Berkshire Hathaway taps former Compass COO as strategic adviser

Brent Thomson has been hired as a strategic adviser for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Properties as the company looks to expand its presence in California and Nevada. Continue reading

More than ‘support’: How to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion

Real estate leaders have an important responsibility to help create a world without obstacles to homeownership. Allies who actively engage in and promote diversity, equity and inclusion can help be a force for change.  Continue reading

National Association of Realtors’ Canadian twin is betting big on tech

The Canadian Real Estate Association, which owns and controls Canada’s most popular listing site, is spinning off into a tech company. Ex-CREA Chair Cliff Stevenson shared what’s in store. Continue reading

Feel a career shift coming on? Here’s how to get the home team onboard

Whether taking that promotion, expanding their business, getting a broker’s license or trying to prepare everyone for a different financial reality, here are some tips agents can use to communicate better with their families. Continue reading

Playing the blame game in this market? Here’s how to stop

Whether you call it TBG or the blame game, it has an insidious effect on your business, writes team leader Carl Medford. The longer it’s allowed to fester, the more damage blame will cause to team unity and morale, along with client confidence and trust. Continue reading

PLACE hires former Homeward exec Brian Gubernick

Brian Gubernick will serve as PLACE’s new chief real estate officer tasked with helping teams and agents grow their businesses. Continue reading

These 10 skills will make you look like a natural born leader

Everyone has the ability to be a great leader, but not everyone has the drive. Developing leadership skill takes time, dedication and perseverance. Continue reading

When your toughest competitor is the other agent

Sometimes, the agent on the other side of the table can’t get out of their own way. The next time you experience a hot-headed real estate agent on the other side of the deal, try these tips from Amie Quirarte to cool it down.  Continue reading

Red Oak Realty taps former KW, Pacific Union leader as president

Nicole Aissa will oversee agent growth and development at Red Oak. She previously worked as an operating principal at Keller Williams. Continue reading