By Victor Lund|2018-05-03T21:23:24-07:00January 31st, 2016|Main category|
If you are reading this, you are somewhere in the real estate ecosystem – either part of an MLS, a REALTORS® Association, a large brokerage, or a technology firm that serves one of those personas. We work with some of these personas on strategy, we work with some on story, we all of them on state. Strategy, Story, and State are business terms that are bantered around a lot. Saying the words has no meaning unless you are able to contextualize them within your own business. That process of contextualization is work that needs to be done by businesses [...]
By Marilyn Wilson|2018-05-03T21:25:09-07:00March 15th, 2012|Broker Technology Research, Broker-Agent Information, How to Make Strategic Planning Really Work in your MLS, Main category|
The real estate industry is in a state of flux – many of the rules as we know it are changing before our eyes. Demanding consumers now require a lot more from their agents. Agents expect more from their brokers. Brokers believe their Associations and MLSs need to do more to help them survive. Every group in the real estate “food chain” is at risk of becoming overpriced, irrelevant or both by the changes before us. So what is YOUR organization doing to prepare for the inevitable changes being thrust upon it? Is your group looking at “worst case” scenario [...]
By Victor Lund|2022-09-12T12:51:52-07:00September 12th, 2022|Broker Information, Broker-Agent Information, Business Intelligence, Real Estate Technology, Webinars|
Register now to watch WAV Group partner, Mark A. McLaughlin - who works with our brokerage clients around executive strategic planning and coaching along with M&A - join Brian Boero Thursday Sept. 15th @ 10am PST to chat about the key issue facing firms today - "How to Navigate in an Uncertain Market."
By Victor Lund|2019-03-26T09:46:28-07:00March 26th, 2019|WAVes of Change|
For years, WAV Group has provided an industry update as a key component of our strategic planning process. The industry update serves to inform board directors of key strategic actions that are being explored around the industry. Some of these actions become trends, others provide improvements, and some crash and burn. Regardless of success or failure, change is always a learning opportunity.
By Victor Lund|2024-04-11T10:25:59-07:00April 11th, 2024|Legal in Real Estate, Our Services, Real Estate Technology|
In light of impending alterations stemming from the settlement agreement in the anti-trust litigation, updates to broker and agent websites are inevitable.
By Victor Lund|2024-03-26T10:23:34-07:00March 26th, 2024|Broker Information, Legal in Real Estate, Strategic Planning|
Get your attorneys on it. Pay close attention to the settlements that have already been announced, and do some 5th grade math.
By Victor Lund|2023-12-21T16:57:13-08:00December 28th, 2023|Business Intelligence, Our Services|
An annual report serves as a powerful tool to communicate business achievements, market trends, and future strategies.
By Marilyn Wilson|2023-12-13T08:06:32-08:00December 13th, 2023|Announcements, Industry Observations, MLS, MLS Insights|
Council of MLS elects two progressive, emerging MLS leaders to their Board of Directors
Congrats to Justin Haag and Chris Haran, two of my absolute favorites to the Council of MLS Board of Directors!
I am confident Justin Haag, soon to be the new CEO of Northwest MLS in Seattle and a leader in advocacy and promotion of Buyer’s Agency along with Chris Haran, one of the best and brightest technology strategists and visionary in the industry are going to be terrific additions to the leadership team of CMLS.
By THE WAV GROUP|2023-08-09T13:35:58-07:00August 10th, 2023|Acquisitions, Business Intelligence, M&A, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Planning|
Selling a real estate brokerage isn’t like selling any other type of business. Here are 16 steps to take before the deal is closed.
By Jason Parker|2024-03-14T07:00:18-07:00June 14th, 2023|
Acquiring More Profit The Definitive Guide to Successful Mergers & Acquisitions Acquiring More Profit PDF Download - $40 The book covers the complete M&A process literally, from contemplating an acquisition strategy to closing and beyond. You will be led on a complete and thorough journey outlining every phase of the process. Acquiring More Profit - Implementation System PDF Download (including editable Word and Excel files of all the samples and worksheets) - $100 This system is designed to be used in conjunction with the strategies and information presented in Acquiring More [...]
By Marilyn Wilson|2023-05-23T06:53:48-07:00May 23rd, 2023|Announcements|
The Women's Council of REALTORS® is looking for its next CEO to take the 13,000-member organization to its next level of prosperity, relevance, and growth.
By Marilyn Wilson|2023-05-19T10:02:49-07:00May 20th, 2023|Business Intelligence, How to Make Strategic Planning Really Work in your MLS, Our Company, Strategic Planning, WAVes of Change|
There are billions of dollars pouring into our industry today-- investment bankers and venture capitalists alike have caught the real estate bug. If the programs and companies you offer don’t meet the ever-changing needs of consumers, then you’re not going to be around for long.
