What is an independent broker? Pros and cons

What does it take to be an independent real estate broker, and is it right for you? Explore the challenges and opportunities you’ll encounter when you go indie. Continue reading

‘We still have an appetite’: Howard Hanna eyes growth amid downturn

Hoby Hanna, the Pittsburgh-based brokerage’s president, told Inman the opportunities for independent brokerages like his are vast as his company positions itself for acquisitions in 2023. Continue reading

Clear the decks: How brokers could instantly improve the industry

Recruiting should be about more than warm bodies, according to broker Teresa Boardman. Making the industry better starts with brokers and the quality of their agent recruitment. Continue reading

5 harsh realities indies will face in 2022 (and how to combat them)

As we look to finish out 2021, indie brokers need to look at industry trends to get ready to hit the ground running in 2022 and prepare for new challenges. Here are the top five hurdles and how to prepare for them. Continue reading

It’s all about Indie Brokers this November at Inman

This month, we’ll delve into what’s working — and what’s not — for indies in 2021, with an eye toward next year too. Stay with us to find out insights from top brokers and how you can grow your business with just as much success. Continue reading

How indie brokers balance flexibility with fear of change

Independent brokers Stacie Staub and Elmer Morales talk about hiring slow and firing fast and the importance of sticking with a business model. Continue reading

Scaling your business? Where you spend time determines your success.

As a family brand, we show care and compassion in life and in business. And we’re always learning from our time in the field. We’re not focused on shareholder interest: we’re focused on our agents. Continue reading

How this Texas top producer built systems to grow his business

Fast forward to today and Kappemeyer is taking his business to new heights yet again as the founder and owner of All Hands Real Estate: a $20 million/year business with plenty of upside yet to come. Continue reading

This family-owned brokerage is unstoppable. How do they do it?

We wanted to understand more about this indie brokerage that continues to best the competition and deliver excellence, so we sat down with Ryan Raveis and Chris Raveis, sons of the founder and Co-Presidents. Continue reading

Indie brokers struggle with racial unrest and coronavirus pandemic

Brokers advised evaluating whether social media messages might come off as “tone-deaf” but disagreed on whether to express political opinions publicly. Continue reading