi, I'm Laurie! I’ve been in real estate since 2014 and have had the privilege of helping more than 500 families buy, sell, and invest in homes across Westmoreland County and beyond. Today, as the ....
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