The new playbook for sustainable brokerage growth

Scaling is not about becoming the biggest real estate brokerage, writes CEO Craig Tann. It is about becoming the most intentional. Continue reading

How one of California’s largest brokerages hit 90% retention without chasing headcount

“We don’t build rosters. We build careers”: FirstTeam’s Michele Harrington and Lauren Henss break down how discipline, service and authenticity fuel their growth in a hype-heavy industry. Continue reading

Why more brokerages should fight for their buyer agent commissions

The Echo Fine Properties arbitration offers proof that real estate pros can turn the tide and ensure that they’re compensated for their time, Spencer Krull writes. Continue reading

Agents, don’t make big moves yet due to the Compass-Anywhere deal

Darryl Davis writes that agents should use this time to contest assumptions, sharpen their business model and wait for the actual outcomes from the pending merger. Continue reading

How this brokerage bought out its largest competitor — and kept all the agents onboard

Find out how Kerri Fowler and her team are continuing her great-grandfather’s legacy by leaning into a culture that treats everyone like family. Continue reading

Even if you’re a solo agent, it still pays to be a team player

You might work alone, but you weren’t meant to grow alone, broker and author Jessica Souza writes. Lean into collaboration and cooperation to boost your real estate career. Continue reading

Knocking at your door: How social responsibility shapes culture

By embracing service opportunities, The Agency’s Vice President of Vibes Makenzie Green writes, agents and brokerages can transform their professional influence into a force for meaningful change. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Dirk Hmura, The Agency Portland, Oregon

Learn how this managing partner got his start, what fueled his growth and expansion, and who helped him achieve his success. Continue reading

5 top tips for retaining real estate agents in 2025

Want agents to stay? Build a brokerage they’re proud to call home with culture, care and connection at the core, broker-owner Jessica Souza writes. Continue reading

How empowerment builds profitable, culture-first brokerages

Treat real estate agents right, broker-owner Michelle Valverde writes, and results will follow, including brokerage growth and resilience. Continue reading