With 2017 coming to a close, I have been reflecting on what I am thankful for this year. 

2017 was a year of growth, change, and new opportunities. We've opened up over a dozen offices in 2017 alone and are excited for what is on the horizon for EXIT Realty Upper Midwest in 2018. 

Here are 4 things I am thankful for this year:

1. My Family- achieving your career dreams isn't possible without your family. Just this October my children opened up an EXIT office in Lakeville, Minnesota.  Every da...

Last week, I was feeling sorry for myself as I had been on the road for weeks without much rest, had a pinched nerve so pain was keeping me irritated, and the weather was terrible. Mentally, and physically I was drained.

I was in the Milwaukee area with Jerry Grosenick and a few agents to check out his new offices training center. Jerry called me that morning and asked if I could speak at the dedication of his new training room. 

Jerry planned to surprise his wife by dedicating the new traini...

Running their own brokerage is a dream for many individuals throughout the real estate industry, but it can feel like an uphill battle.

However, EXIT Realty has built a business model that transforms the mountain into a straight route to success. The regional division of the organization, EXIT Realty Upper Midwest, is currently on the hunt for new real estate franchise owners throughout their service area. But, unlike other companies, they have a proven track record of setting up their owners f...

 Most real estate agents are familiar with fluctuating income associated with this job path. Although careers in real estate are rewarding, it can sometimes make for uncertainty, especially when it comes to retirement planning. That is why franchise ownership with EXIT Realty Upper Midwest offers a clear path to success and consistent income, as well as proven tools to create a well-funded retirement plan. Here is a little more information about EXIT Realty’s innovative retirement plan for real...

Natural traits may make someone a good real estate agent, like the ability to listen, a desire to help people, and an outgoing personality. Great agents, on the other hand, are trained, which is why EXIT Realty Upper Midwest is committed to giving everyone the tools they need to excel. Whether you’re just starting your career in real estate or want to leave the nest and fly on your own, their proven training programs will help you achieve your dreams.

The EXIT Training Program

With a c...

What Is EXIT Realty?

There is an art and science to real estate, and EXIT takes it seriously. Using a proven training program and state-of-the-art technologies, the EXIT program makes it easy for new real estate agents to understand the intricacies of buying and selling property. The program focuses on helping realtors to remove natural tendencies and anxieties from their sales approaches, making it easy for their independent franchisees to succeed where others have failed. Because of how...

If you dream of building a successful real estate career, look no further than Bill Pankonin for inspiration. As the Regional Owner of EXIT Realty Upper Midwest, Bill has spent a decade building his franchise to dominate the real estate market in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. He has successfully expanded an eight-office network to over 50 offices and 600 agents in a four-year period. Such success highlights what dedication, hard work, and the right partnership can a...