Inside the acquisition system fueling one of real estate’s fastest-growing brokerages

For brokerages serious about growth, this is a rare chance to learn from a leader who has proven that strategic acquisition can outpace even the best recruiting models.

By |2025-10-30T10:10:24-07:00October 30th, 2025|M&A, Mergers & Acquisitions|Comments Off on Inside the acquisition system fueling one of real estate’s fastest-growing brokerages

Compass and Anywhere signal a new era of brokerage consolidation

At WAV Group, we have long believed that consolidation is not just about size. It is about leverage and the ability to turn scale into sustained profitability. This merger should prompt every brokerage leader to revisit their own growth strategy.

By |2025-10-24T08:46:36-07:00October 24th, 2025|Broker Information, M&A, Mergers & Acquisitions|Comments Off on Compass and Anywhere signal a new era of brokerage consolidation

The smartest brokers are buying right now

Acquisitions aren’t just about expansion. They’re about leverage – getting more from every agent, every lead source, and every dollar spent.

By |2025-08-15T10:56:20-07:00August 16th, 2025|Acquisitions, Broker Information, Mergers & Acquisitions|Comments Off on The smartest brokers are buying right now

Historic Merger Creates North Texas Real Estate Powerhouse: MetroTex and CCAR Unite to Form 40,000-Member Association

Major consolidation strengthens advocacy, reduces costs, and expands professional development opportunities for Dallas-Fort Worth area REALTORS®.

By |2025-07-23T11:11:38-07:00July 23rd, 2025|Associations, Mergers & Acquisitions|Comments Off on Historic Merger Creates North Texas Real Estate Powerhouse: MetroTex and CCAR Unite to Form 40,000-Member Association

What will your legacy be?

You built a brokerage with your name on the sign, your fingerprints on every decision, and your heart poured into every relationship. But at some point, every successful leader has to ask: What happens when I step away?

By |2025-07-10T07:20:09-07:00July 10th, 2025|Acquisitions, Broker Information, Mergers & Acquisitions|Comments Off on What will your legacy be?

Why MLS ownership should be evaluated like any other equity investment

WAV Group has been conducting valuations of MLSs across the country, providing boards and shareholders with clearer insight into their investment.

By |2025-06-09T11:23:58-07:00May 12th, 2025|Mergers & Acquisitions, MLS Insights, Valuations|Comments Off on Why MLS ownership should be evaluated like any other equity investment

Determining Your Company’s Value: Understanding Business Valuations

The one measurement that there is no substitute for and that overarches all others is your firm’s value. 

By |2025-03-06T14:27:38-08:00March 10th, 2025|Mergers & Acquisitions, Our Services|Comments Off on Determining Your Company’s Value: Understanding Business Valuations

Brokerages: Are You Leaving Money on the Table?

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.

By |2025-03-16T07:00:02-07:00November 21st, 2024|Broker Information, M&A, Mergers & Acquisitions|Comments Off on Brokerages: Are You Leaving Money on the Table?

Growing Your Brokerage Without Recruiting

The fastest growing firms seeking growth are deploying two primary avenues: merging with congruent brokerages and expanding into adjacent businesses.

By |2024-11-06T13:48:56-08:00November 11th, 2024|Broker Information, M&A, Mergers & Acquisitions|Comments Off on Growing Your Brokerage Without Recruiting