How the KISS principle works in a noisy real estate industry

“Keeping it simple” is an essential principle for real estate success. Find out how broker-owner Joey Conner puts it into practice for better recruiting and retention. Continue reading

Testing Reffkin’s big idea: Take the Intel Index survey today

Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors contribute to one of real estate’s most ambitious monthly efforts to document changes to the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey. Continue reading

Feeling presidential: Real estate’s biggest new hires and moves

Fathom Realty, SERHANT. and other industry brands made moves last week, appointing new presidents and leaders to lead their growth efforts. Continue reading

Why strong brokerages only work when agents buy in

When the balance between agents and brokers is respected, businesses grow, reputations strengthen, careers stabilize and trust compounds, broker-owner Emily Askin writes. Continue reading

How to evaluate a brokerage after the recruiting pitch ends

Choosing a brokerage isn’t about finding the one that promises the most, broker-owner Emily Askin writes. It’s about finding the one that performs when the stakes are highest. Continue reading

Leadership, not location: The future of agent engagement

When agents love your leadership, believe in your support and see tangible impact in their businesses, they show up — not because they’re required to, but because they want to, Lori Muller writes. Continue reading

The ‘micro team’ strategy that sold 1,000 homes in 2025

The Hogan Group’s Mike Hogan and Alicia Pittman share how they’ve built a top-performing, 80-agent team in Virginia that still feels personal thanks to micro teams, mentorship and leadership. Continue reading

Humaniz to launch AI-driven real estate agent recruiting platform

Humaniz is betting on AI and proprietary data to reinvent real estate recruiting, breaking the industry’s dependence on MLS-based agent records. Continue reading

The merger’s done. Now what? Take the Intel Index survey today

Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors contribute to one of real estate’s most ambitious monthly efforts to document changes to the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey. Continue reading

Why your role matters more than the team itself

Teams are not one size fits all, new contributor Ashlee Jankovich writes. Agent success is directly related to their role alignment rather than team model. Continue reading