Steve Murray talks presidential candidates’ housing policies and M&A Trends

RealTrending

This week on the RealTrending podcast, Tracey Velt sits down with Steve Murray, founder of RealTrends and a senior advisor for HousingWire.

Steve and Tracey discuss the key points from the latest RealTrends GameChangers report on brokerage growth and compare the housing policies and their potential impacts of both the Harris and Trump campaigns. They also examine current activity in the M&A landscape, including valuation trends.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

• Leaders must always be personally involved in recruiting talent.
• Most successful brokerages combine acquisitions with organic growth.
• The M&A market is active at both the local and regional levels.
• Valuations are based on EBITDA multiples and gross margins.
• Housing policies from candidates can significantly impact secondary sectors of the housing market.
• Housing sales are expected to improve in the next 12 months.

Related to this episode:

• Steve Murray | LinkedIn
• HousingWire | YouTube
• More info about HousingWire

Enjoy the episode!

The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Every week, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.

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