Team-oriented Shaker collects $2M in seed funding after strong Q3

Real estate transaction and communications technology company Shaker announced in a press release the closing of a seed round of financing in the amount of $2 million. Continue reading

Want to build a team? First step, put everything else on the backburner

Taylor-Made Team leader Leisel Taylor and Engel & Völkers Jacksonville Beach broker-owner Corey Hasting tell what it takes to create a winning team. Continue reading

The motivation myth: What agents need to know

Believing you can motivate other people will only disappoint. The truth of the matter is motivation is internal; you can only tap into people’s motivations. Here are a few other motivation myths agents should be aware of so they don’t spin their wheels… Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Join a team that complements your skillset

Real estate agents across the nation share stories of the lessons they’ve learned during their time in the industry. This week: Find out how Boston’s Dana Bull learned that teamwork truly makes the dream work. Continue reading

WATCH: The best economic model for a profitable team

He decided to actually increase their agent splits to 60/40 and 70/30 in favor of the agent, while cutting all the fixed, hard costs their agents saw as “low-value” but that were, in fact, very high cost to them. Continue reading

Why you should consider going beyond typical team offerings

A real estate platform as a service creates a robust consumer-facing business that also offers a streamlined experience for agents and their clients, no matter where they are. Continue reading

Give them leverage! 6 ways to help agents do more

One of the unique advantages teams have is the ability to give leverage to many agents while collectively helping them scale their businesses. It’s a win-win when agents are able to have the freedom to be more focused, more fulfilled and more successfu… Continue reading

Chris Stuart shares the key to sustainable real estate teams

Industry veteran and newly-minted Place, Inc. President Chris Stuart shares his thoughts on real estate teams, simplifying the consumer experience and creating a winning business strategy. Continue reading

Why are $100M real estate teams merging with expansion teams?

Recently, we have seen more and more teams (large, successful and profitable teams) join forces, specifically with real estate businesses that offer a platform of services. Here’s why. Continue reading