The Over-Polished Agent is one of the 13 R2R archetypes. Professionalism slows momentum. It is a behavior pattern, not a personality type, and it can change.
The Over-Polished Agent is one of the 13 R2R archetypes. Professionalism slows momentum. It is a behavior pattern, not a personality type, and it can change.
Polish protects against criticism, so it feels responsible. Speed feels risky.
Slower follow-up, fewer attempts and missed windows.
Reward speed to first contact and give agents permission to be imperfect in early drafts.
No. It becomes the pattern when polish delays contact.
The R2R Assessment identifies a primary archetype plus secondary and tertiary patterns.
No. It describes a work behavior pattern and is not medical or mental health advice.
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Dr. Jeffrey Scott Stanton, DCH is the former EVP of Learning & Development at Douglas Elliman Real Estate and the founder and Chief Learning Officer of R2R Diagnostic Group, where he helps real estate organizations and agents diagnose and fix the behavioral patterns behind inconsistent performance.
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