612: Inside the Life of a Mortgage Broker Who Owns a Real Estate Brokerage - Mark Norman

I Love Mortgage Brokering

Ever thought about owning a real estate brokerage? Maybe it could double your income—or maybe double your headaches!

Today’s guest, Mark Norman, has figured out how to successfully blend owning both a real estate and a mortgage brokerage.

Mark is the owner of 4% Real Estate Professionals and Mark Norman - Better Mortgage Solutions, based out of St. John’s, NL. I had the privilege of interviewing him live on my ILMB Roadshow.

In this episode we will cover:

1. His unique business model and perspective on why he chose to own both brokerages
2. The growing importance of transparency in real estate and mortgage industries
3. How understanding market cycles is essential for longevity in this business

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In this episode, we sit down with Mark Norman, an industry veteran with over 20 years of experience blending real estate and mortgage brokerage. Based in St. John's, Newfoundland, Mark shares insights on his unique dual-business model, how transparency is shaping the future of both real estate and mortgages, and the importance of understanding market cycles for long-term success.

Here are the talking points we covered:

• Why Mark chose to operate both a real estate and mortgage company.
• How transparency benefits clients and builds trust in the mortgage and real estate industries.
• The significance of understanding local and national market trends to stay ahead in the industry.
• Why Mark focuses on his niche and passes on complex cases that don’t align with his expertise.
• The trade-off of revenue for reclaimed time and the benefits of focusing on high-value clients.
• How Mark is leveraging proprietary software and scalable strategies to grow his business.