This week on The Download, Inman reporters break down the late-2025 economic trends affecting your clients and your real estate business
End of year planning should be at the top of your to-do list now. Erica Ramus shares strategies to make it more effective and more impactful
While a recruitment offer may be flattering, this may not be the time to say yes, broker Erica Ramus writes. Here's how to walk away without burning bridges
In case you were head down in the Compass merger news last week, we've put together a roundup of the market stats and how-tos you may have missed
For real estate agents, it's essential to be prepared to protect and defend yourself and your client’s property and data, Erica Ramus writes
When you do not trust your leadership to support you or to do the right thing, broker Erica Ramus writes, it's time to reevaluate your team or brokerage
Each week we bring you the facts and figures, goals and strategies of some of the industry's best managing brokers and broker-owners. Here's our roundup of 2023's profiles to inspire and edify
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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
Find out how Pennsylvania independent broker Erica Ramus got her start and what advice she'd offer to brokers and agents
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Ready to lead? We've got a variety of ways for you to channel your ambition and take on a leadership role, whether it's in the office or the industry at large
These strategies provide positive reinforcement while keeping the budget front and center
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The best thing you can do is believe in your strengths as an indie broker and get rid of the perception that you cannot compete with franchise brokers
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When it comes to a brokerage’s branding, the buck stops with the broker. Here's how to ensure your brokerage always puts its best foot forward
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
Having a real estate broker who embodies these crucial traits could make the difference between your success or failure as a new agent