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Broker Insights
Recruiting in times of Unrest
Times of unrest can make recruitment challenging, but it can also present unique opportunities for savvy brokers who understand how to position their firms as safe harbors for ambitious real estate professionals. Below are the essential strategies for recruiting talent when times are tough.
Unlocking Profitable Growth: WAV Group Offers Exclusive M&A Opportunity
WAV Group’s M&A Advisory Division is proud to exclusively represent Project Evergreen, a rare acquisition opportunity in the Western U.S. residential real estate market. This top-tier mid-market brokerage has been in operation for over two decades, consistently posting profits across all economic cycles.
The ultimate hypocrisy: Zillow bans pocket listings — unless they’re its own
It begs the question: Was Zillow wrong then — or are they wrong now? If the MLS is so important - why are they carving out exclusions for consumers or builders?
MLS and Association Best Practices
5 Ways to Leverage your MLS Asset
There’s a growing movement across the country - REALTOR® Associations and MLSs are pursuing formal valuations of their organizations.
Open MLS Subscriptions Surge to 941,000 REALTORS® this month—Is Your MLS Ready for What’s Coming?
The Open MLS movement isn’t slowing down—it’s accelerating. As of this month, MLSs representing over 941,000 REALTORS® now offer Open MLS subscriptions, up from 888,000 just last month. This rapid growth signals a powerful shift in the real estate landscape and possibly a wake-up call top MLSs still operating under restrictive access policies.
Path to Creating an Effective, Engaged and Forward-thinking Association Board of Directors
You can’t run a forward-thinking organization if you cannot attract the right people with vision, passion, and a selfless commitment to leadership. linked According to the 2025 WAV Group Association Governance Effectiveness Study, more than one third of Associations say it’s very or extremely difficult to recruit qualified leaders to serve on the Board of Directors. And if you dig into the reasons why, it’s easy to see this isn’t a pipeline problem – it’s a governance design problem.
Real Estate Technology Trends
MetroList Launches Voice-Enabled App to Simplify Listing Entry for Agents
Congrats to Dave Howe and the team at MetroList, Northern California’s largest MLS, for investing in making it easier for agents to work with the MLS. Lundy, the latest addition to the Metrolist suite of technologies, allows agents to create and update listings directly from the property site using just their voice. With the removal of Compensation as a core benefit, smart MLSs are finding other ways to earn their monthly subscriptions and tap into the capabilities of AI to deliver increased value.
Home Services By Referral Only: The Hidden Network of Elite Contractors
Perhaps the most surprising discovery was how few Realtors fully leverage this powerful network they've cultivated. While most real estate professionals maintain connections with quality contractors, many underestimate the tremendous value this network represents to clients.
AI is becoming the Rosetta Stone for real estate data and value insights
As a data junkie, I've often wondered why, in a data-rich industry like real estate, do so many decisions still rely on incomplete or inconsistent information? The answer lies not in a lack of data [...]
Strategic Planning and Research
Unlock the power of virtual office websites for brokers and MLSs
The importance of VOWs is only increasing. A VOW is not just another website. It’s a powerful brokerage platform that allows firms to offer comprehensive online services.
Brokerage Commission Analysis Case Study: A path to stronger profitability with WAV Group Commission Revenue Optimization
In an environment where margins are tight and top producers have options, having a clear, fair, and competitive compensation model can make all the difference.
Unlocking the Future of Real Estate: The Evolution of Improve-to-Sell
As the Improve-to-Sell market continues to grow, this white paper provides actionable insights for real estate professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve.