The catch-22 behind Compass’ path to profitability

Leading industry analysts shared with Inman their evaluations of Compass’ earnings and how the path to profitability could impact agents. Continue reading

The Real Word: $136M Montana ranch sets record

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. In this edition of The Real Word, they’ll discuss NAR’s controversial proposal, the sale of Climbing Arrow Ranch and an agent who tested out the Knoc… Continue reading

Want to be better at prospecting? 10 traits and strategies to adopt

As real estate agents, we are sales professionals. We find customers, we talk to customers, we serve customers. If we are trying to skip any of those steps, we are not doing our jobs. Here are the attitudes and behaviors of the best sales professionals. Continue reading

Fathom Realty sees jump in revenue, agent count and transactions in Q1

The company, which went public last year, pulled in $49.6 million between January and March — a 72 percent increase year over year. Continue reading

RE/MAX to launch in-person coaching tour this summer

The 13-city tour starting in June will feature Tom Ferry, Jared James and Wayne Fredrick in mastermind-style events for agents inside and outside of RE/MAX. Continue reading

Spread too thin? 3 ways team leaders can balance their workload

Although there are times when leaders have to double down and work long hours, that doesn’t have to be the norm. Here are a few things you can do to make sure you are not spreading yourself too thin as a leader. Continue reading

Make the most of your time! 5 secrets of the uber-productive

What are the habits of highly productive real estate professionals — those who always outperform everyone else? Here are a few basic hacks the uber-productive understand and use in their day-to-day life. Continue reading

Follow the 5 P’s to define your company’s purpose

A company’s purpose is much more than a mission statement — it’s why agents and employees join your team and what sets you apart from the competition. A framework called “the five P’s” can help you unlock and elevate your purpose in an authentic, meani… Continue reading

‘Should I pay down a collection?’ How to answer clients

Consumers who’ve had a collection hit their credit report might be wondering if they should pay it off or hold off. Micah Curtis shares the right move to make — and the answer is not what you might think. Continue reading

Meet the 5 agents and tech gurus behind Compass’ growth

As Compass begins its post-IPO journey, the company’s agents and tech masterminds are going into overdrive. Here are five people behind Compass’ success. Continue reading