Nest Realty buys back company shares from @properties

Three years after entering into an agreement with @properties, Nest Realty’s partners have regained ownership of the brokerage, which is now fully independent, Inman reports exclusively. Continue reading

JPAR agents to benefit from insurance integration with Bubble

Bubble, the technology-blended insurance brokerage, provides clients of JPAR with a web-based series of solutions for home, auto and life insurance. Continue reading

Revive, NextHome partner in brokerage’s latest tech integration

Presale renovation company Revive and real estate company NextHome have fastened together a partnership to provide homesellers access to a solution for facilitating efficient, technology-supported interior updates. Continue reading

Indie brokerages lead the way in 2022 NYC agent growth: Report

In the midst of one of the most confusing markets in recent history, New York City’s independent brokerages led the way in agent count growth and retention — two metrics at the top of most leaders’ minds as we inch closer to entering a mild recession. 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

Can flat-fee brokerages solve the principal-agent problem?

For no cost to a seller, Federa will place a home on its local multiple listing service at a price the seller determines. They can upload photos and enter dates on which they want it go live. And that’s it. Everything else is left up to the seller. 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

Fast-growing Houston indie Abby Realty is the latest to join eXp

Houston’s Abby Realty, a brokerage with over 472 agents and one of Texas’ fastest growing independents, is making the move to eXp Realty, another sign that the brokerage’s remote business model continues to resonate with industry leaders. Continue reading

@properties CEO on the ups and downs of being an indie brokerage

“Cards get stacked against indies,” said Thad Wong, @properties co-founder and CEO, during Connect Now when discussing the challenges of being an independent brokerage. But he also explained why he wouldn’t have it any other way. 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