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Learn more about designing commission structures and managing sales force compensation with this collection of dozens of articles from back issues of our e-mail newsletter, as well as articles published in a wide range of magazines, newsletters, and portals.

Compensation Strategy

10 Do's and Don'ts of Sales Force Compensation

Long & Foster Reworks Compensation Plans, Boosts Recruiting
As appeared in the April 2011 issue of Real Estate Broker's Insider Copyright 2011 Alexander Communications Group, Inc. Reprinted with permission of the publisher located at 215 Park Avenue South, Suite 1301, New York, NY 10003
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Why Choice Matters

Pushing a Compensation Boulder?

Opportunities in Chaos

There's No Better Time to Make Changes in Your Business

How Close Are You to Chaos?
As appeared in the January 2009 issue of Real Trends

Chaos chart - Intended results
Chaos chart - Actual results
Chaos chart template

Sales Commissions: Find the Plan that Works for You
As appeared in Monster.com's Career Advice

Change is Necessary

From Mutt to Best in Show
As appeared in the October 2007 issue of REALTOR Magazine

Cash Cow, Shooting Star, Question Mark, Or Dog?

Salary or Commission: Insights from Australia & New Zealand

The Danger in Copying Another Company's Commission Plans

Why Offer a Choice?

Making Exceptions?

Offer a Choice of Compensation Plans to Gain a Competitive Advantage
As appeared in the Winter 2003 issue of Management Issues & Trends.

One Size Doesn't Fit All – In Sales Force Compensation
As appeared in the April 2001 issue of SLC Insider.

Profiting from a New Sales Force Compensation Strategy
As appeared in the March 2001 issue of SLC Insider.

Sales Compensation: A New Technology-Enabled Strategy
In the January/February 2001 issue of Compensation & Benefits Review.

Recruiting and Retention 

Changing Compensation Plans

Compensating Teams, Managers

Boosting Value for the Top Brass and the Bottom Gold
As appeared in the October 2008 edition of IOMA's Complete Guide to Best Practices in Pay-for-Performance

How to Compensate Teams

Tips for Compensating Teams

Tips For Compensating Managers

Performance Metrics
As appeared in the April 2006 issue of REALTOR Magazine.

Compensation Strategies for Sales Teams and Managers
In Volume 16, Number 4 of Management Issues and Trends.

Profitability

Where Did All the Money Go?

Thriving in a Market Downturn

Cost-cutting rule: Cut the fat, keep the muscle
As appeared in the May 1, 2007 issue of Real Estate Broker's Insider Copyright 2007 Alexander Communications Group, Inc. Reprinted with permission of the publisher located at 215 Park Avenue South, Suite 1301, New York, NY 10003. Telephone (212) 228-0246. Fax (212) 228-0376. E-mail:  

Big Hat, No Cattle?

Is All Your Profit in Popcorn?

Is Your Profit an Illusion?

Lowering Your Breakeven Point

Becoming Commoditized?

The Taxman Cometh

Surviving a Sustained Recession

How Profitable Was Last Year?

Increasing Share Value through Compensation Plan Designs

Are You Stuck in the Technology Sinkhole?

The Technology Drain: As Tech Costs Mount, Brokers Revamp Compensation Plans to Reap Returns
As appeared in the February 2001 issue of REALTOR Magazine.

Best Practices

Next Year Business Planning – 3 Numbers You Need

Three More Numbers for Business Planning

Aligning the Goals of the Sales Force & Management

When Do You Pay Sales Reps?

Make Each Sales Associate a Profit Center

Get Nimble Again

Best Practices: Adjusting Compensation Plans for Inflation

Recapturing Profitability

Is it Time for a New Value Proposition? Realigning Your Relationship with Agents for Fun and Profit
As appeared in the July 2002 issue of Real Trends.

This Broker Customizes Compensation By Risk
As appeared in the July 1, 2002 issue of Real Estate Broker's Insider Copyright 2002 Alexander Communications Group, Inc. Reprinted with permission of the publisher located at 215 Park Avenue South, Suite 1301, New York, NY 10003. Telephone (212) 228-0246. Fax (212) 228-0376. E-mail:

Well-Founded Compensation Plans Benefit Sales Associates and Your Bottom Line
In Volume 13, Number 6 of Management Issues and Trends.

Merger or Acquisition

New Trends

Surveys, Expert Opinions

 
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