The anti-recruiting strategy behind this 175-agent, $545M team

Colby Culbertson left a cushy Zillow gig, jumped back into production and built one of Northern California’s top real estate teams — scaling from six to 175 agents in just five years. Continue reading

Recruiting playbook: How to win agents (and keep them)

ERA President Alex Vidal welcomes recruiting season with tips for finding and keeping your strongest real estate team members. Continue reading

Continuous professional development is essential for elevating success

Training is the bridge between change and confidence — helping agents adapt quickly while keeping client service at the center of their work. Continue reading

Hoby Hanna: What no one tells you about leading through a merger

The hard part comes after the deal closes. Howard W. “Hoby” Hanna tells you how to retain agents, reassure clients and lead through the uncertainty of a merger. Continue reading

Build a high-trust real estate culture beyond commissions

Foster trust, collaboration and mentorship to create high-performing, sustainable real estate teams. Continue reading

Aggravated agents? The problem isn’t the market (it’s you)

Many agents lack structure and support, branding expert Alyssa Stalker writes, but what they need is real business mentorship, repeatable systems, ongoing marketing education and a sense of community. Continue reading

10 ways brokers can elevate their agent recruiting game

Get passionate and intentional about real estate recruiting, and see what a difference it makes in your real estate business, ERA’s Alex Vidal writes. Continue reading

How to unlock the power of AI as you build your real estate team

By adopting AI thoughtfully and strategically, Verl Workman writes, companies can enhance efficiency, productivity and innovation. Continue reading

4 tips for providing a vibrant and healthy agency culture

Being the leader of a real estate agency requires a deep commitment to supporting your agents in every way possible to ensure their success and well-being, writes Seattle broker Adriano Tori. Continue reading

The great agent reshuffle: Essential checklists you need to onboard agents in a down market

Onboarding and recruiting practices change in a shifting market. When inventory is low and competition is fierce, bringing on new team members requires extra focus and streamlined systems to keep chaos at bay. Continue reading