Homebuilders avoid mass layoffs as brokerages post big hiring month

Sales of new homes have suffered, but plenty of projects remain active. Homebuilders have yet to make steep cuts to their payrolls, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday. Continue reading

US hiring remains strong, but other sectors outpace real estate

Real estate employers added about as many jobs in September as would normally be expected this time of year, despite the market downturn. Continue reading

Real estate jobs hold strong even as sales slip, summer ends

Real estate hiring bucked seasonal expectations for September, reflecting steady payrolls despite a weakening sales environment, according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continue reading

Engel & Völkers Americas names new chief experience officer

Peter Ianos will lead the luxury brokerage’s recruiting and retention efforts, its performance programs and the company’s professional development and education programs. Continue reading

Agent retention woes? 4 tips to help reduce attrition

While the industry as a whole has an attrition rate of about 80 percent, one brokerage lost only eight agents (out of 50+) over the past four years (mostly from life circumstances). Marcus Larrea, co-founder of Palm Paradise Real Estate, gives his winn… Continue reading

Hustle, drive, commitment: How to find the right agents for your team

How can team leaders find talent who will be able to stay the course in 2022? Keller Williams expansion team leader Adam Hergenrother says if you find agents with these raw ingredients, then you can provide the rest for a team win. Continue reading

In a growth phase? 5 business planning tips for teams

A period of growth is exciting, but proceed with caution until you have a fully developed business plan. Here, a seasoned leader outlines his advice for building a team that will find continued success. Continue reading

Jobs report disappoints, but real estate hiring keeps rolling along

Homebuilders and real estate firms posted strong hiring trends even as a federal jobs report came up far short of expectations for November. Continue reading

5 harsh realities indies will face in 2022 (and how to combat them)

As we look to finish out 2021, indie brokers need to look at industry trends to get ready to hit the ground running in 2022 and prepare for new challenges. Here are the top five hurdles and how to prepare for them. Continue reading

Have a retention problem? Here’s what’s causing it (and how to fix it)

It’s a struggle for most teams and brokerages to find, partner with, and ultimately retain real estate agents. What can you do about it? Keller Williams expansion team leader and brokerage-owner Adam Hergenrother says by creating a culture of freedom a… Continue reading