The 'pirate of real estate' told Inman he's swapping out his pirate ship for a battleship
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In a year when everyone is searching for connection, what can you do to provide community to your agents? If you succeed in building that community, it’ll payoff tenfold when the pandemic is over
Indie brokers say working at smaller firms has given them a unique set of benefits they wouldn't have at a mega-brand
In order to compete with big franchise names when recruiting, independent brokers must stand out from the pack — here's how
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If you're thinking about opening your own independent brokerage, here are a few things you should know
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Here's what you must consider to protect yourself, provide the highest possible level of client care and effectively compete with larger players
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All month long, we'll be looking at how to navigate independent real estate brokerages amid market changes, disruption and other industry shifts
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After merging with a national brokerage, I realized there were things about the boutique lifestyle that I’d never find in a national brand. Here are the major benefits of indie brokerages
What do top luxury agents know about marketing — both themselves and their properties — that can help you move to the next professional level?
Travel restrictions, uncertainty and the US handling of the pandemic are taking a toll, but outdoorsy vacation spots are still hot among international buyers
Consultant Edward Mermelstein discusses how the election could change the market and where the first international buyers may hail from when COVID-19 travel restrictions lift
Virtually touring a home is an essential part of the business now, so IGTV is a worthy place to focus video efforts. Here are a few tips to help you gain traction
When we took on a custom-built, 4,000-square-foot, Amish home, mostly clad in white cedar, with a 10-acre horse farm, we knew we'd have to be strategic with this unique luxury home. Here's what we learned along the way
The industry veteran explains how his brokerage's investment in virtual reality paid off during the pandemic
This is how one broker associate found her way into the luxury real estate business in Colorado's mountain communities — and what COVID-induced trends she's been seeing in her market
