$100M Coldwell Banker agent leaves Compass after 3 weeks

Frankel, a 20-year veteran of Coldwell Banker, closed $98.5M in sales volume in 2018, making him a top producer at the brokerage. Continue reading

11 ways to avoid referral roulette

Agent referrals can be incredibly helpful for both those on the giving and the receiving ends, but they need to be handled with care. Here are 11 ways to avoid a referral gone wrong. Continue reading

JLL, Century 21 among top real estate firms on Forbes diversity list

A handful of well-known real estate firms have landed on Forbes’ 2020 list of best employers for diversity, with JLL and Century 21 taking the top spots among companies in the property business. Continue reading

Agent/broker perspective: Who should brokers back when teams break up?

In this monthly column, Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. This month: How can brokers resolve a team breakup with minimal drama?
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Pulse: How could your brokerage be improved? 15 suggestions from agents

Readers sounded off on changes they wish their brokerages would make. Suggestions varied, but they largely boiled down to better treatment, more support and less recruiting. Continue reading

From indie to Realogy acquisition, how Climb Real Estate almost didn’t happen

Climb Real Estate Co-Founder Mark Choey shares the behind-the-scenes story of how he and Chris Lim built the vibrant indie brokerage and ultimately made the decision to sell to Realogy plus what they learned and where they’re headed next. Continue reading