Pay it forward! 7 tips for mentoring a future female leader

Empowered women empower women. Here’s how to work with a less experienced woman in real estate and boost her progress in the profession. Continue reading

Hiring an assistant? Read this first

You’ve probably been told that if you don’t hire an assistant, you’ll end up being the assistant. According to broker-owner Teresa Boardman, the truth is more complex, so making an effective first hire involves more thought and strategy than you may ex… Continue reading

How to create an environment for women to become leaders in real estate

Although there are many women in real estate, there are far fewer in leadership roles. Correcting the imbalance requires everyone to lean in and create a culture that allows all to thrive, team leader Adam Hergenrother said. Continue reading

Challenges, pitfalls and sage advice: Starting your own brokerage

Despite their prominent role in the industry, many women struggle to step into leadership positions as brokers and brokerage owners. Based on extensive research and anecdotal evidence, here are some of the challenges women face and how to overcome them. Continue reading

What gender stereotypes prevail (on both sides) in real estate? Pulse

This week, we’re asking for your insights into gender stereotypes as they play out on both sides. What assumptions do we make, and how can we see each other as individuals? Continue reading

3 critical behaviors team leaders need to adopt today

As a leader, it’s important to make sure your team is cared for — now more than ever. Here are a few qualities and skills you need to hone to support your team’s survival and growth during tough times. Continue reading

How to lead your team when you don’t have all the answers

In a time rife with misinformation, uncertainty and fear, it’s hard to lead with confidence. As the world shifts and changes, there are a few things you can instill in your team so they can make better decisions. Continue reading

How to be the leader your team needs right now

Under today’s pressures, leaders have to step up and guide the way. The leadership qualities that empower teams through the good times, are the same ones that motivate them through the bad. Here’s how to lead with T.R.U.S.T. Continue reading

10 things every broker should be doing to weather the storm

Things are in a state of flux, and leaders need to step up their game and steer their brokerages in the right direction. Here are a few things every broker should consider when leading through a crisis. Continue reading