Here I go again with another Re-blog.This is the cutting edge. Here are some of the concepts being worked on with my broker owner Alan Stasson at Re/Max affiliates N.E...It is a new concept we are working on.We are not 100% Virtual but it it is new and exciting! It is the new frontier the wave of the future.....You will find us Virually..HelpfulfulHannah hopes to be getting some more great ideas in New York City in January
Thank you Brad Anderson
The Virtual Real Estate Brokerage and Office of the Future Today! - WEB 3.0
What does the future Real Estate Brokerage and Office really look like? If you decide to read on, it may change your perception of what the "Virtual Real Estate World" could look like in the future. While Secondlife is the Internets largest user-created, 3D virtual world community, and used primarily for Social Networking, eXp Realty has taken this same concept, and created a Business Model where the Real Estate Brokerage and Office is 100% Virtual. They are using the invisible walls of the Internet as their "Brick and Morter" office.
Their Business Model is defined as "The Worlds First Fully Immersive WEB 3.0. Real Estate Brokerage."
Last month, while at REBarCamp in San Diego, I got to meet and spend some time with Dale Kreiser, eXp REalty's Washington State Broker. He shared what their company was doing, and how well it was working for them. When I returned to the office, I did some research on their company and their site. I was "Blown Away" at what Glenn Sanford - Founder and CEO and their team have created! Could this really be the Real Estate Office and Business Model of the Future for Brokerages and even the smaller Mom & Pop offices?
Here's a video clip from a discussion held at that REBarCamp in San Diego. The topic? What does the Real Estate Brokerage of the future look like? It's an interesting discussion with Tom Ferry, Stefan Swanepoel, Wendy Forsythe, Sherry Chris, Dale Kreiser and others. What is the "New" strategy or tactic? Here's a hint of what you're about to see; The future is HERE now!
I've a strong suspicion that these guys may be onto something here...
So I called Dale and asked him for a "Virtual Tour" of their "Virtual Office." He and Glenn agreed to let me share that tour with you via this recorded video. For me personally, this was really the next best thing to actually being there. I felt like I was there. Now anyone that knows me well, also knows that I love all the new technology that is being introduced to our Industry, but I am also a practical person and want to be certain that this stuff really works. Don't just tell me it does....SHOW ME!!
This video is a bit longer than I wanted, but I edited out over 40 minutes of some really great stuff I wish I could have shared with you all, maybe another time. I would encourage you to watch the entire thing, I'd hate for you to miss any of this one. Sit back in that comfy chair of yours, relax, and enjoy this first ever virtual office tour...
Is this the way some Real Estate Company's and Brokerages will operate in the future? Yes, here's one already. Are these guys way ahead of their time? Maybe, but after today's tour, I realized that just talking with them about it, and then visiting their website was no comparison and nothing like "virtually being there!" I had no clue how well this was all put together. It was nothing short of interesting, fascinating, and awesome!
The Virtual Real Estate Brokerage and Office - WEB 3.0 So tell me what you're thinking at this moment...
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Hannah
Sounds very interesting.
Good luck and success.
Lou Ludwig
Hannah - I have been off and on AR and somehow missed Brad post - thanks for bringiing it to our attention. There are some compelling issues here that we need to consider.There have been so many changes in the last few years, but I suspect we are in for far more that we might be anticipating.
Jeff
Its weird. HA. I dont mean that in a bad way, but Im just thinking about the detail, time, and effort that went into building this type of platform. I like the conference room where they meet each morning.
The tomorrow is today !!!
Lou..it is great for the at home agents ...
Jeff..It is a great concept..I don't think it will do away with the traditional RE office ...but we can roll it all together it could work...There is so much happening so fast it is hard to keep up..is it not...
John...there are lots of different virtual office concepts ..each agent must find one that fits their specific needs...and wants..thanks
Gary...Today and tomorrow...merge into the future ...we must learn everyday ...It is hard to keep up and with the virtual office we can choose what it is we want to learn and when...but this is just in the beginning stages
HelpfulHannah your friend in Philadelphia
Brad is the man. I have not had a chance to view the videos. Stephanie did a little bit and she said it was fascinating.
I find things of this nature very interesting and we are becoming more and more virtual, but I'm old fashioned, I still prefer to meet face to face.
Hannah, I saw this and it really grabbed my attention, very intriguing and interesting to think that we all could be working this way someday!
Happy Holidays to you and your family my friend!
Hello Helpful Hannah,
Thanks for re-bloging Brad's article. It was very fun to have him through our offices. Let me know if you want to join me at our XCamp un-conference held every Monday morning to see it for yourself.
You are right Hannah, this type of office won't fit for everyone. But, those agents who are looking for a higher ROI and an exit strategy using a revenue share this will work very well for.
Yes JL, meeting clients face to face will always be important. Driving into the office for meetings, or when you need something is inefficient.
Let me know if you any questions that our eXp Realty website or facebook fan page doesn't answer.