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
10 steps for cutting your brokerage's budget now
Opinion
Adjust to the situation, be conservative in your planning, and prepare for a slow recovery
by Erica Ramus Apr 16
Indie vs. franchise: Which brokerage is best for you?
Opinion
In the age-old debate of franchise vs. indie, the answer lies in vision, priorities and values
by Troy Palmquist Jul 11
Ready to hang out your shingle? Avoid these 5 mistakes
The truth is that many brokerages fail in the startup phase, so steer clear of these potential issues
by Jim Weix May 13
Two of Austin's largest indie brokerages are joining forces
Realty Austin is acquiring Reilly Realtors, creating a company with more than 600 agents and 10% market share
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 13
Why indie brokers have the edge amid merger frenzy
Opinion
How are the agents working for smaller firms — and their clients — affected?
by Troy Palmquist Oct 26
5 reasons local indies are the future of real estate
Opinion
Their authenticity, local expertise and company culture make these brokerages a force to be reckoned with
by Laura Ellis Jun 29
Franchise vs. indie brokerage: Pros and cons from a rookie agent
Opinion
Choose a company that offers real-world experience, suits your values and passion and gives you confidence
by Nicole Curra Jan 15
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
DJ Grubb winning with a traditional real estate model
D.J. Grubb's brokerage is paper-heavy, well-dressed -- and highly successful
by Paul Hagey Nov 3
Inside Partners Trust's 'list with us' landing page
Partners Trust adopts seller-focused approach
by Erik Pisor Nov 3
Old-school broker winning with a traditional real estate model
D.J. Grubb's brokerage is paper-heavy, well-dressed -- and highly successful
by Paul Hagey Sep 25
New brokerage website leads with 'list with us' landing page
Partners Trust adopts seller-focused approach
by Erik Pisor Sep 10
Real estate franchising grows -- but not without indie brokers
Unaffiliated brokerages are playing franchise game, too
by Paul Hagey Aug 25
How boutique firms are changing real estate
Independent niche brokers share their secrets for success
by Paul Hagey Aug 4