Marilyn Wilson to Moderate SmartZip Webinar

Join RETechnology and SmartZip for an upcoming webinar and hear from a panel of leading industry experts as they discuss top strategies to grow your real estate business in 2019.

By |2019-02-18T16:51:07-08:00February 18th, 2019|Broker-Agent Information, Business Intelligence, Technology, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Marilyn Wilson to Moderate SmartZip Webinar

Marilyn Wilson and Others Take on REAL Estate Trends to Watch for in 2019

I am so honored to be included in Texas REALTORS® Magazine article Real Estate Trends to Watch for in 2019. The industry experts quoted here have delivered some great food for thought about the best ways to be successful in 2019 and beyond. Check it out!   By Ward Lowe  February 01, 2019 Real estate is an industry of continual change. Four real estate experts talk about what to expect in the future and how to leverage your marketing, strategy, and technology to achieve more success. NOBU HATA Director of Member Engagement, National Association of REALTORS® REALTORS® and brokerages need to [...]

By |2019-02-07T11:19:39-08:00February 7th, 2019|Broker-Agent Information, MLS Insights|Comments Off on Marilyn Wilson and Others Take on REAL Estate Trends to Watch for in 2019

Need a Proven Way to Protect Your Brokerage Against Disruptors?

Are you tired of reading about the billions of dollars being invested to convert many of the real estate industry’s brokerages and franchises? Are you wondering how you are going to compete to recruit and retain agents and without killing your own bottomline?  

By |2019-01-30T08:32:12-08:00January 29th, 2019|Broker-Agent Information|Comments Off on Need a Proven Way to Protect Your Brokerage Against Disruptors?

Consumer Journey is More Like Chutes and Ladders

A tremendous amount of energy and money has been invested into moving consumers from a digital experience into an agent relationship. Consumer research performed by the National Association of REALTORS® regularly indicates that consumers start their process of buying or selling online before connecting with a Realtor®. I do not think anyone denies it.

By |2019-01-29T14:37:25-08:00January 29th, 2019|Broker-Agent Information, Reports|Comments Off on Consumer Journey is More Like Chutes and Ladders

The Risks of Using Square Footage From Tax Records

Every agent and broker know they SHOULD have accurate square footage that they measured themselves or hired a professional for, yet many today still rely on square footage listed in public records without any verification of accuracy.

By |2019-01-30T08:32:16-08:00January 29th, 2019|Broker-Agent Information|4 Comments

2019 Swanepoel Trends Report

Author Stefan Swanepoel began writing a series of Trends Reports in 2006. His 2019 report does not disappoint. The report chronicles the top 10 trends that he recognizes as material topics for our industry to think about. Swanepoel believes that this year will be “the single largest industry transformation in living memory.”

Free Podcast Series from the #1 Ranked Real Estate Agent in the World

Here's a great Holiday gift and it's free: a new, four-part real estate Podcast series that's available today featuring the wisdom and a little wit from Ben Caballero. Ben is the world's #1 ranked real estate agent. He's also the first and only agent in U.S. history ever to exceed the $1 billion mark for residential sales transaction volume in a single year, a feat he has achieved in each of the last three years. At the WAV Group, we've been working with the legendary Ben Caballero and HomesUSA.com for a few years now. We've had the honor of working with him [...]

By |2018-12-05T07:07:52-08:00December 5th, 2018|Broker-Agent Information, Clients, Marketing, MLS, Technology|Comments Off on Free Podcast Series from the #1 Ranked Real Estate Agent in the World

Adjusting Your 2019 Budget With Economic Data

It is that time of year again when budgeting for next year takes hold of your company. There were a few economic indicators released by First American and by the National Association of REALTORS® which provide some very interesting economic truths that need to be factored into your forecasts – especially when they are factored together. Our advice to brokers and to the technology companies that serve them is to cut fixed costs by 15%.

By |2018-11-26T14:15:41-08:00November 26th, 2018|Broker-Agent Information|Comments Off on Adjusting Your 2019 Budget With Economic Data

Your Brokerage Needs to Improve Your Consumer Responsiveness

Sometimes Zillow Group does something that aggravates the industry, like displaying agent reviews. Other times Zillow does things that not only aggravate the real estate industry, but they point to profound best practices that are a roadmap to success. When brokers pay attention, they can learn a lot.

By |2018-11-18T19:42:52-08:00November 18th, 2018|Broker-Agent Information|Comments Off on Your Brokerage Needs to Improve Your Consumer Responsiveness

Brokers Need to Shift Strategy Immediately

The October financial numbers have come in and it is not pretty. Many brokers experienced their worst GCI numbers of the year in October. The market is frozen. Low inventory and low transaction volume. Smart brokers are hunkering down for a cold winter.

By |2018-11-01T08:27:00-07:00November 1st, 2018|Broker-Agent Information|2 Comments