You’re not leading, you’re hovering: How to build team accountability

The difference between a high-performing brokerage and a burned-out one often comes down to a single leadership habit, Nick Schlekeway writes. Continue reading

‘Me’ leaders vs. ‘we’ leaders: Defining culture, growth and legacy

Today’s real estate agents are not just choosing a brokerage, broker-owner Lori Muller writes. They’re choosing a collaborative community where they can thrive. Continue reading

Leadership, not location: The future of agent engagement

When agents love your leadership, believe in your support and see tangible impact in their businesses, they show up — not because they’re required to, but because they want to, Lori Muller writes. Continue reading

Ryan Serhant: Real estate’s future is SERHANT. vs. Compass — and I’m ready to win

During his latest Inman Connect New York appearance, SERHANT. founder and CEO Ryan Serhant discussed artificial intelligence, generational real estate trends and why his brokerage is Compass’s biggest threat. Continue reading

Leadershift: How brokers and team leaders can prepare for 2026

The market is poised for change. If you want to be part of what’s ahead, take a page from John Maxwell’s book “Leadershift.” Lori Muller shows you how. Continue reading

Real estate has a leadership problem, not a people problem

This industry doesn’t need more agents, coach Lori Muller writes, it needs more leaders. Here are five ways to level-up your leadership for today’s tough market. Continue reading

Innovation takes the stage at Inman Connect New York

Hear from the real estate industry’s most influential lineup of speakers at Inman Connect New York next February. Continue reading

9 brutally honest budgeting truths no brokerage wants to face in 2026

Chris Pollinger shares brokerage budget planning truths every real estate business must face to cut comfort, measure performance and prioritize profit. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Luxury isn’t price, it’s experience

The Agency Camano Island’s Bob Wold and Ellen Bohn blend decades of experience with a community-first mindset, creating client experiences that go beyond price points. Continue reading

Hoby Hanna: What no one tells you about leading through a merger

The hard part comes after the deal closes. Howard W. “Hoby” Hanna tells you how to retain agents, reassure clients and lead through the uncertainty of a merger. Continue reading