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5 steps for onboarding team members who’ll stick

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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

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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 

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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

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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 →

How one broker is giving agents the launch pad they need

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Although the debate about what is “right” in terms of the future of office space lives on, allowing employees to be flexible can be a game-changer, resulting in higher productivity and fewer HR issues. Continue reading →

6 ways to create a must-stay culture and improve agent retention

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When agents love where they work and the people they work with, and they notice the effort you put into ensuring they have fun, it makes their decision to leave much harder. Sure we have an excellent training program, fantastic support and great system… Continue reading →

6 steps to increase diversity in both your office and business plan

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Studies show that the U.S. residential housing market is becoming more diverse. Diversity expert Julia Lashay Israel shares why it is important for team leaders to reevaluate their business models and practices right now. Continue reading →

Compensation frustration: Here are 9 alternatives to your non-compete

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If you are struggling to retain talent then it may be time to give the fine print around your non-compete a good once over, according to investment specialist Donald “Dek” Bake. Avoid a stagnant non-compete with these fresh alternatives. Continue reading →

Be prepared to ‘go deep’ when recruiting a new team to your brokerage

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In this week’s video column, @properties Christie’s International Real Estate executives Amy Corr and Kevin Van Eck discuss how to recruit a new team to your brokerage and set them up for success. Continue reading →

Red flag! 12 things agents should watch out for when being recruited

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Here’s what some agents who have recently made strategic moves have to say about keeping one’s eye on the prize when it comes to negotiating contracts with a new brokerage. Continue reading →