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Wondering about the state of M&A and brokerage firm valuations? REAL Trends President Steve Murray and Vice President Scott Wright share their insights each quarter. Here’s the report for 2020 Quarter 3

People rely on the Internet and social media when it comes to doing almost everything, from everyday activities to learning and shopping. Real estate is also trying to tap into this opportunity and reach more potential customers using online platforms.

The single most important word to keep in mind when growing a real estate business or team is “people” – because understanding people and knowing how to connect with them is critical.

As the CEO of the second largest ERA franchise in the U.S., we have always had a keen focus on recruiting. When the pandemic hit, I knew how important it would be to keep engaging with potential agents, booking meetings and ultimately having them join us. They say when the times get tough, the tough […]

Updates on mergers, acquisitions and the happenings concerning real estate national franchise networks.

A roundup of real estate technology news.

As our society grows and evolves, the housing market does as well. The prevailing trend in American housing over the past few decades has been single-family homes, illustrating the value Americans place on independence and privacy. That trend seems to be shifting, however, as more people opt to live with family members in multi-generational housing. 

Using his background in business development with Tom Ferry Coaching, Mark Johnson put a retention program in place that has been thriving no matter what the market holds.  Tracey Velt: In this special edition of the REAL Trending podcast, we’re speaking with real estate leaders on how their businesses are adapting to the new market, […]

If 2019 was all about disruption, 2020 has been marked by “disruption adaptation.” And how that is playing out has created some seismic shifts in the industry. The good news is that the adaptation is happening on all fronts, reflecting a realization that we’re all in this together, and that together, it is possible to […]