Don’t try to sell your brokerage on your own
If you think an exit might be in your future—whether that’s two years away or ten—there are a few disciplines that matter most.
What buyers look for in a brokerage
You’re not just selling a business. You’re selling years of leadership, decision-making, market insight, and trust. It’s personal – and that’s what makes it powerful. But buyers don’t make decisions based on emotion. They’re looking at your brokerage through a different lens: return on investment.
How would you decide to sell your MLS?
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.
Howard Hanna and Compass Set the Tone for Brokerage M&A in 2025
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.
FOR SALE: Online Real Estate Training Company
WAV Group is proud to represent one of America's most esteemed real estate trainers and their company. This highly successful subscription-based service boasts over 50,000 active subscribers who rely on its robust online portal for access to the most comprehensive and impactful real estate agent and leadership training available today.
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.
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.
Buyer-broker Client Registry
Savvy brokers can leverage this change to gain a competitive edge and unlock a wealth of opportunities.
WAV Group Represents the Sale of a Real Estate Education Company
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.
Acquiring More Profit: The Definitive Online Course for Successful Brokerage Acquisitions
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.
Invitation to Acquiring More Profit: A 9-Part Webinar Series
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.
Why Small Firms and Tech Companies Should Be the Focus of Brokerage M&A
In markets where two brokerages are struggling to meet transaction minimums, a small business merger could be a magic pill. Here's why.