real estate brokerage compensation
Opinion
The Echo Fine Properties arbitration offers proof that real estate pros can turn the tide and ensure that they're compensated for their time, Spencer Krull writes
by Spencer Krull Dec 16
digital transformation
Opinion
Mergers and acquisitions are big business, and technology plays a critical role, writes contributor Lauren Henss. The real game changer? Whether the organization can handle the merger swiftly
by Lauren Henss Dec 15
Andres Hoyos
Learn how indie broker Andres Hoyos combines care for the industry and his agents and where he sees real estate moving in 2026
by Christy Murdock Dec 11
agent recognition plan
If the goal is to build strong brokerages, productive agents and sustainable businesses, Julia Lashay Israel writes, recognition belongs at the center of your strategy
how boutique brokerages can thrive
Opinion
Marketing and transformation experts Troy Palmquist and Lauren Henss discuss the future for smaller indie brokerages in the face of rampant real estate industry consolidation
How this broker built a $750M business on leads, standards, guts
Jim Trueblood built the largest Zillow and Realtor.com partnership in Indiana, scaled a 225-agent brokerage and did it all by betting big — on himself, leads and raising the darn standard
Bess Freedman on private listings
Opinion
The Brown Harris Stevens CEO talks about the real-world impacts of private listing networks on agents, clients and the price discovery process
by Bess Freedman Dec 5
Kris Lindahl
On this episode, the 3-time bestselling author and CEO shares his inspiring journey from early life trauma to becoming a teacher to building a brokerage with billions in sales
Mauricio Umansky on what you should know post-election
The Agency founder Mauricio Umansky shares strategies for optimizing your current real estate business and planning for success in 2025
by Mauricio Umansky Dec 19
Huddle Up: Building connection and culture at Heyler Realty
By investing in growth and well-being, Heyler Realty demonstrates that success is about much more than closing deals — it’s about building relationships, coach Melanie Klein writes
by Melanie Klein Dec 19
Steve Baird: National franchises have lost touch with Main Street
Opinion
In an era of rapid industry consolidation, including the acquisition of @properties by Compass, independence still matters, Baird & Warner Real Estate President and CEO Steve Baird writes
by Steve Baird Dec 18
Why recruiting more agents is killing your brokerage
Bringing in huge numbers of mediocre agents won't make your brokerage better, luxury consultant Chris Pollinger writes. It will just lead to more headaches for you
by Chris Pollinger Dec 17
9 strategies for indie brokers to keep real estate agents thriving
By investing in your agents with innovative and meaningful initiatives, you’re building a foundation for long-term success, luxury advisor Chris Pollinger writes
by Chris Pollinger Dec 12
Thrive in 2025: A guide to eat-the-frog business planning
Wallace Real Estate's Claudia Stallings offers insight and advice on end-of-year business planning and proactive growth strategies
by Claudia Stallings Dec 10
How to diversify your marketing as a luxury real estate brokerage
Diversifying your marketing offering is not just about adopting new tactics, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes. It's about meeting (and exceeding) the client’s changing expectations
An image of a man in a suit balancing over a bear trap to represent costly business traps real estate agents fall into.
Building a real estate business? Trainer Bernice Ross outlines a dozen costly business traps real estate agents fall into and how you can avoid their expensive mistakes
by Bernice Ross Nov 29