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Real Estate Agency Business Plans – What Do Conservative Projections Mean_

In reading about business plans, you may have heard the phrase “conservative projections” repeated a few times. Any projections of future revenues and costs for a business require assumptions, because, as we know, the future is always uncertain. However, to meet this definition of “conservative” projections, your assumptions must be reasonable in all areas. Here are a few ways to make sure they are suitably reasonable and your projections are conservative enough.

Market Conditions

Your projections shouldn’t consider that the real estate market and general economy is always booming, nor that it is always in bust. If you lack reliable information with which to estimate how market conditions may affect your business for good or bad, then take a middle-of-the-road approach. Although you can generally prepare for market conditions in the coming six months, your launch may be a year out and you need to estimate five years beyond that. Be clear as to