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Steve Murray

Steve Murray

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President, REAL Trends

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Total articles 317

  • Average real estate brokerage gross margin continues to decline

    By Steve Murray, Tracey Velt Verified| HousingWire Verified The dual shocks of the 2022–2024 housing market downturn and the outcomes of significant litigation are now in the rearview mirror. In response, many brokerage firms have adapted their business models to navigate these challenges. While these adjustments have allowed firms to achieve profitability at current sales levels and comply with the changes to MLS policies resulting from the settlement, it does not necessarily signal a return to the heights previously seen in the industry.

    By Steve Murray, Tracey Velt Verified · HousingWire

    Feb. 14, 2025

  • Opinion: Denver MLA controversy — where is the real issue? - HousingWire

    By Steve Murray| HousingWire Verified For over 37 years I have been a consultant to brokerage firms, MLS’s, Association of Realtors, and other entities related to the residential brokerage industry. In addition to general advisory consulting, I was involved in nearly 1,000 sales or acquisitions of entities in this industry. In addition to my role as a consultant, I was editor of REAL Trends, reporting on the same industry.

    By Steve Murray · HousingWire

    Jul. 10, 2024

  • Average real estate brokerage gross margin continues to decline

    By Steve Murray, Tracey Velt Verified| HousingWire Verified The dual shocks of the 2022–2024 housing market downturn and the outcomes of significant litigation are now in the rearview mirror. In response, many brokerage firms have adapted their business models to navigate these challenges. While these adjustments have allowed firms to achieve profitability at current sales levels and comply with the changes to MLS policies resulting from the settlement, it does not necessarily signal a return to the heights previously seen in the industry.

    By Steve Murray, Tracey Velt Verified · HousingWire

    Feb. 14, 2025

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REAL Trends

RealTrends Verified is a performance verification and ranking platform for real estate professionals, launched in 2024. It offers transparent rankings of brokerages, teams, and agents based on verified sales volume and transaction data. This initiative builds on RealTrends' 35-year legacy, focusing on trust and accuracy in real estate performance metrics. The platform publishes annual rankings at national, state, and city levels, providing dual-verified certification and marketing assets to recognized professionals. It also offers promotional packages that include co-branded marketing materials and trophies to enhance visibility for top performers. With enhanced data analytics capabilities, RealTrends Verified delivers comprehensive performance analyses, making it a reliable resource for both real estate professionals and consumers seeking high-achieving agents in their area.

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