Seizing Untapped Potential: Homeowners Under Management

The brokerage business is stuck in a lull right now. It is time to realize the many opportunities for additional revenue growth with your existing clients that lies just below the surface.

By |2024-10-09T15:50:38-07:00October 10th, 2024|Broker Information, Homeowner Under Management|Comments Off on Seizing Untapped Potential: Homeowners Under Management

REALTY OF AMERICA Launches National Virtual Brokerage that Follows a Familiar Playbook

The idea of ROA is pretty simple: build fast and strong with a talented pool of agents, and go public. 

By |2024-09-19T06:02:24-07:00September 18th, 2024|Broker Information, Industry Observations, Virtual Real Estate|Comments Off on REALTY OF AMERICA Launches National Virtual Brokerage that Follows a Familiar Playbook

5 Ways to Increase Consumer Transparency and Address the Clear Cooperation Crisis

At WAV Group, we are passionate about finding ways to ensure the long-term success of the real estate industry by protecting the best interests of real estate consumers. The on-going spirited debate around the Clear Cooperation Policy centers around different brokerage and MLS beliefs about the ways to serve real estate consumers. 

Embracing AI for Better Consumer Engagement in Real Estate

Artificial Intelligence is transforming real estate, offering opportunities for better consumer engagement. By embracing AI, brokerages can provide personalized experiences, faster responses, and stay ahead of the competition.

By |2024-09-12T12:30:10-07:00September 9th, 2024|Artificial Intelligence, Broker Information, Broker Technology Research, Industry Observations|Comments Off on Embracing AI for Better Consumer Engagement in Real Estate

Google Lost Anti-Trust Case – Search Monopoly

In a world where digital presence is as crucial as physical location, the real estate industry finds itself navigating a turbulent sea of change. The recent antitrust ruling against Google has sent ripples through the digital landscape.

By |2024-09-03T06:03:49-07:00August 30th, 2024|Broker Information, Real Estate Technology, SEO|Comments Off on Google Lost Anti-Trust Case – Search Monopoly

Brokerages like RE/MAX are Getting Back to Business!

In this season of 2025 budgeting and year end planning, you may want to take a look at WAV Group’s Brokerage Technology Roadmap Report  to start to think about what you should be thinking about for your brokerage technology solutions moving forward. The good news is the leading brokerage technology vendors have been working to help brokers operate more efficient and profitable businesses.

By |2024-08-22T07:23:42-07:00August 22nd, 2024|Broker Information, Broker Technology Research, PropTech, Real Estate Technology|Comments Off on Brokerages like RE/MAX are Getting Back to Business!

Building a Gold Medal Real Estate Brand: Lessons from the Olympics

Just as the Olympics have created one of the world's most enduring brands, real estate professionals can build lasting, impactful brands by following a similar blueprint. Drawing inspiration from the Games, let's explore four fundamental components of a successful brand strategy that can elevate your real estate business to Olympic heights.

By |2024-08-07T05:05:01-07:00August 7th, 2024|Broker Information, Marketing, PropTech|Comments Off on Building a Gold Medal Real Estate Brand: Lessons from the Olympics

The Art of Audience Excitement: A Marketer’s Guide to Igniting Passion

In the bustling marketplace of ideas and products, one skill stands paramount: the ability to excite your audience and stir emotion. I’ve always been a strong believer in the idea that emotions will sell more than any “feature vomit” ever will, and it’s a tried and true process with some of the world’s largest brands:

By |2024-07-24T13:39:30-07:00July 25th, 2024|Broker Information, Marketing|Comments Off on The Art of Audience Excitement: A Marketer’s Guide to Igniting Passion

Moneywise Article Indicts National Real Estate Broker For Listing Fraud

I do not know why Associations and MLSs do not impune this broker’s conduct with sanctions that are in place for this egregious behavior.

MLSs Not Endeavoring to Protect Broker Listings are in Copyright Breach

Because the MLS licenses the data from the broker, they must uphold their side of the bargain.

By |2024-06-09T23:33:59-07:00June 10th, 2024|Broker Information, Data-Driven Culture, MLS Insights|Comments Off on MLSs Not Endeavoring to Protect Broker Listings are in Copyright Breach

An Unstoppable Legend: Ben Caballero Remains America’s Top-Performing Real Estate Agent

Ben Caballero is an improbable and incomparable real estate legend. How can an individual real estate agent based in Texas sell an average of more than 19 homes daily, every day of the week, including Saturdays and Sundays? Again, 19 homes a day, times 365 days last year, would be 6,935 home sales. Ben sold 7,012 homes in 2023. He is the sole listing agent on every sale, verified by every Multiple Listing Service he works with in Texas. He does not work with any other agent or team at HomesUSA.com, the brokerage where he also is CEO and founder. [...]

By |2024-05-14T10:40:07-07:00May 13th, 2024|Broker Information, Builder, Builders, Clients, Industry Observations, MLS, Podcast, Thought Leadership, Uncategorized|Comments Off on An Unstoppable Legend: Ben Caballero Remains America’s Top-Performing Real Estate Agent

WAV Group Releases 2024 Brokerage Technology Roadmap Part 3: Data Management

As technology continues to redefine the landscape of the real estate industry, brokerages are increasingly relying on data-driven strategies to stay ahead of the curve. In the latest installment of WAV Group's 2024 Brokerage Technology Roadmap, Part 3 dives deep into the critical realm of data management. Let's explore the cornerstone of data management outlined in this report: creating a robust data collection policy and strategy.

By |2024-05-01T09:27:52-07:00May 1st, 2024|Broker Information, PropTech, Real Estate Technology, Suveys and Research|Comments Off on WAV Group Releases 2024 Brokerage Technology Roadmap Part 3: Data Management