Underperforming agents are getting a real estate reality check

As the commission landscape changes, Side’s Hilary Saunders writes, it’s time for agents, teams and brokerages to look at the ways this will improve the industry’s reputation. Continue reading

Stop micromanaging your agents. It’s time to start leading them

Growing and scaling a team is one of leadership’s most challenging yet rewarding aspects. Side’s Manny Solis shares insights to consider when examining your own leadership style. 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

4 strategies to help team leaders defuse agent-to-agent drama 

Helping to facilitate strong agent-to-agent relationships is crucial for team leaders and brokers, writes trainer and CEO Suzanne Seini, and takes practice and guidance. Continue reading

The 7 habits of highly entrepreneurial team members

While many hope to launch a career in real estate, only a few have what it takes to go the distance, mega-team leader Carl Medford writes. Here’s how to find top-tier talen Continue reading

9 powerful leadership phrases that will transform your team

These nine pivotal phrases, when articulated daily, can significantly enhance your leadership impact, consultant Chris Pollinger writes. 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

Build a resilient and sustainable team to survive real estate in 2024

A real estate team shouldn’t be made up of individuals just doing a bunch of separate jobs, writes development specialist Hana Cha. It should be an ace crew ready to tackle any challenge, any client, in any market. Continue reading

6 keys to building the team of your dreams in 2024

Team leaders Megan Romine, Ryan Butler and Elias Astuto discussed how enforcing standards, sharing responsibilities and staying engaged with your agents and community are key to creating a successful, long-lasting business. Continue reading

20 year-end-review questions to guide your 2024 business plan

Reflection, renewal, rethinking the old ways: This is the perfect time of year to reevaluate the way you do things, writes Nikki Beauchamp. Here, she shares 20 questions that should guide the process. Continue reading