Austin’s Eric Bramlett on how his boutique brokerage has a 90% agent retention rate

13/10/2025 30 min
Austin’s Eric Bramlett on how his boutique brokerage has a 90% agent retention rate

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Episode Synopsis

This week on RealTrending Tracey Velt talks with Eric Bramlett, broker-owner of Bramlett Partners in Austin, Texas. Tracey and Eric dive into the strategies for maintaining a local identity while leveraging technology, the importance of agent retention in a competitive market, and how to stay focused amid speculative industry distractions.

Eric also shares how tight hiring standards and a personal touch have led to a 90% retention rate, his approach to tech integration without overwhelming agents, and much more.



Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:



How Bramlett Partners maintains their local identity while competing with national firms




The hiring discipline that drives 90% agent retention vs. 65% market average




His single-dashboard tech approach that enhances rather than hinders productivity




Why focusing on retention beats aggressive recruiting every time




How to filter industry noise and stay focused on what moves the needle




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