Building a Brokerage
Page 1 of 29 Services Smart Brokerages Are Offering to Attract More Agents
Today’s sophisticated agents want more from their brokerage than just the basic file review, supervision, and commission disbursement. So if you don’t want to get left in the dust, make sure you're offering these key services.
How to Estimate Real Estate Brokerage Expenses
Want to open your own brokerage? Let's get your budget in order! We break each cost category down, explain it in detail, and help you estimate your revenue and complete your accounting plan.
6 Steps to Creating a Real Estate Brokerage Budget (+ Worksheet)
Creating a successful budget for a new real estate brokerage takes a lot more effort than most new brokers think. There are many elements you must consider when creating your real estate brokerage budget.
10 Best Mortgage Lead Generation Tips & Tools for Brokers
Like other real estate professionals, mortgage brokers need consistent leads to grow their businesses.
Branding + PR
all in Branding + PR →The Best 6 Real Estate AI Tools for 2025
Tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI) continue to become more popular in the real estate industry, and it’s easy to see why!
The Best 6 Real Estate AI Tools for 2025
More and more software companies are integrating AI into their services, making the lives of real estate agents all over the world easier and more efficient. When agents aren’t bogged down by all the mundane tasks of running a business, they can focus on building relationships with potential clients.
120 Real Estate Company Names & How To Create [+ Generator]
Having a hard time naming your company? Get inspired by these top real estate company names. Plus, try our free generator for options!
18 Clever Real Estate Marketing Ideas
Looking for more marketing ideas to grow your business? We've gathered our best tips as well as links to our deep-dive strategy articles, buyer’s guides, and scripts so you can start transforming your business today.
Brokerage Tech
all in Brokerage Tech →12 Best Real Estate Apps for Agents in 2025
With so many apps on the market today, figuring out which ones deserve space on your phone or iPad isn’t easy. That’s why we put together this list of the most innovative mobile tools that are helping Realtors stay organized, market their brands, and close more deals.
The Ultimate Real Estate SEO Guide: 10 Steps to Better Ranking
While getting your content to rank on search engines is harder than it used to be, you can easily outrank your competition by investing some time and effort and using basic SEO strategies. Here's how!
The 7 Best Real Estate Transaction Management Software
Whether you're a solo agent, team leader, or broker owner, there's a tool here to help you keep your transactions in order. We'll help you choose the right platform for your business needs.
Predictive Analytics in Real Estate: Best Practices & Software for Agents
Imagine predicting exactly who will sell their property in the next 12 months. It used to take a mind reader to get that kind of inside intel, but now you just need some big data and the right artificial intelligence company to interpret it. Here are a few worth checking out.
Enterprise Budgeting
all in Enterprise Budgeting →The Average Real Estate Broker Salary for Every State
Figuring out how much money a typical real estate broker makes is like trying to catch lightning in a bottle. But we’ve got some great tools and information to break it all down.
9 Common Mistakes New Broker-Owners Make (+ How to Avoid Them)
Establishing a solid foundation for your brokerage is not just a recommendation—it's the key to long-term sustainability. By understanding these nine essential aspects, you can position yourself as a trusted broker and ensure the growth and viability of your new business.
Recruiting Agents
all in Recruiting Agents →Recruiting Real Estate Agents: The Ultimate Guide for Brokerages
Recruiting the right way means building relationships. Create trust and show prospects that you care. This ensures that you attract the right agents and increases your chances of retaining them after you have invested a lot of time and money in onboarding and training.
How to Buy a Real Estate Franchise in 6 Steps
Don’t know if you should start your own brokerage from scratch or purchase a franchise? It’s OK, I have been there too.
How to Train Your Real Estate Agents to Sell in a Challenging 2023 Market
The marketing techniques and skills that worked in a seller’s market are less effective today. Train your real estate agents to make this sales shift.
How to Build a Real Estate Team in 7 Steps + Mistakes to Avoid
According to a recent National Association of Realtors survey, more than 26% of Realtors in the United States belong to teams. Real estate teams are a fantastic way to share the costs of marketing, broaden your expertise, and mitigate the risks that are a part of a volatile industry like real estate.
How to Start a Real Estate Brokerage in 9 Steps
Ultimately, the decision of whether to start a brokerage has to be yours, but if you have the right motivation, financing, planning, and vision, 2023 could be your year.
10 Tips to Choose Great Real Estate Domain Names (+ Name Generator)
Struggling to come up with a domain name for your real estate business? Use our expert tips and free real estate domain name generator to find one that will help you dominate your market for years to come.
Craft an Inspiring Real Estate Mission Statement
Are you planning to start your own team or brokerage, or maybe fine-tune your own business as a single agent? There’s a crucial first step that many overlook: establishing your mission statement.
13 Jobs You Can Get With a Real Estate License
Did you know that a real estate license opens the door to a number of different careers?
Real Estate Branding: The Complete Guide for Agents
If you’ve spent any amount of time trying to come up with great real estate branding, you’ll eventually reach one conclusion: Building a brand is HARD. Like, really hard. If you want to build a brand that lasts, you’re going to need some help.
7 Steps to Writing a Real Estate Business Plan (+ Template)
Whether you are a solo agent, leading team or founding a brokerage, our free real estate business plan templates will help focus your strategy, define your goals, and lay your path for growth and success.