Got a little extra cash? 7 ways broker-owners can show their agents appreciation 
These strategies provide positive reinforcement while keeping the budget front and center
by Erica Ramus Jan 26
5 harsh realities indies will face in 2022 (and how to combat them)
Opinion
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
by Erica Ramus Nov 22
3 rules for keeping your brokerage's branding in check
Opinion
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
by Erica Ramus Sep 17
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
by Erica Ramus Aug 25
4 essential traits to look for in a broker
Having a real estate broker who embodies these crucial traits could make the difference between your success or failure as a new agent
by Erica Ramus Jul 12
Tired of paying for leads? How to switch from buying to earning
This indie brokerage took online portal buys down to almost zero. If you’re looking to wean yourself off paying for leads, start here
by Erica Ramus Jun 5
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
by Matt Carter Jun 1
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
by Erica Ramus May 20
A year into the pandemic, what has real estate learned?
Opinion
One broker reflects on the new realities and lessons learned after a year of adapting to life and work amid COVID-19
by Erica Ramus Mar 18
5 things to watch as Coldwell Banker navigates 2021
Growth, diversity and differentiation will be among the issues to keep an eye on as one of real estate's most venerable brands navigates uncharted waters
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 9
Put 'thank you' in action! 4 ways to show agents your gratitude
Try adjusting it to show appreciation more often, and see what a difference it makes in your office and your agents' happiness
by Erica Ramus Feb 4
4 telltale signs an agent is planning to exit your brokerage
Opinion
Here are a few behavioral changes that indicate an agent is planning to make a switch
by Erica Ramus Dec 17
5 questions to jumpstart your strategic planning for 2021
Take time to look at the big picture of your business to be better prepared for next year
by Erica Ramus Nov 23
6 harsh truths about being an indie broker
Opinion
Opening an indie brokerage allows you the freedom to set your own rules. These are the stories we tell ourselves, but here's the real truth
by Erica Ramus Nov 16
How indie brokerages continue to thrive in an era of big real estate
Indie brokers say working at smaller firms has given them a unique set of benefits they wouldn't have at a mega-brand
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 9