Former Douglas Elliman agent launches Miami luxury brokerage

Filippo Incorvaia served with Douglas Elliman for eight years before launching his new brokerage, FI Real Estate, with the aim of making transactions seamless for clients, he exclusively told Inman. Continue reading

How to maintain a boutique feel as your brokerage expands

Growth is great, but a business is only as strong as its foundation. As you scale up, continue to prioritize the things that matter most — your clients, your team and your brand. Continue reading

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

The rise of new technology helps indies compete

Think indie shops can’t compete with big-box brokerages? Think again! Broker Ian Hoover breaks down the numbers on why, thanks to new technology, indie brokerages have the edge over franchises. Continue reading

5 ways indies can recruit competitively in 2022

Ready to grow your business? Find out how your independent brokerage can compete against the industry’s heavy-hitters with these strategies used by six successful indies. Continue reading

How one indie broker lured more than 20 agents from Compass

Last year, Dudum Real Estate Group made headlines when it hired nearly two dozen agents from Compass. Its broker-owner Julie Del Santo discusses how it came together. Continue reading

LeadingRE retracts support of NAR listing attribution proposal

Independent brokerage network Leading Real Estate Companies of the World is retracting its support for a listing attribution policy proposal under consideration at the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading

How are indies faring? Get a glimpse into this indie broker-owner’s business

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. Continue reading

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. Continue reading

Indie vs. big box: Which is better for agents today?

A small indie brokerage or a large national player? This week, we want our readers to share their perspectives: Which type of brokerage offers agents the most benefits — especially considering today’s market? Continue reading