Many, like McDonnell, got into the business because it offered flexible hours and extra income while raising kids. That was then. This is now the most competitive market in the country, and many of these seasoned pros easily rake in six figures in commissions annually. Some even top seven figures. I perceive a genuine sorority among the agents, albeit one mixing the camaraderie of the World Cup soccer squad with the plotting of the witches of Eastwick.
Silicon Valley is, after all, a small town.
At one time or another, most of the agents have alternately found themselves adversaries, partners, and friendly consultants. This is a stressful time for agents. An emotionally charged, multiple-offer situation where a parade of agents troops in and out of an audience with a seller, presenting their position, nudging their clients upward in price and terms to win the deal. Just ask Kim Taddeo about that. They toured 125 homes and drove by 200 more.