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US Real Estate Trends

Shifting Real Estate Model (2007)
1 pg diagram from Swanepoel Trends Report 2007

Chart depicting the evolution of business models from the 1960s to the 2000s. It includes growth of the Traditional RE Brokerage, the Franchising Model, the 100% Concept and the effects of technology and the Internet.

Who is Fishing Where (2007)
1 pg diagram from Swanepoel Trends Report 2007

Take a look at the Real Estate Industry through a fisherman’s eyes as seen in this graphic extract from the 2007 Swanepoel Trends Report.

Real Estate New Paradigm (2009)
1 pg diagram from Swanepoel Trends Report 2009

This diagram maps the new agent paradigm in relation to the Internet. It also introduces the idea of Outposts and Listening Posts.

The Listing Pyramid (2008)
1 pg diagram from Swanepoel Trends Report 2008

Promotional pyramid that illustrates the growing number of different types of service providers online that enable brokers and agents to promote their listings of houses for sale.

Web 2.0 Companies (2009)
1 pg diagram from Swanepoel Trends Report 2009

A mapping of Companies in Web 2.0 Real Estate broken down by sections such as Listings, Marketing Tools, Mapping, Brokerage, Mortgage, Blogs, Community, etc.

Top Agent Challenge (2008)
1 pg diagram from Swanepoel Trends Report 2008

A column graph presenting the top five challenges an agent faces in 2007. Such challenges include too many agents, too few buyers and more.

Top 5 Broker Challenges (2008)
1 pg diagram from Swanepoel Trends Report 2008

A column graph presenting the top five challenges a broker faces in 2007. Such challenges include improving market share, investing in better agent training and more.

Looking back at Key Trends from 2006-2010
1 pg diagram from Swanepoel Trends Report 2010

Today, staying current with the trends is a vital requirement for any prudent and wise businessperson and entrepreneur, and with everyone busy and pressed for time the availability of a reliable, convenient source of information has become critical. This Special 5-Year Supplement is our way of Looking Back at the Key Trends for the past five years.

The Cloud (2011)
10 pg extract from Swanepoel Trends Report 2011

Today’s consumers expect their Internet experience, whether at a desk or on the road, to meet the needs of the moment in real time, in any location.