Agent Benefits & RecruitmentMay 15, 20268 min read
1.5 million real estate agents in the US are independent contractors without employer health benefits. Here's how forward-thinking brokerages are solving that — and why it's a competitive advantage.
Compliance & Trust AccountingMay 8, 20269 min read
Trust accounting is the single highest-risk function in your brokerage. Here's what you need to know about escrow management, state requirements, and how to stop worrying about audits.
Back Office OperationsMay 1, 20267 min read
Most brokerages don't know what their back office actually costs. We break down the real numbers — software, staff, compliance, errors — and show where the money goes.
Profile2025
A profile of Upfront co-founder Pierre Calzadilla, drawing on his 20+ years in proptech (Trulia, RealScout, and beyond) to explain why he's building an agent-first financial platform. The piece dives into Upfront's mission of transparency, lower fees, and equitable financial access — with particular focus on underrepresented communities in real estate.