You can't afford business as usual. The future belongs to visionaries
Opinion
What a groundbreaking shift in celebrity marketing can teach you about leadership
by Lori Muller May 21
real estate brokerage model
The brokerage model isn’t broken, but it is being tested
by Rainy Hake Austin May 13
eXp NextHome merger
Opinion
The true test of success is how well brokerages are able to combine cultures after a merger
by Michael Valdes May 12
You don’t grow by doing more. You grow by doing better
Growth comes from developing and implementing systems that work
by Kat Kosmala Apr 15
Who is Benís Reffkin? Exec coach, mom and Robert Reffkin's partner
Benís Reffkin doesn't want Compass' focus on culture to go unnoticed.
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 17
brokerage scaling
Scaling is not about becoming the biggest real estate brokerage but the most intentional
by Craig Tann Mar 3
How one of California’s largest brokerages hit 90% retention without chasing headcount
‘We don’t build rosters. We build careers’: FirstTeam’s Michele Harrington and Lauren Henss break down how discipline, service and authenticity fuel their growth in a hype-heavy industry
real estate brokerage compensation
Opinion
The Echo Fine Properties arbitration offers proof that real estate pros can turn the tide and ensure that they're compensated for their time, Spencer Krull writes
by Spencer Krull Dec 16
A picture of two business people having a conversation where one is asking the other questions and there are question marks next to them to symbolize recruitment questions.
Forget what's in it for you, Joseph Santini writes. Answer these 3 recruitment questions for your new agents, and communicate your culture and values
by Joseph Santini Oct 20
hand with Compass
Opinion
Darryl Davis writes that agents should use this time to contest assumptions, sharpen their business model and wait for the actual outcomes from the pending merger
by Darryl Davis Oct 9
How this brokerage bought out its largest competitor — and kept all the agents onboard
Find out how Kerri Fowler and her team are continuing her great-grandfather's legacy by leaning into a culture that treats everyone like family
by Christy Murdock Sep 11
Even if you're a solo agent, it still pays to be a team player
You might work alone, but you weren’t meant to grow alone, broker and author Jessica Souza writes. Lean into collaboration and cooperation to boost your real estate career
by Jessica Souza Jul 19
Knocking at your door: How social responsibility shapes culture
By embracing service opportunities, The Agency's Vice President of Vibes Makenzie Green writes, agents and brokerages can transform professional influence into a force for meaningful change
by Makenzie Green Jun 24
Broker Spotlight: Dirk Hmura, The Agency Portland, Oregon
Learn how this managing partner got his start, what fueled his growth and expansion, and who helped him achieve his success
by Christy Murdock May 22
5 top tips for retaining real estate agents in 2025
Want agents to stay? Build a brokerage they’re proud to call home with culture, care and connection at the core, broker-owner Jessica Souza writes
by Jessica Souza May 15