How important are teams in CRE?
I've heard it from multiple people that teams in the business are necessary if you want to be a top broker. All the biggest brokers in my market (bay area) are on teams and it seems like it is a reoccurring theme.

I'm a young broker, 2 years in the biz. Just thinking long term success and strategy. Thoughts?
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