What’s the craziest thing you’ve heard about commissions? Pulse

As commission lawsuits and subsequent settlements have unfolded, they’ve set the stage for misunderstanding, misinformation and many, many mistakes. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Find and follow great role models

Find out how top producer Juan Carlos Barreneche leveraged great advice to build out a team and create his own training community. Continue reading

Ditch generic marketing: Convey your value with storytelling

Forget the infographics, lists and pie charts, broker Teresa Boardman writes. Instead, tell a compelling story about how you’ve helped your clients. Continue reading

3 ways to lead by example — and focus on what you can control

Want to increase your impact and improve your business? New Inman contributor Amy Hullet says the key is taking a genuine interest in people and getting out there to meet them where they are. Continue reading

Billionaires brawl as everyone else just tries to get by: The Download

As mortgage heads from UWM and Rocket fight it out in the press, it seems like both agents and consumers are just wondering how they’re going to pay the bills. Continue reading

How are you doing? Americans now rank at an all-time happiness low

Your team members and customers are struggling, Rachael Hite writes. Here is what wise brokers need to know about the state of happiness and how it impacts all of us. Continue reading

30 listing lead generation ideas for a post-NAR settlement market

If you want to build the listing side of your business in the wake of the NAR settlement, Jimmy Burgess has 30 practical, actionable, doable strategies tailor-made for this moment. Continue reading

3 advantages of tailoring your marketing strategy to niche buyers

When you think long and hard about who you’re speaking to and what they want to hear, The Agency’s Rainy Hake Austin writes, you’ll see your efforts rewarded with a full pipeline, satisfied customers and great ROI.  Continue reading

Mauricio Umansky’s 4 brokerage-building growing pains to watch for

With forethought and savvy decision-making, The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky writes, you can overcome your brokerage’s biggest obstacles. Continue reading