As an independent broker or real estate agent in the Asheville area, you may be looking for a cost-effective way to boost your professionalism and productivity. Read on to find out how coworking can benefit you!
What is a Coworking Space?
Coworking is a shared office environment that encourages collaboration, independence, and flexibility. There are thousands of spaces worldwide, set up in a variety of ways. Floor plans vary, and the difference is part of the appeal.
Basically, it’s office space with a membership fee format. Members subscribe to a tiered system based on how often they’ll use the space and the amount and type of space they need.
At Focal Point, our space options include large, shared spaces with individual desks and workstations to private and semi-private dedicated offices. We also have three meeting rooms, a full kitchen, and an outdoor patio.
The Benefits
- Cost Savings – Having an office in prime location can be expensive. Furniture, utilities, printer toner… those costs can add up quickly. Flexible memberships at a coworking space allow you to tailor office usage and expense to your needs.
- Convenience – It’s incredibly handy to have a downtown office to pop into to make sales calls, meet with clients, and get caffeinated. Help yourself to coffee, tea, water, and snacks, connect to the Wi-Fi immediately and get to work. Focal Point’s high speed fiber internet and business class printer make running to Kinko’s a thing of the past. Scan and email important documents and print reports and flyers with ease.
- Networking Opportunities – Coworking is an opportunity to be surrounded by other people who could be potential clients, partners, or investors. When remote workers relocate to Asheville, they often join a coworking space. Focal Point provides members with the space to promote themselves. Display your logo and information on our lobby TV, leave business cards in the rack, and post a flyer on the bulletin board. We’ll also add your logo and website link to our website and help promote your news on social media. We want our members to grow and succeed and are here to help.
- Professional Business Address – Location, location, location… For independent agents and small brokerage companies, a business address is a professional must-have that enhances your credibility. Your home may not be zoned for business, or you may have an HOA clause that prevents it. Also, consider the security issues. If you are putting your home address on your business cards, website, and official documents, you’re putting your personal safety at risk. In addition to the address, clients will regard you more highly with a professional meeting space. When you host them for a meeting in a professional conference room with reception staff in a coworking space, you immediately have the edge. For more on a Virtual Office membership which includes a business address, read this!
- Productivity – Be productive with your time and make the most while in the office. Leave the distractions at home. Be inspired by having others like minded professionals to bounce ideas. A coworking space is also ideal for those studying for the license test or taking post-licensing and continuing education courses. Focus on learning and level up your game.
Check out the membership options at Focal Point, then contact us to schedule a tour or free trial workday.