Side expands into DC and Oregon
Side prides itself on letting top agents function with business autonomy atop a technology-forward support structure
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 18
How one indie broker lured more than 20 agents from Compass
Last year, Dudum Real Estate Group made headlines when it hired nearly two dozen agents from Compass. Its broker-owner Julie Del Santo discusses how it came together
by Daniel Houston Nov 18
How to maintain an indie feel while expanding into new markets
An independent brokerage looking to expand needs to consider quality over quantity — quality in character, culture and reputation. Here are a few ways to maintain your brokerage’s core mission while taking your business to new heights
by Mauricio Umansky Nov 16
The biggest threats to indies in 2022: Pulse
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
by Inman Nov 2
How indie brokers balance flexibility with fear of change
Stacie Staub and Elmer Morales talk about hiring slow and firing fast and the importance of sticking with a business model
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 28
How to bow out gracefully after owning a real estate brokerage
At Inman Connect Las Vegas on Wednesday, Walt Tamulinas, president and CEO of ERA Southern California Real Estate, shared tips on passing the torch to a new owner
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 28
JPAR taps Realogy regional VP as president, operations chief
Laura O'Connor has been named president and chief operating officer at JPAR; she previously served as a regional vice president at Realogy
by Daniel Houston Oct 25
3 rules for keeping your brokerage's branding in check
Opinion
When it comes to a brokerage’s branding, the buck stops with the broker. Here's how to ensure your brokerage always puts its best foot forward
by Erica Ramus Sep 17
How indie brokerages can thrive in 2021
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
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 17
7 ways indie brokers can cultivate a powerful support system
As an indie broker, you might be juggling a variety of roles and responsibilities — which is not only tedious, but also very lonely. This is why it helps to have a strong support system. Here's how to build it
by Bernice Ross Nov 18
9 vital lessons one indie broker learned on her journey
Opinion
If you're thinking about opening your own independent brokerage, here are a few things you should know
by Erica Ramus Nov 5
Thinking of going indie? 9 critical points to consider
Opinion
Here's what you must consider to protect yourself, provide the highest possible level of client care and effectively compete with larger players
by Carl Medford Nov 2
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
How to energize your agents without breaking the bank
As long as I pay attention to the agents and see them — really see them — and their basic needs, I don’t have to spend money on higher splits or fancy lattes
by Erica Ramus Jun 18