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Real estate growth in chaos

Finding the opportunities in your market A mere week had passed since Hurricane Ian tore through Southwest Florida, leaving a swath of damages that could reach as high as $250 billion, and yet inside this once beautiful real estate broker’s office, workmen were already at the task of rebuilding. Talking Read more…

By Rick Ellis, 3 monthsNovember 4, 2022 ago
Broker Strategy

How much is your brokerage REALLY worth?

What’s my brokerage worth? “Gambling is not about how well you play the games; it’s really about how well you handle your money,” says the old gamer’s axiom.  Real estate brokers have enjoyed a good run for several years and in the changing climate, many are looking to take some Read more…

By Rick Ellis, 8 monthsMay 26, 2022 ago
Broker Strategy

Agents desperately need this

The One Thing Your Agents Need   A hotly debated topic among brokers is what do agents really need today to ensure their overall success. The raging issue is important for so many reasons, as agent success directly impacts the health of the brokerage. Will Rogers said, “A difference of opinion is what Read more…

By Rick Ellis, 11 months ago
Broker Strategy

What will impact real estate in 2022

Same Stuff Different Day Welcome to the new year– although to many it’s best described by the acronym “SSDD.” Based on conversations with brokers, it does feel like the movie “Groundhog Day” in which the main character, Bill Murray, finds himself reliving the same day over and over. The real Read more…

By Rick Ellis, 1 yearJanuary 11, 2022 ago
Broker Strategy

Market cooling or summer doldrums?

I live on a coastal island where sailing is a favorite past time. Here, “doldrums” is a nautical term for poor wind conditions requiring sailors to motor through under power. Are the winds changing in real estate and will brokers have to alter their course? Let’s be clear: the market Read more…

By Rick Ellis, 1 year ago
Broker Strategy

Adding value to your brokerage

One of my favorite quotes is from famed Greek storyteller Aesop who wrote “be careful what you wish for, lest it come true.” I was reminded of this by three separate conversations recently with brokers from different areas of the U.S. who had met their growth targets but were questioning Read more…

By Rick Ellis, 2 yearsApril 14, 2021 ago
Broker Strategy

The #1 Factor Driving Broker Success

Who’s On Top? My mentor is fond of saying, “those who control the listings control the market.” Looking at inventory stats across most markets would lead you to the conclusion that inventory is at an all-time low. However, that assumption is not completely accurate because the velocity of the market Read more…

By Rick Ellis, 2 yearsMarch 11, 2021 ago
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