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No satire this time.For years, I’ve believed smaller REALTOR® associations would eventually have to consider merging wit...
09/02/2026

No satire this time.

For years, I’ve believed smaller REALTOR® associations would eventually have to consider merging with larger organizations.

Now Miami REALTORS® and RWorld have merged—and Martin County REALTORS® of the Treasure Coast has joined them.

The merger conversation is no longer happening somewhere else. It has reached our doorstep.

I’m not arguing that the REALTORS® Association of Indian River County must merge. I’m arguing that its members deserve an open and honest examination of whether remaining independent—or pursuing a merger, chapter arrangement or shared-services agreement—provides them with the greatest value.

Independence is a means. Serving members is the mission.

I’d be interested to hear what local agents and brokers think.

Read the full article here:

https://joemcquillan.substack.com/p/the-merger-conversation-has-reached

Every organization tells you what it valuesSome celebrate innovation.Some celebrate member success.Some celebrate leader...
07/30/2026

Every organization tells you what it values

Some celebrate innovation.
Some celebrate member success.
Some celebrate leaders who help others grow.

Others celebrate... something else.

This month's newsletter got me thinking about a simple question:

What do the things we choose to celebrate say about our priorities?

I wrote a new Snark Tank article that isn't really about one person—it's about what organizations choose to put on a pedestal.

You may agree with me.
You may think I'm completely wrong.

Either way, I think you'll find it an interesting read.

👇 Link to the article in the comments.
https://substack.com//note/p-209019075

Is the 1,000-member REALTOR® association becoming the horse and buggy of our industry?That's the question I've been thin...
07/28/2026

Is the 1,000-member REALTOR® association becoming the horse and buggy of our industry?

That's the question I've been thinking about ever since Martin County REALTORS® voted to merge with MIAMI REALTORS®.

After more than 40 years in real estate, I've learned one lesson that keeps repeating itself:

Industries consolidate when the economics demand it.

I believe REALTOR® associations are no exception.

In my latest Substack article, I explore why I believe the era of the standalone 1,000-member association is coming to an end—and why every association needs a clear strategy for the future.

You may agree with me.

You may completely disagree.

Either way, I'd love to hear your thoughts after you read it.

👇 I've included the link to the article below.

https://substack.com/home/post/p-208851660

Lincoln appointed his rivals to the Cabinet.Modern organizations often appoint theirs to a task force.That simple observ...
06/17/2026

Lincoln appointed his rivals to the Cabinet.

Modern organizations often appoint theirs to a task force.

That simple observation inspired my latest Substack article:

Team of Rivals (Terms and Conditions Apply)

It's about leadership, disagreement, authority, and the difference between being heard and being handed the keys.

As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

https://joemcquillan.substack.com/p/team-of-rivals-terms-and-conditions

🔗 Link in comments

05/09/2026

Real estate isn't changing. It's separating.

Focused agents vs. distracted ones.

David Caveness — 40 years in the game — breaks down exactly what that means. Link in BIO (Substack)

93,000 agents just teamed up.And most people are missing the point.This isn’t about size.It’s about who has the advantag...
04/21/2026

93,000 agents just teamed up.

And most people are missing the point.

This isn’t about size.
It’s about who has the advantage.

Meanwhile…
Some are still playing like it’s 2015.

👉 Are you equipped… or reacting?

Full breakdown on what this actually means for agents
https://joemcquillan.substack.com/p/93000-agents-just-teamed-up-some

March might have been the most disruptive month in real estate in years.Zillow. Pre-market listings. Control of inventor...
04/14/2026

March might have been the most disruptive month in real estate in years.

Zillow. Pre-market listings. Control of inventory shifting fast.

So I opened the latest newsletter to see what was being said about it.

Nothing.

Just “stay encouraged.”

Listen… mindset matters
But when the business is changing in real time, agents need more than motivation—they need information

The market doesn’t wait for the newsletter

Are you paying attention to what’s actually happening…
or just reading the bulletin?

👉 Full breakdown here https://substack.com/home/post/p-193633381

You’re not losing listings on the MLSYou’re losing them before they ever get thereMost agents are still waiting…uploadin...
04/07/2026

You’re not losing listings on the MLS

You’re losing them before they ever get there

Most agents are still waiting…
uploading…
hitting submit…

And calling that a strategy

The market doesn’t start when a listing goes live

It starts before that

Full breakdown 👇
https://substack.com/home/post/p-192906307

Real estate isn’t fighting over listings right nowIt’s fighting over controlControl ofInventoryInformationTimingEveryone...
04/02/2026

Real estate isn’t fighting over listings right now

It’s fighting over control

Control of

Inventory
Information
Timing

Everyone calls it “seller choice.”

But most sellers want exposure… not less of it.

Same house
Different story

Depending on who controls it

Full breakdown 👇
https://joemcquillan.substack.com/p/this-isnt-about-listings-its-about

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