Is it possible for a real estate company to not only survive during the difficult market conditions, but to gain strength? I met someone yesterday who has been in the industry, on the national/global level, for 18 years helping to build what is now one of the largest companies in the world. He said that real estate companies are experiencing the worst possible hangover from their party years. One that does not go away,or lessen, but actually is getting worse. Until yesterday, he thought the condition was without exception, and then he learned more about AgentOwned Realty.
But that isn’t really fair to the other firms, a little like comparing apples and freight trains. The two don’t really have all that much in common. The professionals who drive the business, the Realtors, own AgentOwned. But years ago, AOR realized that those same people not only drove the real estate business, but also many other industries. The mortgage, insurance, title, home warranty, and business brokerage companies depend on those same drivers. So for many different reasons, Agentowned Realty began adding those services as either joint venture partnerships or wholly owned divisions to the AOR group of companies. Multiple income streams balance the volatility of the market. For example, when the market turned drastically, mortgage rates went down, fueling refinances, which increased the mortgage division’s closings, as well as the title insurance and property and casualty insurance that result from them.
This balancing act not only benefits the Agent-Owners but also the public. They could now find one person to trust with their real estate plan. An Agent-Owner can help someone find a house, give expert advise about which mortgage, insurance, etc options are best for that particular situation. And no, it is not always AgentOwned. But because they own parts of all of these industries, the Agent-Owners can walk the walk and talk the talk, weeding through the bad deals for the best one for their home buyer or seller. 
That is what it is really all about, developing life long relationships in order to assist people with their real estate goals. Before AgentOwned got into the title business, a re-issue credit was almost never mentioned. Now, our buyers and sellers save up to half of the expense of title insurance routinely. All because we knew there was a better way.
AgentOwned Realty’s remarkable growth during these difficult times comes from not only diversification, but also the true desire to do what is right for the public, and as a company, to do what is right for the Agent-Owners. We are proud of what we have accomplished so far and giddy at the thought of what is to come. Our future is dazzling and the sun is shining brightly on us, with an infinite amount of warmth to share with all.
AgentOwned Realty has increased the number of realtors licensed with the company by 29% from October 26th, 2008 until July 1, 2010, 18 months. The industry as a whole has over 20% fewer licensed sales people than it did 18 months ago.
Our market share has increased right at 30% across several different geo graphic areas in that same time. Not only are we opening offices, branching into new territories, our Agent-Owner’s individual production levels have increased a staggering 50% or more over last year, as the market in some places continues to go the other way.
Whether you are ready to sell your home and ready to think outside the box, you are considering purchasing and want to know someone has your back, or if you are in the industry and the box has just gotten too small for comfort, AgentOwned may be just the place for you.
