4 big takeaways from Inman’s first-ever property technology survey

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

5 harsh realities indies will face in 2022 (and how to combat them)

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

3 rules for keeping your brokerage’s branding in check

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

Are your agents on track? 4 steps for keeping them on goal

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

Find the right broker: 4 essential traits to look for

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

Tired of paying for leads? How to switch from buying to earning

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

DepositLink to enable electronic payments for 1,400 NY agents

A growing number of companies facilitate electronic payment of earnest money and commissions through the ACH network. Continue reading

Cost control time: 5 expenses indie brokers must watch closely

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

A year into the pandemic, what has real estate learned?

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