Team taking over? Don’t let intra-office recruitment sidetrack growth

There are plenty of twists and turns when trying to do the right thing for the individual agent, the team and the brokerage. In this month’s scenario, Anthony Askowitz presents a broker who must weigh the pros and cons of team recruitment from within t… Continue reading

WATCH: How to recruit and retain to drive profits regardless of market condition

Brokers’ recruiting pitches often lead with catchy phrases and intriguing statistics about commission splits, sales records and all of the bells and whistles their brokerage has to offer. Coach John Cheplak says you need to focus on accountability inst… Continue reading

Check in so your team doesn’t check out: 4 strategies to boost morale

Small gestures speak volumes. Boosting morale starts with the little things, writes The Agency’s President Rainy Hake Austin. Great teams have great leaders, and these four morale-boosting tactics will help you be and create just that. Continue reading

Is it too late? 7 red flags your agent is about to jump ship

As independent contractors, agents can hang their licenses wherever they want. As brokers, it’s incumbent on us to create a beneficial environment for agents to flourish. Continue reading

The real reason so many new agents quit in 5 years

Real estate is not for the faint of heart, according to Bret Weinstein. Too many new agents never get a fair shot at showing what they can do given competent leadership and mentoring. Continue reading

Want better agent retention? Practice holistic team leadership

Conscious leadership and proven playbooks are key to helping you retain great agents and support staff once you’ve brought them on board. Adam Hergenrother offers a systematic process for improved retention. Continue reading

Is your new hire ready to run? Tips to help you onboard like you mean it

Are you prepared to help your new hires be successful? Many brokers have misconceptions about how much training it actually takes to help your team members stick around past day one. Continue reading

Pick me! How to make yourself stand out to your dream team

Top producing teams usually have many agents interested in joining their ranks. You are not an outsider; they just don’t know how great you are (yet)! Team leader Stephanie Lanier has the best tips to help you step into the spotlight for your dream tea… Continue reading

Your bread and butter: 3 ways to build and retain a dream team

Searching for talent in a shift might feel like trying to find a needle in a haystack. CEO Anthony Hitt shares his secrets to discovering new agents and keeping them happy and engaged. Continue reading

Thinking of becoming a Realtor? Here’s what it’s really like

Real estate is more than just deciding where to put the sofa. If you’ve been considering a career in real estate, here are the ins and outs you need to know before you make the switch. Continue reading