Intro and Core Philosophy
We see you've met Sofia! Sofia is not employed by Vanguard Real Estate Services (yet) though she is symbolic of our family atmosphere and boundless spirit.
As this introduction to Vanguard is atypical for a commercial real estate brokerage business, so is the way we go about our business. Our goals in client servicing are not much different from others - to execute transactions and achieve maximum results - it's the WAY we conduct ourselves that stands apart.
Business NOT As Usual
Commercial real estate brokerage has become largely institutionalized in recent decades. Personal relationships, one main point-of-contact, and daily servicing have all given way to staffed-up corporate environments where a few brand names get their feet in your door, dictate terms to you, get you to sign, and then add you as merchandise to the display. This business model often sacrifices personal touch and flexibility in favor of volume, which is the reason so many agents leave the large firms for smaller ones or launch their own ventures.
Technology Has Leveled The Playing Field
Whether we're selling, leasing, analyzing, managing properties, doing due diligence, or sourcing capital - success is based mainly on being able to acquire and then deliver information. Thanks to technology, all real estate brokers now have access to the same platforms for information delivery - and so NOW with a level playing field, the differentiators evolve to the person, their style, work ethic, and adaptability.