In a recent article in The Scotsman Guide, CEO of Blue Sage Solutions Joe Langner highlights the inevitable way that technology is changing how “homes are bought, sold and financed.” To emphasize the impact of technology on markets, Langner talks about the future of malls and how over 12,000 retail stores are expected to close this year. And by 2023, half of the malls throughout the United States are predicted to shut down. However, even with the changing technology, Langner believes there will always be a place in the mortgage market for independent brokers, especially if they embrace technology and adapt to customer expectations. Here are some of the key highlights from Langner’s article for mortgage brokers:
Essentially, Langner believes that even with homebuyers relying on technology, now is an exciting time to be a mortgage broker. “A key difference between you and your competition will likely be how you deliver expertise,” he says. “If you can figure that out, there’s no apocalypse that will be able to stop your voice.”
Read Langner’s full article The Times are Changing Before Our Very Eyes.