First Team Real Estate’s new CEO has a ‘billion dollar’ goal for 2024

Ahead of Inman Connect New York this week, newly installed First Team Real Estate CEO Michele Harrington dishes on ambitious plans for 2024 and what she’ll be talking about at ICNY on Tuesday. Continue reading

$1.3B South Florida indie brokerage returns to Keller Williams

After nearly five years away from Keller Williams, Florida-based indie brokerage Laurie Finkelstein Reader Real Estate has rejoined the Texas franchisor. Finkelstein Reader initially joined Keller Williams in 2011 as the leader of the Laurie Finkelstei… Continue reading

As small brokerages grow, time for a tier between indie and franchise

Indie brokerages are nimble and growing, prompting real estate insiders who took the stage at Inman Connect New York to call for a new category as their market share increases. 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

West + Main acquires Oregon-based Fred Real Estate Group

The acquisition will grow Colorado-based West + Main Homes by more than 130 agents. The deal is set to be finalized by the end of 2021. Continue reading

Who will emerge on top in the world of real estate 3.0?

To cross the chasm of digitization, brokers need to focus on training their agents to provide excellent service, at the same time as providing them with value. Continue reading

How to foster innovative, happy, independent agents

The brokerage of the future presents as hyperlocal with a focus on service and culture. Indie brokerages are excelling at aligning the success of the firm and its agents. Cutting the red tape and having the right local leadership can make all the diffe… Continue reading

How to foster innovative, happy, independent agents

The brokerage of the future presents as hyperlocal with a focus on service and culture. Indie brokerages are excelling at aligning the success of the firm and its agents. Cutting the red tape and having the right local leadership can make all the diffe… Continue reading

Indie vs. franchise: Which brokerage is best for you?

In the age-old debate of franchise versus indie, the answer lies in vision, priorities and values. Regular contributor Troy Palmquist breaks down the pros and cons of each. Continue reading

Indie vs. franchise: Which brokerage is best for you?

In the age-old debate of franchise versus indie, the answer lies in vision, priorities and values. Regular contributor Troy Palmquist breaks down the pros and cons of each. Continue reading