Your bread and butter: 3 ways to build and retain a dream team
Opinion
Building teams, recruiting the right people and retaining quality agents are the bread and butter of the real estate industry. It's up to brokerage leadership to keep talent engaged, happy and producing at their top potential
by Anthony Hitt Jul 26
What separates a B-team from an A-team? These 3 factors
In every business or sport, the difference between good and great is significant when you look at results. However, when you look at the work itself, it's usually the small things that elevate a B-team to an A-team
by Chris Pollinger Jan 6
Keller Williams names new leaders, leans into 'agent communities'
The appointees will be tasked with supporting segments like KW Commercial and KW Luxury
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 6
Find the right fit! How to strategically hire brokerage staff
An effective team is comprised of talented individuals who complement each other’s strengths, visions and work ethic. Here are a few strategies for hiring brokerage staff across various departments — plus some positive qualities to look for
by Rainy Hake Austin Apr 22
Scared of losing talent? 3 tips for better retention
Instead of focusing on external factors and symptoms of greater problems, leaders should turn their attention to the things within their control. Here's how
by Marion Weiler Mar 15
14 tips for cultivating strong leaders within your brokerage
The president of The Agency shares her tried-and-true practices for building an effective and successful leadership team. Some of your greatest leaders may come from the most unlikely sources
by Rainy Hake Austin Mar 11
The 7 secrets to retaining your truly talented people
Retaining truly talented team members is a competency all leaders need to master to grow and thrive in our ever-competitive environment
by Chris Pollinger Oct 1
3 ways to take a whole-person approach to nurturing talent
Once you find truly talented team members, you must continue to nurture them by understanding what motivates them, creating growth plans and coaching them to live their best lives. Here's how
How to recruit top talent amid sky-high unemployment
For agents and teams looking to build their bench and expand their businesses, today's employment landscape provides a previously unimaginable opportunity to hire top talent. Here are a few ways to make the most of it
by Carl Medford Sep 26
Who's on your roster? Fill your team's bench with top talent
Want to build a massive bench of talent or what’s essentially a “waitlist,” to be employed at your company? Here’s how to get competitive with the value you provide candidates
by Adam Hergenrother Sep 17
5 skills GOAT real estate leaders have in common
You may think of leadership as being all about the leader, but the best leaders know it's all about, well, everyone else. The best leaders possess these 5 leadership qualities — and you can develop them for yourself
by Chris Pollinger Jul 23
4 ways to recruit more agents (and hold onto them)
Clearly communicate your values and value proposition, and provide them with the right tools and education
by Chris Arienti Aug 22
6 realities anyone can learn from celebrity real estate
What the average Joe can learn from Hollywood's property
by Cristin Culver Jun 13
11 starter tips for becoming a neighborhood expert
How to farm an area as a new agent
by Julie Nelson May 25
What's the true test of leadership?