Compass ditches stock, financial incentives in recruiting

Compass has grown rapidly by offering agents shares in the company and in some cases cash. But the company has now cut those perks as the market slows. Continue reading

WATCH: How to generate listings and maintain momentum in a shifting market

Talking to unhappy sellers and trying to find willing ones in a down market will be one of the biggest challenges agents face in the coming months. Top agents Jonathan Spears and Lauren Rosin share their wit, wisdom and best tips to come out on top in … Continue reading

Crunch the numbers, be the expert: 6 steps for letting your economic prowess lead

Those real estate agents who can provide accurate, up-to-date and meaningful market data — those who put in the work to become true local market experts — can become the “economist of choice” in their region, and as a result, become the agent of choice… Continue reading

Study up! 5 topics agents should brush up on to prepare for what’s next

Ready or not, the slowdown is here, and agents who have never worked in these conditions are treading water in an ocean of advice. CEO and trainer Jack Gross is telling his agents to study these topics first Continue reading

Get your team back on track! How to bust out of a plateau

If sales have plateaued and your inbox is plagued with problems, it’s time to have a meeting of the minds and get your team back on track. CEO Chris Pollinger recommends these tips to bust out of the rut and get your team back to work. Continue reading

Has your pipeline caught a cold? Best cures for reviving your CRM

When you realize your pipeline is ill, much like the doctor with a stethoscope, you will need to get to the heart of the matter. Trainer Rachael Hite has a roundup of Inman’s best CRM prescriptions to get you back on track. Continue reading

Don’t get it twisted: How to untangle the new market conditions and build back

Some agents may be asking themselves if they can stomach another recession, while others are cheering it on. Before you get too far ahead of yourself, make sure your mindset isn’t twisted by taking these three steps. Continue reading

Relying on optimism to get you through? 5 critical steps to take instead

Blindly hoping for the market to improve is not the right strategy. Team leader Carl Medford gives us a dose of the medicine your sick pipeline needs to get onto the road to recovery and how to prepare for what’s next. Continue reading

5 truths every agent should know about shifting markets

A shifting market differentiates those who’ve developed professionally and those who are just pretending. Jimmy Burgess provides the reality check that you need right now. Continue reading

Is your 2022 business plan holding up? Time for a reboot

Building a business plan that doesn’t flex is not realistic in today’s market. Expert B.J. Sonderman has some motivational advice about changing your plan so that you can keep moving forward. Continue reading