JPAR taps Realogy executive as president, operations chief

Laura O’Connor has been named president and chief operating officer at JPAR. She previously served as a vice president at Realogy. Continue reading

3 rules for keeping your brokerage’s branding in check

When it comes to a brokerage’s branding, the buck stops with the broker — regardless of your firm’s rules on team and agent branding. Here are independent broker Erica Ramus’ top rules for brokerage branding. 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

10 steps for cutting your brokerage’s budget now

No one could have foreseen the havoc this crisis would wreak on real estate, but now that we are in the thick of it, we can adjust to the situation. Here’s how to adapt and trim your budget for the rest of the year. 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

Ready to hang out your shingle? Avoid these 5 mistakes

As attractive as having your own brokerage firm might be, the sad fact is that many fail. To ensure that your business isn’t doomed from the start, avoid these mistakes when opening your own brokerage. Continue reading

Two of Austin’s largest indie brokerages are joining forces

Realty Austin, the largest independent brokerage in Austin, said its acquisition of Reilly Realtors should give it 10 percent of the market in the city. Continue reading