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9 moves that will define the next 5 years for independent brokers

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The next real estate cycle will favor operators who treat independence as a strategic asset instead of a personal identity. Continue reading →

Here’s why indies are stoked about the Compass-Anywhere deal

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Most indie brokers Inman spoke with as news of the Compass and Anywhere transaction unfolded on Monday felt that the brokerages becoming one huge entity would make the indie experience even more attractive to agents. Continue reading →

KW CEO predicts downfall of indie model amid NAR settlement

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Keller Williams president and CEO Mark Willis sat with Real Estate News to talk about his return to the Texas franchiser and how commission lawsuits could spark a new wave of brokerage and agent consolidation. Continue reading →

Keller Williams scoops up second Arizona-based indie of 2023

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Twelve-year-old independent brokerage Tru Realty has joined Keller Williams, according to an announcement on Thursday. Tru Realty has generated $450.6 million in sales volume since 2021. Continue reading →

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

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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 →

The 1 thing that keeps team leaders from becoming broker-owners

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Broker-owners Barb Betts and Serina Lowden explained during an Inman Connect Las Vegas session on Thursday how they overcame doubt to start their independent journey. Continue reading →

How indies can thrive in today’s market

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Succeeding in today’s market is hard. Agent splits are higher, there’s a race to the bottom on commissions, and it’s expensive in both dollars and resources to provide the services agents and clients want. We firmly believe that it’s possible to make i… Continue reading →

How Jay and Michelle Macklin successfully went independent

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Reorganizing, rebranding, recruiting — here’s how the Macklins handled their first year after splitting from RE/MAX. Continue reading →