Congratulations – you just passed the exam and you’re holding your freshly minted real estate license in your hand! So now it’s time to find a brokerage to work under. You didn’t study sales contracts, finance and real estate laws to sit around and do nothing, right? You want to put that knowledge to use
How to develop a valuation for your real estate brokerage?
August 8, 2021 by
I am often asked, “what is the multiple for valuing my company?” Most are generally surprised and somewhat annoyed when I respond simply with — “it depends.” There are numerous factors that impact value, no single, simple and accurate multiple is applicable. Even within the same market, comparable brokerages may vary greatly in value. Multiples
Tech-based brokerage Compass files for IPO
March 3, 2021 by
Spurred on by a booming housing market, the technology-powered real estate brokerage Compass said Monday that it’s planning to go public via an initial public offering later this year. Compass was founded in 2012 and has attracted thousands of agents due to its high-tech offerings that arm them with better data and analytics, marketing and
Chicago brokerage fires agent over U.S. Capitol protest
January 12, 2021 by
A Chicago-based real estate brokerage has severed ties with one of its agents after she took part in Wednesday riot at the U.S. Capitol The brokerage, @properties, said it took action against Libby Andrews (pictured) after she posted on social media about her presence at the riot on Wednesday. Andrews later said she did not
Online Brokerage – How To Find What’s Best For You
October 23, 2019 by
Finding an online stock broker for when you start trading can and most likely should be a longer process than you think at this point. Before you jump right into choosing the broker that you’re going to use though, it’s a good idea to understand the type of brokerages that exist, as well as the
Engel & Völkers Belleair relocates its brokerage
August 5, 2019 by
Engel & Völkers Belleair today announced that their shop has relocated to a larger, free-standing building in Belleair Bluffs. Double the size of Engel & Völkers Belleair’s previous location, the new space can accommodate more real estate advisors as the brokerage continues to grow and as Engel & Völkers expands throughout the greater Tampa Bay
Ways to Promote Your Real Estate Brokerage
March 22, 2019 by
Anyone and everyone in real estate knows that the market fluctuates. Sometimes it’s a buyer’s market and other times it’s a seller’s market. Unless you are strictly a seller’s brokerage or a buyer’s brokerage, any marketing you employ should be broad in reach. Yes, you may wish to represent more buyers than sellers, or vice
Things Your Online Broker Might Never Tell You
January 7, 2019 by
If you maintain an investment account outside of your company’s retirement plan, you probably do so through a major brokerage. Most Americans have IRA accounts for their online trading endeavors, but there are some important things to know that your broker may hide in the fine print that can actually add up quickly. Inactivity Fees
Most home buyers prefer to shop on weekday mornings
December 11, 2018 by
Most house hunters prefer to do their searching online during workdays, according to a new survey by real estate brokerage Redfin. The survey found that the peak time for shoppers to search for online listings is between 8 am to 5 pm on weekdays. The most popular time overall is 10 am on Friday, the
Tech-focused brokerage Mdrn. lands $1 million funding to build out its rental platform
February 16, 2018 by
Real estate and lifestyle firm Mdrn. and its flexible rental service Stoop has raised $1 million in seed funding, Inman News reported this week.
