Brokers know that change is inevitable if they are going to stay competitive and enjoy continued success. Given technology advances so quickly, without change office systems can quickly become dated, making recruitment and retention - the cornerstone of any real estate business - a challenge. But a technology change to a key system can be disruptive and overwhelming for those involved. How do you lead the organization through it to mitigate resistance and instead inspire support and excitement?
Topics: Office Management, back office, iBroker, real estate strategy, brokers, technology, change management
The National Association of REALTORS®* recently surveyed its members about the current technology landscape in the real estate industry. The published results offer Brokers some valuable insights into technology trends, needs, wants and perceptions they may want to consider when planning out their strategies and technology spend for 2019.
Topics: Office Management, back office, iBroker, real estate strategy, brokers, nar, technology
In order to run a profitable real estate brokerage, Brokers need to know and understand the metrics that impact the bottom line. Only then can they make profit predictable and set themselves up for long-term growth. Also, knowing how your financial metrics compare with others is invaluable when making strategic financial and operational decisions - especially if you're contemplating a merger, acquisition or exit strategy. However, many Brokers don’t know where to access accurate data to compare with or they question the reliability of the data they do have.
Topics: Office Management, back office, iBroker, real estate strategy, brokers, peter mueller, benchmark
At iBroker, it is our goal to save Office Administrators time and offer the best experience possible when managing the day to day business of a real estate brokerage. Powered by a company with over 20 years of industry experience, we understand the challenges Office Administrators face. iBroker has been specifically designed to alleviate these challenges. This latest integration with DocuSign Transaction Rooms is a great example of this.
iBroker is proud to announce its latest integration with the industry leading document and transaction management provider, DocuSign Transaction Rooms (DTR). DTR allows Brokers and Agents to manage their transactions effectively through a connected experience in the cloud. Shared users now enjoy a streamlined experience by easily importing DTR details into iBroker.
Topics: Office Management, Streamline Billing, Integration, transaction management, back office, profitability, Real Estate, DocuSign
In order to run a profitable Real Estate Brokerage, one needs to know and truly understand the metrics involved in running one’s business.
Topics: Office Management, Streamline Billing, Integration, transaction management, back office, profitability, Real Estate
Shared customers enjoy a streamlined workflow between applications bringing together financial, operational and analytical tools that offer real-time insights integral to a growing and profitable brokerage. Together, Brokers benefit from a one-of-a-kind back office solution that is not only easy to use, but provides the clarity needed to increase profitability.
Topics: Office Management, Real Estate Software, back office, profitability, PeterMueller, ProfitCentre, iBroker, Real Estate, Brokerage
When it comes to business planning and measuring performance, real estate brokers often focus most of their effort on developing the sales side of their businesses. Revenue growth, albeit a very important metric, is only one indicator of overall business performance. There are other key metrics that should be tracked ongoing to effectively inform business strategy and be set up for long-term success. For some, this can be an overwhelming process as they are unsure what to track and how.
Topics: back office, gross profit, profitability, PeterMueller, ProfitCentre, iBroker
If so, have you considered the opportunity costs of doing so? For a growing brokerage, using a tool like Excel to manage office finances and administration may not only be inefficient, but risky too.
Topics: Office Management, opportunity cost, back office
Integration to bring disparate technologies closer together is becoming an ever-more-popular trend as consumers come to expect increasing ease and fusion in their lives.
Topics: Integration, automation, back office
Download the free Broker Insights Collection eBook to discover ways to overcome common challenges facing North American Brokers today and improve growth potential. The eBook is authored by seasoned industry professionals with decades of experience helping real estate companies - big and small - succeed.
Topics: Office Management, Real Estate Software, opportunity cost, back office