Rob Wolf
Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer
Rob Wolf is the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of ClaytonWolf.
/Brokerage M&A & valuation
Know Your Next Strategic Move Before You Make It
Institutional-grade valuation and M&A guidance for owners who need clarity before they scale, sell, or restructure — without the noise.
Trusted by 100+ brokerages and operator groups
5.0/ 5.0
Trusted by 100+ brokerages and operator groups
5.0/ 5.0
/M&A Readiness Center
What are you trying to accomplish?
Answer a few quick questions and we'll point you in the right direction.
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Challenges we hear most often
Don’t know your true business value
Decisions stall when leadership lacks a defensible range backed by market comps and financial reality.
Missing growth opportunities
Without a clear picture of margin and mix, expansion capital and acquisitions become guesswork.
Not prepared for a profitable exit
Buyers reward prepared firms. We help you see what diligence will surface before you go to market.
/How it works
Three calm steps from first input to a report you can share with partners or lenders.
Step 01
Answer a few quick questions
Tell us your goals and how your brokerage operates today — enough to gauge where you stand.
Step 02
Get your readiness score instantly
See an indicative readiness signal in seconds across the categories buyers and partners scrutinize.
Step 03
Unlock your full readiness report
Share your contact details to receive a detailed breakdown and strategic next steps from our team.
/Interactive tool
Interactive Readiness Assessment
Take the M&A Readiness assessment to understand where you stand and get tailored recommendations for your next move.
What are you trying to accomplish?
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Trusted by operators and investors
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Years collective experience
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Brokerages advised
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Transaction volume represented
Frank R. — Brokerage owner
“Brad thinks like an investment banker and understands how to build C-level relationships — rare in this space.”
Dan W. — Operating principal
“The valuation work gave our board a single source of truth before we evaluated any acquisition.”
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The FIJI marketplace & valuation engine
FIJI brings together brokerage performance data, valuation benchmarks, and curated opportunities — so owners can see where they stand in the market, not just on a spreadsheet.
Subscribe for access to ongoing valuation intelligence, deal flow signals, and tools designed for real estate brokerage economics.
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Brief perspectives on valuation, M&A, and brokerage economics — full archive coming to this library.
- Read →Valuation
What buyers actually pay for in a brokerage acquisition
How production mix, franchise fees, and leadership depth move the multiple.
- Read →M&A
Preparing for diligence without slowing the business
A practical checklist for owners who want a clean data room in 90 days.
- Read →Strategy
When to recapitalize vs. sell outright
Framing the decision for partners and private investors.
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State of Brokerage M&A 2026
Benchmarks, deal trends, and what acquirers are underwriting this year — free when you join our insights list.
