The same housing market is telling two very different stories right now.
Luxury home sales are up 6.2% YoY, while starter home sales are up 5.4%.
Another reminder that the headline never tells the whole story. What are you seeing in your market?
You can’t control the next market shift. You can control whether you’re ready for it.
“We have to be ready for whatever eventualities may happen. We have to move forward aggressively but be cautious.”
— HomeSmart Founder & CEO Matt Widdows
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This Wednesday, HomeSmart Founder & CEO Matt Widdows joins fellow Power Brokers at RISMedia’s CEO & Leadership Exchange to discuss how national trends are playing out across different U.S. markets.
HomeSmart and North Group have announced a strategic merger, expanding our presence across North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida.
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What technology should a real estate brokerage provide its agents? At minimum, look for tools that make transactions, marketing and client management easier. The question isn't who has the most tech. It's how much of it actually makes your day easier.
"Continue to grow or die." 🏛️📊
@HomeSmartIntl Founder & CEO Matt Widdows shares how proprietary tech and aggressive scale built a 25,000+ agent powerhouse, plus why AI will never fully replace the human real estate agent. 👇
EXECUTIVE PROFILE: @HomeSmartIntl Founder & CEO Matt Widdows shares how his early firefighter training shaped his tech-driven real estate career. 👨🚒🛩️
From medical software to leading 25,000+ agents nationwide, read his story below. 👇
Agents shouldn't have to choose between keeping more of what they earn and getting the support to keep growing. That's the idea behind HomeSmart's 100% commission model: more control over your business, backed by technology and support.
You don’t build a company for 25 years by protecting the way things have always been done.
HomeSmart Founder and CEO Matt Widdows on why real estate is at a “grow or die” moment and what leaders need to do next.
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How does a 100% commission real estate brokerage work? Instead of giving the brokerage a percentage of each commission, agents keep their commission and pay established brokerage fees. That's why comparing the total cost of each brokerage model matters.
TECH UPDATE: @HomeSmartIntl adds proprietary AI to its RealSmart Agent & RealSmart Broker platforms to automate transactions from initial upload to closing. 🤖🏠
System extracts contract data, streamlines broker review, and will soon enable instant closing payouts. ⬇️
@RISMediaUpdates featured how HomeSmart is bringing AI into RealSmart Agent and RealSmart Broker to help reduce repetitive work throughout the transaction.
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A real estate brokerage should give agents the technology, education, flexibility, and support to build their own business. The best brokerages strengthen an agent's brand—they don't compete with it.
Experienced real estate agents understand that growth doesn't stop after your first successful year. The best agents continue investing in education, technology, and relationships because experience compounds when learning never stops.
When is the best time for a real estate agent to switch brokerages? There's no universal date. A better signal is when your current model no longer supports the business you're trying to build. Compare the economics, tools, support and transition requirements before.
Changing real estate markets reward agents who adapt early. Client expectations, technology, and marketing continue to evolve. The agents who keep learning are usually the ones who keep growing.
Florida buyers move ahead without waiting on mortgage rates to fall! They're done WAITING! Single-family sales rose 5% year over year in July, while new pending sales climbed nearly 2.5%. Message us for more info! @HomeSmartSRQ@HomeSmartIntl https://t.co/tMEazyJcuc
Real estate time management starts with protecting time for lead generation, follow-up, and learning. Calendars reveal priorities, and priorities usually determine the next quarter's results.
What's the difference between a 100% commission brokerage and a traditional commission split?
With a traditional split, a percentage of an agent's commission goes to the brokerage.
A 100% commission model allows agents to keep their commission while paying brokerage fees.