Empowering through empathy: The women's leadership advantage
By embracing and amplifying female voices, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes, we can create a real estate industry that truly reflects the diversity and richness of the communities we serve
6 steps to driving growth through corporate social responsibility
When you get clear on your mission and your brand's culture, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes, you can create positive and sustainable initiatives as you forge community partnerships
by Rainy Hake Austin Feb 13
How to establish best-in-class business culture in 2024
Culture can make or break the experience of your team members or agents. The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin offers tips for optimizing its power
by Rainy Hake Austin Jan 18
5 ways to find opportunity during challenging times
Challenging times are not a signal to retreat but an invitation to innovate and explore new avenues, writes Rainy Hake Austin. Embrace the learning opportunities they bring
by Rainy Hake Austin Dec 22
9 telltale signs it's time for a marketing refresh
The Agency President Rainy Hake Austin outlines the factors that offer an early indication it's time to rethink and switch up your marketing strategy for the new year
by Rainy Hake Austin Dec 12
The Agency's president on strategic steps for success in 2024
According to The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin, meeting the challenges of 2024 requires you to get in touch with an essential truth about the real estate business: You've never arrived
by Rainy Hake Austin Nov 15
The Agency marks major milestone with expansion into Portland, OR
Beverly Hills-based global luxury brokerage The Agency is launching its 100th office — in Portland, Oregon — a mere 12 years after its inception. Dirk Hmura and Andrew Misk will lead the enterprise
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 14
'Dancing with the Stars' taught Mauricio Umansky to empathize
Of his recent 6-week run on the reality dance competition, Umansky said he learned a lesson in empathy when it comes to teaching others a challenging new skill
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 10
The Agency scoops up 4 NorCal Compass agents
Over the past few months, 34 agents have joined The Agency from Compass' Northern California offices. In total, The Agency has brought on 72 agents in the region over the course of 2023
How to find (and harness) your distinct marketing voice
Knowing who you are and conveying your value with authenticity is an essential part of communicating with potential clients, writes The Agency's President Rainy Hake Austin
by Rainy Hake Austin Oct 12
Here's what it takes to be a full-service real estate agent
A full-service agent provides superior service and focuses on the client's best interest from beginning to end. That's what sets their performance apart
by Rainy Hake Austin Sep 28
The Agency seeks to boost agent marketing savvy with new portal
The portal gives The Agency's agents access to all of its marketing and public relations resources, as well as direct access to its marketing team
by Ben Verde Sep 7
7 seize-the-summer real estate marketing strategies
Summer is in full swing, and the real estate market is heating up along with the weather. It's time to update your marketing for the season
by Rainy Hake Austin Jul 17
Mastering delegation: What to do when you can’t do it all
Mastering the art of delegation is a critical skill for leaders and an essential component of ascending the ranks in the real estate industry
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Opinion
Stay, go or go back? When you’re not content with your current brokerage, it can be tough to choose. The Agency’s Farah Levi gives guidance on what to consider before making a major move
by Farah Levi May 25