Battling the commission squeeze: 5 tips to make your indie brokerage more profitable
It's easy to get lost in the day-to-day of doing business. Brokerages need to keep an eye on the bottom line to stay competitive and profitable
by Ian Hoover Feb 8
Tech takeaways from Inman Connect: Mortgage's evolution, betting on iBuyers and more
Technology themes at Connect were dominated by a new wave of mortgage providers changing the way buyers enter homebuying, brokers' mixed agreement on how to deliver technology to agents and how iBuying is opening new ways to advise clients
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 2
Pair of top South Carolina indie brokerages join Keller Williams
Chucktown Homes and Bowen and Associates have joined KW, according to an announcement on Wednesday. The move will be complete before the end of July
by Marian McPherson Jul 7
3 top indie brokers share why they decided to go solo
Indie brokers Kofi Nartey, Terrance Murphy and Sarah Richardson shared what led them to branch out on their own and the keys to building a brand that lasts
by Marian McPherson Jan 27
Pulse: The state of the indie broker going into 2021
This week, our readers respond with their thoughts on the fate of independent brokerages. Are these businesses primed for success going into the new year?
by Inman Dec 1
Pulse: What is the state of the indie broker going into 2021?
This week, we want to hear your thoughts on the fate of indie brokerages. Are they thriving and outdoing their competition? Or are they just barely hanging on?
by Inman Nov 25
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
How indies can take advantage of the same tools as franchises
Indie brokers should feel confident in expressing their needs to vendors when shopping around for different services. A little bit of legwork when establishing the relationship can pay off in the long run
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 18
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
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
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
Top indie brokers share how they've navigated 2020's unrest
Independent brokerage owners Thad Wong, Vanessa Bergmark and Kofi Nartey share how three months of social distancing made them and their businesses better
by Marian McPherson Jun 2