Real Deal Investing

How A Real Estate Broker Sold His Brokerage For Millions

Jerron Kelley & Larry Mastropieri Season 1 Episode 4

In this episode of Real Deal Investing, Jerron and Larry interview Zev Freidus, a successful real estate broker with a diverse background. Zev previously founded and sold a real estate brokerage and is currently managing ZFC Real Estate. The interview delves into Zev's experience as a multifamily and commercial real estate investor. 

Zev describes his upbringing on a farm in upstate New York and his move to Florida to pursue real estate. He recounts how he entered the technology field by teaching himself about computers and buying properties with creative methods like putting purchases on his credit card. Zev also shares insights into the early days of computing and networking.

Eventually, Zev switched his focus to real estate, got his license, and found success by leveraging his marketing and programming skills. He identified an opportunity to improve search engine optimization for real estate listings and attained high Google rankings by directly obtaining MLS data. This unique approach propelled him to the forefront of online real estate searches.

Zev highlights how his unique approach allowed him to generate leads and grow the business and describes taking the risk to strike out on his own and the challenges he faced. He also reflects on the impact of various economic and market changes on his real estate ventures, including the acquisition of a commercial property and its subsequent management.

Despite the setbacks and challenges, Zev's story underscores the value of perseverance, adapting to market conditions, and leveraging one's skills in both programming and real estate to achieve success. The episode illustrates the Zev's journey of combining technological expertise with real estate knowledge to create a thriving brokerage business, emphasizing the significance of seizing opportunities, adapting to change, and making informed business decisions.

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Connect with Jerron: Jerron Kelley, Esq. www.kelleygrantlaw.com

Connect with Larry: Larry Mastropieri https://www.DiscoverSouthFlorida.com

Connect with Zev: Zev Freidus Broker – ZFC Real Estate ZFC Real Estate - Commercial - Residential www.zfc.com

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