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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.
The Jury Has Ruled on Commission, So What are the Next Steps
For now, agents need to pay attention to the information from their MLS and their Association of REALTORS, and talk to their Broker.
Real AI: I fought the bot (and the bot won), AI fast facts and top headlines
By Kevin Hawkins with Korey Hawkins | Vol. 1 Post 9 Real AI is a 100% human-created weekly roundup of all things AI in real estate and emerging AI innovations in other sectors likely to [...]
MLS and Association Best Practices
MLS Communication Innovation in Miami
Communication sent to MLS subscribers is among the most challenging tasks facing the MLS industry today. The communicator's dilemma is balancing the complaints.
Real AI: AI Turbo-powered, new AI research and top AI headlines
By Kevin Hawkins with Korey Hawkins | Vol. 1 Post 13 Real AI is a 100% human-created weekly roundup of all things AI in real estate and emerging AI innovations in other sectors likely to [...]
Litigation May Unravel the Association and the MLS
Through the natural discourse of meetings to hone the best practices of the trade, the association created rules. To be a member of NAR or any association, members must agree to adhere to the rules. These association rules are creating legal problems.
Real Estate Technology Trends
Real AI: AI specializes, 5 fast facts, top AI headlines and Quote of the Week
By Kevin Hawkins with Korey Hawkins | Vol. 1 Post 16 Real AI is a 100% human-created weekly roundup of all things AI in real estate and emerging AI innovations in other sectors likely to [...]
How Chat Bots Recommend Realtors
Thoughts: What happens when someone asks ChatGPT (or similar AI models) to recommend a real estate agent to them? And is this a marketing channel that agents should start thinking about?
Real AI: Unlocking real estate data, ChatGPT for real estate intel, 5 facts and AI headlines
By Kevin Hawkins with Korey Hawkins | Vol. 1 Post 14 Real AI is a 100% human-created weekly roundup of all things AI in real estate and emerging AI innovations in other sectors likely to [...]
Strategic Planning and Research
RECRUITMENT SUCCESS: ANNUAL BUSINESS PLANNING WITH YOUR AGENTS
As we stand on the cusp of a new year, real estate agents across the United States are gearing up for the challenges and opportunities that the new year presents. This offers brokers a key opportunity for connection, mentorship and guidance in annual business planning exercises. Whether this is accomplished through group sessions, one-on-one mentorship, or virtual training and resources, assisting your agents with establishing obtainable goals and developing a measurable path for success plays a big part in your annual recruitment and retention efforts. I work with many brokerages each year in the development of strategic annual planning programs. Below are my tips, tricks and strategies for brokers looking to stand out from their peers and serve as true servant leaders.
Real AI: Fannie Mae embraces CV, Claude.ai gets better, AI facts and top headlines
By Kevin Hawkins with Korey Hawkins | Vol. 1 Post 15 Real AI is a 100% human-created weekly roundup of all things AI in real estate and emerging AI innovations in other sectors likely to [...]
Real AI: Unlocking real estate data, ChatGPT for real estate intel, 5 facts and AI headlines
By Kevin Hawkins with Korey Hawkins | Vol. 1 Post 14 Real AI is a 100% human-created weekly roundup of all things AI in real estate and emerging AI innovations in other sectors likely to [...]