In a shifting market, leadership and communication are key

In this week’s video column, @properties Christie’s International Real Estate executives Amy Corr and Kevin Van Eck provide suggestions on what brokers, owners and team leaders can do to market-proof their brokerage, business and agents. Continue reading

Happy Grasshopper adds 124th hgRECRUITS brokerage partner

Real estate communication platform Happy Grasshopper has added Houston-based ERA Legacy Living as its latest hgRECRUITS brokerage partner, according to an announcement on Friday. ERA Legacy Living joins 123 leading brokerages, such as Better Homes and … Continue reading

8 ways you can help advocate for LGBTQ+ people in your office

As agents head into one of the most challenging political environments in our history, they need management who has their best interests at heart. Many in the real estate industry are poorly prepared to hire, employ and handle the customer service need… Continue reading

Recruiting at the heart of Chime’s latest enterprise platform add-on

The innovative sales and marketing technology platform Chime has rolled out a recruiting product as part of its recent evolution as large-scale enterprise player. Continue reading

Going beyond Pride: Practical ways to be an ally all year long

When you think of celebrating Pride, is it only in the month of June? Nick Acosta shares his personal message about growing up, the importance of community, and speaking out about Pride issues in the real estate industry. Continue reading

Systems, support and opportunity: What your agents need from you

When you’re providing leadership, nothing says more than your actions, according to The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky. Your goal as a leader is to give your team what they need to thrive, succeed and feel supported every step of the way. Continue reading

5 steps for onboarding team members who’ll stick

Onboarding is the most important thing you can do for a new hire, according to agent Joel Lock. It sets them up for success both personally and in their new role. Continue reading

Real estate companies are actually not laying off staff right and left

Recent headlines have been filled with news of layoffs, but look closer, writes author and executive Joe Rand. The companies where layoffs are occurring are wholly unrepresentative of the real estate industry and don’t represent a major trend. Continue reading

How to help women and minorities in real estate rise 

Leaders have a responsibility to create opportunities for women and minorities on their teams. The Agency’s Rainy Hake Austin dives deep into the time and attention required to amplify her agent’s voices. Continue reading

The rise of new technology helps indies compete

Think indie shops can’t compete with big-box brokerages? Think again! Broker Ian Hoover breaks down the numbers on why, thanks to new technology, indie brokerages have the edge over franchises. Continue reading