Indie brokers don't need deep pockets to develop agents. They need systems
Independent brokerages are nurturing agents instead of building platforms
Opinion
Marketing and transformation experts Troy Palmquist and Lauren Henss discuss the future for smaller indie brokerages in the face of rampant real estate industry consolidation
Most indie brokers Inman spoke with as news of the Compass deal unfolded felt that the huge new brokerage entity would make the indie experience even more attractive to agents
Dezireh Eyn, CEO of Platinum Properties in New York City, writes that independent brokerages understand their people, their markets and the relationships that make real estate run
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Massachusetts broker Nadine Hiser outlines the differences between NAR-affiliated brokers and independents like her — and why her company, Key Realty Group, made the choice to leave NAR
What does it take to be an independent real estate broker, and is it right for you? Explore the challenges and opportunities you’ll encounter when you go indie
Last week, as we launched into Indie Broker Month, we asked: What are the biggest challenges you're facing right now as an independent broker? Here's what readers had to say
Opinion
Before you hire your first admin or lay the groundwork for your first buyer's agent, there are nuts and bolts items you need to handle. Here's where to start
What are the biggest threats to indies in 2022? That's what we asked our readers last week, and here's what they had to say
The Randall Family of Companies, which includes four residential and commercial real estate brokerages, has moved to Compass. The company has 35 offices throughout New England
To thrive in the new year, indies must be ready to quickly shift to their clients' new needs and get ready to network with agents across the country and the globe
Here are a few strategies some indie brokers are implementing to try and keep their company's culture going strong in a largely remote work world
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
Opinion
If you're thinking about opening your own independent brokerage, here are a few things you should know