There is a middle lane between small and local and scaled-up and generic
Opinion
Changing how strategy is set, agents are supported and culture grows
Learn more about culture, retention and brokerage building
Compass, Decode Real Estate and other industry brands made moves last week
Indie brokers don't need deep pockets to develop agents. They need systems
Independent brokerages are nurturing agents instead of building platforms
Newly appointed Chief Growth Officer Jason Cassity focuses on recruitment, retention and scale
Scaling is not about becoming the biggest real estate brokerage but the most intentional
A brokerage isn’t a place. It's a system you join, broker-owner Emily Askin writes. It shapes your risk tolerance, your habits, your professionalism and your long-term sustainability
Troy Palmquist and Lauren Henss break down how the best independent brokerages use speed, brand discipline, and agent-centric operating models to win recruiting and market share
Opinion
The Echo Fine Properties arbitration offers proof that real estate pros can turn the tide and ensure that they're compensated for their time, Spencer Krull writes
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
On this episode, Parker Pemberton and Liz Rein detail their unique trajectory in Minnesota, recently transitioning their large team to an independent brokerage that did $829M in 2024
Your brokerage sets the tone for your business, Jessica Souza writes. Here’s how to find the one that aligns with your goals, your culture and your long-term vision
How can a boutique brokerage avoid being eclipsed by an industry behemoth? Dezireh Eyn suggests leaning into transparency as a differentiator