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
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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
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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
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If you're thinking about opening your own independent brokerage, here are a few things you should know
Broker-owners DJ and Lindsey DellaSalla share the top marketing mistakes they've made over the past 14 years and how real estate newbies can avoid them
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Be the one who educates them, provides information and holds their hand when necessary — and please answer the damn phone
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It’s October. If you have more than a handful of agents, statistics prove that a percentage of them will leave you — and normally, that’ll happen at the beginning of the year. If you pay attention to these warning signs, however, you can head off future problems
If you can’t offer guidance, agents will find a broker who can
Trends, connections and inspiration motivate successful ‘indie brokers’ to make the trip
The independent broker on her motivation and more