As a Realtor and broker-owner of Boardman Realty, Teresa Boardman has vast experience working in and running an independent brokerage. Here’s her take on what it’s like to be an indie broker and what the future might look like. Continue reading
At Inman Connect Las Vegas on Wednesday, Walt Tamulinas, president and CEO of ERA Southern California Real Estate, shared tips on passing the torch to a new owner. Continue reading
A small indie brokerage or a large national player? This week, we want our readers to share their perspectives: Which type of brokerage offers agents the most benefits — especially considering today’s market? Continue reading
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
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
Until recently, regular Inman contributor and indie broker Troy Palmquist thought using a branded app was a luxury. But after a conversation and some research, he’s opened his eyes to the possibility of white-labeled tech and the benefits that far outw… Continue reading
Leading Edge Real Estate, a Boston indie that split from RE/MAX Integra is suing its former franchisor for what it’s calling a “predatory recruiting” campaign in violation of franchise agreements, in the wake of the divorce. Continue reading
Listen in as indie broker-owner Stephanie Lanier recounts her story and argues that real estate agents can — and should — balance the various challenges of their personal lives with their careers to the Inman Connect New York audience. Continue reading
Signing bonuses, big marketing budgets, 100 percent splits — the recruiting battle for agents today is fiercer than ever. The flood of capital and aggressive recruiting strategies used in the industry are no secret. So how do indie brokers compete? Continue reading
Thanks to their uniquely personalized identities in local markets and the advent of affordable new tech tools like Amazon’s Echo devices, independent real estate brokerages are well-positioned to compete against larger national real estate chains. Continue reading