4 tips for providing a vibrant and healthy agency culture

Being the leader of a real estate agency requires a deep commitment to supporting your agents in every way possible to ensure their success and well-being, writes Seattle broker Adriano Tori. Continue reading

The great agent reshuffle: Essential checklists you need to onboard agents in a down market

Onboarding and recruiting practices change in a shifting market. When inventory is low and competition is fierce, bringing on new team members requires extra focus and streamlined systems to keep chaos at bay. Continue reading

5 steps for onboarding team members who’ll stick

Onboarding is the most important thing you can do for a new hire, according to agent Joel Lock. It sets them up for success both personally and in their new role. Continue reading

5 low or no cost ideas for thrifty 1st year real estate agents

First-year agents are feeling the pinch in their pocketbooks now more than ever. Coach Darryl Davis offers some advice about how to make smart money moves that will push your business forward with low or no-cost ideas. Continue reading

Before you take the plunge: What to know before becoming a part-time agent

Ready to begin your real estate career by going part-time? Joel Lock offers his tried-and-true advice for agents taking the dual-career plunge. Continue reading

Hustle, drive, commitment: How to find the right agents for your team

How can team leaders find talent who will be able to stay the course in 2022? Keller Williams expansion team leader Adam Hergenrother says if you find agents with these raw ingredients, then you can provide the rest for a team win. Continue reading

5 ways indies can recruit competitively in 2022

Ready to grow your business? Find out how your independent brokerage can compete against the industry’s heavy-hitters with these strategies used by six successful indies. Continue reading

Dollars and Sense: What costs should new real estate agents expect?

Too often new agents come away from the onboarding process excited about all the potential money they could make in their new careers, but they are unprepared for the investments they’ll have to make to function as a plugged-in businessperson. Continue reading

Why teams need onboarding and training systems

Do yourself and your team a favor: Establish strong onboarding and training systems to make achieving your goals more seamless and systematic Continue reading

5 reasons agents don’t hire help when they should

So many agents want to grow their businesses, but they hesitate when it comes to hiring help. Here’s a look at why and how it stifles their potential. Continue reading