Huddle Up: Building connection and culture at Heyler Realty
By investing in growth and well-being, Heyler Realty demonstrates that success is about much more than closing deals — it’s about building relationships, coach Melanie Klein writes
by Melanie Klein Dec 19
Steve Baird: National franchises have lost touch with Main Street
Opinion
In an era of rapid industry consolidation, including the acquisition of @properties by Compass, independence still matters, Baird & Warner Real Estate President and CEO Steve Baird writes
by Steve Baird Dec 18
Why recruiting more agents is killing your brokerage
Bringing in huge numbers of mediocre agents won't make your brokerage better, luxury consultant Chris Pollinger writes. It will just lead to more headaches for you
by Chris Pollinger Dec 17
9 strategies for indie brokers to keep real estate agents thriving
By investing in your agents with innovative and meaningful initiatives, you’re building a foundation for long-term success, luxury advisor Chris Pollinger writes
by Chris Pollinger Dec 12
Thrive in 2025: A guide to eat-the-frog business planning
Wallace Real Estate's Claudia Stallings offers insight and advice on end-of-year business planning and proactive growth strategies
by Claudia Stallings Dec 10
How to diversify your marketing as a luxury real estate brokerage
Diversifying your marketing offering is not just about adopting new tactics, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes. It's about meeting (and exceeding) the client’s changing expectations
Texas broker latest to file suit over NAR's divisive 3-way agreement
Luz de Amor Eytalis took aim at rules that require ‘forced memberships’ in local, state and national Realtor associations in order to access her local multiple listing service
by Taylor Anderson Nov 26
Nations Lending launches mortgage alliance with Carpenter Realtors
After announcing new branch openings and executive hires this year, Nations Lending is seeking to grow by forming a joint venture with an Indiana brokerage that employs more than 600 agents
by Matt Carter Nov 15
Making a move? Here's your 13-point brokerage exit checklist
If you're considering switching brokerages, now might be the ideal time to plan and make your move. Here’s how to do it correctly to ensure the transition is a positive one
by Troy Palmquist Nov 15
‘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
by Daniel Houston Nov 11
Indianapolis-based indie F.C. Tucker Company launches luxury division
Having built a strong foundation of luxury agents and clients, the brokerage was emboldened to launch a luxury arm on the heels of its partnership with Howard Hanna, executives told Inman
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 11
Abuzz, then a bust: What happened with all that big 'platform' chatter?
Opinion
Real estate platforms were a hot topic a few years ago, but for even some of the biggest companies, sprawling enterprise has been the quickest way to failure, Inman founder Brad Inman writes
by Brad Inman Nov 7
Want more options? Make getting a brokers license your winter project
Opinion
Flexibility and agility are always useful for independent contractors. Obtaining your brokers license during your downtime gives you more professional options
by Teresa Boardman Nov 3
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Here's an inside look at your next real estate reality TV binge
by Dani Vanderboegh Nov 3
The biggest challenges indie brokers are facing right now: Pulse
Last week, as we launched into Indie Broker Month, we asked: What are the biggest challenges you're facing right now as an independent broker? Here's what readers had to say
by Inman Nov 2
11+ weird things readers have seen their clients do
From Frankenstein labs to electromagnetic scanning devices, here are some really weird client behaviors readers witnessed first-hand
by Inman Jan 12