Are part-time agents bad for the industry? Here's the truth
Opinion
The attributes needed to succeed in real estate are the same whether you're part-time or full time
by Bernice Ross Oct 21
How to make sure your agents follow up on internet leads
Here are 5 ways to get your agents to follow up and follow through with those expensive internet leads
by Erica Ramus Oct 18
Quit complaining about clients! They’re frustrated, too
Opinion
Be the one who educates them, provides information and holds their hand when necessary — and please answer the damn phone
by Erica Ramus Sep 19
Wanna finish 2019 strong? Do a 5-step mid-year brokerage checkup
It’s already halfway through the year and now is the time to check to see how your year is going financially — and course correct if need be
by Erica Ramus Jul 18
Fear being disrupted? 4 reasons this indie broker's over it
Opinion
Get off your soapbox, prove your value to your clients, and go sell a house
by Erica Ramus Jun 20
Office meetings a snooze? 5 tips for giving them pizazz
Opinion
Implement these tips consistently, and you’ll make meetings valuable and accessible to all
by Erica Ramus May 16
7 confessions of an indie broker tech geek
Opinion
Technology for technology’s sake — for bragging rights — is a waste of your time and money. Here's what you should know
by Erica Ramus Apr 18
Should your brokerage open a property management division?
Opinion
Done properly — with solid systems, vendors and technology — property management can be a steady stream of income and fresh clients, even in a shifting market
by Erica Ramus Mar 21
WATCH: Handling objections? Try these comebacks
Oh, your friend is an agent? Let me ask you this: Do you want to sell your house or do a favor?
by Inman Feb 23
A beanstalk
Taking these steps now will help prepare your real estate business for the coming market shift
by Erica Ramus Feb 21
This indie broker's top 5 ICNY takeaways
Opinion
iBuyers, customer relationships, niches and more
by Erica Ramus Feb 14
Brokers beware: 9 recruiting red flags
Opinion
No matter how well-versed you are in the process, interviews can be nerve-wracking, but avoid making a bad hire by watching for these warning signs
by Erica Ramus Jan 18
Why agent-centric is the wrong way
Opinion
Integrity first, client first — do that, and the agent piece of the puzzle falls into place naturally
by Erica Ramus Jan 6
Your plan-ahead guide to making 2023 the best year ever
To get the year off to a great start, follow these steps for setting SMART goals and creating action plans to achieve them
by Erica Ramus Dec 30
How to set a budget for your real estate business
5 financial health tips for agents
by Dani Vanderboegh Apr 9