While understanding your organization's value is essential, making a well thought out decision to sell is far more complex. The smartest MLS leaders are preparing now—before an unsolicited offer lands on their desk.
As the real estate industry continues to evolve, 2025 may mark a significant turning point for brokerage firms across the United States. With shifting market conditions, pressure on buyside commissions, increased operational costs, anti-trust litigation, and the rapid advancement of technology, industry experts predict that a wave of mergers could reshape the brokerage landscape.
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A recent Mergers and Acquisitions workshop, hosted by WAV Group, revealed a startling truth: many brokerages are undervaluing their businesses by overlooking a critical asset—buyer agreements.
The fastest growing firms seeking growth are deploying two primary avenues: merging with congruent brokerages and expanding into adjacent businesses.
Savvy brokers can leverage this change to gain a competitive edge and unlock a wealth of opportunities.
We believe that the right fit for this business would be an Association of REALTORS, a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), or a Large Brokerage firm with an existing real estate school.
Unlock the secrets of successful real estate brokerage M&A with our comprehensive online course, "Acquiring More Profit." Based on the acclaimed book by George Slusser and Victor Lund, this course delivers the same valuable content originally presented in our popular nine-part webinar series, now available for you to learn at your own pace.
Don’t miss this comprehensive look at successful real estate brokerage M&A. WAV Group colleagues George Slusser and Victor Lund will be covering each chapter of their new book Acquiring More Profit: The Definitive Guide to Successful Real Estate Brokerage Mergers & Acquisitions, during the 9-part webinar series. Acquiring More Profit is a collection of the best practices and invaluable insights George and Victor have garnered over decades of M&A work and thousands of brokerage acquisitions. George Slusser, renowned as the foremost expert in real estate M&A today, has completed more successful transactions in this space than anyone else. As the Head of the M&A division at WAV Group, he continues to assist brokerages in finding profitable growth opportunities.
In markets where two brokerages are struggling to meet transaction minimums, a small business merger could be a magic pill. Here's why.
While cutting costs is crucial for immediate survival, strategically pursuing growth can position companies to emerge stronger in the post-recession landscape.
If you missed last week’s Acquiring More Profit webinar with Victor Lund and George Slusser, then you missed a great event. I would like to share some of the insights and takeaways we explored.
