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
Communicate frequently during the ramp-up and training periods, and allow your agents to take ownership of the technology
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
Take time to look at the big picture of your business to be better prepared for next year
By keeping the framework current, you’ll ensure that your social media efforts have an informative and engaging foundation from which to grow
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
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
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The 'pirate of real estate' told Inman he's swapping out his pirate ship for a battleship
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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
In order to compete with big franchise names when recruiting, independent brokers must stand out from the pack — here's how
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If you're thinking about opening your own independent brokerage, here are a few things you should know
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Here's what you must consider to protect yourself, provide the highest possible level of client care and effectively compete with larger players
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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