The median Realtor income declined in 2020, new survey says

The record number of homes sold in 2020 didn’t necessarily translate into higher wages for most Realtors, with the median gross income falling $6,000 from the year before. Continue reading

‘She-cession’ takes on new meaning for moms in the real estate industry

Time. Sleep. Relationships. These are just a few of the things that real estate professionals who are also mothers have had to sacrifice over the past year in order to hold it all together. Continue reading

Kristen Kennon shares how having a ‘go-giver’ attitude leads to success

iRealty Arkansas broker-owner Kristen Kennon explains how giving is the key to personal and professional success. Continue reading

Managing broker Jackie Soto is bringing her chair to the table

Divergent Realty managing broker Jackie Soto shares her passion for real estate, collaboration and fostering more diversity industrywide. Continue reading

It’s time to lean out: An open letter to men in leadership

After attending the California Association of Realtors’ WomanUp! conference, luxury real estate specialist Chris Pollinger calls on the industry to focus on better recognizing women’s contributions in the workplace. Continue reading

How women brokers are finding their voice in the industry

Early findings from C.A.R.’s 2020 membership survey include a continued decline in the number of broker licensees in California, the pros and cons of the indie and franchise models, and a look at how women are finding their voice in the industry. Continue reading

3 generations of women lead this Texas real estate empire

Sixty-three percent of Realtors are women, making it one of the most female-dominant industries; however, men dominate leadership roles. This three-generation real estate family bucked statistics 31 years ago by opening a female-owned brokerage. Here’s… Continue reading

What are you waiting for? Close the female leadership gap today.

The Harvard Business Review reported that men will apply for a job if they meet 60% of the qualifications, but women will only apply if they meet 100% of them. That poses a question for anyone who wants to close the gender leadership gap. Nothing can f… Continue reading

Coldwell Banker wants to embolden female executives

Women account for 63 percent of all Realtors yet more men lead companies as a broker-owner or selling manager, according to NAR. Continue reading

‘You don’t need a compass to find us’: NRT exec on tech disruption

Kate Rossi, an executive vice president with Coldwell Banker NRT, has a long history with the real estate industry that started in sales. Continue reading