Over the past few years, Iβve worn many hatsβbroker, trainer, strategist, mentor, and sometimes, crisis manager. But one role has tested me more than all the others: leader.
Leading a real estate company in Abu Dhabi today is not what it used to be.
Itβs not just about sales, structure, or systems.
Itβs about holding the weight of people, performance, market shifts, and expectationsβall at once.
Who I Am as a Leader
I believe in structure, not chaos.
In clarity, not confusion.
In building a company that lastsβnot one that just sells.
I lead with vision. I plan ahead. I anticipate market changes. I constantly ask:
β’ What systems will make my agents more productive?
β’ What tools will help us stand out in a saturated market?
β’ What kind of culture am I really building?
But leadership is not just about answersβitβs about tough decisions.
And lately, the toughest one has been realizing that not everyone is ready to grow with you.
How I Think as an Agent
When I take on a project, I donβt just pitch units.
I study the numbers, understand the developer, forecast appreciation, compare locations, and visualize the end buyerβs journey. Then I translate that into marketing, training, WhatsApp messages, and strategy.
I donβt just sellβI position.
I teach my agents to think like entrepreneurs.
I guide clients with evidence and empathy.
Because in this market, itβs not about who talks the loudestβitβs about who understands the most.
The Frustration Behind the Vision
The reality is⦠not everyone wants to grow.
Some want shortcuts. Some vanish after getting leads. Some forget what trust and teamwork mean.
And yes, thatβs frustratingβespecially when you give everything:
- Company-paid ads
- Full training & coaching
- Systems like CRM, PREAD, and AI tools
- Admin support, listing credits, and top-tier branding
Sometimes I ask myself: Is this worth it?
And then I remember why I started:
Because I believe the UAE market deserves better leaders, smarter agents, and stronger companies.
What I Stand For
β’ I stand for professionalism in an industry thatβs losing its discipline.
β’ I stand for performance with empathyβnot pressure without purpose.
β’ I stand for long-term valueβfor clients, for developers, and for my team.

If that makes me demandingβso be it.
Because I didnβt come this far to run an average company.
Iβm here to raise the bar.
To Fellow Leaders and Brokers Reading This:
If youβre exhausted, I get it.
If you feel alone in your standards, I get that too.
But donβt lower the bar just because others wonβt reach for it.
Keep going.
Keep leading.
And build something worth being proud of.
Because one day, the market will reward those who didnβt cut corners.
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Author: Ms.Yasar Abu Hejleh Broker-Owner | SC AI Realty by RE/MAX
