The Evolution of Office Space: Where Are We Going?

What will the brokerage office of tomorrow look like? There’s no crystal ball, but brokers are seeing a trend toward a stronger dependency on technology. The question is: How deeply entrenched will the real estate community become in the cyber world?

Many, including chief operating officer of HomeSmart International Wendy Forsythe, believe the hybrid model that is becoming increasingly popular will win out in the end.

“I believe we will continue to see a hybrid of virtual and brick-and-mortar offices,” says Forsythe. “Our world is mobile—agents need the flexibility and support to do business anywhere. This is also a relationship business, and having a physical connection through sharing a common space, like an office, is important to many people.”

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RSK: Great article. About time someone looked at how our own (Real Estate Brokerage)offices are set up and changing. Although this is geared toward residential, it is not that far off for CRE as well...