Strong leadership isn't mistake-free. How leaders need to be in 2023
Opinion
Strong leadership isn’t about never making mistakes. It’s about clear and transparent communication when mistakes are made
WATCH: Aaron Kirman on scaling, retaining a luxury real estate team
With any sized team, culture is essential to scaling and retaining team members, Aaron Kirman, Dawn McKenna and Anthony Marguleas told Katie Kossev at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 19
The rise of new technology helps indies compete
Opinion
Think indie shops can't compete with big-box brokerages? Think again! New technology gives small brokerages big recruiting energy when pitching to new agents
by Ian Hoover Jun 21
6 ways to create a must-stay culture and improve agent retention
Opinion
When agents love where they work and the people they work with, and they notice the effort you put into ensuring they have fun, it makes their decision to leave much harder
by Ian Hoover Jun 14
Red flag! 13 things agents should watch out for when being recruited
Here's what some agents who have recently made strategic moves have to say about keeping one's eye on the prize when it comes to negotiating contracts with a new brokerage
‘True bosses’ Tami Bonnell and Bess Freedman on leading through a comeback
The Exit Realty Corp. International co-chair and Brown Harris Stevens CEO said add value, foster a great culture and take time for yourself in order to be a good leader
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 20
5 ways to give your agents what they need (whether they know it or not)
Creating an incredible experience for your agents takes thought and creativity. It starts with making them feel valued, connected and heard
by Mauricio Umansky Apr 13
5 tactics to convert referral leads like a Realogy 'Masters Cup' winner
The brokers from this year's winning Realogy teams, Dr. Susan Jenkins of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Native American Group and Nick Pasquini of Century 21 Redwood Realty, spoke with Inman about some of their secrets to success with converting referral leads
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 12
How to maintain an indie feel while expanding into new markets
An independent brokerage looking to expand needs to consider quality over quantity — quality in character, culture and reputation. Here are a few ways to maintain your brokerage’s core mission while taking your business to new heights
by Mauricio Umansky Nov 16
The line between real estate teams and brokerages is blurring
Team leaders Tommy Choi and Renee Funk discussed at Inman Connect Las Vegas the stellar successes teams are seeing in the real estate industry today, and why that's going to continue
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 28
How to train your team to speak to its value
Training your agents to speak about the value of your real estate company will help the entire team grow faster — and that is good value for everyone
by Adam Hergenrother Jul 15
Tackling agent retention? 4 strategies for a stronger firm
You can’t predict when your agents will decide their time with your brokerage is done, but while they’re with you, you can work to support them. Here are a few effective ways to prioritize retention
by Larry Alton Jun 10
The New Normal: What if real estate agents never go back to the office?
Industry professionals say the office is here to stay, but what its primary role will be and what it looks like are a matter of experimentation as everyone adapts to the new normal
by Lillian Dickerson May 25
How authentic leadership fosters an attractive culture
The strongest influence on an organization’s culture will unquestionably be the leader’s motives, intent, character, style, personality and passion. Here's why it's important to foster a first-rate business culture — and how to do it
by Brian Walker Apr 15
7 secrets to growing a high-performing, loyal, lasting team
Opinion
High-performing teams are developed, grown and cultivated with purpose — from the inside out. Here are the common themes I see among solid teams
by Chris Pollinger Mar 4