Posts Categorized: For Real Estate Industry Employers

Interviewing Takes Muscle

A Team Staffing believes “Interviewing is like a muscle…the more you exercise it, the more likely you’ll be pleased with the results.” On average, an office manager may do 5-10 interviews per year. Our diet of 10-20 per week increases our odds of spotting trouble before it happens. Every A Team candidate has endured a rigorous… Read More »

ABC’s of Quality Temporary Staffing

As we begin another year, we always think it is important to reflect on both success and areas of improvement. Our industry and the conditions that dictate its staffing needs is ever-changing. Despite that, some basics remain the same. These are the ABC’s of a quality staffing company. Think closely before working with one and… Read More »

Wages: How Low Can You Go?

We receive calls from hiring managers with questions like, “How much should I pay for (insert position)?” When asked this question, we often provide a range. There is no set pay rate for any of the positions within our industry, whether it’s a Receptionist or a Branch Manager. In the same way we ask our… Read More »

We Search For Talent So You Don’t Need To

“Talent” is an elusive non-commodity— Professional sports team owners bet on it, musicians yearn for it, and of course, business leaders are on an eternal quest for talent. A Team Staffing firmly believes that Talent goes beyond skill. It’s the sparkle in a person’s eye, the tone of their voice, something you detect in the way they carry themselves.  The… Read More »

Vacant Title Job in a Tight Labor Market? Cue A Team Relationships!

A real estate talent market as tight as we’re seeing right now is tough on our clients and challenging for us, as well. That said, a recent experience reminded us of the value of our deep and longstanding relationships in the title, escrow and mortgage industries in the LA metro and Orange County.    Our… Read More »

When’s the last time you googled yourself – as a job-seeker or an employer looking to hire?

    Seriously, how long has it been since you checked out your own – or your company’s –  online footprint?           As a job-seeker, you want to be sure recruiters and prospective employers don’t run into photos, rants, re-posts, tweets or any online content that brings questions, raised eyebrows or… Read More »

An Escrow Officer Hunts for a New Position: An A Team Success Story

Today’s A Team Success Story is the story of Carmen. Carmen was an experienced escrow industry professional who had worked three years as Escrow Manager and Escrow Officer responsible for the desk. Her skills were sharp and she’d been careful to keep them up to date by getting training on new regulations and new requirements.… Read More »

Real Estate Industry Employers: What Can We Expect in Employment Law Changes?

Lexology has a thorough review of what employment law changes could potentially come with the new administration in Washington, and what is likely not to change. The author’s bottom line seems to be what instinct has been telling us – we’ll have to wait and see. Still,  we thought the article might help you think… Read More »

Escrow Officer on Emergency Leave! An A Team Success Story

The real estate office manager called in a panic.   The office’s escrow officer had left suddenly on an emergency leave of absence. In a 2-person escrow office this was definitely going to create a backlog of work and delayed closings.  The real estate agents were up in arms, demanding to know how their escrows… Read More »