Sereno partners with @properties, becomes Christie's affiliate
As a result of becoming an affiliate, the California indie will also rebrand and become known as Sereno Christie’s International Real Estate
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 9
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
How are indies faring? Get a glimpse into this indie broker-owner's business
Opinion
As a Realtor and broker-owner of Boardman Realty, Teresa Boardman has vast experience working in and running an independent brokerage. Here's her take on what it's like to be an indie broker and what the future might look like
by Teresa Boardman Nov 11
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 can compete with the giants using technology
At Inman Connect Las Vegas, a pair of successful brokers advised indies to focus on tech integration and to not let their solutions get too complicated
by Jim Dalrymple II 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
Indie vs. big box: Which is better for agents today? Results are in
Last week, we asked: 'A small indie brokerage or a large national player? Which is best for real estate agents in this market?' After sifting through the many responses, here are some of the best ones from readers
by Inman Oct 26
Why are so many teams suddenly joining eXp Realty?
Recent months have seen team after team decamping for eXp. The leaders of those teams say they were persuaded by lucrative revenue sharing options and by watching fellow agents switch first
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 3
Two high-powered teams join major NorCal indie Sereno
The Bay Area-based Watson-Marshall Group is jumping ship from Compass, while the Margaretich Team on the California-Nevada border is leaving RE/MAX
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 3
5 challenges indies will meet head-on in 2021
The real estate landscape has shifted over the years. Today, independent brokerages need to have a clear view of those changes and use their strengths to pivot and meet them. Here's how they can thrive in 2021
by Andrew Bearden Dec 16
How one indie brokerage grew its sales by thinking like a doctor
Mike Regan wants agents to get the same kind of prestige and respect as doctors and lawyers — and he's structured his brokerage to make that happen
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 23
6 harsh truths about being an indie broker
Opinion
Opening an indie brokerage allows you the freedom to set your own rules. These are the stories we tell ourselves, but here's the real truth
by Erica Ramus 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
How indie brokerages continue to thrive in an era of big real estate
Indie brokers say working at smaller firms has given them a unique set of benefits they wouldn't have at a mega-brand
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 9
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