How to build a reliable referral machine for your business
The best agents’ businesses are powered by referrals, Jimmy Burgess writes. Here are 7 timeless, proven strategies that agents are using in today's market to build their own referral networks
by Jimmy Burgess Jun 20
HomeServices selects Jimmy Burgess as new coaching exec
Burgess, who has decades of experience in real estate and leadership, will serve as the chief coaching officer at HomeServices of America.
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 19
Berkshire Hathaway names new president of HSF Affiliates
Vince Leisey, who is CEO of BHHS Ambassador Real Estate in Omaha, was named president of HSF Affiliates in the third leadership shakeup since rumors of a sale to Compass
by Taylor Anderson May 20
Coldwell Banker nabs Bay Area-based Joe Velasco Group
The team did $180M in sales volume via 90 transactions last year. Its move to Coldwell Banker comes amid an intense period for agent and team recruiting
by Jim Dalrymple II May 6
Warren Buffett to step down from Berkshire Hathaway role
The seasoned investor has served as Berkshire Hathaway's CEO since 1970. He will continue to serve as chairman as Greg Abel takes on the CEO role in 2026
HomeServices announces more leadership shuffles
Alex Seavall and Candace Adams will be taking on roles at HomeServices as chief financial and operations officer and executive vice president. Brenda Maher was also promoted
Gino Blefari out as HomeServices CEO, Chris Kelly promoted
Blefari has helmed HomeServices of America for more than 5 years. Kelly had been serving as an executive vice president before being promoted
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 15
Gibson defendants make another attempt at escaping Missouri judge
Both BHE and Howard Hanna are trying to get the case moved to their respective stomping grounds while also continuing to fight for Judge Stephen R. Bough's recusal
Truths about real estate business that drive long-term success
Success is inevitable, Jimmy Burgess writes, when you're coming from a place of service and value-added client care
by Jimmy Burgess Apr 4
The least effective way to brand your real estate business
In today’s world of AI search and brokerage M&A, trainer Bernice Ross writes, branding your business with your name or your brokerage isn’t enough. Here's what to do instead
by Bernice Ross Mar 19
Compass negotiating to buy Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
The deal is reportedly nearing the finish line, though the companies have not agreed on final terms
Top producers avoiding bad real estate agent habits
Ready to change your life and your business? It starts, Jimmy Burgess writes, with changing the negative patterns you've fallen into
by Jimmy Burgess Feb 23
A pirate flag to symbolize real estate strategies that died.
Now is a great time to take a hard look at your daily activities, and see if there may be adjustments you can make that will lead to more success, Jimmy Burgess writes
by Jimmy Burgess Feb 9
A broker left out of NAR settlement gets candid: 'I'm still pissed'
First Team CEO Michele Harrington's company just settled a commission suit. But while speaking to Inman, she was critical of the way the suits, and NAR's involvement, have played out
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 4
High-profile real estate companies take aim at Gibson commission suit
Berkshire Hathaway Energy, Windermere, Hanna Holdings, EXIT Realty, William Raveis and Crye-Leike all denied antitrust allegations against them in new court filings submitted Monday
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 30