Meet Inman's 2023 'Person of the Year': The Small Broker-Owner
Small brokers may not get as much attention as the big guys, but they make up the majority of the real estate industry's firms and manage to win David-and-Goliath struggles every day
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 4
$2B Pacific Sotheby's International Realty broker partners with Side
San Clemente, California's top broker, Doug Echelberger, and his team of 7 agents has moved to Side, where it will operate as Inhabit Real Estate, according to an announcement on Tuesday
by Marian McPherson Aug 4
How to maintain a boutique feel as your brokerage expands
Growth is great, but a business is only as strong as its foundation. As you scale up, continue to prioritize the things that matter most — your clients, your team and your brand
Leading Seattle team departs Sotheby's for Engel & Völkers
The 3-person Nielsen Group brings a collective 25 years of industry experience and an average annual sales volume of over $50M to Engel & Völkers
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 22
Mauricio Umansky: 'Something exciting happens every time I wake up'
In advance of his appearance at Inman Connect New York on Jan. 24-26, The Agency's founder and CEO told Inman he's always working but finds ways to unwind with his family
In new era, Lori Hyland takes sole ownership of Hilton & Hyland
Co-founder of Hilton & Hyland Rick Hilton also announced in a statement released on Thursday an upcoming brokerage in partnership with his son, Barron Hilton, called Hilton & Hilton
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 16
Broker Spotlight: Pam Blair, YogaBug Real Estate
This week the spotlight shines on Portland, Oregon broker Pam Blair of YogaBug Real Estate who brings balance to her real estate practice
by Dani Vanderboegh Aug 4
Mauricio Umansky on The Agency’s ‘tremendous openness’
Inman spoke with The Agency's CEO about rapid expansion, working with family and some of his favorite memories from Inman Connect New York ahead of ICNY in April
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 18
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Boutique is very much a feeling rather than a size, defined by things like high-touch service, impeccable marketing and a superior product. Here's what to look for if you want to hang your license with a boutique brand
by Rainy Hake Austin Dec 17
3 superpowers indie brokerages have in 2020
Opinion
After merging with a national brokerage, I realized there were things about the boutique lifestyle that I’d never find in a national brand. Here are the major benefits of indie brokerages
by Andrew Fortune Nov 1
@properties adds a fourth $100M team to its ranks
Longstanding Chicago indie brokerage Sergio & Banks is joining @properties just ahead of its 25th anniversary
by Marian McPherson Sep 16
7 marketing tools today's agents want from their broker
If you can’t offer guidance, agents will find a broker who can
by Laura Viñalet Sep 6
Boston Logic launches 'Ace' marketing solution for small agencies
The package gives boutique brokerages and agent teams access to a dedicated professional
by Caroline Feeney Jul 19
Letters from: real estate broker Jim Roy
The trials and tribulations of industry professionals
by Cheryl Spangler Feb 12