How Top Real Estate Agents Think About Other Agents – Collaboration Over Competition

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Spoiler: It’s Not a Competition—It’s a Community


You can spot a seasoned agent by the way they talk about their peers.

They don’t tear others down.
They don’t obsess over who “won” the deal.
They don’t see the industry as a zero-sum game.

Because here’s the truth:
Top agents don’t fear other agents. They learn from them, partner with them, and root for them.

Let’s talk about how great agents actually think about the people on the other side of the table—and why that mindset shift can change your career.


🧠 Mindset #1: “I Want to Work With Good Agents Again”

Top producers remember who made the deal easy, clean, and smooth—and they want to work with them again.

They know that cooperation builds a better deal for everyone, including the client.
They communicate clearly. They respond fast. They keep their word. And they recognize the agents who do the same.

Want to win in this business long-term?

Be the agent other agents are excited to do another deal with.


🔁 Mindset #2: “Iron Sharpens Iron”

Top agents aren’t intimidated by strong agents—they’re inspired by them.

When they see someone with great marketing, smart negotiation, or tight systems, they take notes.
They learn, adapt, and improve.

We say it all the time at Big Frontier Group:

“If someone’s ahead of you, cheer them on. If someone’s behind you, offer a hand.”

You don’t have to do it like they do—but you can respect the hustle.


🧰 Mindset #3: “There’s Room for Everyone”

Real estate isn’t a pie with limited slices.
It’s an infinite table—and the best agents are helping build it.

Top producers don’t hoard knowledge.
They share what works. They mentor new agents.
They welcome strong competition because they know that excellence lifts the entire profession.

Let go of scarcity thinking. There’s enough for all of us.


🚫 Mindset #4: “Other Agents Aren’t the Enemy—Bad Habits Are”

Real talk: The biggest threat to your business isn’t the agent next door.
It’s procrastination. It’s ego. It’s inconsistency. It’s fear of rejection.

Top agents don’t waste energy talking trash or playing games.

They focus on service.
They focus on systems.
They focus on showing up better every day.

Because they know that doing the work is what wins—not cutting someone else down.


🧭 Final Word from the Frontier

At Big Frontier Group, we believe in co-opetition—cooperative competition.
We show up strong, play fair, and leave every deal better than we found it.

And we’re proud to say it:
Some of our best friendships, collaborations, and referrals have come from agents we once negotiated against.

So the next time you see an agent crushing it on social, launching a killer listing, or closing deals with grace—don’t roll your eyes.

Reach out. Compliment them. Learn from them. Work with them.
That’s what pros do.


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