How much does it cost to open up a new brokerage?

Don’t let the costs scare you, Kevin Woody writes. Your willingness to plan and prepare will contribute greatly to your success as a brokerage owner.   Continue reading

Henry Horn Group decamps for Compass in bid to build luxury biz

Rebranded as HHG | Compass, the 12-agent team hails from Corona Del Mar, California-based luxury brokerage Residential Agent, Inc. with operations spanning San Francisco to Los Angeles. Continue reading

11 real estate books you still have time to read by the pool

Whether you’re hopping a plane to your next conference, sitting by the pool or just looking to up your game, here’s our list of reads — whether you hold the pages in your hand or listen to an audible version. Continue reading

Meet the millennials preaching real estate wealth to a new generation

Candice Milano and Malessa Rambarran, the millennial co-leaders of The Milano Rambarran Team at Brown Harris Stevens, are launching their new podcast, The Build Up, to reach a wider audience. Continue reading

Trophy properties are all the rage right now, Jonathan Spears says

Ahead of his appearance at Inman Luxury Connect, the Spears Group founder told Inman demand for trophy properties or highly unique listings is at an all-time high throughout North Florida. Continue reading

10 proven tips for surviving real estate conference season

For Inman Ambassador and new contributor Karen Stone, these tips have been the secret sauce for conference success. Get ready to make your mark in the real estate world. Continue reading

EXp nabs top-producing Las Vegas agent and team

Bryan Knisley previously ran his own brokerage and completed stints at RE/MAX and Keller Williams. He’s bringing 27 agents with him to eXp, according to the company. Continue reading

Has Compass cracked the repeat and referral code? The Download

On today’s Download, check out Compass’ new tracker tool, then check out some of our best recent advice on keeping those past clients percolating through your pipeline. Continue reading

Your clients have disabilities. Here’s how to market to them

Representation matters when marketing to the 26 percent of people with disabilities. In part four of her series, Rachael Hite looks at ways to make your marketing more meaningful. Continue reading

How high-impact marketing accelerates agent success

Worried about recruiting and retention? Your agents hold the key to your brokerage’s success, and you hold the key to theirs through exceptional marketing, Doora Creative Director Janet Pozos writes.
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