Compass will give agents $10K for training and coaching

The 10×10 Business Growth Challenge will pay individual agents and team leaders to participate in various training programs over the course of 10 weeks. Continue reading

Looking for the right fit? 5 factors to consider when brokerage hunting

Whether you’re a newbie just getting started or an experienced veteran, choosing a brokerage is something every agent faces at some point. By knowing what differentiates one firm from another, you suss through the heap and find the brokerage that will … Continue reading

Should it take a village to train new agents?

An agent is frustrated by the general lack of professionalism of rookies. Should veteran agents be tasked with showing newbies “the ropes” of the job? Or should brokerages provide more intensive training? Anthony Askowitz explores this hypothetical sit… Continue reading

A new wave of luxury buyers: Business models and trends to watch

The new wave of luxury real estate buyers has changed the playing field. The good news is that top luxury professionals in the industry have insights that’ll help you take advantage of the opportunities it presents. Continue reading

Recruiting new agents? 5 tips for making your brokerage stand out

New agents are a big part of a brokerage’s success. A good way to attract and recruit them is through effective and eye-catching marketing and branding campaigns that highlight your brokerage’s key differentiators. Here are a few tips. Continue reading

Does it really matter where you hang your license? Here’s the truth

A solid agent will be good anywhere. However, the decision of where you hang your license can determine a lot about how you take your business to the next level — and whether you’ll even make it in real estate. Continue reading

New Insights into Luxury Connect: Who’s speaking and about what?

It’s getting harder for luxury agents and brokers to balance sellers’ expectations with buyers’ demands. And to make things more comprehensible and easier, we’re unpacking it all at Luxury Connect, Oct. 25-26. Here’s a sneak peek at how we’re going to … Continue reading

Update: Announcing the agenda for Luxury Connect

The Luxury Connect agenda is action packed. From inspiring insights onstage to amazing networking opportunities offstage, you’ll have every chance to learn from and network with top producers from across the country. Grab your ticket now before prices … Continue reading

Keller Williams launches new home-focused training program

The launch of KW New Homes comes amid an ongoing period of historically low housing inventory, making new homes an especially appealing area of focus for many agents. Continue reading

New to real estate? 5 key career decisions that’ll set you up right

With so many real estate agents calling it quits within the first couple of years, those early-career decisions can prove to be vital in setting you up for long-term success. Here are a few areas all newbies need to focus on. Continue reading