Tech stacks can be a challenge and the cost of keeping up with new technology can be a burden, RAMUS Real Estate broker-owner Erica Ramus writes in response to our inaugural proptech poll. Continue reading
We all need to figure out a way to live online — in the cloud — but we also need a way to survive if our systems go down. Broker Erica Ramus shares her true-life hacking horror story to help you protect yourself and your business. Continue reading
As we look to finish out 2021, indie brokers need to look at industry trends to get ready to hit the ground running in 2022 and prepare for new challenges. Here are the top five hurdles and how to prepare for them. Continue reading
When it comes to a brokerage’s branding, the buck stops with the broker — regardless of your firm’s rules on team and agent branding. Here are independent broker Erica Ramus’ top rules for brokerage branding. Continue reading
With the market starting to cool, now’s a good time to check in with your agents. Are they on track with their goals? Here’s how to make the most of agent check-ins and successfully plan for the upcoming year. Continue reading
Choosing a brokerage is about so much more than money or splits. Having a broker who embodies these crucial traits could make the difference between your success or failure in this business. Continue reading
Are you over it? Sick of spending way too much on subpar leads? Last year, this indie brokerage took online portal buys down to almost zero, and instead, it diversified spending into community building, online marketing and direct mail. If you’re looki… Continue reading
Not knowing your numbers and brokerage key metrics is the quickest path to business failure. Pay attention to cost control to increase your chances of growing a successful brokerage. Here’s how. Continue reading
The extreme lack of inventory has agents in total panic mode. On top of their day-to-day roles, agents now more than ever also have to be friends, counselors and confidants. Here’s how to manage the stress of it all. Continue reading
It’s just over a year since COVID-19 appeared in the world and since our part of the country was shut down for two solid months, unable to do business. Since then, what have we learned as brokers and agents? Continue reading