When Joan Docktor started out as a real estate agent 35 years ago, she never could’ve predicted that she’d become president of one of the largest regional firms in the business—“never in my wildest dreams,” as she says. And although she now leads Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach REALTORSⓇ, Docktor has remained true to her roots, staying connected to agents and supporting them on their success journeys, while inspiring women to reach new heights in leadership.
In this interview, conducted live at the REALTORSⓇ Conference & Expo in San Diego this past November, Docktor provides insight into her leadership philosophy and assesses the challenges confronting real estate professionals in today’s market, from low inventory to safeguarding mental health.
Interview highlights:
0:18 Ongoing challenges in the 2022 real estate market
2:14 The inventory shortage: Is relief in sight?
3:28 Helping agents avoid burnout in taxing times
5:16 Managing the new influx of agents to the business
8:14 Maintaining dominance but staying nimble
10:30 Solving tech adoption
12:17 Handling the threat of new competition
15:44 Advice for women in real estate
Links and Resources
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Realtors
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About Joan Docktor
Joan Docktor is president of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS®. Her industry accolades and community contributions capture her award-winning vision, from the 2016 Helena Devereux Women in Leadership Gold Leaf Award to being inducted into RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers Hall of Fame in 2021. Docktor’s innovation and business acumen inspire the 75-plus sales offices, 5,500-plus sales professionals and 700-plus employees she leads. The company has ranked No. 1 in the entire network consecutively since 2015. Docktor believes in servant leadership and is driven by the opportunity to be a positive role model and mentor.
Maria Patterson is RISMedia’s executive editor. Email her with your real estate news ideas: mpatterson@rismedia.com
