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22 08, 2023

Finding new growth opportunities in M&A – Insights from the Acquiring More Profit Webinar

By |2023-08-22T13:18:38-07:00August 22nd, 2023|Acquisitions, Broker Information, M&A, Mergers & Acquisitions, Webinars|Comments Off on Finding new growth opportunities in M&A – Insights from the Acquiring More Profit Webinar

If you missed last week’s Acquiring More Profit webinar with Victor Lund and George Slusser, then you missed a great event. I would like to share some of the insights and takeaways we explored.

18 08, 2023

Unlocking Success: Insights from our “Winning Recruitment Strategies for Finding the Right Agents” Webinar

By |2025-03-16T07:15:36-07:00August 18th, 2023|Agent Recruitment, Broker Information, Marketing|Comments Off on Unlocking Success: Insights from our “Winning Recruitment Strategies for Finding the Right Agents” Webinar

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Barbara O’Rourke of Allen Tate Realtors®  and Brenda Thompson of HomeSmart Stars, who participated in our recent webinar, "Winning RecruitmentStrategies for Finding the Right Agents."  This insightful webinar, moderated by Bondilyn Jolly, WAV Group’s Marketing Division Leader, shed light on invaluable agent recruitment best practices by top agent recruiters. 

15 08, 2023

Black Knight Appoints Lucie Fortier As Executive Vice President Of Mls Solutions Group

By |2023-08-15T13:47:55-07:00August 15th, 2023|Announcements, MLS, MLS Insights, Press Releases|Comments Off on Black Knight Appoints Lucie Fortier As Executive Vice President Of Mls Solutions Group

Congrats to Black Knight for hiring Lucie Fortier as EVP of the MLS Solutions Group. Lucie has had a highly successful career architecting MLS solutions. Welcome back to the MLS team Lucie! 

10 08, 2023

What’s your exit plan? Here’s how to sell your real estate brokerage

By |2025-03-16T07:24:56-07:00August 10th, 2023|Acquisitions, Business Intelligence, M&A, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Planning|Comments Off on What’s your exit plan? Here’s how to sell your real estate brokerage

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.

2 08, 2023

WAV Group Proudly Presents “Acquiring More Profit”: The Ultimate Real Estate M&A Guide

By |2023-08-03T15:43:56-07:00August 2nd, 2023|Acquisitions, Announcements, M&A, Mergers & Acquisitions|1 Comment

WAV Group, takes great pride in introducing this groundbreaking book, co-authored by our esteemed colleagues George Slusser and Victor Lund. Acquiring More Profit: The Definitive Guide to Successful Real Estate Brokerage Mergers & Acquisitions is a collection of all the best practices George and Victor have perfected over decades of M&A work and thousands of brokerage acquisitions. 

19 07, 2023

iGo raises $5.5 million to strengthen its lead in home inspection technologies and launch its AI-based home repair valuation service

By |2025-03-16T06:07:21-07:00July 19th, 2023|Announcements, Press Releases, PropTech, Real Estate Technology, Technology|Comments Off on iGo raises $5.5 million to strengthen its lead in home inspection technologies and launch its AI-based home repair valuation service

InspectionGo (iGo), the leading provider of cutting-edge technology and services that helps independent home inspection companies be successful by unlocking the full value of home inspections for homeowners and real estate investors, today announced it has closed a $5.5 million Series A funding round. The company also announced the strategic acquisitions of Repair Pricer and HomeBinder, moving iGo closer to its vision of providing home inspectors with a seamless platform to manage their business and extending the value of a home inspection throughout home ownership.

17 07, 2023

Denver Metro Association of Realtors® Selects Brendan Bailey as Their New CEO

By |2023-07-17T14:46:56-07:00July 17th, 2023|Announcements|Comments Off on Denver Metro Association of Realtors® Selects Brendan Bailey as Their New CEO

Brendan Bailey is one of the leaders of real estate associations that is leading real estate associations into a new realm of relevance and impact. I am proud that WAV Group was chosen to assist DMAR in the important job of finding their next leader. Brendan offers an ideal blend of intelligence, passion, strategic vision, proven executional skills and great people management skills I believe Colorado Realtors® are going to benefit greatly from his contributions!

5 07, 2023

Do Your Part in Eliminating Sexual Harassment from the Workplace

By |2023-07-05T09:31:49-07:00July 5th, 2023|Broker Information, Industry Observations, Thought Leadership|Comments Off on Do Your Part in Eliminating Sexual Harassment from the Workplace

After a career that spans several decades, I am saddened to see that allegations of sexual harassment are still alive and well in our industry. I would have thought that we could have eliminated these challenges by now. After having completed my Sexual Harassment Prevention training myself just a couple of weeks ago, a program which is mandated by the state of California, it piqued my interest to find out how many states require sexual harassment prevention training. I was shocked to find out that only seven states (California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, New York, Washington) and the District of Columbia mandate sexual harassment training for some or all private sector employers and employees today.

22 06, 2023

WAV Group Consumer Migration Study: Consumers who moved during the Pandemic are staying put.

By |2025-03-16T07:17:57-07:00June 22nd, 2023|Research, Suveys and Research, WAV Group Research|Comments Off on WAV Group Consumer Migration Study: Consumers who moved during the Pandemic are staying put.

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about significant changes to our lives, reshaping the way we work, socialize, and even where we call home. As remote work became the new norm, many individuals seized the opportunity to reassess their living situations and make a move. In this study, we aimed to explore migration patterns during the pandemic and understand the factors influencing relocation decisions. The Boomerang Effect: Relocating Back to Pre-Pandemic Homes? In our initial hypothesis, we postulated the existence of a boomerang effect, suggesting that individuals who had moved during the pandemic might eventually change their minds and desire to return [...]

22 06, 2023

2023 Work From Home Migration Study

By |2025-08-21T10:35:24-07:00June 22nd, 2023|, |Comments Off on 2023 Work From Home Migration Study

Unlock a wealth of valuable information and gain deep insights into the migration patterns observed during the pandemic with our latest study. Our full report provides an analysis of the factors influencing relocation decisions, allowing you to make informed decisions based on real data and trends. One of the big questions we examined was: Are people returning to their pre-pandemic locations? Our study delves into this, revealing that only a small 4% minority have actually moved back. Find out why and gain a better understanding of the long-term impact of the pandemic on residential preferences. Decipher the Reasons for Relocation: [...]

20 06, 2023

Acquiring More Profit – Package Download

By |2023-07-31T05:31:49-07:00June 20th, 2023||Comments Off on Acquiring More Profit – Package Download

Download PDF Versions of the Book and the Implementation System Together This comprehensive guide, encompassing both financial and non-financial aspects, emphasizes the "win-win" concept that anchors the original process. Acquiring More Profit equips readers with practical advice and invaluable tips suitable for both novice brokers embarking on their M&A journey and seasoned professionals. From formulating an acquisition strategy to closing the deal and beyond, this book takes you on a complete and thorough journey through every phase of the M&A process. It covers essential areas such as evaluating whether an M&A strategy is right for you, prospecting and approaching potential targets, [...]