Want to build a great team? Start with great core values

Rick Guerrero interviews mortgage leader Gavin Ekstrom about hiring, culture and building a team on a firm foundation. Continue reading

Million-dollar shift: From a $100K-a-year grind to $100K-a-month win

With time and consistent effort, coach Ricky Carruth writes, you’ll watch your real estate career transform from a daily grind into a glorious success. Continue reading

Huddle up: Team meeting case study for Pardee Properties

Coach Melanie Klein looks at the way this California brokerage conducts its team meetings and the differentiators you can add to your own agenda. Continue reading

Tomer Fridman announces move to Christie’s Real Estate SoCal

Days after news first broke that Fridman had left Compass, the luxury agent announced on Instagram his move to the brokerage, which is led by luxury powerhouse Aaron Kirman. Continue reading

Howard Hanna expands with acquisitions in Ohio, South Carolina

Country’s largest family-owned brokerage adds new partnerships in Dayton, Ohio, and Hilton Head, South Carolina. Big Hill and The Alliance Group Realty joined Howard Hanna this week Continue reading

Compass bucks tough market as revenue, agent count grow in Q3

The brokerage drove $1.5 billion in revenue — an 11.7 percent improvement over the same period in 2023, according to a third-quarter earnings report on Wednesday spanning July, August and September. Continue reading

EXp Realty updates agent revenue share model amid recruitment bid

Starting Nov. 1, eXp agents will have access to new revenue streams, especially those who reach the virtual brokerage’s ICON status, eXp World Holdings CEO Glenn Sanford said at eXpcon Miami. Continue reading

Agent to the stars Tomer Fridman quietly leaves Compass

Fridman had been affiliated with Compass since 2017 and was a top producer at the firm. His departure was reportedly announced internally at the end of last week by Regional Vice President Parker Beatty. Continue reading

Compass envisions recruitment opportunity in industry upheaval

Rory Golod, Compass’ president of growth and communications, spoke to Inman about Clear Cooperation, commission settlements, franchising and much more. Continue reading