Recruiting isn't always about who's the best, but who's the best fit
Recruiting and retaining agents is all about finding the people who are already the right fit for your culture and business model, brokers attending Connect NYC said Thursday
by Matt Carter Jan 23
5 tips for hiring great professional office staff
Hire like a pro if you want your office to be all that it can be, broker Joseph Santini writes. The right hire can make all the difference in supporting agents and clients
by Joseph Santini Jan 23
7 ways to keep agents engaged in Q4 and beyond
Love your agents, and have fun. It's Wisconsin broker Dawn Christiansen's secret to building a cohesive and engaged real estate team or brokerage
by Dawn Christiansen Oct 30
Top 10 reasons agents will leave you in the next few months
Rather than non-stop recruiting, put more time into retaining the agents you already have, broker Joseph Santini writes. Here's how to hold onto them
by Joseph Santini Oct 17
9 proven ways to keep retention rates high when business is slow
Chris Pollinger shares powerful strategies to retain and motivate your real estate agents, even as listings hit all-time lows. Learn how to keep your team engaged and thriving during tough markets
by Chris Pollinger Sep 19
8 reasons top-producing agents despise going into the office
Opinion
Is your office the one everyone talks about for all the wrong reasons? Consultant Rachael Hite says your 'fun' office just might be the opposite
by Rachael Hite Aug 5
Agents don't expect a higher split. Brokers feel pressed to provide one
Most real estate professionals expect commission splits at their brokerage to remain unchanged for a while longer. As for the rest, many have conflicting opinions on what kind of change is coming
by Daniel Houston Jun 17
EXp launches new coaching platform, eXp Elevate Coaching
EXp Realty's new coaching platform, eXp Elevate Coaching, features live and on-demand courses from the brokerage's top agents. The first round of classes starts in June
by Marian McPherson May 10
Mauricio Umansky's top tips for retaining agents in 2024 
If you want to optimize agent performance and grow your business, Mauricio Umansky writes, lean in to fostering their talent, innovation and satisfaction
by Mauricio Umansky Feb 10
5 steps to nail your end-of-year recruitment goals
Consultant Diana Zaya writes that effective winter recruitment requires a structured process, diverse resources and effectively communicating your brokerage's value proposition
by Diana Zaya Dec 8
'Engage, work, share' to recruit and retain top talent
Kymber Lovett-Menkiti leads an Inman Connect panel on attracting and keeping the best of the best in 2024 by establishing a value proposition, creating exposure and cultivating culture
'It's not personal, it's business': Avoid hard feelings when agents go
When an agent leaves a brokerage or team, is it because their leadership failed them? Here's how to avoid taking agent loss personally while learning from the experience
by Troy Palmquist Oct 17
Harness the power of video to improve agent retention
With its power to engage and inform, video can play a pivotal role in ensuring that your best agents see the value in staying
by Jim Turner Sep 7
7 can't-miss Inman Connect sessions just for brokers
Don't miss the best Inman Connect Las Vegas sessions and takeaways designed especially for real estate brokers
by Christy Murdock Aug 17
How to 'attract' agents instead of 'recruiting' them
The key to success in attracting and retaining good agents lies in large part on a broker's mindset, speakers at Inman Connect Las Vegas said. And adopting a 'we' instead of a 'me' attitude