Steve Murray on how teams and teamerages are the future of real estate

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

Steve joins us to discuss the current state of mergers and acquisitions in real estate, how market changes are impacting broker valuations, and the growing shift toward team-based brokerage models. He also shares his predictions for President Trump’s impact on the housing market in 2025 and breaks down the challenges posed by government regulations on housing affordability.

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

• Most national companies have stepped back from significant acquisitions for the time being. 
• Local brokerage companies are now more active in M&A.
• Commission compression is a growing concern for brokers.
• Team-based models are proving to be more profitable than traditional brokerages.
• Government regulations significantly impact housing affordability.

The RealTrending podcast features conversations with the brightest minds in real estate. Every Monday, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts join us to share their secrets to success, trends, and the lessons they’ve learned. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio.