Rachelle Willhite is the Founder and Real Estate Broker at Best Choice Realty, a top 10 independently owned brokerage that has grown to over 500 brokers. As an active contributor to the real estate industry, she served as President of the Northwest Independent Brokers Association and participated in various NWMLS task forces. Rachelle began her real estate career after purchasing her first investment property as a teenager.

Managing a real estate brokerage is no small feat — recruiting top agents, maintaining profitability, and avoiding legal pitfalls are constant challenges. Many brokerage owners struggle with scaling their businesses while maintaining high service quality and compliance. How can brokers create a strong foundation for growth while protecting their agents and clients?

Seasoned real estate broker and leader Rachelle Willhite has mastered growth strategies that have allowed her to scale her independent brokerage across multiple states. She emphasizes recruiting skilled agents who align with the company’s values and long-term vision. Maintaining clear communication with agents and stakeholders, developing legal foresight, and executing strong training programs allow brokers to manage potential risks proactively. Additionally, by leveraging social media, AI-driven marketing tools, and transaction coordinators, brokers can streamline operations and scale efficiently while maintaining personal relationships with clients.

In this episode of Work Hard, Play Harder, Jake Hanes and Stanley Daniels II interview Rachelle Willhite, the Founder and Real Estate Broker at Best Choice Realty, about the secrets to running a profitable real estate brokerage firm. Rachelle shares how brokers can navigate evolving industry regulations, the impact of NWMLS on the real estate industry, and the key characteristics of top-performing real estate agents.