independent real estate brokerage strategies
Troy Palmquist and Lauren Henss break down how the best independent brokerages use speed, brand discipline, and agent-centric operating models to win recruiting and market share
7 tired business strategies that are costing you closings
Ditch the dead weight, lean into strategies that deliver and ensure every effort you make moves you toward a conversation that counts, Jimmy Burgess writes
by Jimmy Burgess Jul 13
Structuring high value joint ventures for real estate brokerages
Many brokerages have used joint ventures to enter mortgage, title, insurance or property management verticals, Phillip Cantrell writes, increasing profitability and client retention
by Phillip Cantrell Jul 3
Lessons from building Arizona's fastest-growing luxury brokerage
Sharing knowledge, lifting others and celebrating victories creates an inviting foundation for unparalleled growth, new Inman contributor Chris Morrison writes
by Chris Morrison Jun 26
5 pillars of building a dependable, sustainable, predictable business
Focus on mastering each pillar step-by-step, trainer Terry LeClair writes, and watch your business transform from unpredictable to unstoppable
by Terry LeClair May 30
How empowerment builds profitable, culture-first brokerages
Treat real estate agents right, broker-owner Michelle Valverde writes, and results will follow, including brokerage growth and resilience
How flat leadership creates thriving agents, successful brokerages
The formula for a future-ready brokerage, according to new Inman contributor Abbey Wostal: Make yourself accessible, create a culture of collaboration and focus on growth over volume
by Abbey Wostal Mar 19
Why recruiting more agents is killing your brokerage
Bringing in huge numbers of mediocre agents won't make your brokerage better, luxury consultant Chris Pollinger writes. It will just lead to more headaches for you
by Chris Pollinger Dec 17
The art of team selection: 10 tips for finding the right showing agent
Showing homes is a time-consuming, yet vital, part of the buying process. Coach Verl Workman shares how outsourcing the task can benefit your team
by Verl Workman Nov 7
Building a company culture where little things make a big difference
While metrics and KPIs reflect your company's performance, Leah McDonough writes, it's feeling valued and appreciated that defines company culture
by Leah McDonough Nov 6
Huddle Up: Team meeting case study for Pardee Properties
Coach Melanie Klein looks at the way this California brokerage conducts its team meetings and the differentiators you can add to your own agenda
by Melanie Klein Oct 31
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
3 advantages of tailoring your marketing strategy to niche buyers
When you think about who you’re speaking to and what they want to hear, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes, you’ll be rewarded with a full pipeline, satisfied customers and great ROI
by Rainy Hake Austin Apr 11
Mauricio Umansky's 4 brokerage-building growing pains to watch for
With forethought and savvy decision-making, The Agency's Mauricio Umansky writes, you can overcome your brokerage's biggest obstacles
by Mauricio Umansky Apr 11
4 strategies to help team leaders defuse agent-to-agent drama 
Helping to facilitate strong agent-to-agent relationships is crucial for team leaders and brokers, writes trainer and CEO Suzanne Seini, and takes practice and guidance
by Suzanne Seini Apr 4