The Close

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Opening your own brokerage is a huge milestone in your real estate career. However, if you don’t accurately estimate your real estate brokerage expenses, your startup dream can quickly become a nightmare. In my 28-year career in real estate, I have launched or coached more than 20 startup real estate brokerages.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 9, 2023

Unfortunately, the hype and frenzy surrounding the AI explosion has spurred a deluge of gimmicks from companies looking to get eyeballs on their brand, with little to no value being created. Predictive agent recruiting Recruiting and retaining top-tier talent is critical for a brokerage to survive.

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GeekEstate

MARCH 31, 2021

The Agency is an LA based real estate brokerage specializing in luxury residential, new development, and resort listings nationwide. In 10 years of business, the independent brokerage has closed more than $9 billion worth of transactions. Today’s showcase: The Agency.].

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The Close

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Let’s talk about your dream of starting your own real estate brokerage. After all, having your own brokerage means more money, more autonomy, and greater responsibility. I’ve launched two brokerages, invested in two more, and coached dozens of broker-owners. 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Real Estate Brokerage.

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RIS Media

JULY 31, 2021

Register today for RISMedia’s next webinar: “How to Increase Your Brokerage Business in a Virtual World.” Virtual technology can boost your brokerage’s profitability in myriad ways, from agent recruiting and retention to improved systems at the agent and consumer levels—the digital space is brimming with opportunities.

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Toronto Realty Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Chris had the idea to talk about “discount brokerages,” and I thought it was great. Alternative Brokerage Models: Are We Trying to Solve a Problem That Doesn’t Exist? And ironically, this acquisition only gave further credibility to the potential of the commission-free brokerage model in Canada.

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RIS Media

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Greater Southern MLS and the Broker Public Portal (BPP) jointly have announced that real estate agent members of Greater Southern MLS, representing nearly one-third of all Louisiana REALTORS®, now have access to Homesnap , the public-facing brand of the BPP.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The program is designed to help agents connect with buyers, improve their brand recognition and convert leads into clients. It allows agents, teams, and brokerages to purchase targeted display ads in chosen ZIP codes, putting them among the top agents on Zillow. The name of the game here is search traffic and lead generation.

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 4, 2023

A Real Estate Portal, Multiple Listing System (MLS), or simply marketplace is an online medium where real estate agents list their properties for sale or rent. The ultimate goal behind such websites is to generate an agent commission upon closing a deal.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2023

Name Job Title Company Name Agnes Standowicz Senior Vice President and Head of Underwriting United Wholesale Mortgage Alayna Gardner Director of Sales and Marketing LodeStar Software Solutions Ali Haralson President Auction.com Amanda Tucker Chief Risk and Compliance Officer Atlantic Bay Mortgage Company Amy Gromowski Executive of Science and Analytics (..)

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Vance Loiselle: In the 20th century, the primary technology innovations in real estate were the telephone and the MLS. This has heightened the need for digital tools for marketing, viewing, financing and closing on home purchases. The post-close nurturing process is woefully lacking and can be digitized. How do I find a doctor?

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Highlights and the local markets leading various metrics for August include: Closed Transactions. Days on market is the number of days between when a home is first listed in an MLS and a sales contract is signed. The post Brand Report: RE/MAX National Housing for August 2021 appeared first on RISMedia. months supply.

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The Close

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

It was 2003 when I left my sales position at RE/MAX to partner with another agent to start a boutique real estate brokerage in Denver, Colorado. We were both top-producing agents, so building a real estate brokerage should have been easy for us—or so we thought. Why a Recruiting Plan Is a MUST for Any Team & Brokerage.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 25, 2024

The data are sobering: The Agent Movement Index , the number of experienced Realtors switching brokerages each month, was at its lowest level since 2016. The number of agents switching brokerages is ticking upward and markets are stabilizing across the country. Thankfully, 2024 is shaping up to be a much better year for recruiters.

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First Team Real Estate

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Here are the 6 ways we, as a local family-owned brokerage , help our clients save thousands of dollars on their home sale while providing our signature quality service that has secured us a 98% satisfaction rating among Southern California homeowners. Our agents are also trained market experts who use our unique and proprietary Market Trends?

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The Close

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

After all, a new listing on the MLS gets the most attention in the first week. Selling a home is the same—it’s not just a sign in the yard and a posting on the MLS. Trevor James, writer and coach , The Close “On my very first deal, I took my clients to see a cute loft-style condo. Then interest starts to taper off.

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The Close

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Monthly plans start at $499 for two users and rise into the thousands for teams and brokerages, and this is before you spend money on advertising. It is geared for the serious agent, team, or brokerage that wants to take their lead generation to the next level. Branded open house app. Lead-to-close report. What Is kvCORE?

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The Close

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

As Managing Editor of The Close, I’ve interviewed hundreds of real estate agents. Here’s a great tip for uncovering hidden listing opportunities to get seller clients from 27-year real estate veteran, coach, author, speaker, and Close contributor Sean Moudry: Sean Moudry, Real Estate Broker & Contributor , The Close.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 19, 2024

The recent commission lawsuits have had a profound impact on real estate agents and brokerages as they face increased scrutiny and pressure to provide more transparency in their commission structures and potential conflicts of interest. Nominations for HousingWire’s 2024 Marketing Leaders Leaders award are open now through April 30th, 2024.

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RIS Media

OCTOBER 8, 2021

This is packaged into a franchise opportunity for existing MooveGuru partners, which include real estate brokerages, lenders, title and MLS’s. ” One of the first regional developers is Unique Realty Services, which is headed by 35-year industry veteran Dave Collins and former COO of the ERA brand.

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GeekEstate

MAY 9, 2022

Brokerages have long been reluctant to invest in structured and personalized career development programs due to a desire to keep costs down and fear of agents leaving their firm. In that role, I had the privilege of meeting and recruiting 1,500 top performing teams and agents from the smallest to the largest brokerages.

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RIS Media

MAY 21, 2021

Realogy recently announced a company-wide technology partnership with MoxiWorks to support the brokerage’s members and franchisees through an open ecosystem model. the brand understands there are multiple solutions out there. However, what Realogy is after goes deeper than that.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2024

Platforms like Facebook and Instagram offer an opportunity for brand building and direct engagement with potential sellers. According to recent statistics from NAR , “social media is more powerful than MLS for generating quality leads.” It also easily customizes email content based on the neighborhood you’re targeting.

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RIS Media

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Last month, Zillow made an announcement that was not much of a surprise to many across the industry: The portal-turned-iBuyer officially formed its own real estate brokerage, Zillow Homes. With this in mind, how will brokerages respond to the news? Consumers will determine if this type of brokerage will succeed. Life goes on.”

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

JPAR® – Real Estate was identified by Franchise Business Review as one of just 100 franchise brands to be named an award-winning franchise in its 2022 report on the Most Innovative Franchises. The company boasts more than 4,000 agents operating in 65 offices across 26 states and closes more than $8B annually in sales volume.

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The Close

MARCH 23, 2023

I also include battle-tested advice from 29-year real estate veteran, author, Close contributor, and real estate coach Sean Moudry and top-producing Florida Realtor, Close writer, and social media guru Jodie Cordell. Related Article How to Create an Inspiring Mission, Vision & Values for Your Brokerage 3. Five years?

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

And broker owners’ operations teams are receiving more and more “non-payment” of MLS dues notices making all the metrics look, well… goofy. As my friend Steve Murray found in a case study of higher-performing brokers, “If you think you are close to your people, get closer!” Six steps to consider: First, face reality. Don’t assume.

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Realty Biz

JULY 22, 2021

ERA ® Real Estate , a global franchising leader within the Realogy family of brands, today announced the affiliation of ERA CARLILE Realty Group. The company has consistently performed at the top of the Sacramento market, currently ranking in the top five percent in transaction sides according to the Metrolist Prospector MLS.

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Lending Branding Construction Residential 104

Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

JPAR® – Real Estate, America’s #1 fastest-growing, 100% commission brokerage, today announced the launch of its industry-leading technology and marketing platform powered by a tech partnership with kvCORE. “We JPAR® – Connect, Powered by kvCORE : It’s still kvCORE, but tailored to JPAR’s culture, brand and experience.

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Real Trends

MAY 26, 2023

You should also build relationships with other industry pros — such as bankers, mortgage brokers, property inspectors, contractors, insurance agents, title companies, and real estate attorneys — who can help get your deals to the closing table and give you referrals.

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The Close

AUGUST 9, 2022

Noticeably present were companies shifting the conversation away from paid lead generation and toward building a holistic marketing and branding strategy. Guy Gal is the founder of Side , a real estate brokerage platform that is disrupting the classic brokerage model. Related Article. Need proof? Related Article. Not quite yet.

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HomeLight

MAY 10, 2022

In a nutshell, Redfin is a real estate brokerage as well as an iBuyer (instant home buyer) that purchases homes directly from sellers in select states. Brokerage status? Has brokerage licenses but does not hire agents. Operates as a technology-driven brokerage. Redfin Estimate. Hosts for-sale listings? What is Zillow?

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The Close

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

This is a common real estate team model for agents in brokerages that offer residual income from their MLM (multilevel marketing) or downlines, like Keller Williams, Exit, and eXp, for attracting other agents into the brokerage. Therefore, operational activities are handled by the brokerage or outsourced to a transaction coordinator.

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RIS Media

JANUARY 24, 2021

At WAV Group, Wilson helps to outline and drive growth strategies for many of the nation’s leading MLSs, tech companies and brokerages, including the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® network. She also brings a marketing and operational lens to brokerages, associations and MLSs. Jolivet began her career in TV news.

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Realty Biz

DECEMBER 7, 2022

It's the best way to become the biggest fish in a very small, targeted pond without having to sacrifice your quality of life by micro-managing the minutia of such a closely targeted niche marketing campaign. NicheZips offers real-time analytics to help gauge your brand awareness and growth quickly and accurately.

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The ERA Powered ® branding model allows a company that has invested in building local brand equity to affiliate with ERA and benefit from the entirety of the brand’s platform in marketing, training and operations. million in sales volume for of all Chicagoland brokerages according to MRED MLS.

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Real Trends

AUGUST 9, 2023

Unfortunately, the hype and frenzy surrounding the AI explosion has spurred a deluge of gimmicks from companies looking to get eyeballs on their brand, with little to no value being created. Predictive agent recruiting Recruiting and retaining top-tier talent is critical for a brokerage to survive.

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Agents Brokerage Technology Industrial 72