Getting a bigger slice of the pie It’s no secret; the big ARE getting bigger. Brokerage consolidation is rapidly moving throughout the industry fueled by the recognition that with size comes economies of scale. Many feel larger brokerages are often able to provide more, reduce costs and be more competitive Read more…
“When is the housing market going to crash” was a Google search topic that recently spiked by 2,450% among online consumers. It’s a subject that has been on the minds of many and a regular topic in industry discussions. The real estate market has been white-hot this past year with Read more…
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…
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…
“The worth of a thing is what it will bring,” states the old English proverb. Many brokers have had a spectacular year and they’re taking personal stock. The question of value, while it seems simple enough, is quite complicated. There are many reasons for establishing a brokerage’s value such as Read more…
J. P. Morgan, the famous Wall Street banker and financier, was a driving force behind the wave of business growth in the U.S. in the early 20th century. However, he could have easily been describing the real estate market of 100+ years later when he said, “the first step towards Read more…