Eklund-Gomes renews 5-year contract with Douglas Elliman
Fredrik Eklund, John Gomes and Julia Spillman have decided to stay with the New York City-based firm for another 5 years. The group's 90 agents have completed $4B in sales this year
by Marian McPherson Dec 22
An image of a person exiting through a door with a rolling suitcase to symbolize a brokerage exit checklist.
If you're considering switching brokerages, now might be the ideal time to plan and make your move. Here’s how to do it correctly to ensure the transition is a positive one
by Troy Palmquist Nov 15
How much does a real estate agent make?
From the hours agents put in to the years of experience they have, several variables determine what kind of income agents can bring in any given year
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 14
Will Compass' changes to agent pay slow its growth?
The brokerage has grown rapidly thanks to generous handouts of cash and stocks to newly onboarded real estate agents. But amid leaner times, those perks are going away
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 24
5 things to know before choosing a geographic farm
Opinion
You have to be committed and consistent for it to work and that means becoming a know-it-all before you even start marketing. Here’s what you should know before choosing a geo farm
by Jimmy Burgess Jun 24
Real Brokerage has big ambitions as it ramps up agents in Q3 and beyond
The Real Brokerage reported a third quarter net loss of $1.06M on $39.8M in revenue as its agents facilitated $1.44B in real estate transactions, up 879% from a year ago
by Matt Carter Nov 22
Gavel over one hundred dollar bills represents Newrez' settling a complaint
Former Compass agents Todd and Lisa Sheppard have filed a class-action suit against the brokerage for allegedly price-fixing and making unfair commission deductions
by Marian McPherson May 4
Tomer Fridman says goodbye to Compass, hello to Hilton & Hyland
The luxury broker known for his star-studded clients, including the Kardashians, has moved his 11-person team from Compass to Beverly Hills-based Hilton & Hyland
EXp Realty CEO Glenn Sanford is the billionaire next-door
Opinion
Underneath the soft veneer lies a savvy businessman, an imaginative technologist and a financial whiz — a triumvirate of skills that accounts for his success
by Brad Inman Jan 22
Take Inman's second annual Agent Appreciation survey here
As we begin a new year, Inman wants to know how you're feeling about your career, your compensation and your life
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 11
What type of commission structure is best for your team?
Opinion
There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to team compensation. Here are the pros and cons of the most common structures
by Missy Yost Sep 10
Thinking of switching brokerages? Ask yourself these 7 questions first
Do thorough research, and take the time to analyze all of the pros and cons involved with moving to a new brokerage
by Jackson Cooper Apr 26
6 critical must-dos when starting a real estate team
Build a solid framework from the beginning
by Nicole Solari Apr 3
Your real commission split may not be what you think it is
Avoid making any change until you have run the numbers and have a clear understanding of the costs
by Bernice Ross Jan 8