Meet the 2 agents on California's gubernatorial recall election ballot
Agents David Bramante (R) and Kevin Paffrath (D) both made the ballot, and they are hoping for the chance to make their mark on California politics
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 22
5 tough facts you need to know before you start a team
Opinion
Starting their own team is a natural leadership step for many high-performing agents. Here are some of the hard realities potential team leaders need to understand before they begin
Compensation errors, wrong hires and other costly mistakes team leaders make
Having the right team can be a major boon to your business — provided you take steps to avoid these 10 mistakes that can undermine the success of your team
by Bernice Ross Jun 18
Why are $100M real estate teams merging with expansion teams?
Recently, we have seen more and more teams (large, successful and profitable teams) join forces, specifically with real estate businesses that offer a platform of services. Here's why
by Adam Hergenrother Jun 10
Bringing balance to your team in 3 easy steps
Whether you're a team leader or a top producing agent, the way you sustain your energy is vital to your success. It's essential to define your priorities, find your balance and avoid spreading yourself too thin
by Adam Hergenrother May 13
3 situations where agents let their egos get in the way
Achieving a certain level of success sometimes leads to an overinflated ego. However, more often than not, that sense of self-importance can get in the way of an agent's performance. Here are a few reasons and situations where ego hinders success
by Kathleen Black Apr 22
'She-cession' takes on new meaning for moms in the real estate industry
Time. Sleep. Relationships. These are just a few of the things that real estate professionals who are also mothers have had to sacrifice over the past year in order to hold it all together
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 26
5 questions team leaders must ask their agents (and staff) every day
Add these into your cadence of accountability with your team, and watch your relationships grow and your team members flourish
by Adam Hergenrother Mar 18
A bad buying experience launched this RE/MAX agent's career
Not having the best agent experience when he bought his first home 'lit the fire underneath' Jared Housier and inspired him to make the process better for other buyers
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 15
Are you a leader? Here's how to bring out the best in your people
By fostering an environment that allows everyone to be their best selves — staffers who genuinely want to do meaningful work, combined with happy agents who have what they need to succeed — you’ll create a win-win situation. Here's why
by Marion Weiler Jan 14
4 essential management responsibilities team leaders must nail
Opinion
Leadership is nothing if it doesn't provide a managerial framework, and management has little help without the vision of leadership. Here are a handful of management responsibilities team leaders need to own as we head into a new year
by Chris Pollinger Dec 3
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
Are you keeping tabs on your team's energy? Here's why you should
If you're striving to make a positive impact on your team as a leader, you have to take note of their energy — as well as your own. By focusing on breath work, staying centered and noticing subtle shifts, you can be a better, more thoughtful leader