When to get rid of a struggling team member

Leading a team is an act of service. If you approach situations like having a struggling agent on your team from the perspective of serving others so they grow, it will allow you to capture opportunities for your personal and professional growth. Continue reading

A day in the life of a real estate team leader

A day in the life of a real estate agent can be hectic and include a wide range of activities — from meeting with clients and staging homes to social media marketing and coordinating transactions. When it comes to leading a team, however, a typical day… Continue reading

Can you buy or sell an entire book of business? Yes and here’s how.

Marlene Baugh has been a real estate agent in Virginia for nearly 40 years. In that time, she has served families across multiple generations, built deep and lasting relationships with her clients, and established a successful, trusted team business. Continue reading

Which comes first: your team brand or individual brands?

Every real estate agent thinks about how to brand themselves to stand out from the competition. When it comes to teams, team leaders have to work to balance their own brand with the brands of their team members. Continue reading

The secret to building an effective and profitable team

It’s tempting to pile on new agents quickly, but experience shows that the most profitable approach is moving slowly and deliberately to make sure new agents are a good fit. Continue reading

How to make your team stand out from the crowd

It’s no surprise that the team approach to selling real estate appeals to many people. After all, dividing the numerous responsibilities associated with each transaction and building on each team member’s strengths can produce better customer service. Continue reading