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Big brokers ARE getting bigger

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…

By Rick Ellis, 2 yearsJune 24, 2021 ago
Broker Strategy

Is there a housing bubble in your future?

“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…

By Rick Ellis, 2 yearsMay 14, 2021 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
Broker Strategy

What’s the Value of Your Brokerage?

“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…

By Rick Ellis, 2 yearsFebruary 10, 2021 ago
Broker Strategy

Five Things Your Competition Will Do Well in 2021

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…

By Rick Ellis, 2 yearsJanuary 6, 2021 ago
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