Before you take the plunge: What to know before becoming a part-time agent

Ready to begin your real estate career by going part-time? Joel Lock offers his tried-and-true advice for agents taking the dual-career plunge. Continue reading

Clear the decks: How brokers could instantly improve the industry

Recruiting should be about more than warm bodies, according to broker Teresa Boardman. Making the industry better starts with brokers and the quality of their agent recruitment. Continue reading

The broker’s dilemma: ‘What if I train them and they leave?’

A solid training and development program is quite likely to improve retention, as well as attract new talent, according to broker Jay Thompson. Although you may lose someone occasionally, you’re also going to have happier, more satisfied agents — as we… Continue reading

All new Agently is the resource your agents needed before they left the business: Tech Review

Agently has shifted from automated, NLP listing descriptions to a full-fledged, task-driven online coaching assistant for new and growing agents. Continue reading

Looking to recruit top agents? Beware – the table stakes have changed. Here’s how.

Technology is a larger part of the recruiting equation more and more every year because of the enormous competitive advantages it can provide to agents. Continue reading

Hustle, drive, commitment: How to find the right agents for your team

How can team leaders find talent who will be able to stay the course in 2022? Keller Williams expansion team leader Adam Hergenrother says if you find agents with these raw ingredients, then you can provide the rest for a team win. Continue reading

In a growth phase? 5 business planning tips for teams

A period of growth is exciting, but proceed with caution until you have a fully developed business plan. Here, a seasoned leader outlines his advice for building a team that will find continued success. Continue reading

2022 referral network drying up? Look to Courted: Tech Review

Courted is a software that lets agents find other agents for multiple reasons, whether to refer work, recruit team members or even seek advice or mentorship. It’s an ideal tool for higher-producing agents wanting to broadcast their expertise and empowe… Continue reading

Lucit makes billboard advertising more accessible than ever: Tech Review

Lucit is an app for creating and controlling ad campaigns on roadside digital billboards. It’s an ideal marketing tool for offices and teams of any size or brand. Continue reading

M. Ryan Gorman: Agents, be ready for an ‘endurance race’

The Coldwell Banker CEO told the Inman Connect crowd that external lead sources like Zillow change, but organic lead growth puts agents in control. Continue reading