5 ways to soothe your team’s toughest growing pains

As COO of Livian at KW, here’s what Erin McCormick Torres wishes she had known from Day One about the challenges of building a large organization. Continue reading

5 ways teams can offer better service than solo agents

A team that’s communicative and operationally organized can provide truly superior, client-centric service to both buyers and sellers. Texas-based team lead Jen Berbas offers advice and insight in her first column for Inman. Continue reading

No chemistry? Here’s how to create synergy between team members

Team cohesion starts with knowing who you are, where you’re going and why you’re doing what you’re doing, writes Livian COO Erin McCormick Torres. Continue reading

Compass nabs ‘star’ New York City agent and team from SERHANT.

Maggie Wu is the latest of many agents to “boomerang” back to Compass after briefly leaving for another company. She leads the 4-person W Team which closed $102 million in sales last year. Continue reading

The secret to a happy, loyal team? It starts with accountability

Team members who are achieving their goals don’t leave. If an agent leaves because they don’t like accountability and are not achieving their goals, then love them as they go out the door, writes Leslie Guiley. Continue reading

I’m a real estate agent. You can’t tell me what to wear on the job

Why is it that in 2023 our culture is still determined to enforce dated and ridiculous dress code stereotypes? Trainer Rachael Hite says that brokers need to focus more on providing great customer service to consumers and better training for agents an… Continue reading

Is 2023 the right time to join a team? 7 reasons to make a move

Joining a high-performing team has become a popular option for agents at all levels, Adam Hergenrother writes. Here are seven reasons you should consider making the move to a real estate team in 2023. Continue reading

What agents want in team culture (Hint: It’s not Top Golf and Taco Tuesdays)

The culture at your brokerage is key to retaining your team during this downturn. Livian CEO Adam Hergenrother says leadership needs to focus on production tools, not snacks and outings. Continue reading

Show your agents love — and build their businesses

If you want your team to come out of winter ready for the spring market, you need to create a support system that fosters momentum, writes trainer Rachael Hite. Help your team and show them appreciation with tools that capture business, not just empty … Continue reading