Buying or selling a home is one of the most significant decisions a person can make. Agents and brokers don’t simply show houses; they identify market signals, manage hundreds of moving parts and protect clients from surprises along the way. Behind every successful transaction is a key ingredient many consumers may not think about—accurate, reliable…
Above: Jim Sparkman and Mark Farrow Jim Sparkman Principal Broker/Owner Mark Farrow Broker/Owner HomeSmart Realty Group Salem, Oregon https://homesmart.com/real-estate-office/oregon/salem/56-homesmart-realty-group Region served: The Pacific Northwest Years in real estate: Jim: 21; Mark: 30 Number of offices: 6 in Oregon, Washington and Idaho Number of agents: 298 What does HomeSmart’s new brand mean for your brokerage, and…
Above: Will Langley. Will Langley Principal Broker Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Keys Real Estate | Knight & Gardner Realty Key West, Florida https://www.keysrealestate.com Region served: The Florida Keys Years in real estate: 16 Number of offices: 4 Number of agents: 160 Favorite part of your job: The people—the agents I get to work with daily, the…
Today, many brokerages feel caught between two priorities: growing the business and protecting the agent experience. Too often, growth wins and service quietly erodes. This results in operational debt that comes to light when the market tightens. That erosion isn’t accidental. Growth fails when the systems meant to support it were built too late. Sustainable…
Offering home warranty plans that cover the systems and appliances we all rely on to keep our homes and lives running smoothly, American Home Shield (AHS) brings more than 50 years of experience and insight to protecting what matters most in the home—empowering homeowners with confidence and control. With approximately 2 million members, AHS is…
Behind every successful real estate professional is a strong support system—one that delivers the tools, infrastructure and guidance needed to empower entrepreneurs to excel. From recruiting and lead development to long-term business strategy, the Brands by Integra network, a family-owned and -operated network of companies created back in 1995 and led by the D’Amico family,…
For much of my career in real estate, I’ve been told—sometimes directly, sometimes subtly—that there are limits to what an MLS can be. Limits to how flexible it can be. Limits to how innovative it should be. Limits to how deeply it can integrate into a broker’s or agent’s broader business strategy. Those assumptions are…
The post Maximizing MLS Strategic Partnerships appeared first on RISMedia.
Above: Steven Fase II Steven Fase II President Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate Grand Rapids, Michigan https://www.bhhsmichiganrealestate.com Region served: Michigan and Northern Indiana Years in real estate: 24 (12 in management) Number of offices: 40 Number of agents: 900 Favorite part of your job: Working together to solve issues and help people achieve their…
Above (L-R): Jackie Louh, Lisa Sturtevant, Bess Freedman, Christina Pappas, Carrie Little, Michele Harrington and DeAnne Golden (upper row). Anam Hargey, Wendy Forsythe, Marisela Harper, Athena Peterson and Brenda Maher (lower row). During RISMedia’s 5th Annual Rocking in the New Year event on Jan. 8, a cohort of female leaders from across the industry shared…
Above: Marta Grace. Marta Grace Broker/Owner United | Kansas City Kansas City, Missouri www.UnitedRealEstateKansasCity.com Region served: Greater Kansas City Years in real estate: 25 Number of offices: 3 Number of agents: 350 Key to continued growth and success: It comes down to retention. Recruiting is its own art, but so is keeping the agents you…
| Newer Posts | Older Posts |