When Taylor Johnson client Related Realty, the full-service residential brokerage division of Related Midwest, announced the promotion of Patrick Ryan to senior vice president/managing broker, we knew media would be interested in learning more about the firm’s new leader. A veteran broker with career sales exceeding $200 million, Patrick will lead recruitment, training and retention efforts while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the firm. In a recent interview with Inman News, Patrick discussed the evolving role of brokers in the digital age, and how Related Realty’s unparalleled level of service — delivered to both clients and the brokers who serve them — has established the firm as Chicago’s premier boutique residential brokerage.

For additional insights from Patrick, check out this Chicago Agent cover story on “making the sale.”

Patrick Ryan has received the Top Producer Award from the Chicago Association of REALTORS each year since 2006, and in 2015 was honored with the Outstanding Achievement Award by the Institute of Luxury Home Marketing.