The talent playing field in the real estate industry has undergone a generational reset over the last four years. Three consecutive years of the fewest existing home sales since 1995, a 34% decline in transactions, and a resale turnover rate at a 40-year low have permanently altered the talent landscape. Brokerages still operating with a 2021 recruiting strategy are actively donating production to the competitors who have adapted. These changes are the topic of a new, must-read whitepaper we’re releasing today.








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