25 accelerators, podcasts and courses for agent entrepreneurs

You are your business’s most important asset. Don’t you deserve an upgrade? Drew Thompson shares educational and inspirational resources that will give you the boost you need now. Continue reading

10 unexpected places to find your next top producer 

The best agents don’t always come from traditional backgrounds, coach Verl Workman writes. Sometimes, the ideal candidate is already excelling in a different industry, just waiting for the right opportunity. Continue reading

5 real-talk tips for retaining real estate agents in 2025

Tailor your outreach and communication to the individual agent so that you’re providing what they need to thrive, broker Holly Brink writes. Continue reading

NAR may rescind ‘no-commingling’ rule this week amid DOJ scrutiny

The trade organization’s MLS committee on Tuesday approved the elimination of the controversial policy at a meeting closed to the media. Its Executive Committee will take a final vote Wednesday. Continue reading

Hall Willkie steps down as president at Brown Harris Stevens

The Brown Harris Stevens vet will be moving into a consulting role as of July 1. East and West Side sales managers Itzy Garay and Kevin Kovesci will become co-presidents of the brokerage’s New York City region. Continue reading

NAR warns agents of growing ‘Pig Butchering’ cryptocurrency scam

Scammers posing as wealthy homebuyers are roping agents into elaborate crypto investing schemes, resulting in some agents losing their life savings and drawing Secret Service scrutiny. Continue reading

The power of control: 8 ways to dominate in a challenging market

There are plenty of factors you can’t control in the broader economy, Amy Corr writes, but there are ways to implement more control and consistency in your business. Continue reading

Need support as a solo agent? Here’s how to get it

No team? No problem! You don’t have to go it alone when you align yourself with colleagues and strategies that optimize your service, coach Verl Workman writes. Continue reading

Your circle prospecting plan is outdated. Here’s how to fix it

Stop chasing leads and start creating memorable outreach in person and online with helpful circle prospecting strategies from broker and lead gen specialist Josh Ries. Continue reading

Hamptons summer rentals way down amid market uncertainty

Rental demand for ultra-luxury properties in the beach market is down as much as 75 percent this year, according to local brokers, due to economic volatility and poor spring weather. Continue reading