independent brokers: Why We Remain an Independent Brokerage
- 01/23/12 01:02 PM
Let me preface my words clearly that I have no beef with franchises and treasure my many colleagues at other firms, large, small, independent and corporate. Everyone should hitch their trailer to the train that they feel best about. My choice is that of an independent broker with no franchise or corporate affiliations because that is right for me. I am approached from time to time about merging with a franchise, but I don't think that's a fit for me. Many of the agents with our firm were at one time with a franchise. We were a better match. We also … (31 comments)
independent brokers: Sooner or Later, the Suits Come In and Ruin Everything
- 07/28/10 02:31 PM
Eileen Kennedy has written a great series on why agents change companies which I have read with interest. Much of what is said confirms why I run my own firm, including the oblique references to an unnamed Corporation in the Northeast with high fees and claustrophobic regulations. It reminded me of a number of great enterprises which were ruined once the creative founder sold out to larger corporate interests. You see it in all industries.
From 1995 to about 2000, AOL communities were like a Cyber version of Cheers. When Steve Case sold out to Time Warner it took a … (10 comments)
Phil Faranda is broker and owner of J. Philip Real Estate LLC in Briarcliff Manor, NY. Since founding the firm as a sole practitioner in late 2005, the team has grown to over 80 agents & closed 1000+ transactions valued at over $1 billion. He was 2014 President of the HGMLS and a 2017 Inman Influencer. This blog commentary is geared toward consumers and industry colleagues alike. You can reach him at (914) 723-8900. Warning: *Sarcasm and irony advisory at all times.*
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Let me preface my words clearly that I have no beef with franchises and treasure my many colleagues at other firms, large, small, independent and corporate. Everyone should hitch their trailer to the train that they feel best about. 
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