real estate agent questions
Just because an agent is thinking of making a move doesn't mean they're looking for a new model
by Deb Siefkin May 7
'A game changer': Agents react to $880M Real-REMAX deal
Responses range from enthusiasm to skepticism as the industry processes another big merger
by Jessi Healey Apr 28
Real's new growth chief aims to add 10K agents in 2026
Newly appointed Chief Growth Officer Jason Cassity focuses on recruitment, retention and scale
by AJ LaTrace Mar 23
brokerage scaling
Scaling is not about becoming the biggest real estate brokerage but the most intentional
by Craig Tann Mar 3
Century 21 CEO
Recruiting is a discipline, Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler writes, in which consistency matters more than perfection and conversations create opportunity
by Mike Miedler Mar 3
commission breath
An agent's single-minded focus on commission only can bring chaos to a brokerage, managing broker Derek Carlson writes. Here's what to watch for when you're recruiting top talent
by Derek Carlson Feb 25
Leadership and real estate agent engagement
When agents love your leadership, believe in your support and see the impact in their businesses, they show up, not because they’re required to, but because they want to, Lori Muller writes
by Lori Muller Feb 11
Douglas Elliman CEO on Compass-Anywhere: 'From the outside, it looks like a mess'
In an exclusive interview with Inman, the CEO discussed Douglas Elliman's recent initiatives and criticized the Compass-Anywhere merger as bad for agents and the real estate industry
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 28
Humaniz to launch AI-driven real estate agent recruiting platform
Humaniz is betting on AI and proprietary data to reinvent real estate recruiting, breaking the industry’s dependence on MLS-based agent records
by Nick Pipitone Jan 22
real estate agent recruiting
Recruiting expert Brett Jennings explains that the best recruiting strategies are not about features and tech, but inviting agents to envision who they can become
by Brett Jennings Jan 5
real estate recruiting mistake
One-size-fits-all recruiting pitches are costing brokerages top talent, writes recruiting expert Brett Jennings. Here’s how an assessment-driven, customized approach changes everything
by Brett Jennings Dec 23
real estate agent recruiting
Agents don’t just want a place to hang their license, coach Verl Workman writes. They want leadership they trust and a story they can be part of
by Verl Workman Dec 16
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Opinion
Distinct brands that serve a variety of real estate market price points are required for the Compass-Anywhere merger to be effective, Michael Valdes writes
by Michael Valdes Oct 16
An image of a hand holding a magnet attracting little people to represent agent retention and what real estate agents want in a brokerage.
Recruiting and retention aren't just about branding or commission splits. Verl Workman shares what agents really need from their next brokerage
by Verl Workman Oct 14
Compass boasts 10 all-time high metrics in 2nd quarter earnings
Revenue was up 21.1% YOY to $2.06B, marking a new all-time high for the brokerage. Transactions were also up 20.9% YOY, even as transactions in the market overall dropped by 0.9%
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 30