Company: MMI
Filing Date: 2025-02-27
Form Type: 10-K
Source: 0001578732-25-000015
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Company: Marcus & Millichap, Inc.
Filing Date: 2025-02-27
Form: 10-K
Item: Item 1A
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 financial results.

These and other types of events have recently led to a decline in transaction activity as well as a decrease in property values which, in turn, has and may continue to lead to a reduction in brokerage commissions and financing fees relating to such transactions. These effects have and may continue to cause us to realize lower revenue from our transaction service fees, including brokerage commissions, which fees usually are tied to the transaction value and are payable upon the successful completion of a particular transaction. Such declines in transaction activity and value have and may continue to also significantly reduce our financing activities and revenue. 

Fiscal uncertainty, significant changes and volatility in the financial markets and business environment, and similar significant changes in the global, political, security and competitive landscape, make it increasingly difficult for us to predict our revenue and earnings into the future. As a result, any revenue or earnings projections or economic outlook which we may give, may be affected by such events or may otherwise turn out to be inaccurate.

The impact of hybrid work and lower office real estate occupancy rates could adversely affect our business.

Our business has been and may continue to be materially affected by the trend of hybrid work and hoteling arrangements resulting in lower office real estate occupancy rates. The adoption of hybrid work arrangements, where employees split their time between working remotely and working from the office, has gained significant momentum due to advancements in technology and changing employee preferences.

If companies continue to adopt hybrid work models, the demand for traditional office spaces may decrease resulting in lower transaction volumes and property values for property sales, acquisitions, and financing. This may lead to a decline in revenues generated from such property transactions. The reduced investor interest in traditional office assets may limit the availability of capital for commercial real estate investments, affecting our ability to close deals and generate fees. Lower office occupancy rates and concerns about the long-term viability of traditional office spaces may affect market sentiment and property valuations, reducing liquidity and making it more challenging to execute property transactions.

Decreased demand for traditional office spaces also could affect the performance of office-focused real estate investment portfolios. Lower occupancy rates may result in decreased rental income, impacting property valuations and investment returns. Additionally, the shift in investor preferences towards alternative property types may affect capital flows into funds with significant allocations to office.

The trend of hybrid work and lower office real estate occupancy rates may have material impacts on our business. We must adapt our strategies, offerings and portfolio management approaches to stay ahead of market trends, identify emerging opportunities, and mitigate risks associated with the changing dynamics of the office real estate landscape.

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