Technology-first broker Prevu is more than its message: Tech Review
Opinion
While the team at Prevu uses Expedia and Carvana to describe its approach, to me it's closer to the consumer insurance industry's move to shed its suit-and-tie, bureaucratic reputation with online quotes, service and mobile experiences
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 4
5 harsh realities indies will face in 2022 (and how to combat them)
Opinion
The best thing you can do is believe in your strengths as an indie broker and get rid of the perception that you cannot compete with franchise brokers
by Erica Ramus Nov 22
Fast-growing Houston indie Abby Realty is the latest to join eXp
'I love the idea of being connected to top agents and top team leaders all over the country,' said Abby Realty founder Frank Gray, on move to eXp. 'They're welcoming us to the family, and showing us it's a helping culture'
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 19
@properties CEO on the ups and downs of being an indie brokerage
'Cards get stacked against indies,' said Thad Wong, @properties co-founder and co-CEO, during Connect Now when discussing the challenges of being an independent brokerage
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 16
We're going indie this November at Inman
All this November at Inman, we’ll explore what indies are doing to meet the moment as the market shifts
by Inman Nov 1
The 1 thing that keeps team leaders from becoming broker-owners
Broker-owners Barb Betts and Serina Lowden explained during an Inman Connect Las Vegas session on Thursday how they overcame doubt to start their independent journey
by Marian McPherson Oct 28
80% of real estate brokerages operate from one office: NAR
The National Association of Realtors' 2021 Profile of Real Estate Firms revealed how brokers are pivoting with enhanced consumer and agent benefits
by Marian McPherson Sep 17
Choosing the right real estate brokerage to launch your career
How much should a CEO impact what brokerage you choose? A lot, writes Craig Rowe. Where you launch your career can make a big difference in your ability to buck the new agent failure rate
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 25
Crye-Leike Cloud to help train, power 3,200+ agents
Crye-Leike will now offer its 130 offices a range of marketing tools and training programs to navigate through in-house and external resources
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 14
5 ways indies are preserving their culture in a digital work world
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
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 30
Let's dive into the Indie Broker world
Starting, running and growing an independent brokerage is an enormous feat — especially now. All month long, we'll be looking at how to navigate business through market changes, disruption and other industry shifts
by Inman Nov 1
How Jay and Michelle Macklin successfully went independent
Reorganizing, rebranding, recruiting — here’s how the Macklins handled their first year away from a national brand
by Marian McPherson Sep 9
Chicago skyline
The Chicago-based company wants in on the age of disruption
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 18
How this real estate brokerage is brewing up culture, retention and fun
Who'd have thought beer would bring real estate together so seamlessly?
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 13
Special Report: Indie brokerage strengths and threats
Passionate leadership, thriving culture and nimbleness define these industry mavericks
by Gill South Jul 5