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
WATCH: How Kris Lindahl jumped the Re/Max ship to go indie
The now independent broker tells the story of how he went off on his own at Inman Connect San Francisco
by Inman Jul 25
Shift happens: How does a brokerage keep up?
3 indie broker-owners discuss the moment they realized things were changing and what they did to keep up
by Inman Dec 5
Which real estate franchise (or indie brokerage) provides the best agent tech?
Going indie: the first chapter in my story of independence
Opinion
Laurie Weston Davis' tale of uprooting her business for a local independent brokerage