Every spring, Major League Baseball (MLB) teams meet to practice and play exhibition games at Spring Training. For the forty-four days from February to March, pitchers, catchers, and position players compete for spots on MLB rosters. Talented athletes from around the world put on their cleats and compete; not only against other teams, but also against their own teammates. Spring Training is especially important for young or inexperienced players — this is their one shot to prepare for the long 162-game season. At WHR, we view the seasons of winter and spring similarly. This is our chance to prepare rookies and veterans alike for the long peak summer season.
WHR’s relocation training regimen can focus on a variety of topics such as real estate markets, tax code changes, or service delivery. Counselors that focus on international assignments undergo further tax and immigration trainings. Our in-house information technology team also conducts an annual information security review for both physical and electronic controls. The office is a flurry of knowledge and information exchange as teams digest and learn new information.
Rookies who have been with WHR for less than one-year attend WHR’s in-house Real Estate School. It’s a 14-week course designed by the Wisconsin Realtor’s Association, with guidance provided by WHR leadership. Weekly discussions connect the core topics of disclosure, agency relationships, valuation, and offers to purchase within the relocation home sale process. At the end of the course, students take the Wisconsin Real Estate Licensure exam. WHR Veterans who already have their license complete continuing education on a biannual basis to maintain their credentials.
While we’re busy getting our Counselors ready, we’re also taking time to evaluate and advise clients on policy updates and creating process efficiencies. We take our partnership with our clients very seriously and understand that both parties need to be trained and ready for peak summer volume. Analyzing last year’s results and predicting results for the upcoming year are critical to a successful program.
It’s clear that taking a proactive approach to both the peak season of relocation and the long season of baseball will make a big difference in the success of each. Spring preparedness lays a solid foundation for a great season. We’re excited for the new season of relocation and the amazing team we’ve put together for 2019!
