[Editor’s note: We’re trying something new–collaborative thought pieces written by the Geek Estate Mastermind community. The goal is to make the absolute best argument possible, derived from the collective expertise of members. The first two articles are bull and bear arguments for industry search and…

[Note from the editor: We publish a Weekly Transmission for Geek Estate Mastermind members that consists of long-form articles covering the spectrum from shipping container co-living spaces to the battle for listing acquisition in the first iBuyer world war. Below is a sample Transmission, written by Greg Fischer. While he…

This may come as a surprise, but I don’t really care what the real estate industry thinks about iBuyers — companies that make quick, all-cash offers on homes and close the transactions in days. Here’s what I do care about: What do consumers think? For…

It isn’t the same as turning lead into gold but the latest talk about red and black in the real estate industry is still nice fodder for the pundits even if it doesn’t really reflect reality. Second quarter earnings announcements and SEC filings were released…

When you are an experienced real estate agent looking for a new brokerage, you are thorough about interviewing companies that will be the right fit. You analyze change not only in terms of commission splits, culture, marketing, and support, but also in terms of what feels good…

Crystal Ball Time These are not hard and fast forecasts for the industry, just possible future scenarios with a percent probability (assigned by yours truly) based on the previously noted factors in Part 1. Two huge disclaimers: The pending legal actions could magnify, distort, or…

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the Geek Estate Mastermind. Today’s showcase: Revaluate] Being a real estate agent or lender is a grueling job with more factors than you can count. The amount of uncertainty associated with finding…

There’s been a lot of talk lately about the future of not just the players in the real estate industry but the industry itself. Who wins and who loses in the next several years depends on various combinations of many factors against the backdrop of…

In our latest real estate tech entrepreneur interview, we’re speaking with Bryan Bowles from Transactly. Without further ado… Who are you and what do you do? I’m Bryan Bowles, the founder and CEO of Transactly. Transactly started as a project within a residential real estate…

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the Geek Estate Mastermind. Today’s showcase: Miamism] Few housing markets are as attractive as the Miami, Florida market. Perfectly nestled in the midst of culture, a rich culinary scene and idyllic beachside…