Does size really matter? How to choose the right team for you

Does size matter? It depends on your goals, says Livian’s Erin McCormick Torres. Here are the pros and cons of small teams and mega teams, to help you wade through your options before making any big decisions. Continue reading

5 ways to unlock the secret art of leverage in your business

If you were “born without an entrepreneurial bone” in your body, writes broker-owner Andrew Ellet, take heart. You can develop the skills and systems you need to grow your business. Continue reading

The secret to a happy, loyal team? It starts with accountability

Team members who are achieving their goals don’t leave. If an agent leaves because they don’t like accountability and are not achieving their goals, then love them as they go out the door, writes Leslie Guiley. Continue reading

Low motivation? Blind ambition? Procrastination? Here’s how to solve 5 common team squabbles

Working with a team is as much of an exercise in self-improvement, commitment to excellence and accountability for the team leader as it is for members on the team, writes broker Cara Ameer. The goal is to create a happy and inspiring place to prosper.  Continue reading

Who does what? 4 tips for defining team roles and setting expectations

At the most basic level, there are three functions that run a business. To bring this into context for a real estate team, here’s a breakdown of the responsibilities in each area (operations, finance, and sales and marketing) — plus, four tips for clea… Continue reading

End the year strong: 5 tips for getting every team member to peak performance

How can you ensure every member of your team is operating at peak performance? Keller Williams expansion team leader Adam Hergenrother shares five simple practices for a solid year-end. Continue reading

How to become the team that attracts top talent

Employees, team members, and agents have lots of choices. How do you become the team they choose? Here are the steps every team must take to attract top talent. Continue reading

Get top talent: 8 tips for creating a solid recruiting plan for your team

Finding talent for your team isn’t a one-and-done thing. Instead, it’s a continuous process. Team leaders must have a plan in place and implement a multitude of ideas. Here are my top eight tips for recruiting and growing your team. Continue reading

Replacing yourself? 6 qualities to look for in a team CEO

Talent is everywhere — if you know what to look for. And when you’re hiring someone to replace yourself as team leader, the search might take a while — the stakes are higher. Here’s what you should look for when hiring a CEO to run your real estate tea… Continue reading

Name regulations might not be so bad for multistate teams

It’s fully understandable that teams in Connecticut are frustrated at impending changes that could cost them money and branding. However, if regulation happened nationwide, some commonality from state to state could be a welcome change. Continue reading