As market conditions tighten and brokers are forced to make tough decisions about where to cut and where to invest, one question looms large: Is your website helping your brokerage stand proud online, or do you cringe when you look at it? Do you believe the monies spent on your website are helping your business or is it just a necessary evil?
AI will not transform real estate and mortgage independently. It will transform them together—if they share the same data environment.
The question isn't whether the home flipping and investor segment represents a massive opportunity—it's whether your brokerage will be positioned to capture it.
The best brokers aren’t selling software. They’re selling simplicity. They remove friction. They make technology usable. And they’re the first call when an agent wants to get better.
Is my website really pulling its weight? To help answer that question, we’re launching a nationwide survey to get honest, data-backed insights from brokers of all sizes—from small independents to regional powerhouses and national franchises. And we want to hear from you.
The standout takeaway? Nearly 2/3 of homeowners are very or extremely interested in an online homeownership portal—an all-in-one platform to help manage, maintain, and protect their most valuable asset. Here’s what homeowners want it to do:
Toronto-based proptech company leverages MLS integration to supercharge listing visibility for property managers.
WAV Group studies have proven that a lack of integrations between technologies is one of the biggest pain points facing brokerages today. Lone Wolf recognized and approached that challenge in two ways. First, it created a seamless workflow and User interface between all its core modules – Lone Wolf Back Office, Transact and Relationships – along with powerful tools like Boost and Cloud CMA.
Most MLSs and Associations have small staffs and lean operations. They do a lot with very little. With small teams, tight budgets, and a focus on member service, it’s easy to feel pressure to assign someone internal to “handle HR.” But here's the reality: Most real estate organizations do not need a dedicated internal HR staff member until they hit at least 50 employees.
Adopting ethical standards isn't just about avoiding problems—it's about creating competitive advantage.
Huge congratulations to this year’s honorees: Gene Eidelman, Terrence Nickelson, and Katherine Aronsson. These three forward-thinkers are showing us what it looks like when innovation meets intention and execution.
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.
