What agents want in team culture (Hint: It’s not Top Golf and Taco Tuesdays)

The culture at your brokerage is key to retaining your team during this downturn. Livian CEO Adam Hergenrother says leadership needs to focus on production tools, not snacks and outings. Continue reading

Here’s what agents want from their team in 2023

Here are four things that agents are looking for from a team in 2023. Knowing what agents are looking for is the first step, and making sure you have a plan of action is Step 2, Adam Hergenrother writes. Continue reading

Be agile, embrace change: 2 leaders share the keys to success in 2023

Christie’s Real Estate Chris Lim and Ben Fairfield with RE/MAX Western Region Development shared keys to their teams’ success in a down market with the Inman Connect Now virtual crowd. Continue reading

Strong leadership isn’t mistake-free. How leaders need to be in 2023

Strong leadership isn’t about never making mistakes, Livian CEO Adam Hergenrother writes. Here are the dos and don’ts that leaders should heed as we head into the new year. Continue reading

WATCH: Aaron Kirman on scaling, retaining a luxury real estate team

With any sized team, culture is essential to scaling and retaining team members, Aaron Kirman, Dawn McKenna and Anthony Marguleas told Katie Kossev at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading

The rise of new technology helps indies compete

Think indie shops can’t compete with big-box brokerages? Think again! Broker Ian Hoover breaks down the numbers on why, thanks to new technology, indie brokerages have the edge over franchises. Continue reading

6 ways to create a must-stay culture and improve agent retention

When agents love where they work and the people they work with, and they notice the effort you put into ensuring they have fun, it makes their decision to leave much harder. Sure we have an excellent training program, fantastic support and great system… Continue reading

Red flag! 12 things agents should watch out for when being recruited

Here’s what some agents who have recently made strategic moves have to say about keeping one’s eye on the prize when it comes to negotiating contracts with a new brokerage. Continue reading

Tami Bonnell and Bess Freedman on how to lead

The Exit Realty Corp. International Co-Chair and Brown Harris Stevens CEO add value, foster a great culture and take time for yourself in order to be a good leader. Continue reading

5 ways to give your agents what they need (whether they know it or not)

Creating an incredible experience for your agents takes thought and creativity. According to founder and CEO of The Agency Mauricio Umansky, it starts with making them feel valued, connected and heard. Continue reading