What’s your greatest hope for 2022?

We’re all banking on the upcoming year to be better than the past two — and of course, we can’t help but think about how it’ll all unfold. So, before we bid farewell to this year, we want to know: What are you hoping for in 2022? Continue reading

Tell us your biggest fail in 2021: Pulse

Failure stings, but that doesn’t mean it’s all bad. In fact, some of the biggest mishaps often turn into the most rewarding, career-changing lessons. So, what did you fail at in 2021? This week, we’re asking you to dig deep in the interest of those who… Continue reading

What’s your top prediction for 2022?

After everything we’ve experienced over the past couple of years, it’s understandable if you’re shying away from making any definitive predictions about what’s next. However, if you can’t help but wonder about the future, we invite you to share your 20… 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

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

What’s your Thanksgiving marketing look like this year?

When it comes to your business, how you making the most of Thanksgiving? Are you doing the old-school, tried-and-true pie giveaway? Tell us how you’re weaving the holiday into your marketing. 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

How to maintain an indie feel while expanding into new markets

An independent brokerage looking to expand needs to consider quality over quantity — quality in character, culture and reputation. Here are a few ways to maintain your brokerage’s core mission while taking your business to new heights. Continue reading