Hot market summer: How to prepare your team for the selling season ahead

For agents, being busy is a great challenge to have, and preparing your team for the season ahead of time will set you up for success. It’s going to be a hot market summer — get ready for it. Continue reading

How to help new agents fail upward

Help your new agents by encouraging them to let missteps become stepping stones. They’ll win in the short term and develop what they need to have long and successful careers, says coach Darryl Davis.  Continue reading

Step out of the spotlight: How to be a standout team leader

Being a standout leader can take many forms and often requires you to stand back and give support instead of grabbing the spotlight, says The Agency’s Santiago Arana.  Continue reading

Become a sought-after team: 5 tips from Million Dollar Listing LA stars

Successful team leaders and stars of Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles James Harris and David Parnes share what has helped them grow their business into a reputable team sought after by agents, brokerages and clients. Continue reading

5 essential questions every team leader needs to ask

As we head into a new year, what are you doing to drive profit and create value for your team members and clients? Here are five questions every team leader should ask themselves to help them determine just that. Continue reading

6 reasons teams should get into property management

Property management expands your network, your database and ultimately, your business. Teams of the future will offer more services — and you can be sure property management will be one of them. Continue reading

Meet the 2 agents on California’s gubernatorial recall election ballot

Agents David Bramante (R) and Kevin Paffrath (D) both made the ballot, and are hoping for the chance to make their mark on California politics. Continue reading

5 hard truths about starting a real estate team

When you embrace the struggle and find joy in the hard stuff, not only will you outlast your competition, you will achieve the fulfillment you’re after. If you’re building a team, here are a few tough realities you need to face. Continue reading

Compensation errors, wrong hires and other costly mistakes team leaders make

Having the right team can be a major boon to your business — provided you take steps to avoid these 10 mistakes that can undermine your team’s success.  Continue reading

Why are $100M real estate teams merging with expansion teams?

Recently, we have seen more and more teams (large, successful and profitable teams) join forces, specifically with real estate businesses that offer a platform of services. Here’s why. Continue reading