The HVS Hotel Broker Survey is published twice annually and provides an important look at cap rate trends, multipliers, and other key investment metrics for the U.S. hotel industry. HVS reaches out to active hotel brokers across the nation to participate in the survey, and their insights provide you with the pulse of the market as it relates to the following key topics: Discount Rates (by hotel product type) Going-In Cap Rates (by hotel product t…
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HVS U.S. Hotel Broker Survey
The HVS Hotel Broker Survey is published twice annually and provides an important look at cap rate trends, multipliers, and other key investment metrics for the U.S. hotel industry. HVS reaches out to active hotel brokers across the nation to participate in the survey, and their insights provide you with the pulse of the market as it relates to the following key topics:
- Discount Rates (by hotel product type)
- Going-In Cap Rates (by hotel product type)
- Exit Cap Rates (by hotel product type)
- Current Rooms Revenue Multipliers
- Hotel Exposure Time & Marketing Time (by hotel product type)
- Selling Expenses (by hotel product type)
- Effects of Liquidation
- Insights into Specific Markets (as provided)
- Market Sentiment (cooling, steady, or hot)
Upon ordering the HVS Broker Survey, our team will send the PDF report to the email address provided during the ordering process. If you encounter any problems ordering your report, please contact Lizzette Casarin.
INVITATION TO HOTEL BROKERS
We'd love for you to join our next survey and share your valuable insights. As a thank you, you'll receive a free copy of our comprehensive report, which is packed with the latest market trends and data analysis to help you stay ahead in the industry. You will also receive a thank you gift!
Contact Rod Clough today to participate.
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