9 proven ways to keep retention rates high when business is slow

Chris Pollinger shares powerful strategies to retain and motivate your real estate agents, even as listings hit all-time lows. Learn how to keep your team engaged and thriving during tough market conditions. Continue reading

Building a team is a delicate balancing act. Here’s where to start

Thinking of starting a real estate team? Broker Zak Shellhammer helps you get ready for the time, energy and expertise it takes to build something worthwhile. Continue reading

Over 60% of agents have been recruited so far this year: Intel

Most agents say they’ve heard from competitor brokerages in recent weeks. Intel explores what’s on their mind as they decide whether to stay — or bolt. Continue reading

Mauricio Umansky’s top tips for retaining agents in 2024 

If you want to optimize agent performance and grow your business, Mauricio Umansky writes, lean in to fostering their talent, innovation and satisfaction. Continue reading

Want to work for Baird & Warner? There’s a website for that

To accommodate agents seeking a new place to hang their license, the notable Midwest independent has launched a new website, joinBW.com, to highlight the advantages of working for Illinois’ largest family-owned real estate company.  Continue reading

Why 94% of agents rode out 2023 with the same brokerage: Triple-I

Agents weathered the storm last year by mostly staying put. In response to the latest Inman Intel Index, agents and brokerage leaders revealed the factors that might lead to a job change in 2024. Continue reading

Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler on his ‘relentless’ pursuit of NYC in 2024

The Century 21 president and CEO spoke to Intel about his 25th anniversary with the brokerage, deploying AI to recruit agents and his plan to grow marketshare across New York City in 2024. Continue reading

‘Engage, work, share’ to recruit and retain top talent

In this Inman Connect panel, Kymber Lovett-Menkiti speaks with business leaders about attracting and keeping the best of the best in 2024 by establishing a value proposition, creating exposure and cultivating culture. Continue reading

Want to recruit top talent? Master the art of virtual interviewing

According to brokerage growth expert Jim Turner, improving your virtual interview skills and setup increases your reach and your ability to connect with the best (and busiest) agents in your market. Continue reading

‘It’s not personal, it’s business’: Avoid hard feelings when agents go

When an agent leaves a brokerage or team, is it because the broker-manager or team leader failed the agent? DOORA broker Troy Palmquist shares tips to help you avoid taking an agent loss personally while learning from the experience. Continue reading