Pulse: How our readers cultivate a magnetic indie culture
This week, our readers chime in with their thoughts on what makes for a winning company culture — and how to go about cultivating an environment that encourages productivity and fosters happiness
by Inman Nov 23
Pulse: How do you cultivate a magnetic indie culture?
This week, we're asking you to share your take on what makes for a positive company culture. How do you build an environment that fosters engagement, productivity and, above all, happiness?
by Inman Nov 18
Pulse: Readers share their advice for aspiring indie brokers
Here, seasoned independent brokers share their best advice on ways to drive business success — from branding to marketing to giving back to the community
by Inman Nov 17
3 agents raise $48K for children without computers, Wi-Fi
Red Oak Realty agents April Howell Young, Negar Souza, and Rose Heffelfinger raised $48K to provide technology for children in three school districts
by Marian McPherson Nov 16
The 'community crisis' is here. Can you retain your team?
Opinion
In a year when everyone is searching for connection, what can you do to provide community to your agents? If you succeed in building that community, it’ll payoff tenfold when the pandemic is over
by Kris Lindahl Nov 12
Pulse: What advice would you give to aspiring indie brokers?
This week, we're asking our readers to share their best words of wisdom — the advice they'd like to pass onto aspiring and new independent brokers trying to get their business off the ground
by Inman Nov 11
Pulse: The biggest challenge indies face in 2021
This week, our readers chime in with their thoughts on the biggest obstacles and hurdles independent brokerages should be preparing for going into 2021. Here's what you had to say
by Inman Nov 10
Pulse: What's the biggest challenge indies face in 2021?
This week, we're asking you, our readers, about the obstacles you're expecting to run into next year as an independent broker. How are you preparing for them?
by Inman Nov 4
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
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
Why indie brokers should take back the search
Opinion
Real estate tech has come a long way, making white-label apps much more affordable and advantageous for agents. Some options offer agents the ability to connect more closely with clients and their interests.
by Troy Palmquist May 9
Boston skyline
Leading Edge Real Estate, which split from RE/MAX Integra in June 2018, now claims the brokerage violated its franchise agreement after it recruited away 29 agents
by Patrick Kearns Mar 6
WATCH: How to achieve true work-life balance against all odds
Stephanie Lanier discusses her own struggles with work-life balance and how indie brokerages have the unique opportunity to define their own success
by Inman Feb 26
WATCH: How to snatch top talent for your indie brokerage
Bernice Ross talks through everything indie brokers need to compete with the big dogs when recruiting top-producing agents
by Inman Feb 25