Independent
We have got to the stage of our career where the oversight of management who may well be less experienced than we is no longer feeling like how we want to work. We have our ideas and we have the drive to put them in place.
Independent Agent · Powered by eXp Realty
Freedom to work the way experience says I should.
Support where it matters. Freedom where it counts.
Why I made the move.
I’ve worked inside large traditional brands and I’ve run my own boutique business. Each model taught me something useful.
What attracted me to Independent Agent, powered by eXp Realty, was a model designed for experienced agents who already know how they want to conduct the business of real estate.
The platform provides systems, compliance, technology, support and a national and global network. The agent retains the freedom to adapt, move quickly, make intelligent decisions and create a campaign around the client rather than around corporate limitations.
Adaptability is no longer simply an advantage — it’s a necessity.
What independent means
Independent
/ɪndɪˈpɛnd(ə)nt/ Capable of thinking or acting for oneself.
The lack of choice made us do it.
Our customers are looking for honesty, reliability and integrity, as well as relatability and professionalism. And of course, results.
So we went searching for a select group of real estate sales people.
We wanted to grow a highly skilled team of professionals that would perform at an elite level.
We required experienced people meaning that they could be trusted by the public in their area or niche.
We needed a space in the industry that allowed for authenticity to be expressed.
This is who we found, and this is who we are.
The Independent Agent approach
What we are and what we aren’t
In a world where misconceptions abound, we believe it’s just as important to clarify what we are not as it is to showcase what we are. Here’s how we maintain our unique standards and ensure a professional, supportive, and refreshing approach to real estate.
What we are
Experienced
By the nature of the way we work, experience is a requirement. We don’t do things all the same way, but we have a track record in real estate and often business that allows us to work this way.
Marketers
Unless we know that we could market successfully we would never have made the shift from a big brand to Independent Agent. We can offer the same reach on the sale platforms as our colleagues, as well as the freedom to push the bounds and create custom programmes.
Negotiators
With experience comes proficiency and mastery. Support comes into this too. Often a way forward is found outside the triangle of Seller, Buyer and Agent. We have the support in place to talk through the tricky ones and find a resolution.
Reliable
We are at the stage of our career where we don’t need anyone looking over our shoulder. Our motivation to serve our customers and clients comes from within.
What we aren't
Isolated
Although there is a focus on independence, the importance of support and collegiality is not forgotten. With regular meetings, training sessions and get togethers Independent Agent still allows us to have contact with other professionals. With modern communication technology and great systems your salesperson has support available when they need it.
Amateurs
Professionalism comes with the territory. With distributed working in a high-stakes environment this is not a place for amateurs.
Order-Takers
As negotiators we will pursue the deal until its conclusion. That might take hours, days, or weeks (sometimes longer). As trained negotiators we will continue to look for a path through.
Trouble Makers
Once again, the requirements of a distributed workforce mean that we can’t work with trouble makers. As part of our process we avoid salespeople with a history of complaints and those who are going to make life difficult for clients and customers, as well as the business internally.
Too Much Real Estate Rah Rah
We are confident, not cocky. As part of our culture we have less focus on awards, leaderboards and the usual real estate rah rah. With internally motivated salespeople and a mature perspective you will find us a refreshing approach in the real estate industry.