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In today's RealTrending Pritesh Damani, CTO for The Real Brokerage, shares how his team developed Leo, an AI assistant for teams and brokers. More than that, he discusses potential uses for brokerage leaders in streamlining business and recruiting. Two and a half years ago, The Real Brokerage made the strategic move to automate many of their processes. With the subsequent emergence of generative AI technologies and access to their proprietary data, the brokerage saw an opportunity to elevate their services. Damani discusses how other brokerages can harness the power of AI with different applications such as training. Related to this episode:
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aboutToday's RealTrending features Michael Maher, CEO of ReferCo and author of "7 Levels of Communication."
Maher emphasizes the importance of creating "talk abouts" or memorable experiences. He did that in his own real estate business by hosting housewarming parties and three client appreciation events annually, tailored to what their clients enjoyed, like sports or bowling. The key was to provide entertainment that clients loved and then step back, letting them enjoy.
The ultimate goal of these events and strategies was fun prospecting. While attendees enjoyed themselves, they were also reminded of the speaker's real estate services. The speaker encouraged referrals, emphasizing that it benefits everyone involved.
Maher goes into his event method, how even introvert real estate agents can enjoy events and how to build a referral business.
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- Michael Maher
- ReferCo
- HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
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The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Every week, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
In the latest episode of The RealTrending Podcast, we talk with Mike Miedler, CEO of CENTURY 21, who delves deep into his insights on the real estate industry. Mike passionately speaks about the unique attributes of the real estate sector and emphasizes its people-driven nature. He believes that while technology and trends may evolve, the essence of the industry will always revolve around personal connections and the significant emotional and financial weight of a home transaction.
Despite the challenges of fluctuating markets, Mike sees downturns as opportunities for growth, particularly for brokers who are proactive and adaptive. He highlighted the current trend of mergers and acquisitions, suggesting that it's an avenue for brokers to consolidate and strengthen their market position. Mike's insights reflect a deep understanding of the real estate landscape and the importance of adaptability, focus, and maintaining a people-centric approach.
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- Connect with Mike on LinkedIn
- Century 21 - Mike Miedler
- Century 21
- HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
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The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Every week, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
Today's RealTrending features Kurt Carlton, co-founder and president of New Western, a marketplace for real estate investors. Carlton talks about how he's working with real estate agents, his take on the affordability issue and the trend of the "Great Renovation."
Related to this episode:
- Connect with Kurt on LinkedIn
- New Western
- HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
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The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Every week, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
On today's RealTrending, we speak with Chris Lim, president and Natalie Hamrick, vice president of Christie's International Real Estate about how they build their core values on a level of service and not a price point. The two discuss lessons learned as they grow the brand, how to build your message to attract agents to your firm and where they find inspiration.
PS: There may be a little pickleball strategy discussion, as well!
Related to this episode:
- Christie's Real Estate
- Connect with Chris on LinkedIn
- Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn
- HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
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The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Every week, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
Today's RealTrending features Rich Hopen, broker-associate of Compass and co-founder of REAL-E in New Jersey and Susan Vanech, broker-associate of Compass and founder of Compass Coastal in Connecticut. Hopen is a self-taught expert in all things ChatGPT and artificial intelligence and built an AI-powered listing chatbot. Vaneck used that chatbot to market a multi-million dollar property.
Today, they discuss the power of AI in real estate marketing, what the future holds, how they are embracing AI in their businesses and what trends they are seeing. Hopen is the editor of the e-newsletter: The AI Daily Brief where he discusses the latest trends in AI and how to apply them
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- Connect with Rich on LinkedIn
- Connect with Susan on LinkedIn
- HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
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The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Every week, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
Today's RealTrending features Coldwell Banker Premier CEO and Founder Steve DuBrueler, whose company grew 76% by transaction sides over the past five years. Due to that growth, he was named a 2023 RealTrends GameChanger.
Much of DuBrueler's firm's growth was attributed to strategic mergers and acquisitions; however, recruiting and attracting new agents is his focus today. Find out some of the lessons learned hiring an in-house recruiter and how he determined it was time to add another.
DuBrueler notes that that only job he was ever fired from was with Coldwell Banker and how that motivated him to the success he has today, ironically with the same brand.
Related to this episode:
- Connect with Steve on LinkedIn
- Steve DuBrueler - Coldwell Banker
- HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
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HousingWire Annual is where the community from across the housing ecosystem comes together to share strategies, drive business, discover new technologies, discuss best practices, and meet industry leaders. Our agenda is power packed with content to propel your company to the next level and connect you with the industry playmakers. Click here to learn more!
The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Every week, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
In today's RealTrending, we speak with Grant Muller of Grant Muller Team of Compass.
Grant’s team is ranked No. 66 by transaction sides and No. 84 by sales volume in Colorado in the small team category of the 2023 RealTrends + Tom Ferry America’s Best Real Estate Professionals and Teams.
Grant talks about his strategy for finding success in any market and that is by building relationships. He discusses his ideas for conversation starters that go beyond, "Do you know anyone who wants to buy or sell a house?" He also offers tips on figuring out what activities are authentic to who you are, so you can stop the door knocking and focus on what feels good to you. Finding that and building your prospecting around it will truly change your business.
Related to this episode:
- Compass
- Connect with Grant on LinkedIn
- Top of Heart: How a new approach to business saved my life, and could save yours too
- HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
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HousingWire Annual is where the community from across the housing ecosystem comes together to share strategies, drive business, discover new technologies, discuss best practices, and meet industry leaders. Our agenda is power packed with content to propel your company to the next level and connect you with the industry playmakers. Click here to learn more!
The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Every week, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
In today's RealTrending, RE/MAX CEO& President Nick Bailey and United Real Estate Holdings CEO Dan Duffy offer a peek into their decisions to buy, build or partner for their brokerage technology platform.
For Bailey, making the decision to let go of in-house tech to go outside made sense for the firm. Duffy, on the other hand, says that their firm is better for building a tech platform. Regardless, both do partner on some components.
Listen in as the two have a friendly point, counterpoint discussion on why they feel their strategic decisions help them run a more profitable brokerage. There are always multiple ways to go about running a brokerage firm, what's best for one might not be in the DNA of another.
Related to this episode:
- Connect with Nick on LinkedIn
- RE/MAX
- Connect with Dan on LinkedIn
- United Real Estate
- HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
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The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Every week, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
In today's RealTrending, we speak with Laurie Finkelstein Reader, team leader of the Laurie Finkelstein Reader Team at Keller Williams in Florida. Her mega team has ranked No. 40 by transaction sides and No. 45 by sales volume in the Mega Team category of the 2023 RealTrends + Tom Ferry The Thousand agent and team rankings.
Laurie shares her lessons learned as her team evolved into a teamerage and her success strategies for lead generation. She also talks capture rates for her in-house title partnership and her plans to launch mortgage and expand her team into other markets.
Related to this episode:
- Connect with Laurie on LinkedIn
- The Laurie Finkelstein Reader Team
- HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
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HousingWire Annual is where the community from across the housing ecosystem comes together to share strategies, drive business, discover new technologies, discuss best practices, and meet industry leaders. Our agenda is power packed with content to propel your company to the next level and connect you with the industry playmakers. Click here to learn more!
The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Every week, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
In today’s RealTrending podcast, we talk to Frances Katzen, an agent and team leader of The Katzen Team with Douglas Elliman in New York City. A former prima ballerina, Frances had to learn how to move from a natural-born salesperson to a leader when she started building her team. Perfectionism was expected in ballet and ingrained in her from an early age find out how she balances that mindset and found success when she started letting go.
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- Connect with Frances on LinkedIn
- The Frances Katzen Team
- HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
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The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Every week, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
Today's RealTrending features Matt Brown, CEO of Keller Williams Elite Realty in Owensboro, Kentucky. Brown was named a 2023 RealTrends GameChanger due to his firm's 334% growth over the past five years by transaction side percentage.
Brown shares that the majority of that growth was organic touting his firm as "learning-based and technology-enabled." He talks about the value proposition and systems necessary to train and recruit agents at scale.
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- Connect with Matt on LinkedIn
- Keller Williams ELITE Realty
- HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
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Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!
The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Every week, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
In today's RealTrending, Jason Mitchell, CEO of Jason Mitchell Group in Scottsdale, Arizona shares the success secrets behind his non-traditional real estate brokerage model.
Mitchell's company is built around servicing organizations through partnerships with lenders such as Zillow, Rocket Homes, Quicken Loans and Bank of America. Knowing that these companies are expecting top-notch service from his agents, Mitchell developed a unique model and training program to do just that.
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- Connect with Jason on LinkedIn
- Jason Mitchell Group
- HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
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Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!
The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Every week, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
In today's episode of RealTrending we speak to 2023 RealTrends GameChanger Bess Freedman, CEO of Brown Harris Stevens in New York. The brokerage grew by 163% by transaction side percentage over the past five years, 2017-2022. Part of that growth is due to an acquisition of Halstead in 2002 and Christie's International's New York office in 2022. However, her talent attraction strategy also plays a role in that growth.
Freedman discusses how she attracts talent in the hyper-competitive New York City real estate market, the importance of an accessible culture in the office and how she finds inspiration and motivation.
Related to this episode:
- Connect with Bess on LinkedIn
- Brown Harris Stevens
- HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
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Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!
The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Every week, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
In today's RealTrending, Paul Benson, CEO, Engel & Völkers Gestalt Group, talks about recent consumer shifts that are causing real estate brokers and agents to look at business differently. From artificial intelligence to home as an investment, Benson offers a unique perspective on the issues most impacting real estate today.
Benson and his company were named a 2023 RealTrends GameChanger, launching June 1, with 93% growth by transaction side percentage between 2017 to 2022.
Related to this episode:
- Connect with Paul on LinkedIn
- Engel and Völkers: About Paul
- Engel and Völkers - Paul Benson
- HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
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Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!
The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Every week, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
Today's RealTrending features Liz Gehringer, president and CEO of Anywhere Franchise Brands. Liz talks about new trends in consumer behavior, how real estate leaders can innovate to create efficiencies in the transaction and how she's working to build collaboration between all of the Anywhere brands for maximum returns.
Related to this episode:
- Connect with Liz on LinkedIn
- Anywhere
- HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
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Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!
The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Every week, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
Today's RealTrending podcast features Will Holmes, head of partnerships for Opendoor. Holmes talks about consumer pain points in the transaction, the opportunity to innovate in the industry and build broker partnerships and the future of the iBuying model and how it's evolving.
Related to this episode:
- Connect with Will on LinkedIn
- Opendoor
- HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
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Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!
The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Every week, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
Today's RealTrending features Steve Capezza, president of Side Real Estate. Steve joined Side in January 2023 after a career with Zillow, most recently with Zillow's Premier Agent program.
Tasked with national growth for Side, Capezza talks the power of a teamerage, what brokers should understand about the model, lessons learned from Zillow and the power of community and the initiatives Side is building around that concept.
Related to this episode:
- Connect with Steve on LinkedIn
- Side Real Estate
- HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
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RealTrends Agent and Team Rankings are now open! Submit here before April 14th to be featured in the industry's trusted rankings program.
Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!
The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Every week, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
In this episode of RealTrending, Tom Bretz, founding principal and CEO of CENTURY 21 Circle and CEO of Elmdale Partners, talks about how he skillfully managed acquisitions of different compensation models and cultures into his traditional model, what he sees as the smartest real estate brokerage investment in today's market and the trends he's seeing that are driving the industry.
Related to this episode:
- Tom Bretz
- Elmdale Partners
- Century 21 Circle
- HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
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RealTrends Agent and Team Rankings are now open! Submit here before April 14th to be featured in the industry's trusted rankings program.
Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!
The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Every week, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
Today's RealTrending features Mauricio Umansky, CEO of The Agency, and author of his new book, “The Dealmaker.” Umansky discusses his company’s strategic growth plan, how he’s overcome adversity to build his company and offers his view of current industry trends.
Related to this episode:
- Connect with Mauricio on LinkedIn
- The Agency
- HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
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RealTrends Agent and Team Rankings are now open! Submit here before April 14th to be featured in the industry's trusted rankings program.
Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!
The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Every week, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
In today's episode of RealTrending, Logan Mohtashami, lead analyst for HousingWire talks all things economy. He offers his insights on the potential fall of the U.S. dollar and the potential impact on housing. He also discusses HousingWire's weekly Housing Market Tracker, interest rates, the Fed's questionable actions and what he sees coming in the next three months. His economic update as it relates to housing is second to none and Logan's been featured on CNBC and NPR.
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- Connect with Logan on LinkedIn
- HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
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RealTrends Agent and Team Rankings are now open! Submit here before April 14th to be featured in the industry's trusted rankings program.
Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!
The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Every week, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
Today's RealTrending features Russ Cofano, CEO of Collabra Technology, a digital marketing technology and analytics firm. Russ has more than 30 years of senior leadership experience in nearly all facets of the real estate industry, including brokerage, technology, MLS, associations and affiliated businesses.
We speak to Russ about trends in real estate marketing, the pros and cons of artificial intelligence like ChatGPT and specifics about how agents can succeed in today's uncertain market.
Related to this episode:
- Connect with Russ on LinkedIn
- Collabra Technology
- HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
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RealTrends Agent and Team Rankings are now open! Submit here before April 14th to be featured in the industry's trusted rankings program.
Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!
The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Every week, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
Today's RealTrending features Austin Allison, founder of Pacaso, a co-ownership model that allows people to own a second home at 1/8 of the cost. Austin shares his insights on prop-tech innovation surrounding financing, talks about what's next for Pacaso and shares where he sees the opportunity in today's market.
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- Connect with Austin on LinkedIn
- Pacaso
- HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
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RealTrends Agent and Team Rankings are now open! Submit here before April 14th to be featured in the industry's trusted rankings program.
Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!
The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Every week, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
Today’s RealTrending features J. Lennox Scott, president of John L. Scott Real Estate in Washington. Scott is the third generation of leaders of the company, and his daughter is in line to become the fourth generation. Scott talks about how each generation innovated and built on the success of the company. He offers his lessons learned in succession planning, the role of artificial intelligence in real estate and where he sees the most opportunity in today’s market.
The company is No. 17 by sales volume and No. 27 by transaction sides in the 2023 RealTrends 500 brokerage rankings and a member of the Billionaire’s Club.
Related to this episode:
- Connect with Lennox on LinkedIn
- John L. Scott Real Estate
- HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
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RealTrends Agent and Team Rankings are now open! Submit here before April 14th to be featured in the industry's trusted rankings program.
Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!
The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Every week, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
On today's RealTrending, Compass CEO and Founder Robert Reffkin talks next stops for his brokerage. The firm was recently listed No. 1 in sales volume for the second year in a row on the 2023 RealTrends 500 brokerage rankings.
While it's been a difficult year, Robert is busy reinforcing the culture of the firm through in-person visits and a back-to-the-office mentality. We talk to Robert about his business strategy moving forward, what's in store for his firm's technology platform and where he would consider opening franchise offices.
Related to this episode:
- Compass
- Connect with Robert on LinkedIn
- HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
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RealTrends Agent and Team Rankings are now open! Submit here before April 14th to be featured in the industry's trusted rankings program.
Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!
The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Every week, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
Today's RealTrending features Jose Medina, team leader of Jose Medina & Associates of Keller Williams Legacy Group Realty. Medina was named a 2021 RealTrends GameChanger due to the firm's 435% growth in transaction side percentage between 2016 and 2020.
Now, in addition to running two brokerages, Medina leads a successful teamerage, powered by Impact. Impact is a solution for brokerage so they can have a teamerage division inside of their normal brokerage operations.
Medina shares his lessons learned running a teamerage, explains exactly what his business model looks like, and shares his lead generation secrets.
Related to this episode:
- Jose Medina & Associates
- Connect with Jose on LinkedIn
- HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
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RealTrends Agent and Team Rankings are now open! Submit here before April 14th to be featured in the industry's trusted rankings program.
Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!
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The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Twice a month, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
Today's RealTrending podcast features Dan Elsea, president of Real Estate One, a RealTrends 500 brokerage. Elsea's company is in its fourth generation of family leaders. Elsea and his broker Stuart have led through many different housing markets and seen new competitors come into the business. The key to success, says Dan, is to be flexible in your business model and services that you offer.
Dan discusses how his company and business model have evolved over the years, how they are open to experimenting with agent compensation and consumer services and the flexibility he thinks is required to remain competitive in today's real estate world.
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- Connect with Dan on LinkedIn
- Real Estate One
- HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
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Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!
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The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Twice a month, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
Today's RealTrending features Tamir Poleg, CEO of The Real Brokerage. Poleg founded the brokerage in 2014 and went public in 2020. The firm is now up to 9,000 real estate agents and growing rapidly.
According to Poleg, in January 2023, they added 1,000 agents. But, with rapid growth comes challenges scaling company culture and systems to meet the needs to agents.
Poleg discusses his lessons learned, how he had to rebuild his technology platform in eight months and where he sees the most opportunity for brokers to gain market share in today's climate.
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Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!
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The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Twice a month, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
On today's RealTrending podcast, host Tracey Velt, senior director of data and content for HWMedia, talks to Patrick MacQueen, a real estate attorney and founder of Medalist Legal in Arizona.
MacQueen discusses the top mistakes agents and brokers make with independent contractor agreements and franchise agreements. He'll go over best practices, what should be addressed in each contract, and the most overlooked areas that could mean legal complications down the road.
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Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!
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The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Twice a month, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
In this edition of the RealTrending podcast, OB Jacobi, president of family-owned Windermere Real Estate in Seattle shares his thoughts on generational succession planning. The lessons he and his family learned from the second generation are being put into play as the third generation of Windermere family members enter the business.
Jacobi, who worked to create Moxi Works, before spinning it off into a separate company discusses brokerage technology collaboration, what the next iteration of innovation might look like, mistakes brokers make when building or implementing a tech platform and more.
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Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!
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The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Twice a month, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
Today's RealTrending features Cole Slate, broker-owner of Slate Real Estate in Jacksonville, Florida. Slate doesn't believe in recruiting. Instead, he believes in attracting the right agent for his culture.
"It's important that we and our agents are doing this for the right reasons," he said. What are those reasons? They all revolve around helping people in the community, whether it's through appreciation events for crossing guards, first responders and teachers, or helping buyers and sellers. Slate offers his best practices on community engagement and agent attraction.
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Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!
Be sure to check out our Youtube channel here for special behind-the-scenes content and video versions of HW Media podcasts!
The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Twice a month, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
Today’s RealTrending features Skylar Olsen, chief economist for Zillow. In this fast-paced podcast, Skylar shares her predictions for the housing market and offers dialogue that real estate agents can use when speaking to buyers and sellers.
Whether you’re working with buyers who are on the fence or sellers not sure how to time the market, Skylar has the info you need to move them along.
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Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!
Be sure to check out our Youtube channel here for special behind-the-scenes content and video versions of HW Media podcasts!
The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Twice a month, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
Today’s RealTrending features Dan Amdur, CEO of Moving Station, a company that specializes in senior relocation and offers a QuickBuy iBuying solution as a value-add.
Amdur discusses iBuying, the mistakes made in the past and how iBuying is best done in partnership with real estate agents. He also discusses trends in the senior market and how to better serve this demographic through concierge services.
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The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Twice a month, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
In today’s RealTrending podcast, we speak with Lydia Pope, president of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers about how the organization is educating Black high school and college students on how to create generational wealth through homeownership.
We go over Black homeownership statistics, advocacy, proposed changes in loan level pricing and more in this informative and eye opening podcast.
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The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Twice a month, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
In this week's edition of RealTrending we welcome Mike Simonsen, founder of Altos Research to offer a real-time look at the 2023 housing market. He uncovers potential trends and reveals the one thing that could turn the market around for the positive.
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The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Twice a month, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
Today’s RealTrending features Anthony Marguleas, broker/owner of Amalfi Estates, a Side partner, in Pacific Palisades, California. Marguleas shares his success strategies from his 29 years of real estate experience. From creating inventory through a texting lead generation platform to setting door-knocking goals — in a luxury market! — Marguleas takes relationship building to the next level.
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RealTrending features the brightest minds in real estate. Twice a month, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
Today’s RealTrending features Sam Sawyer, CEO of Pinnacle Realty Advisors. Working in both the real estate side as a founding agent with Compass in Dallas, and then with a FinTech mortgage start up, Sawyer had an idea to flip the traditional real estate model on its head.
Sawyer discusses the death of today’s traditional real estate model, how he views brokerage as a service and reinventing the brokerage relationship with the agent.
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This episode is sponsored by Keeping Current Matters. Keeping Current Matters makes it easy to be the market expert so you can spend more time on what matters most: your clients. Check them out here. RealTrending features the brightest minds in real estate. Twice a month, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
Today’s RealTrending features Side Real Estate co-founder Guy Gal. Side is expanding quickly despite the market headwinds.
Gal discusses the future of teams, how team business models are changing, the trends he’s seeing with boutique models and what his company is doing to move the industry forward.
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This episode is sponsored by Keeping Current Matters. Keeping Current Matters makes it easy to be the market expert so you can spend more time on what matters most: your clients. Check them out here. RealTrending features the brightest minds in real estate. Twice a month, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
Today’s RealTrending features eXp Holding Founder Glenn Sanford on how his brokerage is managing the downturn and the new wellness initiatives he recently rolled out through is SUCCESS magazine platform
Sanford gets personal about his own wellness journey and why it’s so important for real estate agents to have access to wellness advice and care to find balance in today’s burn-out heavy industry.
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This episode is sponsored by Keeping Current Matters. Keeping Current Matters makes it easy to be the market expert so you can spend more time on what matters most: your clients. Check them out here. RealTrending features the brightest minds in real estate. Twice a month, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
Today’s RealTrending features Coldwell Banker's CEO Ryan Gorman on managing operating costs and setting brokerage priorities in an uncertain market. Plus, he discusses lessons learned through past brokerage shifts and offers strategies for determining what to keep and what goes.
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This episode is sponsored by Keeping Current Matters. Keeping Current Matters makes it easy to be the market expert so you can spend more time on what matters most: your clients. Check them out here. RealTrending features the brightest minds in real estate. Twice a month, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
Today’s RealTrending features HousingWire Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami. Logan digs into the housing market data on pricing, days on market, inventory and demographics to give real estate professionals a real-time look at what’s happening today and how that will play out in the market in 2023. Enjoy the episode!
This episode is sponsored by Keeping Current Matters. Keeping Current Matters makes it easy to be the market expert so you can spend more time on what matters most: your clients. Check them out here. RealTrending features the brightest minds in real estate. Twice a month, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
Today’s RealTrending podcast features Dr. Lee Davenport, a real estate coach and author specializing in helping real estate professionals grow and teaching others about fair housing.
Dr. Lee talks about the science behind personalities and how to tailor your real estate prospecting to your personality. For example, certain personalities are great at cold calling and door knocking, but for others, those activities are stressful. Spoiler alert: Not all real estate agents are outgoing extroverts! Dr. Lee helps you figure out your personality type and provides real-life examples of activities suited to you. Enjoy the episode!
This episode is sponsored by Keeping Current Matters. Keeping Current Matters makes it easy to be the market expert so you can spend more time on what matters most: your clients. Check them out here. RealTrending features the brightest minds in real estate. Twice a month, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
Today’s RealTrending podcast features Scott Wright, partner with RTC Consulting and co-author of the RealTrends Brokerage Benchmark 10-year Report, which specializes in real estate brokerage valuations, mergers and acquisitions and consulting.
Wright reveals some new benchmarking data that can help brokers manage operating expenses in today’s market. Plus, he reveals the three business activities that will make the biggest difference for success in the coming year. Hint: Brokers should be looking for local opportunities and walkovers. Plus, he discusses how real estate brokerage deal terms and valuations are changing.
This episode is sponsored by Keeping Current Matters. Keeping Current Matters makes it easy to be the market expert so you can spend more time on what matters most: your clients. Check them out here.
RealTrending features the brightest minds in real estate. Twice a month, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
Today’s RealTrending podcast features Robert Kennedy III, leadership expert and founder of Kennetik Kommunications. He’ll be in Orlando next week to speak at the National Association of Realtors.
Real estate is all about relationships and it’s time to change your mindset from transaction to relational. Kennedy shares his tips for coming up with the dialogue to tell your story in a meaningful way and how to boost your listing presentation in this insightful podcast.
This episode is sponsored by Keeping Current Matters. Keeping Current Matters makes it easy to be the market expert so you can spend more time on what matters most: your clients. Check them out here.
RealTrending features the brightest minds in real estate. Twice a month, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
Today’s RealTrending podcast features Casey Bryan, president of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Properties Group with over 900 agents in Tampa, Florida and surrounding areas. Bryan was also named a RealTrends Emerging Leader, an award for leaders under the age of 45 who are making an impact in the real estate industry.
Bryan joined the company, founded by Dewey Mitchell and Allen Crumbley, and learned quite a few lessons transitioning into leadership with the pair.
She talks about that transition with RealTrends’ Editorial Director Tracey Velt, as well as how the brokerage is preparing for tomorrow’s market and how they are shifting their focus to new lines of revenue and agent training.
This episode is sponsored by Keeping Current Matters. Keeping Current Matters makes it easy to be the market expert so you can spend more time on what matters most: your clients. Check them out here.
RealTrending features the brightest minds in real estate. Twice a month, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
Today’s RealTrending podcast features Casey Bryan, president of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Properties Group with over 900 agents in Tampa, Florida and surrounding areas. Bryan was also named a RealTrends Emerging Leader, an award for leaders under the age of 45 who are making an impact in the real estate industry.
Bryan joined the company, founded by Dewey Mitchell and Allen Crumbley, and learned quite a few lessons transitioning into leadership with the pair.
She talks about that transition with RealTrends’ Editorial Director Tracey Velt, as well as how the brokerage is preparing for tomorrow’s market and how they are shifting their focus to new lines of revenue and agent training.
This episode is sponsored by Keeping Current Matters. Keeping Current Matters makes it easy to be the market expert so you can spend more time on what matters most: your clients. Check them out here.
RealTrending features the brightest minds in real estate. Twice a month, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
Today’s RealTrending podcast features Dave Childers, president of Keeping Current Matters. Childers talks to RealTrends’ Editorial Director Tracey Velt about today’s housing market.
The biggest question on many minds is what will happen with home prices over the next year? Will they lose value, are we about to see a crash in the real estate market? The bottom line is that the majority of experts are forecasting homes to appreciate in 2023, just at a much slower pace. The issue is some have called for depreciation, and they are getting the most attention.
Childers talks about what’s really happening in the market and how real estate professionals and leaders can use today’s market as a springboard to success.
This episode is sponsored by Keeping Current Matters. Keeping Current Matters makes it easy to be the market expert so you can spend more time on what matters most: your clients. Check them out here.
RealTrending features the brightest minds in real estate. Twice a month, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
Today’s RealTrending podcast features Sean Frank, founder and CEO of Mainframe Real Estate in Central Florida. Frank’s 78-agent boutique brokerage is small but mighty. That’s because he’s built an in-house transaction management platform that has about a 100% agent adoption rate.
“The great thing about our tech is that it's not optional [for agents] as it guides them through everything [from contract to marketing to close.] They use it to check out their yard signs and the transaction is managed through it, so adoption has never been an issue,” says Frank.
This episode is sponsored by Keeping Current Matters. Keeping Current Matters makes it easy to be the market expert so you can spend more time on what matters most: your clients. Check them out here.
RealTrending features the brightest minds in real estate. Twice a month, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
Today’s RealTrending podcast features Stefan Peterson, co-founder and chief data offers of zavvie, a white label marketplace solution that connects broker-agents and their clients with verified buyers offering new ways to buy and sell homes.
Peterson goes over a recent study on the future of the modern marketplace, including iBuyers, power buyers, listings concierge and homeownership accelerators. While offer acceptance and accepted price is down, Peterson is positive there is a place in the market for iBuyers and power buyers.
Today’s RealTrending podcast features Stefan Peterson, co-founder and chief data offers of zavvie, a white label marketplace solution that connects broker-agents and their clients with verified buyers offering new ways to buy and sell homes.
Peterson goes over a recent study on the future of the modern marketplace, including iBuyers, power buyers, listings concierge and homeownership accelerators. While offer acceptance and accepted price is down, Peterson is positive there is a place in the market for iBuyers and power buyers.
Today’s RealTrending podcast features Stefan Peterson, co-founder and chief data offers of zavvie, a white label marketplace solution that connects broker-agents and their clients with verified buyers offering new ways to buy and sell homes.
Peterson goes over a recent study on the future of the modern marketplace, including iBuyers, power buyers, listings concierge and homeownership accelerators. While offer acceptance and accepted price is down, Peterson is positive there is a place in the market for iBuyers and power buyers.
Today’s RealTrending podcast features Alexis Bolin, broker-associate with The Bolin Team of Keller Williams Gulf Coast in Pensacola, Florida. In her 44 years in real estate, she's seen all kinds of markets, including 18% mortgage rates.
In her authentic and straight-forward manner, she provides dialogue that agents can use when working with buyers and sellers in today's market. Her sage advice will help real estate professionals navigate any situation with logic and humor.
Today’s RealTrending podcast features Alexis Bolin, broker-associate with The Bolin Team of Keller Williams Gulf Coast in Pensacola, Florida. In her 44 years in real estate, she's seen all kinds of markets, including 18% mortgage rates.
In her authentic and straight-forward manner, she provides dialogue that agents can use when working with buyers and sellers in today's market. Her sage advice will help real estate professionals navigate any situation with logic and humor.
Today’s RealTrending podcast features Bobby Bryant, CEO and co-founder of Doss, a real estate brokerage and technology company that offers a flex model and an artificial intelligence assistant. Doss is a Google Start Up company and recently received funding from Amazon, as well.
This episode is sponsored by Keeping Current Matters. Keeping Current Matters makes it easy to be the market expert so you can spend more time on what matters most: your clients. Check them out here.
Today’s RealTrending podcast features Bobby Bryant, CEO and co-founder of Doss, a real estate brokerage and technology company that offers a flex model and an artificial intelligence assistant. Doss is a Google Start Up company and recently received funding from Amazon, as well.
This episode is sponsored by Keeping Current Matters. Keeping Current Matters makes it easy to be the market expert so you can spend more time on what matters most: your clients. Check them out here.
Today’s RealTrending podcast features Bobby Bryant, CEO and co-founder of Doss, a real estate brokerage and technology company that offers a flex model and an artificial intelligence assistant. Doss is a Google Start Up company and recently received funding from Amazon, as well.
This episode is sponsored by Keeping Current Matters. Keeping Current Matters makes it easy to be the market expert so you can spend more time on what matters most: your clients. Check them out here.
Today’s RealTrending podcast features Sarah Reynolds, CEO of EmpowerHome, a real estate industry solutions provider supporting Realtors, mega teams, and core services companies. Sarah talks about her unique business model and the lead pillars that drive her success.
Today’s RealTrending podcast features Sarah Reynolds, CEO of EmpowerHome, a real estate industry solutions provider supporting Realtors, mega teams, and core services companies. Sarah talks about her unique business model and the lead pillars that drive her success.
Today’s RealTrending podcast features Sarah Reynolds, CEO of EmpowerHome, a real estate industry solutions provider supporting Realtors, mega teams, and core services companies. Sarah talks about her unique business model and the lead pillars that drive her success.
Today’s RealTrending podcast features Spencer Rascoff, founder of Pacaso, Hotwire and Zillow among other companies. Rascoff is also the CEO of 75 & Sunny, an investment company. Rascoff discusses the next wave of real estate technology as well as the challenges ahead for the traditional brokerage model.
Today’s RealTrending podcast features Rainy Hake Austin, president of The Agency. Rainy discusses how their boutique-feel brokerage is able to scale that model using brand consistency.
Today’s RealTrending podcast features Rick Haase, president of United Real Estate. Rick discusses what they look for in a brokerage acquisition, the current real estate technology landscape and lessons learned building an in-house tech platform.
Today's RealTrending podcast features Nick Ron, CEO of House Buyers of America, which buys renovates and resells homes. Ron discusses the difference between his company and an iBuyer and how important it is to have a personal touch.
Today's RealTrending podcast features Nick Ron, CEO of House Buyers of America, which buys renovates and resells homes. Ron discusses the difference between his company and an iBuyer and how important it is to have a personal touch.
Today's RealTrending podcast features Nick Ron, CEO of House Buyers of America, which buys renovates and resells homes. Ron discusses the difference between his company and an iBuyer and how important it is to have a personal touch.
Today’s RealTrending features features Rivers Pearce, chief marketing officer, and Dustin Gray, founder and CEO of Milestones, a homeowner portal that just raised 10.3 million in Series A funding.
They discuss how real estate agents can move away from being transactional and move to being more intentional in building relationships.
Today’s RealTrending features Michael Scanlon and Jake Fugeman, team leaders for Axon Group, powered by eXp Realty and based in Chicago. After investing in real estate themselves, the duo decided to start a real estate practice working with investors.
While they've expanded their niche to all buyers and sellers, they still work heavily with smaller investors. Here's who they did it.
Today’s RealTrending features Mike Lane, president of ShowingTime. Mike shares the latest on ShowingTime's evolving platform post-Zillow acquisition and offers some market trend on which real estate markets are still hot based on their data.
Today’s RealTrending features Mike Lane, president of ShowingTime. Mike shares the latest on ShowingTime's evolving platform post-Zillow acquisition and offers some market trend on which real estate markets are still hot based on their data.
Today’s RealTrending features Tim Heyl, founder of Homeward and of The Heyl Group of Keller Williams Realty in Austin. The Heyl Group is ranked number two large team by transaction sides and number five by sales volume in the 2022 RealTrends, The Thousand rankings.
Heyl discusses the new financing options for consumers, why teams aren't competition for brokers and the innovation in the real estate industry.
Today’s RealTrending features Tim Heyl, founder of Homeward and of The Heyl Group of Keller Williams Realty in Austin. The Heyl Group is ranked number two large team by transaction sides and number five by sales volume in the 2022 RealTrends, The Thousand rankings.
Heyl discusses the new financing options for consumers, why teams aren't competition for brokers and the innovation in the real estate industry.
Today’s RealTrending features Tim Heyl, founder of Homeward and of The Heyl Group of Keller Williams Realty in Austin. The Heyl Group is ranked number two large team by transaction sides and number five by sales volume in the 2022 RealTrends, The Thousand rankings.
Heyl discusses the new financing options for consumers, why teams aren't competition for brokers and the innovation in the real estate industry.
Today’s RealTrending features Marnie Blanco, vice president of industry for Pacaso. Marnie shares how the company is tweaking its strategy, trends in co-ownership and what brokers and agents can do to compete in today's market.
Today’s RealTrending features Anna-Marie Ellison, managing partner of ERA King Real Estate in Alabama, and a RealTrends GameChanger. Anna-Marie talks about how she's investing in boosting agent productivity and the tactics she's using to do so.
Today’s RealTrending features Brian Bair, founder and CEO of Offerpad. Brian talks about the future of iBuying, if the company strategy may change due to the market shift and what they are doing to streamline the process.
Today’s RealTrending features Long Doan, CEO of Realty Group LLC in Minneapolis. Doan was named a 2022 RealTrends GameChanger for achieving 292% growth by transaction side percentage over the past five years.
Coming to the U.S. as a 13-year-old refugee during the Vietnam War, Doan had an aha moment. "The first night I was at the refugee camp, it hit me. I found a spot on the beach and I remember crying all night. I was a 13 year old boy, alone. I thought to myself, 'Wait a minute. Am I lucky, or am I unlucky?' The sun was coming up, and I remember telling myself that, 'Just put your big boy pants on and go to work,' because I decided that I was a victor, not a victim. I actually was lucky, not unlucky. And your mind is powerful. When you decide something, you are right."
Today’s RealTrending features Steve Murray, senior advisor to RealTrends and a partner with RTC Consulting. Murray recently research more than 730 real estate firms to find out the leaders in growth over the past 10 years. The report, The Secrets of Top-Growth Firms, is available now.
Today’s RealTrending features Corey Hasting, broker/owner of Engel & Völkers in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. His firm was a top mover in the 2022 RealTrends Nation's Best rankings, doubling transaction sides to 1,488 between 2021 and 2022.
Hasting was a defensive starter for Ohio State University and the Cinncinatti Bengals before becoming the youngest brokerage owner in Engel & Völkers history at age 27. Hasting talks about running a brokerage and how his focus on training has resulted in increased agent productivity.
Today’s RealTrending features Rod Watson and Rob Hite, both former professional basketball players and founders of the sports and entertainment real estate firm Aston Rose, powered by SIDE. They talk about how athletics prepared them for real estate, the expansion of their real estate firm and the systematic and highly focused way they go about serving customers.
Today's RealTrending features 2022 RealTrends GameChangers, JW Webb, Founder, and CEO, and John Anderson, President, of Professional Realty Services International in Spokane, Washington. Their brokerage grew 217% over the past five years by transaction side percentage based on RealTrends 500 data.
JW and John talk about how they did the unthinkable — halted recruiting — last year to ensure the agents they already had were getting the service and tools they needed.
Today’s RealTrending is a United Wholesale Mortgage-sponsored episode discussing partnering with an independent mortgage broker. Traci Nicodemus, owner of RE/MAX Cross Country Advantage Legacy and Trinity in Texas discusses mortgage brokerage partnership dynamic, how it's working for her firm and the importance of partnering with someone who shares you values.
Today’s RealTrending features Nathan Klutznick, CEO, and Jonathan Lickstein, Managing Broker for LoKation Real Estate in Pompano Beach, Florida. The executives talk how they believe the flat-fee model is the future, competition for market share and the importance of transparency and availability to retain agent.
The brokerage is ranked No. 47 by transaction sides, and No. 77 by sales volume in the 2022 RealTrends 500 ranking.
Today’s RealTrending features Smokey Garrett, operating partner for Keller Williams Go Network, ranked No. 11 by transaction size, and No. 15 by sales volume in the 2020 RealTrends 500 rankings. Smokey talks about the upcoming market change, what brokerage leaders can do to prepare and the actions he took during the Great Recession to help his network through industry challenges.
Today’s RealTrending features Rob Hahn, better known as Notorious ROB. Rob is managing partner of 7DS Associates, which is a Las Vegas based real estate strategy and consulting firm. Hahn offers his straight-shooter take on commission lawsuits, the future of the industry and what real estate leaders should be doing today to prepare for possible industry changes.
Today’s RealTrending features Rick Davidson, CEO of Cairn Real Estate Holdings. Davidson's real estate services company acquired JPAR, has plans to acquire title and mortgage. Davidson talks how his business model works and plans for future growth.
Today’s RealTrending features Justin Bailey, CEO of Realty Executives Associates in Knoxville, Tennessee.Bailey changed his internal messaging and made several key moves to scale his real estate brokerage growth. Find out how he strengthened his culture when he grew to 750 agents.
Today’s RealTrending features Khrista Jarvis, founder of the Khrista Jarvis team of Coldwell Banker Realty in California. Her team is ranked nationally as the No. 5 medium-sized team by volume in the 2021 RealTrends The Thousand. The 2022 rankings will be released this summer. Khrista's 11-person team is small but mighty. She discusses lessons learned building her team and offers advice for agents and team leaders on hiring, firing and growing a business.
Today’s RealTrending features Steve Murray, senior advisor to RealTrends and Tracey Velt, editorial director of RealTrends talk about the future of independent brokerages and offer an analysis of the RealTrends 500 and Nation's Best rankings.
Today's RealTrending podcast features an exclusive interview with Bob Corcoran of Bob Corcoran & Associates in Florida. Bob's been coaching high performance real estate teams for over 30 years and has helped multiple team leaders sell their businesses. Bob discusses how real estate teams and independent agents can build viable exit strategies when they are ready to move on.
Today’s RealTrending features an exclusive interview with Gary Malin, chief operating officer with Corcoran Group in New York City. Gary leads Corcoran's senior sales executives and the recruiting and nurturing of top talent and builds alliances with key real estate entities and professionals. He shares key insights into successful brokerage recruiting and building a recruiting team.
Today’s RealTrending features an exclusive interview with Kristan Cole, founder and CEO of the Kristan Cole Real Estate Network of Keller Williams Realty. Cole's team is ranked No. 27 mega teams by volume and No. 18 by transaction sides in 2021 The Thousand top agents and team nationwide. The 2022 rankings will be out this summer.
Cole talks about the challenges growing a multi-state expansion team, how she approaches her business and the impact Business Coach John Maxwell has had on her personal and professional growth.
Today’s RealTrending features an exclusive interview with Adam Brown, vice president of business development forPropy.com. Brown removes the mystery and confusion surrounding crypto, NFTs and the blockchain and its potential impact on real estate.
Today’s RealTrending features an exclusive interview with Ryan O'Neill, team leader of the 170-agent mega team, the Minnesota Real Estate Team of RE/MAX Advantage Plus. Ryan's team is ranked No. 14 mega teams by transaction sides in 2021 The Thousand top agents and team nationwide.
Ryan talks about the steps he took to grow his team, what action made the biggest difference and how he's been able to scale the team for greater growth.
In this special edition of RealTrending, Senior Real Estate Reporter Matthew Blake talks to @Properties Co-founder Mike Golden. Since speaking with RealTrending in September, @properties has bought international luxury brand Christie’s as it eyes more acquisitions and expanding its franchisee network with investment partner Quad-C. But the company is deliberate in its growth and is avoiding opportunities such as an initial public offering.
Golden also candidly discussed the challenges of COVID 19 for brokerage, and the future of a historic high-demand, low inventory real estate market.
Today’s RealTrending features an exclusive interview with Errol Samuelson, Chief Industry Development Officer for Zillow Group. A longtime leader at Zillow, Errol is responsible for the company's real estate industry strategy and business-to-business product development. Errol talks to RealTrends about the demise of Zillow Offers, and how the firm plans to develop a "housing super app."
Today’s RealTrending features an exclusive interview with Christy Budnick, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. Christy talks about the new direction of the franchises, how to be both client- and agent-driven and the addition of services to the brokerage.
Today’s RealTrending features an exclusive interview with Chris Bentley, founder, broker, and owner of Bentley Fine Properties in Texas. Bentley’s 14-agent office serves the Dallas area. He talks to RealTrends about how he’s overcoming growing pains while trying to increase his agent count to 40 agents in 2022.
Today’s RealTrending features an interview with Brett Jennings, team leader of Real Estate Experts, powered by SIDE real estate. Jennings will share the roadmap he used to reach the goal he set for his team 10 years ago. That roadmap includes the different stages of success, key hires and the tools necessary to push you through that stage to the next.
Today’s RealTrending features an exclusive interview with Lane Hornung, CEO and founder of 8Z Real Estate and proptech company zavvie. The original “disruptor,” Hornung talks about the evolution of the real estate industry, the new disruptors and how real estate brokerages must continue to adapt to a new way of doing business.
Today’s RealTrending podcast features Steve Murray, senior advisor to RealTrends discussing Realtor Association membership and the correlation with agent productivity, real estate industry innovation and the dangers.
Today’s RealTrending features an exclusive interview with Ryan Serhant of SERHANT, a New York-based brokerage. Serhant founded his real estate brokerage in September 2020. He speaks frankly to RealTrends about his opinion of the iBuyer business model, his ideal real estate agent, the future of real estate teams and more.
Today’s RealTrending features an exclusive interview with Robert Reffkin, CEO of Compass. While not backing off recruiting, Reffkin talks about a new focus on agent productivity as well as the firm’s commitment to core services as a profitability center and value-add for agents and consumers.
Today’s RealTrending podcast features Steve Murray, senior advisor to RealTrends discussing brokerage priorities using Jim Collins’ “Good to Great” philosophy and business lessons learned.
Today’s RealTrending features an exclusive interview with Adam Hergenrother, CEO of Adam Hergenrother Companies and founder of Livian in partnership with Keller Williams Realty. Adam talks about the blurred lines between brokerages and teams, the race to become the “Amazon” of real estate and how lead generation is evolving.
Today’s RealTrending features an interview with Tommie Wehrle, co-chair of the LGBTQ+ REALPRIDE Realogy Employees Relations Group, Coldwell Banker Realty instructor and a broker-associate at Coldwell Banker Realty in Milford, Connecticut. Wehrle, also a member of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, offers advice on how to build diversity and inclusion into your brokerage firm.
Today’s RealTrending podcast features Steve Murray, senior advisor to RealTrends and Tracey Velt, editorial director of RealTrends discussing the trends in real estate team valuations and the results of the 2021 RealTrends Team Profitability Study.
Today’s RealTrending features an interview with Steve Brown, president of residential sales for Crye-Leike Real Estate and chairman of the board for The Realty Alliance, a network of North American real estate firms. Brown talks about boosting core service capture rates, industry trends and the new changes the National Association of Realtors is making to the MLS.
Today’s RealTrending features Steve Murray, senior advisor to RealTrends and Tracey Velt, editorial director of RealTrends discussing the profitability of real estate teams compared to the profitability of real estate brokerages, based on the results of the 2021 RealTrends Team Profitability Study.
In this edition of RealTrending, Steve Murray, senior advisor to RealTrends, talks about possible parallels between the China real estate crisis and possible implications of proposed government regulations, innovative financing services and people challenges.
Today’s RealTrending features an interview with Sherry Chris, president and CEO of Realogy Expansion Brands, which includes ERA Real Estate and Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate. She outlines what she thinks brokers can do to combat margin compression and how to market proof their businesses.
In this edition of RealTrending, Steve Murray, senior advisor to RealTrends, talks about the competition for productive agents, brokerage culture and offers and update on the market for mergers and valuations.
Today’s RealTrending features an interview with Chris Kelly, president and CEO of Ebby Halliday Companies, part of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices of America in Texas and Christian Wallace, head of real estate for Better, based in New York. These leaders were featured on a panel at HousingWire Annual in Frisco, Texas, discussing the importance of core services in real estate brokerage today.
In this edition of RealTrending, Steve Murray, senior advisor to RealTrends, talks about a new brokerage model emerging, the DOJ and FTC investigations and the role of institutional investors and iBuyers.
Today’s RealTrending features an interview with Sean Black, CEO and founder of Knock.com, a company that offers cash-backed buying and consumer financing to offer consumers options when buying and selling a home. Black discusses his partnerships with brokers, their desire to help consumers and opines on the transaction revolution as the next phase of disruption in the real estate industry.
Today’s RealTrending features an interview with Josh Harley, founder, chairman and CEO of Fathom Holdings. Harley opens up about the company’s plans to go head-to-head with Zillow, “without saying their name,” company growth and how there’s room at the table for all real estate models.
In this edition of RealTrending, Steve Murray, senior advisor to RealTrends, talks about private property rights and how a case in Berlin, Germany, tells a story of what could happen here in the U.S.
Today’s RealTrending features an interview with Thad Wong and Mike Golden, co-founders of @properties. A powerhouse in the Chicagoland area, the brokerage firm is now expanding to go other areas. Wong and Golden discuss their franchising strategy, their technology platform and their strategic plan for the coming year.
In this edition of RealTrending, Steve Murray, senior advisor to RealTrends, offers insight on the ever-increasing real estate brokerage competition and how to solidify your position.
Today’s RealTrending features an interview with Gavin Swartzman, president and CEO of Peerage Realty Partners. Swatzman talks about recent acquisitions, their business model and some out-of-the-box ancillary services. Peerage has been slowly acquiring brokerage firms in many high end and luxury markets to bring into their “real estate network.” Swartzman explains his value prop in this educational podcast.
Today’s RealTrending features an exclusive interview with Pete Carroll, CoreLogic’s Executive of Public Policy and Industry Relations. Carroll talks about the housing shortage, who it impacts most, issues plaguing today’s real estate industry, and some possible solutions.
In this edition of RealTrending, Steve Murray, senior advisor to RealTrends, explains the impact of a resurgence of COVID-19 on real estate, offers an analysis of recent earnings calls and talks about a new real estate team study launching soon.
Today’s RealTrending features an interview with Glenn Kelman, president and CEO of Redfin. Kelman addresses those who question his business model, talks next steps for the company and where he sees opportunity for brokerage leaders in the next year.
In this edition of RealTrending, Steve Murray, senior advisor to RealTrends, explains the impact of iBuyers, institutional investors and mom-and-pop investors on the real estate market. He also discusses some opportunities for serving the senior market and how to benchmark your company by reading earnings reports.
Today’s RealTrending features an interview with Nick Bailey, president of RE/MAX LLC. Bailey talks about the company’s evolving growth strategies, how they hope to capitalize on machine learning and today’s digital transformation and shares some industry market trends.
In this edition of RealTrending, Steve Murray, senior advisor to RealTrends, shares his thoughts the shifting market, the only real key to real estate success and the shift in how investors are valuing brokerage firms.
Today’s RealTrending podcast features three, powerful real estate leaders. Margy Grant, CEO of Florida Realtors, Christina Pappas, president-elect of Florida Realtors and vice president of the Keyes Company, Miami, and Juana Watkins, Florida Realtors General Counsel. Florida Realtors is backing a move that will guarantee that money flowing into the state’s affordable housing trust funds will be used exclusively for affordable housing. It could serve as a model for other states.
In this edition of RealTrending, Steve Murray, senior advisor to RealTrends, shares his thoughts on the way artificial intelligence is impacting recruiting, how consumer choices are changing real estate brokerage competition and observations from brokerage leaders on the market.
With an emphasis on making the transaction easy, Vince Parlove, director of wholesale development for United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), talks about their findamortgagebroker.com service and offers some interesting insight into mortgage industry trends and the impact on the housing market.
Today’s RealTrending features an interview with Guy Gal, founder of Side Real Estate. Guy envisioned a white-label brand for top teams and agents that puts the branding squarely with the agent. Coming from the tech world, the backend platform was vital for their success. With two rounds of funding totaling more than $200 million and a $2.5 billion valuation, Side will enter some 15 markets in the next eight months.
In this edition of RealTrending, Steve Murray, senior advisor to RealTrends, shares his thoughts on how the CEO trap, today’s housing shortage and what brokerage leaders need to know about the next big move in real estate tech.
While the pandemic slowed down global investment in U.S. real estate, it never totally stopped. And, says Anthony Hitt, CEO and president of Engel & Völkers Americas, despite the social unrest and contentious political scene in the U.S., it’s still a safe haven for global investors.
In this edition of RealTrending, Steve Murray, senior advisor to RealTrends, shares his thoughts on how to compete in today’s competitive arena. He’ll share a book review and reveal some insights into why agent productivity is flat even though growth in the agent rankings is at all-time highs.
United Real Estate jumped 134 spots to number 10 by transaction sides in the RealTrends 500. CEO Dan Duffy offers insight into their evolving business strategy, building profitable core services and more.
Are we getting into the danger zone of a market that is overheated? Steve Murray, senior advisor for RealTrends goes through the data and tells brokerage leaders what to watch for to determine housing market health and focus on staying on the right side of the market.
Gino Blefari, CEO of HomeServices of America and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, says that the company is leveraging its size to put top-notch marketing, technology and innovation services in place. The company is changing strategy to no longer be the quiet giant.
Real estate brokerage buyers are plentiful and they’ve all got different goals and objectives. That’s good news coming out of the pandemic. RealTrends Senior Advisor Steve Murray shares an M&A update as well as some lessons learned that can help brokerages moving forward.
Tom Ferry, founder of Ferry International, takes his years of coaching brokers and boils it down to the top things brokers need to do today to increase per-agent productivity, why he thinks some brokerages have rocket-ship growth and how to manage teams.
There’s a red, flashing light at the current level of sales. What can brokers do about it? Steve Murray goes through the data to predict the market, talks about the new $15,000 tax credit and analyzes the audience for the aggressive, low-cost brokerage model.
In his first podcast since taking the role of Keller Williams Realty International president, Marc King answers the tough questions about KW’s leadership changes, where the company is going next and why he’s the right leader for today’s KW.
Steve Murray takes a forward look at the market from 2022 to 2024, offers his input on the recent litigation noise and gives brokers some insight into this year’s rankings.
Glenn Sanford, CEO of eXp World holdings, addresses his critics about his agent referral program, where he is taking the company next, and growth limiters for the brokerage.
In Episode 97 of the RealTrending podcast, Steve Murray, senior advisor to HW Media, discusses the lawsuit Rex Real Estate filed again the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and Zillow, insight into this year’s RealTrends 500 top brokerages and what’s going on with inflation.
Today’s REAL Trending features an interview with Fiona Petrie, Executive Vice President & Managing Director of U.S. Operations for RE/MAX Integra who talks about ways to combat Zoom fatigue with just a few small tweaks. It’s not always about dressing up and playing games. Plus, she shares her lessons learned from a recent conversion of an independent into the RE/MAX Integra family that was done completely virtual.
In Episode 96 of the RealTrending podcast, Steve Murray, senior advisor to HW Media, discusses trends in brokerage valuations, anecdotal findings of the Q1 housing sales reports and shifts in demographics based on remote work.
Today’s RealTrending features an interview with Donny Samson, CEO of Samson Properties. The firm has over 4,000 agents in 30 offices, serving home buyers and sellers in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. According to RealTrends data, Donny's firm has grown from 7,200 sides in 2018 to 12,300 sides in 2020. That's a growth rate of a whopping 71% in just two years. His firm will undoubtedly be in the top one fourth of the Real Trends 500, launching this month. In this interview, Samson shares why agents join his firm, how he keeps them engaged, the services he offers and, most importantly, the secrets to the firm’s massive organic growth.
In Episode 95, Steve compares and contrasts the 2020 earnings for the publicly held national real estate companies, the impact of mortgage forbearance on single-family, investor-owned homes and analyzes the current inventory issue.
Today’s REAL Trending features an interview with Harma Hartouni, operating partner of Keller Williams Realty Encino-Sherman Oaks, Calif., and team leader of Harma Real Estate. In this interview, Hartouni discusses how his early adversity shaped his real estate career, how he spots opportunities in the market based on data, and what information he’s tracking to guide agents toward success.
Today’s RealTrending features Steve Murray, senior advisor to REAL Trends and HW Media talking about trends in personnel costs among brokerage companies, the potential impact of President Biden's $15,000 tax credit for homebuyers, and growth through mergers and acquisitions versus organic growth.
Today’s REAL Trending features an interview with Ryan Gorman, President and CEO, Coldwell Banker Real Estate and Booker Pickett, broker/owner of Coldwell Banker Pickett Fences in Land O’Lakes, Florida. In this interview, Gorman discusses the challenges and barriers for minority brokers and a new program aimed at giving them a hand up. Pickett recently signed up for the program. He’ll discuss the challenges he’s faced building his brokerage and his special focus on underserviced communities.
REAL Trending features the brightest minds in real estate. Twice a month, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Victoria Wickham.
In Episode 93, Steve discusses:
Mortgage Forbearance Impacts
"These mortgages that are in forbearance, obviously simply are either going to get worked out or these homes are going to be put on the market and sold. As I said earlier, the good news for the housing market is any number, even a large number of those homes, those 2.7 million homes, where the mortgages are in forbearance."
Work From Home and Impacts on Office Space
"If we see tens of millions of office workers no longer going to an office routinely, there will be a similar downward spiral of the use of commercial office buildings of all kinds. Whether it's a 6,000 square foot building or a 600,000 square foot building, there will be tremendous downward pressure on the use of office space if these reports and research trends continue."
Brokerage and Agent Segmentation
"The market is now segmenting and agents are moving one direction or another and trying different models to find which one fits for them."
Today’s REAL Trending features an interview with Linda O’Koniewski, CEO of Leading Edge Real Estate in Boston. In this interview, O’Koniewski discusses lessons learned after finding out her franchise pulled the plug, and they had to rebrand overnight. Five years later, the company is on solid footing, regaining some of the agents they lost (which wasn’t many!) and introducing new initiatives like the LEAP program, which offers a plug and play system for virtual teams and brokers.
REAL Trending features the brightest minds in real estate. Twice a month, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Victoria Wickham.
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry trends, this is REAL Trending episode 92, we're analyzing some important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, senior advisor to Real Trends, and today we're discussing the focus for broker leaders in 2021 strength in valuations and beware the Black Swan. What do these trends mean and how can brokerage firms best deal with them?
It's all about the people for Tami, so it's not surprising that she and her leadership team put together a corporate stimulus package for brokers and agents. Find out more about the stimulus package as well as how Tami effectively connects to brokers and agents via video in this week's podcast.
REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news. This is REAL Trending Episode 91. We're analyzing important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, senior advisor to REAL Trends. And today we are discussing 2021 the year ahead, complacency and culture, and the new REAL Trends and HW media. What does these trends mean, and how can brokers firms best deal with them?
Launching a new program, called Poduslo Pivot, allowed Joseph to develop a complete marketing program with an innovative mix of video, email, and more. Find out about his Glimpse video program for listing videos and the marketing opportunities he sees for 2021.
NAHREP recently released a study called the Hispanic Wealth Report. Gary offers some amazing insight into how the pandemic may impact Latino wealth as well as opportunities for that demographic and a peak into how you can better serve the Hispanic community.
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending, episode 90. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, and today we're discussing what we learned in 2020, the advance of real estate tech, and CoStar's entry into residential real estate. What do these trends mean, and how can brokerage firms best deal with them?
Collins took his passion for building a more sustainable, regenerative life and combined it with his real estate business. Now, he has agents seeking him out to join his team. Find out how he built his team around a common purpose and get strategies for marketing green homes.
Collins took his passion for building a more sustainable, regenerative life and combined it with his real estate business. Now, he has agents seeking him out to join his team. Find out how he built his team around a common purpose and get strategies for marketing green homes.
Tom George, president and managing partner of Constellation Real Estate Group
What's the future in tech mergers and acquisitions? Tom offers insight into what the real estate technology industry's future looks like in light of COVID-19. He'll talk about brokerage tech trends, M&A, and more in this edition of the REAL Trending podcast with Tracey Velt.
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending episode 89. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, President of REAL Trends. And today we're discussing our forecast for 2021. The rising presence of discount brokerage and NAR is new discrimination and anti-harassment policy. First, a quick message.
With access to a deep well of data, Shawn has his finger on the pulse of the real estate market, especially as it pertains to appraisals. Learn about some of the trends in the appraisal industry that may impact real estate professionals.
Rankings No. 376 by volume for small teams
As a natural in front of the camera, Shelton has parlayed that trait into her real estate brand in the form of video marketing. In this podcast, Shelton talks about her HGTV pilot and her video series called The Wilder Ways of Real Estate. She'll offer actionable tips for real estate professionals and broker who want to boost their video marketing.
Greg Sexton, COO, CENTURY 21, Jennette Philips Toderick, CEO, CENTURY 21 Union Realty Co, California & Tracy Hutton, CEO, CENTURY 21 Scheetz Real Estate, Indiana
There are multiple ways to grow. For Toderick, it was through a strategic acquisition, while Hutton focuses on recruiting. In this roundtable discussion, we talk about each strategy, lessons learned, and get insights into trends regarding brokerage growth and M&A.
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending episode 88. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends. And today, we are discussing the great migration of 2020, 3rd quarter earnings from some publicly held companies, and commission compression and industry discussion about that. What do these trends mean and how can brokerage firms best deal with them?
Josh shares his views on the new holding company, the digital-first experience that the agent's driving, the importance of relationships, and how technology can help you build those relationships. Don't miss this thought-provoking, forward-thinking interview.
The Thousand: Ranking No. 20 by Transaction Volume
With a keen eye for design and construction, Tracy parlayed that into a brand for her real estate business. In this podcast, she offers her strategies for building a brand and how to take a creative passion and build a business with that passion.
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news and trends. This is REAL Trending episode 87. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends. Today, we're going off the beaten path and we're going to talk about ignoring the press, planning for election outcomes and thought about brokerage profits and returns. What do these trends mean and how can brokerage firms best deal with them?
With the Pandemic came faster technology innovation and more adoption. Stegemann talks about some of those trends and more in this informative discussion on real estate technology trends.
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry trends. This is REAL Trending episode 86. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAl Trends. Today, we're discussing developments at Zillow, secondly Compass and their entry into the title and settlement business, and the issue of segmentation and data analysis. What do these trends mean and how can brokerage firms best deal with them? First, a quick message.
With a special focus on supporting female leaders, Sue launched a series called "What Moves Her." The wildly successful series encourages women in leadership and offers actionable advice. In this podcast, Sue talks about the self-imposed obstacles women place in front of themselves and offers advice on how to let go.
Specializing in helping brokers and team leaders build systems to recruit, Ben is on the cutting edge of trends in this COVID-19 recovery market. Find out his keys to successful recruiting and retention in this informative podcast
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending Episode 85. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and agents. I'm Steve Murray, President of REAL Trends. And today we're discussing the inventory challenge, the sources of the sales surge and crazy valuations. What are these trends mean? And how can brokers firms best deal with them? First, a quick message
Executive Director, Broker Public Portal
After taking a hard look at brokerage finances when the pandemic hit, Joe and the leadership team found ways to cut without sacrificing agent or consumer services. Find out some of the permanent changes they made. Bonus: Joe talks to us about some goals of the Broker Public Portal.
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending, episode 84. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, President of REAL Trends, and today we're going to discuss the importance of core services, the growth and impact of referral organizations, and housing consumer exuberance. What do these trends mean and how can brokerage firms best take advantage of them?
Using his background in business development with Tom Ferry Coaching, Johnson put a retention program in place that has been thriving no matter what the market holds.
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate, this is REAL Trending, episode 83. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends. Today we're discussing the political party platforms about housing and brokerage, trends in home purchasing, and preparing for fall 2020. What do these trends mean and how can brokerage firms best deal with them?
A real estate attorney and title insurance company owner, Elias decided to expand and purchase a RE/MAX franchise--in the middle of a pandemic. Find out how they managed a successful virtual transaction.
Ranked No. 87 Individual Agents by Volume
Making the REAL Trends + Tom Ferry The Thousand at the age of 24, Spears' hard work found him handling foreclosure sales. However, the luxury market was calling him and, in 2015, he joined Sotheby's and found his niche. Find out his tips and insight for moving from foreclosures to luxury.
Personal contact with his 22 agents has made all the difference in retaining those agents. Find out what Roham is doing to lead through this challenging market filled with shutdowns, reopenings and market uncertainty.
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry trends and news, this is REAL Trending episode 82. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends. Today we're discussing second-quarter results for the large national companies, findings from our recent agent and team rankings, and a comment about, now more than ever, focus is the key. What do these trends mean and how can brokerage firms best deal with them
Making the most of virtual recruiting, Fite and his team developed a series of virtual recruiting events to show value to potential agents as well as retain current agents. Listen in to find out more about these events.
Ranked No. 1 real estate agent by transaction size and No. 50 real estate agent by volume
Transitioning from an individual sales associate to a broker amid a pandemic is not for the faint of heart. Find out how Kyle made the transition, changed companies and is setting himself up for success as a selling broker.
Relying on organic growth, Carter and the leadership team at 8z Real Estate didn't have an organized recruiting program. The pandemic changed all that. Find out how they built a recruiting and retention plan and implemented it despite a challenging market.
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry trends and news, this is REAL Trending, episode 81. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends, today we're discussing recent housing market news, information about top agent preferences and merger and acquisition activity. What do these trends mean and how can brokerage firms best deal with them?
Gorman says he's learned one big lesson during his time in leadership: provide clarity and communicate continually. This has especially been vital during the pandemic when the Realogy headquarters building has been closed for business. Find out what Gorman and the leadership team are doing to serve network agents and brokers through a challenging market.
The Thousand: No. 16 team-owned brokerage by volume and No. 12 by transaction sites
Find out the details of Lindahl's real estate scholarship program which will net him 75 new sales associates in August 2020.
Mid-Atlantic United States: Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia
Starting the brand as a small, luxury firm, Chinowth said that the plan was never to grow as large as they are today. But, the relationships they built with agents working the luxury market propelled them into growth mode. Find out more about the process and her lessons learned in this podcast.
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry trends and news, this is REAL Trending episode 80. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends. Today, we're going to take a little trip to the future and discuss the future of brokerage, the future profile of great agents and teams, and the importance of core services. What do these trends mean now and how can brokers firms best deal with them in the future? So let's talk first about the future of brokerage. I want to be straight and get to the point with anyone tuning in many
With a hybrid iBuyer-ish model, House Buyers of America has continued to buy homes throughout the Pandemic. Find out where Ron is seeing opportunity in the market and how he's making this model work when others chose to shut down buying homes early on.
With a growth plan to be in all 50 states and to double their agent count by the end of 2023, HomeSmart and its leadership team led by Bowers is strategically moving toward success. Find out about their growth plan in this podcast.
With a focus on staying debt-free and looking for ways to beef up ancillary services, Conway stays growth-minded. The company ranked No. 30 by transaction sides in this year's REAL Trends 500 Top Brokerages. Find out more about Conway's growth strategies in this podcast.
Since joining RE/MAX last September, Bailey revamped the company's recruiting strategy, culminating in a new campaign that was recently launched. REAL Trends editor in chief Tracey Velt talks to Bailey about recruiting trends and tells us the biggest mistakes brokers make when it comes to finding and recruiting good agents
Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, talked about how almost every asset he owned he overpaid for, but, with time, because the asset was high quality, it worked out. Hearing that Hosack and his team changed their strategy about how they looked at real estate deals and recruiting and became much more aggressive than before. Find out how that impacted his company positively.
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news and trends, this is REAL Trending episode 79. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and agents. I'm Steve Murray, President of REAL Trends and today we're discussing this housing recovery, where to focus now and lessons from the agent rankings, what these trends mean and how can brokerage firms best deal with them.
Because of its extensive use of technology, McLeod says that Side agents were able to navigate the Pandemic with little impact on their businesses. Find out how McLeod and his leadership team implemented new protocols and programs to serve agents in a new normal market.
An AHA moment with a stressed-out agent led to a clarity of focus on serving their most important customer—the agent. From there, Meessman and his leadership team built the organization around that premise. Find out how.
Ranked No. 145 by transaction sides and No. 95 by volume, REAL Trends 500
After starting several businesses together, Sam and Oliver realized that the path to success was defining Big Block Realty as a service-first company. They redefined their value proposition and the rest fell into place. Find out about their path to success.
Focusing on agents first allowed Brigham and Bevis to retain quality agents while dealing with stay-at-home orders. Now that their market is opening up, it's paid huge dividends in business volume. Find out more about their retention and recruiting strategy in this podcast.
128.2% growth between 2014 and 2018
Deciding to stop running a team and, instead, become managing brokers, the Macklin's turned their focus to recruiting. That set them on the course to the success they have today. Learn more about their strategy in this podcast.
Today we're going to talk about the housing recovery, new mobility patterns and competition for agents. What do these trends mean and how can brokerage firms best deal with them?
When COVID-19 hit, Averbuch scheduled one-on-one calls with all of her agents. Now that the market is reopening, that strategy has paid off. Find out more about how she is leading her team through unprecedented times.
136.4% Growth between 2014-2018
Taking a leap of faith with some strategic acquisitions helped Lauri build his brokerage. That acquisition coupled with a strong training program helped Lauri and his team grow. Find out his lessons learned in this informative podcast.
Ranked No. 92 by transaction sides and No. 28 by transaction volume, REAL Trends 500
Growing up in the business, Budge felt that real estate was in his blood. After a stint at NRT corporate, he decided to jump back into brokerage. His creed of "People; Not Stuff' helped him develop a personalized approach to his brokerage that shows in his current success. Find out more about his lessons learned in this podcast.
Knowing they needed to act quickly to help its Realtor members adjust to Florida's stay-at-home orders, the Association developed a host of virtual tools for their members. Find out more about how Dionna Hall and the leadership team brought value to members during a challenging time.
179.4% growth between 2014 and 2018
With about 17 small mergers and acquisitions in 2016 and an aggressive recruiting program, D'Amico grew his firm to the 850 agents he has today. Find out what lessons he learned by growing so quickly and his strategies for successfully integrating new offices into his culture.
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry trends and news. This is REAL Trending episode 77. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends. Today we're discussing the market recovery. Secondly, what we've learned, and lastly, what's ahead. What do these trends mean? And how can brokerage firms and agents best deal with them
As the market in California starts to open, civil unrest over the George Floyd murder ramps up. For Nourmand, taking care of his agents is a top priority. Find out what he's doing to ensure agents are able to transact business in the market.
189.9% growth between 2014-2018
Taking a strategic approach to growth during the 2008-09 recession set up the future success of Bullock's firm. Find out what actions he took and how he's managing growth today.
No. 213 by Transaction Sides REAL Trends 500
With an early passion for investing in real estate, it was inevitable that Hayes would move into brokerage. In this podcast, he talks about his lessons learned and how a passion for your profession is the cornerstone of success
Lori Oller and Amy Whitmarsh, sisters and co-owners, RE/MAX Results, Oklahoma
As their market reopens, Oller and Whitmarsh found that they made the right decision to avoid any cuts to agent services last March when COVID-19 first hit their market. Find out what those changes were, the new protocols they put in place, and more.
207% Growth Between 2014-2018
When Conklin started in leadership, he didn't think he was the right person for the job. He was wrong. He proved his worth by the amount of work he put into personal development, ultimately finding out his why. Find out Conklin's why and how he and his leadership team continually grew their business a good amount each year.
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry trends and news, this is REAL Trending episode 76. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends. Today we're discussing the impact on the housing market from forbearance, the Top Agent Network litigation against realtor MLSs, and a summary of the first-quarter results from what I'll call the big six. What do these trends mean and how can brokers firms best deal with them?
By offering an expanded online learning platform, the leaders at Key Realty are ready to take on the new market. While their sales have been down, particularly in Michigan where real estate was not deemed essential, these leaders explain why their business model helped them retain agents and minimize losse
Better Homes and Gardens Reliance, California
Growth Between 2014-2018: 279%
With a focus on acquisitions and growing their geographic footprint, these brokers expanded their business and learned some valuable lessons along the way. Find out how they kept their culture strong
Ranked No. 48 by transaction sides in the 2020 REAL Trends 500
Opening her company in her 50s, Burks was ready to tackle growing her brokerage. As an owner, she found that being prepared for success is the only way she could operate successfully. Find out her lessons learned and tips for success in this podcast.
Find out how Fennell and her leadership team considered the safety of their agents first while developing a plan for business during the Pandemic.
During the recession of 2008-09, Lyszczarz was forced to re-invent himself in order to survive and thrive. Find out how those actions and others led to his achievement of 347% growth between 2014 and 2018.
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry trends and news, this is REAL Trending, episode 75. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends, and today we're discussing consumer anxiety, the market recovery, and what have we learned. What do these trends mean, and how can brokerage firms best deal with them? Fresh out from The Harris Poll, who has been tracking consumers for dozens of years, a report came out earlier this week that highlights some of the biggest challenges we'll have in having an economic recovery. It's not just about whether governments will allow stores and restaurants and theaters to reopen, or schools to reopen. It's, will consumers, families feel safe going back into restaurants and movie theaters and retail stores?
With different rules governing each of the states his company serves, Hanna was challenged to develop plans that adhered to the different government orders. Find out how he handled a multi-state operation and the actions he is taking to ensure agents are being taken care of and staying engaged.
Figuring out the puzzle of communicating with and serving virtual agents is vital to growth. Find out how Sunshine uses collaboration and culture to recruit and retain agents and how it relates to the growth the company had over the past few years.
With a whopping 700+% growth between 2014 and 2018, Keller Williams Realty Elite and it's leader Jen Arsenault are changing the game in real estate. Find out how they did it and what they plan for the future.
Lacey Conway ditched the 30- and 60-day plans to develop weekly plans to mitigate the damage of the coronavirus on their firm. Find out what other steps she took to keep the company running smoothly and keep her agents engaged
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news and trends, this is REAL Trending Episode 74. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, President of REAL Trends. Today we're discussing the importance of focus, technology and growth, and the coming recovery.
Communication and transparency are two of the most important things Miedler wants to offer its franchise brokers. From online masterminds to Facebook Workplace and video messages, tools like these are key to Mielder staying in constant contact. Find out what else he's doing to mitigate the losses from the coronavirus.
Coming in at No. 22 by closed transaction sides on the 2020 REAL Trends 500 top brokerages, RE/MAX Gold has grown considerably. Hear from CEO James O'Bryon about how he built a leadership team of believers and how his avoidance of fads and misdirects keeps his company strong.
Located in one of the harder-hit areas of the U.S., Adams and her leadership team took a deep dive into their marketing budget, halted all sponsorships and started a weekly communication plan with staff, agents and leadership. Find out what other steps she took to minimize losses due to the coronavirus.
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news and trends. This is REAL Trending episode 73. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends. Today, we're discussing getting close to your people, preserving cash, but a new topic, how to bet on the future. What do these trends mean and how can brokerage firms best deal with them?
Figuring out the puzzle of communicating with and serving virtual agents is vital to growth. Find out how Sunshine uses collaboration and culture to recruit and retain agents and how it relates to the growth the company had over the past few years.
Within 48 hours of notice that coronavirus was going to impact real estate in Pennsylvania (and all over the U.S.), Jack Fry, broker-owner of RE/MAX of Reading, rebuilt his entire budget for the year. Find out what other actions he took to minimize loss during this pandemic.
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry trends and news. This is REAL Trending episode 72 we're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of real trends and today we're discussing the future. Once we get past this, we're going to focus today on the statement once made by Rahm Emanuel, then chief of staff to President Obama back in '09 when he said never, "Let a good crisis pass you by." What he meant was what can we do because of the crisis that we might otherwise not be able to do, so let's cover three things that could be potential impacts to our industry as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, which we're all dealing with right now in the present, but we will be there in the future. I'm betting on it. For all of those listening to this, what are the implications of a crisis like this and what does the future look like differently than the past.
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry trends and news. This is REAL Trending, episode 71. We're analyzing some important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends. Today we're discussing a new book by Patrick Lencioni called The Motivation. We'll look at a review of top-performing brokerage companies, and a preview of the REAL Trends 500, and what does it mean for our industry.
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news and trends, this is REAL Trending episode 70. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, President of REAL Trends. Today we're discussing the 9/11 event, Coronavirus, year-end earnings reports and commentary on data tech and data.
I'm Steve Murray, President of REAL Trends and today we're discussing regulators running wild. Congress threatens the independent contractor status and what Redfin's 2019 results tell us about the direction of the brokerage industry. What do these trends mean and how can brokerage firms best deal with them? But first, a quick message about an upcoming event
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry trends and news, this is REAL Trending episode 68. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies, teams, and agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends, and today we're discussing gross margins, brokerage performance and the cost of being distracted. What do these trends mean, and how can brokerage firms best deal with them? Gross margins, the money that a brokerage company has left after outside referral sources, agents and co-brokes have been paid, declined to a seven-year low as of calendar '19 year-end results. REAL Trends develops this data from the 100 plus valuations we do a year, plus another 50 to 60 firms who submit financials to us for other reasons. So broad spectrum of different kinds of brokerage companies from a flat fee to cap company dollar, to graduated commission plan and 100% commission plan brokerage companies.
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending episode 67. We're breaking down the trends and news of the week and showing how they impact brokers and agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends. Today we're discussing 2020 upside surprises for the housing market, Americans not moving as much and last, preparing for 2021
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending, episode 66. We're breaking down the events of the week, and showing how they impact brokers and agents. I'm Steve Murray, President of REAL Trends. Today, we're going to discuss the trend towards unbundled brokerage, and what it means for incumbents, an interesting Supreme court case, and its impact on housing, and notes about gratitude for a great 2019, and a hope for a better year for all in 2020.
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending episode 65. We're breaking down the trends of the week and showing how they impact brokers and agents. I'm Steve Murray, President of REAL Trends, today we're going to discuss relationships in an era of technology, artificial intelligence moving front and center in the brokerage business, and some predictions for 2020.
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending, episode 64. We're breaking down trends and news of the week, and showing how they impact brokers and agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends. Today, we're discussing the housing market in 2020, what is really ailing the brokerage industry, and the Gathering of Eagles 2020. What does this all mean? First, a quick message about an upcoming event
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending, Episode 63. We're breaking down recent trends and showing how they impact brokers and agents. I'm Steve Murray, President of Real Trends and today we're discussing what does the Realogy Cartus deal mean for the industry and for you? The challenge is when leaders are dismissive, arrogant, or distracted, answering the question, where are your energies invested? And third, some takeaways from third-quarter earnings reports from the publicly held and one privately owned brokerage companies, national organizations.
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending, Episode 62. We're breaking down the trends of the week, and showing how they impact brokers and agents, I'm Steve Murray, President of REAL Trends. Today we're discussing the importance of hard evidence, the whole issue of coming soon and pocket listings, and inventory challenges appear to be multiplying. First a quick message about an upcoming event.
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending episode 61. I can't believe we've done 61 of these already. We're breaking down the trends of the week and showing how they impact brokers and agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends. Today, we're discussing new data on home ownership, the tech treadmill, and the demise of the world as we know it. First, a quick message about an upcoming event.
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news this is REAL Trending, episode 60. We're breaking down the trends of the week and showing how they impact brokers and agents. I'm Steve Murray, President of Real Trends and today we're discussing the expansion of the iBuyer trend, merger and acquisition activity picking up strongly, and where do housing markets go from here? But first a message about an upcoming event
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending episode 59. We're breaking down trends and news of the week and showing how they impact brokers and agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends. Today we're going to talk about changes coming for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, a whole slew of new startups, helping people get into homeownership and valuations of agent and team practices and brokerage companies. But first a message about an upcoming event
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending episode 58. We're breaking down the trends of the week and showing how they impact brokers and agents. I'm Steve Murray, President of REAL Trends. Today, we're discussing ignoring the noise. Secondly, valuation trends, and third, sales up, pending down.
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending, episode 57. We're breaking down trends of the week and showing how they impact brokers and agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of Real Trends. Today we're talking about living with iBuyers; the information age, you can't keep it secret anymore; and what are your three priorities?
Earnings are in for firms such as Realogy, RE/MAX, Compass and Redfin, and the reports aren't pretty. Steve Murray offers details into what's going on with these companies and offers some brokerage growth strategies.
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending episode 55. We're breaking down the trends of the week and showing how they impact brokerage and agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends. Today we're discussing important factors in the housing markets, more capital for Compass, and where is tech taking us.
Why is foreign investment in U.S. real estate falling? Steve Murray talks facts about foreign investment in U.S. real estate, offers an analysis of the Realogy/Compass litigation and reminds brokerage leaders that no matter how tough things may be, they have to push forward.
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending, episode 53. We're breaking down trends of the week and showing how they impact brokers and agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends. Today, we're going to talk about America's Best, millennials moving to the suburbs, and changes in the housing mortgage market.
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending episode 52. We're breaking down the trends and events of the week and showing how they impact brokers and agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends. Today we're discussing the class-action lawsuits and the amended complaint, how some real estate flippers and investors are hiring Uber drivers to find properties that may be available, and last, some changes at the top of Compass. So let's jump right in. Most people in the industry have heard that some leading plaintiff law firms around the country joining forces, and have come up with a few purchasers of homes to file a class-action lawsuit, basically claiming that realtors’system of unlimited cooperation and compensation violates antitrust law and that there's a conspiracy to hide information from the public. We've commented on this once before