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DMRE History: Building DMRE from Covid to Present and the Future
The team shares insights on how they navigated COVID-19, interest rate volatility, and geographic expansion while scaling one of Texas’ premier land brokerages. They also discuss The Factor, their proprietary technology, and how Ascent, their investment arm, is creating new opportunities in land development.
Whether you’re a landowner, developer, or real estate professional, this episode offers valuable perspectives on market resilience, strategic investment, and the future of land brokerage in Texas.
Key Takeaways:
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How DMRE tripled in size post-COVID and successfully expanded into Dallas and Austin
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Adapting to market shifts—lessons from 2022’s rapid interest rate hikes
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The role of partnerships and leadership in overcoming industry challenges
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Leveraging proprietary technology (The Factor) to drive competitive advantage
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How Ascent is working with developers to provide strategic capital solutions
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Why Texas remains a top real estate market despite economic fluctuations
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The future of brokerage and investment in the Texas Triangle
In This Episode:
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[00:00:00] Introduction to the podcast
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[00:00:29] Guest introduction and overview of today’s discussion topics
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[00:01:10] How COVID-19 reshaped the business and led to expansion
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[00:03:25] The role of partnerships in navigating industry challenges
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[00:07:57] Geographic expansion—breaking into Dallas & Austin
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[00:09:19] Market shifts and new industry trends post-pandemic
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[00:18:38] Leveraging technology (The Factor) to drive competitive advantage
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[00:23:55] The impact of rising interest rates in 2022
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[00:25:23] How Ascent is helping developers with capital solutions
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[00:30:46] Texas land market outlook—where are the opportunities?
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[00:42:10] Closing thoughts and what’s next for DMRE
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