Real AI: 2024 The Year of AI, AI fast facts and top headlines

By Kevin Hawkins with Korey Hawkins | Vol. 1 Post 10 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 impact real estate, posting a new edition every Friday. 2024: The Year of AI The accelerated growth we are seeing and experiencing in artificial intelligence continues to be unlike any other game-changing technology ever. When it comes to Generative AI and Large Language Models, it’s just a baby about to turn into a teenager. If you think AI in 2023 has been incredible, just wait [...]

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!

By |2023-07-17T14:46:56-07:00July 17th, 2023|Announcements|0 Comments

Are you afraid your real estate organization will not survive for the long haul?

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. 

Strategy-Driven Technologist Opportunity for a Brokerage

A leading real estate brokerage located in the Southeast US has an opportunity for a strategy-driven technology leader. This position is an opportunity to collaborate with the executive leadership to develop a strategy and then deliver the technical implementation plan with the technology team.  The brokerage is looking for a dynamic leader who can communicate well at all levels of the organization and can articulate technology in business terms.   You will be leading a technology team that manage and maintain in-house applications, corporate networks, cloud services and deliver an exceptional experience in customer service and support.  In addition, you are [...]

By |2021-12-01T06:22:45-08:00November 30th, 2021|Main category, Our Services, Recruiting|0 Comments

Join Us for a Conversation with Larry Rideout of Gibson Sotheby’s

WAV Group is excited to have Larry Rideout, Chairman and Founder of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty join us for an hour-long talk on Zoom scheduled next week on April 28th.

By |2021-04-21T14:29:21-07:00April 21st, 2021|Acquisitions, Mergers & Acquisitions, News, Our Company|0 Comments

Matterport’s Narrow Moat and the Future of Virtual Tours

Founded in 2011, Matterport had already taken on more than $60 million in investment before launching powerfully in real estate by 2016. They have taken on substantially more investment since.

Howard Hanna Holds onto Top Spot – Named #1 Privately-Owned Real Estate Company in the Nation

Howard Hanna continues to out-perform year after year. All of us at WAV Group ask you to join us in celebrating the great accomplishments of this family-owned business. In the face of stiff competition from publicly held companies, this excellent company continues to thrive by staying profoundly focused on the relationship between customers and agents. 

By |2021-04-06T08:44:07-07:00April 6th, 2021|Press Releases|3 Comments

In a COVID-19 Environment, We All Need New Strategic Plans

A strategic plan is a persistent nudge reminding an organization who they are, what they stand for, what they have accomplished, what they want to accomplish and when, and how it all fits into their industry.

By |2020-07-21T15:08:29-07:00July 21st, 2020|Our Services, Strategic Planning|0 Comments

Communications Planning & Preparation Best Practices

If there ever was a time for MLSs and Associations to have a communications plan, it is now. 2020 lived up to its moniker by giving us clear vision into the unbelievable. And all bets are off in assuming we know what the future will bring. When you prepare a media plan, you are creating a communications system that can stand up to uncertain times in 2020 and beyond.

Rental Beast for MLS Offers a Rental Solution Worth Consideration

Over the past 12 months, we have examined the success that MLSs are beginning to deliver though Rental Beast, what can be best described as an MLS system for rentals.

By |2020-06-25T13:41:13-07:00June 24th, 2020|MLS Insights, Technology, Technology Evaluation|0 Comments