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More Seller Checklist Mastery With Ali Garced • Breaking Down Ali’s Systems • Ali Garced from 2023-12-13T17:15:24

Welcome to Breaking Down Ali’s Systems mini-series with Ali Garced. In this mini-series Ali will be explaining how she built her systems both for buyers and for sellers. In the second episode of Se...

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New Changes To Lending Limits Agents Need To Know About! • Learning With A Lender • Joel Schaub from 2023-12-08T16:38:26

Welcome to the October episode of Learn with a Lender with Joel Schaub of Guaranteed Rate! In this episode Joel discusses the changes happening in the lending world and also shares strategies for l...

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Is A/I Coming For Real Estate Agents? • Unpopular Real Estate Opinions • Chris Linsell from 2023-12-07T16:02:06

Welcome to our monthly feature Unpopular Real Estate Opinions with Chris Linsell. Chris Linsell talks about the current situation in the real estate market. Chris discusses mortgage rates and why t...

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Why Your Reputation Is Your Greatest Resource In Real Estate • Jerry Wolking from 2023-11-29T15:00

Jerry Wolking with Keller Williams Greater Quad Cities talks about how he transitioned from landscaping business to real estate. Jerry discusses his involvement with Graduate Realtors Institute and...

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How To Make Video Content When You’re Alone • Video Boot Camp for Real Estate Professionals • Kim Rittberg from 2023-11-27T21:09:28

Kim Rittberg is an award-winning Digital Content Strategist and On-Camera Coach who helps real estate professionals and business owners grow their income leads&credibility with video and podcasts. ...

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5.5 Billion In Sales Through Authenticity • Louise Phillips Forbes from 2023-11-22T15:00

Louise Phillips Forbes describes her transition from dancer in Broadway to an industry leader in real estate. Louise talks about what is she and her team doing now at a down market. Louise also dis...

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How To Upgrade Your Real Estate Website • Malte Kramer from 2023-11-21T15:52:20

Malte Kramer the CEO of Luxury Presence talks about his journey and how he ended up in real estate. Malte dispels a few myths around website creation and talks about SEO and how to bring traffic to...

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Step By Step Seller Checklist For Real Estate Agents • Breaking Down Ali’s Systems • Ali Garced from 2023-11-17T19:40:51

Welcome to Breaking Down Ali’s Systems mini-series with Ali Garced. In this mini-series Ali will be explaining how she built her systems both for buyers and for sellers. This is the first part of t...

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What To Do When Your Real Estate Client Has a Tax Problem • Hubert Johnson from 2023-11-16T20:21:22

Hubert Johnson a Tax Attorney with Guardian Tax Law talks about how he got into tax law and why he decided to stay in this lane. Hubert discusses tax liens and what realtors need to know on this to...

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What Residential Agents Should Know About Commercial • Matt McLennan from 2023-11-10T15:00

Matt McLennan with Kidder Mathews talks about how he got into real estate and why he chose commercial real estate as his specialty. Matt discusses the situation in commercial real estate at the mom...

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How To Keep Producing In A Down Market • Sara DeWulf from 2023-10-31T18:42:41

Sara DeWulf with Real in the Quad Cities talks about how she started her career in real estate 13 years ago. Sara discusses strategies she uses close 117 transactions in a year as a solo agent. Sar...

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Why Buyers Should Purchase During High Interest Rates • Learning With A Lender • Joel Schaub from 2023-10-30T17:11:05

Welcome to the October episode of Learn with a Lender with Joel Schaub of Guaranteed Rate! In this episode Joel discusses the importance of delegation, how to make it a success and how this will he...

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The 3 Lead Gen Sources Every Real Estate Agent Needs • Jessica Burton from 2023-10-27T14:00

Jessica Burton with Indyquest Properties talks about what brought her to real estate and how she built her business while having another full-time job. Jess discusses 3 lead gen sources she uses an...

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How Top Real Estate Agents Negotiate • Monday Market Minute • Carrie McCormick from 2023-10-23T14:00

In our October episode of Monday Market Minute, Carrie McCormick from @properties and Christie’s International shares tips that have worked for her while negotiating in creating a win-win situation...

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Step By Step Buyer Checklist For Real Estate Agents • Breaking Down Ali’s Systems • Ali Garced from 2023-10-19T19:02:10

Welcome to Breaking Down Ali’s Systems mini-series with Ali Garced. In this mini-series Ali will be explaining how she built her systems both for buyers and for sellers. In the third episode, Ali c...

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How To Get Over 100 Real Estate Referrals On Social Media • Rachel Adams Lee from 2023-10-18T17:20:37

Rachel Adams Lee with the Rachel Adams Lee Group in Northern California talks about how she got into real estate. Rachel discusses how in her first year she knocked 200 doors and held 3 open houses...

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3 Ways to Get Yourself on Camera Today • Video Boot Camp for Real Estate Professionals • Kim Rittberg from 2023-10-12T16:44:27

Welcome to another episode of Video Boot Camp for Real Estate Professionals with Kim Rittberg. Wondering how to sell more homes? Award-winning Real Estate Video Coach Kim Rittberg brings you 3 ways...

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Creative Ways To Become Invaluable To Your Market • Alex Wolking from 2023-10-11T14:00

Alex Wolking with Keller Williams in Chicago talks about how he started his journey into real estate at the age of 12. Alex describes how he still makes business the old-fashioned way and how impor...

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Strategies From A Billion Dollar Producer • Scott Harris from 2023-09-29T21:11:37

Scott Harris the Founder of The Harris Residential Team goes back to the beginning of his journey into real estate business. Scott talks about what he a his team are doing to have their best year e...

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Tips From A Top Real Estate Coach • Debbi DiMaggio from 2023-09-28T20:12:47

Debbi DiMaggio an author, real estate leader and a coach talks about her experience in real estate business. Debbi explains the importance of being an real estate agent and how she loves working wi...

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Is Wholesaling Real Estate Ethical? • Close-ing Time • Chris Linsell from 2022-04-20T14:00

Welcome to our monthly feature, Close-ing Time – in partnership with TheClose.com. Chris Linsell from TheClose.com provides a definition of wholesaling in real estate. Chris and D.J. discuss proces...

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How To Grow A Real Estate Agent Brand • Learning With A Lender • Joel Schaub from 2022-04-19T14:00

Welcome to the March episode of Learn With A Lender with Joel Schaub of Guaranteed Rate! In this episode Joel and DJ discuss the activities Joel’s team organizes and how it helps build and grow a b...

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Being a Woman in Real Estate • Little Sparks • Krista Mashore from 2022-04-18T16:51:41

In this episode of Little Sparks Krista talks about what it is like being a woman in real estate. Krista shares a recent incident she had and how it made her think about this issue and what she did...

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What Is Your Hourly Rate&Why Does It Matter? • Social Bootcamp • Gogo Bethke from 2022-04-07T16:41:36

Welcome to our quarterly feature, Social Bootcamp With Gogo Bethke! In this episode, Gogo and DJ discuss what is attraction and how to participate in it. Gogo also goes back to the beginning of her...

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From Addiction To Top Producer–AMAZING • Kelsey Charles from 2022-04-05T14:00

Kelsey Charles the leader of The Kelsey Charles Team talks about how she overcame her struggles with drugs and started her career in real estate. Kelsey discusses how she focused to serve the milit...

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Top Real Estate Agent&Coach At 20 Years Old • Madison Reeves from 2022-03-29T15:37:18

Madison Reeves, the serial entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of both The Bridal Project and The Reeves Method, talks about how it was like to get her license at 18 and her accomplishments in the...

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Why Real Estate Agents Need To Stage EVERY Listing • Deanna Kory from 2022-03-24T14:22:31

Deanna Kory from The Corcoran Group in Manhattan talks the importance of her mission to educate people. Deanna returns to the beginning of her career in real estate and discusses her grandmother wh...

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What I’ve Learned From Managing 150k Real Estate Agents • Greg Sexton from 2022-03-21T14:46

Greg Sexton the Chief Operating Officer of Century 21 Real Estate LLC describes how he got involved in real estate. Greg talks about the the role of the brokerage in the success of the agent. Next,...

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Top Real Estate Team In Maryland (and #5 in the U.S.!) • Brandon Brittingham from 2022-03-17T16:26:33

Brandon Brittingham the CEO and Team Leader at The Maryland and Delaware Group of Long&Foster Real Estate talks about the start of his career in real estate industry. Brandon and D.J. discuss the i...

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What Can Agents Do About Housing Supply Shortages? • Ralph DiBugnara from 2022-03-15T16:33:27

Ralph DiBugnara the President of Home Qualified talks about the beginning of his career in the mortgage space. Ralph describes how he built his business and emphasizes the importance of building re...

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How To Be Your Own Brand Ambassador • Moday Market Minute • Carrie McCormick from 2022-03-14T15:21:17

In our February episode of Monday Market Minute, Carrie McCormick from @properties talks about competition in the buyers market and the very low inventory. Carrie discusses the inflation and purcha...

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Introducing Little Sparks With Krista Mashore • Little Sparks • Krista Mashore from 2022-03-10T17:03:27

We are excited to announce a new voice to Keeping It Real! Top producer, author, coach and podcast host Krista Mashore will be coming on twice a month to give our listeners Little Sparks of marketi...

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Why Real Estate Agents Need To Be Working With GenZ • Close-ing Time • Chris Linsell from 2022-03-08T19:42:17

Welcome to our monthly feature, Close-ing Time – in partnership with TheClose.com. Chris Linsell from TheClose.com discusses how should real estate agents prepare to work with Generation Z, how the...

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Can You Sell Your Real Estate Business (Or Buy One)? • Justin Ball from 2022-03-01T16:12:18

Justin Ball with The Jessica Ball Team RE/MAX Traders Unlimited (Ball Homes LLC) and RE/MAX Traders Unlimited Commercial Division describes how he and his wife started their career in real estate. ...

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One Million Download And Special Announcement!! from 2022-02-25T15:55:26

Can you believe we just hit our 1 millionth download? To celebrate this event we’re announcing a new show on our network (drumroll, please!). Thanks to everyone for helping us grow! We love our lis...

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How To Write Better Buyer Offers • Cody Tuma from 2022-02-24T16:46:28

Cody Tuma the founder of OfferForm talks about the beginning of his career in real estate and about his first sale. Cody also talks about how he built his production which led him into building his...

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Success Is About Showing Up Every Day • Dan Hellweg from 2022-02-21T19:03:26

Dan Hellweg with @properties Christie’s International Real Estate tells the beginning of his journey into real estate. Dan discusses how crucial it is to build deep relationship with the clients in...

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How Real Estate Agents Should Handle Low Inventory • Coaching Moments • Ryan D’Aprile from 2022-02-17T18:20:39

Welcome to another episode of Coaching Moments With Ryan D’Aprile from D’Aprile Properties! In this episode Ryan talks about creative ideas how to handle low inventory and take care of your buyers ...

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How To Overcome Limiting Beliefs of Real Estate Agents • Joanne Bolt from 2022-02-16T15:32:20

Joanne Bolt the founder of RealBossWomen discusses the limiting beliefs and how these ideas limit the development of your business. Next, Joanne talks about how do you decide what do you want to be...

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Creative Ways To Get Buyer Offers Accepted • Learning With A Lender • Joel Schaub from 2022-02-11T15:56:37

Welcome to the February episode of Learn With A Lender with Joel Schaub of Guaranteed Rate! In this episode Joel talks strategies on how to come up with offers that are designed to win in a market ...

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How To Develop Relationships With Developers• Heather Ditlevsen from 2022-02-09T19:34:39

Heather Ditlevsen with Lipton Luxury Living in Chicago goes back and describes how her obsession with real estate turned into her career. Heather and DJ discuss the importance of mentorship in the ...

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How Real Estate Agents Can Use Humor In Their Marketing • Matt Lionetti from 2022-02-07T17:53:33

Matt Lionetti with The Agency in Toronto Canada describes how he transitioned from music industry to a new career in real estate business. Matt talks about the start of shooting comedy videos relat...

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How To Work With High Net Worth Luxury Clients • Mark Castley from 2022-02-04T18:28:24

Mark Castley, the COO of LuxuryProperty.com in Dubai goes back to the beginning of his journey in the real estate. Mark discusses the obstacles faced by top producers when they decide to start a te...

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2022 Is The Year Of Off-Market Real Estate Deals • Monday Market Minute • Carrie McCormick from 2022-01-31T18:01:18

In our January episode of Monday Market Minute, Carrie McCormick from atproperties emphasizes that this is the year of off-market deal. Carrie shares tips on how to make the best of the year of off...

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Be The Real Estate Agent Who Brings Ideas To Clients • Close-ing Time • Chris Linsell from 2022-01-28T16:42:05

Welcome to our monthly feature, Close-ing Time – in partnership with TheClose.com. Chris Linsell from TheClose.com discusses the new features that TheClose is preparing for their followers. Chris g...

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What Real Estate Agents Can Do To Maximize Safety • Helen Hudson from 2022-01-27T17:29:47

Helen Hudson with SafeShowings talks about how she got into real estate and why. Helen describes her experience when she felt unsafe and how this experience made her take actions and create SafeSho...

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How To Network With YOUR Network • Coaching Moments • Ryan D’Aprile from 2022-01-26T16:59:26

Welcome to another episode of Coaching Moments With Ryan D’Aprile from D’Aprile Properties! In this episode Ryan thinks it’s a good time to come back to the fundamentals. Ryan discusses why he thin...

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He Closes A Deal Every 100 Hours 52 Minutes and 53 Seconds!! • Jake Thomas from 2022-01-21T17:50:20

Jake Thomas with Compass in New York talks about the beginning of his career in real estate and his transition from the corporate world of luxury apparel. Jake discusses the importance of direct in...

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How To Talk About Lending Rates Right Now • Learning With A Lender • Joel Schaub from 2022-01-19T14:15:34

Welcome to the January episode of Learn With A Lender with Joel Schaub of Guaranteed Rate! In this episode Joel talks about rates and the importance of understanding of where the rates were, where ...

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How To Build Your Sphere When You Didn’t Grow Up There • Kirsten Evans from 2022-01-14T15:15:03

Kirsten Evans, Agent K, with Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group talks about the beginning of her career in real estate and how she grew her brand in the business. She attributes her success in chang...

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How To Blow Up 2022 With Digital Domination • Krista Mashore from 2022-01-13T17:48:15

Krista Mashore with Krista Mashore Coaching talks about the beginning of her career in real estate. She emphasizes the importance of following your competitors and investing in yourself in order to...

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She Just Walked Up To A Developer And Starting Talking…• Monday Market Minute • Carrie McCormick from 2022-01-10T17:33:27

In our December episode of Monday Market Minute, Carrie McCormick from @properties talks about how she built her business and brand in real estate. She gives credit to the way she was raised for he...

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Why Real Estate Agents Need To Conduct a Technology Audit in 2022 • Close-ing Time • Chris Linsell from 2022-01-07T18:27:40

Welcome to our monthly feature, Close-ing Time – in partnership with TheClose.com. Chris Linsell from TheClose.com and D.J. discuss the importance of empathic communication – discussing the layoffs...

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5 Steps To Successfully Grow Your Sphere Of Influence • Stan Ponte from 2022-01-06T17:39:21

Stan Ponte is the second highest producing real estate agent in New York City! He’s a Senior Global Real Estate Advisor and Associate Broker at Sotheby’s International Realty East Side Manhattan br...

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Do You Need A Team In 2022? • Erik Hatch from 2021-12-30T17:36:20

Erik Hatch with Hatch Realty in Fargo in North Dakota describes how he went into real estate business to fund his gambling addiction. Erik also discusses his personal and professional struggles tha...

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How Real Estate Agents Should Talk To Buyers About Mortgage Rates • Learning With A Lender • Joel Schaub from 2021-12-29T16:43:13

Welcome to the December episode of Learn With A Lender with Joel Schaub of Guaranteed Rate! In this episode Joel talks about the situation in the lending market at the moment. Joel and DJ emphasize...

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The Importance Of Having Great Partners To Your Real Estate Practice • Coaching Moments • Ryan D’Aprile from 2021-12-22T19:35:44

Welcome to another episode of Coaching Moments With Ryan D’Aprile from D’Aprile Properties! Ryan discusses what’s happening in the lending world at the moment and emphasizes the importance of the l...

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What Real Estate Agents Need To Know About Supply Chain Issues • Close-ing Time • Chris Linsell from 2021-12-17T15:23:32

Welcome to our monthly feature, Close-ing Time – in partnership with TheClose.com. Chris Linsell from TheClose.com discusses topics he’ll be covering at upcoming live presentation. Chris provides t...

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How Real Estate Agents Should Be Planning for 2022 • Monday Market Minute • Carrie McCormick from 2021-12-13T19:23:35

In our November episode of Monday Market Minute, Carrie McCormick from @properties talks about planning for 2022 from an agent’s perspective. She talks about inventory challenge also. Carrie and DJ...

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The Real Estate UnSalesPerson • Barry Karch from 2021-12-10T16:09:16

Barry Karch from Barry and Tammy Karch in El Paso, Texas talks about what it’s like to be an introverted real estate agent. D.J. and Barry discuss how difficult it is to approach to people and star...

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Why Real Estate Agents Should Join Social Share Groups • Social Bootcamp • Gogo Bethke from 2021-12-08T16:26:26

Welcome to our monthly feature, Social Bootcamp With Gogo Bethke! In this episode, Gogo discusses how to become part of different groups that will be your way into building relationships. Next Gogo...

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Why Mastering Fundamentals Is The Key To Real Estate Agent Success • Joe Zimmerman from 2021-12-03T18:16:17

Joe Zimmerman with The Zimmerman Group talks about the beginning of his career in real estate and how he built his business. Joe describes how he and his team use evets to build a community with li...

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Best Practices For Real Estate Agent Signs • Steve Siciliano&Darin Fyffe from 2021-12-02T16:16:14

Steve Siciliano and Darin Fyffe from Lowen Sign talk about their respective careers and their beginning of their joint business. Darin discusses what agents need to take into consideration before o...

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How Real Estate Agents Should Plan For 2022 • Coaching Moments • Ryan D’Aprile from 2021-11-24T20:00:35

Welcome to another episode of Coaching Moments With Ryan D’Aprile from D’Aprile Properties! Ryan and DJ discuss how you can use negative news stories to reassure you clients and provide value. Ryan...

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Best Virtual Tour Tips For Real Estate Agents • Michael Vervena from 2021-11-19T15:32

Michael Vervena with iGuide talks about the start of his career and how he got involved in services helping realtors. Michael also discusses the importance of virtual tours in making informed decis...

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From Professional Football To Becoming A Top Real Estate Producer • Beau Blankenship from 2021-11-18T19:21:46

Beau Blankenship with Blankenship Group and License Partner for Engel&Völkers talks about the beginning of his career in real estate and how he built his business. Beau takes some time to talk abou...

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How To Network With Other Real Estate Agents • Monday Market Minute • Carrie McCormick from 2021-11-11T14:41:43

In our October episode of Monday Market Minute, Carrie McCormick from @properties talks about networking with other agents and referring business but also using this network as a knowledge source. ...

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What Real Estate Agents Need To Know About Zillow Offers Being Discontinued • Close-ing Time • Chris Linsell from 2021-11-09T15:00

Welcome to our monthly feature, Close-ing Time – in partnership with TheClose.com. Chris Linsell from TheClose.com and DJ follow up on the topic they discussed in the previous episode about Zillow’...

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The Best Closing Gifts To Give Your Real Estate Clients • Social Bootcamp • Gogo Bethke from 2021-11-05T17:18

Welcome to our monthly feature, Social Bootcamp With Gogo Bethke! In this episode, Gogo and DJ discuss closing gifts and how you should aim for usable products that are also marketing for you. Next...

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How Real Estate Agents Can Get All Their Leads From YouTube For Free • Jesse Dau&Jackson Wilkey from 2021-11-03T16:19:28

Jesse Dau and Jackson Wilkey, the Channel Junkies describe how they started their YouTube Channel and how they decided to step out of production. Jesse and Jackson continue discussing how to build ...

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Here’s A Reason To Call Your Sphere RIGHT NOW • Learning With A Lender • Joel Schaub from 2021-10-28T17:27:10

Welcome to the October episode of Learn With A Lender with Joel Schaub of Guaranteed Rate! In this episode Joel explains what are the new conforming loan limits for next year. Joel emphasizes the i...

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Let Other Agents Do (Some) Of Your Showings With Showami • Matt Kuchar from 2021-10-26T15:03:49

Matt Kuchar the founder of Showami goes back to the beginning of his career in real estate and what was it like to start a career in this field in early 2000s. Matt describes how he came up with th...

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One Billion Dollars In Real Estate Sales • Jonathan Spears from 2021-10-20T15:44:23

Jonathan Spears with Scenic, Sotheby’s International Realty and DJ discuss the value of teams and how being a part of a team brings value. Jonathan emphasizes the importance of providing value to y...

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How Video Works 24/7 Generating Leads For Real Estate Agents • Kyle Whissel from 2021-10-15T15:00:42

Kyle Whissel from The Whissel Realty Group with eXp talks about the beginning of his career in real estate business and his transition from commercial to residential real estate. Kyle discusses the...

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Should Real Estate Agents Be Worried About iBuyers? • Close-ing Time • Chris Linsell from 2021-10-12T15:58:45

Welcome to our monthly feature, Close-ing Time – in partnership with TheClose.com. Chris Linsell from TheClose.com and DJ discuss a viral TikTok video about Zillow’s iBuyer program. The conversatio...

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Why Real Estate Agents Should Always Say YES! • Jeff Lottmann from 2021-10-08T18:13:17

Jeff Lottmann with Dielmann Sotheby’s talks about the beginning of his career in real estate and continues to describe how he got involved in the luxury real estate market. Next, Jeff and DJ discus...

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Why Consistency Trumps Talent Every Time • Learning With A Lender • Joel Schaub from 2021-10-06T15:43:22

Welcome to the September episode of Learn With A Lender with Joel Schaub of Guaranteed Rate! In this episode Joel emphasizes once more the importance of consistency in building your business. Joel ...

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5 Core Values For Successful Real Estate Agents • Rudy Kusuma from 2021-10-05T14:44:22

Rudy Lira Kusuma from Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty in California, talks about how he got involved in real estate in the first place. Rudy explains why he thinks that you should marry your “why”...

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How Real Estate Agents Can Build a Nationwide Team • Social Bootcamp • Gogo Bethke from 2021-09-30T16:09:59

Welcome to our monthly feature, Social Bootcamp With Gogo Bethke! In this episode, Gogo and DJ discuss how to develop and nurture referral relationships in other states in order to widen your busin...

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How To Story-Sell Luxury Properties • Latham Jenkins from 2021-09-29T17:55:35

Latham Jenkins from Live Water Jackson Hole talks about Jackson Hole, Wyoming and what makes it very attractive for people to live there. Next, Latham talks about the beginning of his career in rea...

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How To Close Deals Without Ever Leaving Home • Chris Bello from 2021-09-27T17:58:16

Chris Bello talks about how he started his career in real estate. Chris discusses how a client’s expectations of meeting have changed because of the pandemic and the benefits of using technology. N...

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You Can’t Coach Effort But You Can Do This Instead • Coaching Moments • Ryan D’Aprile from 2021-09-21T17:42:17

Welcome to another episode of Coaching Moments With Ryan D’Aprile from D’Aprile Properties! Ryan talks about what takes to make somebody great in any industry. Ryan focuses on the love for grit and...

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How Radical Honesty Made Her A Top Real Estate Agent • Deidre Joyner from 2021-09-16T16:19:50

Deidre Joyner with Red Oak Realty in East Bay Area talks about the beginning of her career in real estate and how she got her first big break. Deidre emphasizes how important it is to be honest and...

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What Tech Should Real Estate Agents Be Using in 2021? • Close-ing Time • Chris Linsell from 2021-09-15T17:53:09

Welcome to our monthly feature, Close-ing Time – in partnership with TheClose.com. Chris Linsell from TheClose.com starts this episode with a quick tech check-insoftware mentioning companies that p...

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Why Agents Should Be Engaging With Their Client’s Social Media Content • Social Bootcamp • Gogo Bethke from 2021-09-10T17:29:15

Welcome to our monthly feature, Social Bootcamp With Gogo Bethke! In this episode, Gogo discusses how to engage with other people’s content and how you can use your social media to build relationsh...

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How Buyers Can Win Offers By Demonstrating Strength • Learning With A Lender • Joel Schaub from 2021-09-08T16:46:22

Welcome to the August episode of Learn With A Lender with Joel Schaub of Guaranteed Rate! In this episode Joel talks about what’s happening in the lending world right now and what can agents do. Jo...

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How To Talk To First-Time Homebuyers Right Now • Monday Market Minute • Carrie McCormick from 2021-08-16T19:24

In our August episode of Monday Market Minute, Carrie McCormick from @properties focuses on first time homebuyers and why the number saw a significant decrease in the third quarter of the year. Car...

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How Real Estate Agents Can Start To Learn About Investing • Jennifer Beadles from 2021-08-13T21:19:37

Jennifer Beadles the Founder and CEO of Agents Invest talks about the beginning of her career in real estate and how she built her business. Jennifer describes the process she uses to find investor...

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Why Remote Workers Will Be HUGE For Real Estate Agents • Erin Spradlin from 2021-08-10T17:36:44

Erin Spradlin from Erin and James Real Estate talks about her own podcast Erin and James Podcast. Erin describes her journey into real estate and how she got involved in the business. Erin explains...

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How To Build Incredible Client Relationships • David Rosen from 2021-08-05T16:34:19

David Rosen from The Rosen Team with Douglas Elliman Real Estate talks about how he got into real estate and how he built his business. David and DJ discuss the importance of customer service in th...

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How Real Estate Agents Can“Mind The Gap”• Coaching Moments • Ryan D’Aprile from 2021-08-04T17:43:26

Welcome to another episode of Coaching Moments With Ryan D’Aprile from D’Aprile Properties! Ryan discusses the importance of self-discipline with your time and how that will positively impact both ...

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What Real Estate Agents Need To Know About Adverse Market Fees • Learning With A Lender • Joel Schaub from 2021-07-29T16:25:58

Welcome to the July episode of Learn With A Lender with Joel Schaub of Guaranteed Rate! In this episode Joel the importance of being a mentor to your clients. Joel emphasizes his long educational s...

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Easy Zillow Hack For Free Buyer Leads • Chris Jones from 2021-07-27T17:30:06

Chris Jones the Founder of Guerilla Realty talks about how his family business in real estate started and how he helped grow the business. Chris talks about his own company and the set of free tool...

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What To Do Right Now As The Market Is Cooling Off • Monday Market Minute • Carrie McCormick from 2021-07-26T17:02:54

In our July episode of Monday Market Minute, Carrie McCormick from @properties she talks about a new exciting development in Lake View which will be announced shortly. Carrie shares statistics on t...

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The Importance Of Discovering Your Real Estate Niche • Toby Fernie from 2021-07-21T18:41:58

Toby Fernie from Coldwell Banker in Monterey describes how he transitioned from teaching into real estate. Toby also discusses how being bilingual helps his business. Toby talks about his niche in ...

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Best Certifications For Real Estate Agents In 2021 • Close-ing Time • Chris Linsell from 2021-07-16T20:07:12

Welcome to our monthly feature, Close-ing Time – in partnership with TheClose.com. In this episode, Chris Linsell from TheClose.com discusses the withdrawal of the US Justice Department from the se...

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Why Buyers Should Make Offers Now (While Other Buyers Are Vacationing) • Monday Market Minute • Carrie McCormick from 2021-07-12T16:38:21

In our June episode of Monday Market Minute, Carrie McCormick from @Properties talks about downtown Chicago and why she believes it’s a perfect time to by a property there. She also discusses the s...

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Should You Be Telling Clients To Buy Right Now? • Learning With A Lender • Joel Schaub from 2021-07-09T18:55:33

Welcome to the June episode of Learn With A Lender with Joel Schaub of Guaranteed Rate! In this episode Joel describes that there so much more to lending than rates and payments! Joel and D.J. disc...

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Why Real Estate Agents Need Humor In Their Social Media Posts • Haley Ingram from 2021-07-06T15:34:59

Haley Ingram is the marketing guru behind Coffee&Contracts and talks about the transition in her career from real estate into creating social media content for realtor estate agents. Haley focuses ...

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Getting the Property Soul’d • Paula Pagano from 2021-06-28T21:21:06

In this episode best-selling author and top producer Paula Pagano from Corcoran Global Living in San Francisco talks about how she started her career in real estate. Paula emphasizes how participat...

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Why Real Estate Agents Should Attend Conferences in 2021 • Close-ing Time • Chris Linsell from 2021-06-23T18:11:48

Welcome to our monthly feature, Close-ing Time – in partnership with TheClose.com. In this episode, Chris Linsell from TheClose.com talks about the benefits of attending in-person events for real e...

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How Real Estate Agents Should Use #hashtags In Social Media • Social Bootcamp • Gogo Bethke from 2021-06-11T20:49:42

Welcome to our monthly feature, Social Bootcamp With Gogo Bethke! In this episode, Gogo discusses how to use hashtags to build a community who follows you and who may eventually need your services ...

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97% of His Real Estate Clients Come From Facebook • Adam Sheets from 2021-06-10T17:22:32

In this episode Adam Sheets from The Sheets Team with Re/Max discusses how he started his journey in real estate. Adam describes how he gets about 97% of his business from Facebook describes his st...

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How To Build Your Real Estate Brand Through Education • Learning With A Lender • Joel Schaub from 2021-06-08T16:25:35

Welcome to the May episode of Learn With A Lender with Joel Schaub of Guaranteed Rate! In this episode, DJ and Joel discuss an article from MortgageNewsDaily which explains how lower-income renters...

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Why Short Term Rentals Are Taking Over • Avery Carl from 2021-06-07T19:59:37

Avery Carl from The Short Term Shop talks about how she got into real estate and describes how she and her husband started investing in real estate and built up their portfolio. Avery also discusse...

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How Real Estate Agents Should Take Time Off&Recharge • Coaching Moments • Ryan D’Aprile from 2021-06-03T16:48:36

Welcome to another episode of Coaching Moments With Ryan D’Aprile from D’Aprile Properties! Ryan talks about the different phases of a real estate’s agent’s business trying to figure out where agen...

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How a Top Real Estate Team Thinks About Marketing&Branding • Dan Schepleng from 2021-06-02T15:15:06

In this episode Dan Schepleng talks about his personal journey to his advertising and branding agency, Kapowza. Dan shares best practices that individual realtors can learn from his experience work...

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How To Get Your Buyer Offers To Stand Out • Monday Market Minute • Carrie McCormick from 2021-05-31T19:41:41

In our May episode of Monday Market Minute, Carrie McCormick from @Properties discusses current trends in the market that you can use in your business. Carrie also talks about the creative ways buy...

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How a Top Luxury Agent Services Her Clients • Maggie Ives from 2021-05-28T15:08:40

In this episode Maggie Ives, a luxury real estate professional, talks about the beginning of her journey in real estate and how she transitioned into luxury properties. Maggie reveals the activitie...

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Raising Awareness About AAPI Real Estate Professionals • Amy Kong from 2021-05-27T18:23:41

Amy Kong, the AREAA National President and Founder of Trust Real Estate Team explains what agents should know about AAPI real estate professionals and the current climate they’re experiencing. Next...

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How Should Real Estate Agents Take Personal Time Off? • Close-ing Time • Chris Linsell from 2021-05-25T16:42:57

Welcome to our monthly feature, Close-ing Time – in partnership with TheClose.com. In this episode, Chris Linsell from TheClose.com discusses how to make time for yourself and how to notify your cl...

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What is SentriKey&How Is It Different Than SentriLock? • Scott Fisher from 2021-05-24T15:22:52

In this episode Scott Fisher, the founder and CEO of SentriLock, discusses how an engineer ended up in the real estate technology business. Scott talks about the importance of security and how his ...

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Why Real Estate Agents Should Find Supportive Communities • Khoi Le from 2021-05-21T20:11:41

In this episode Khoi Le from Hunter Chase Realty talks about the struggles he faced in the beginning of his life in US and how it helped him shape his future. Khoi emphasizes how important it is to...

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How Real Estate Agents Can Convert Leads Into Customers • Coaching Moments • Ryan D’Aprile from 2021-05-20T19:59:28

Welcome to another episode of Coaching Moments With Ryan D’Aprile from D’Aprile Properties! Ryan D’Aprile presents Erin Stojakovic from MidWest Lending, a sister company of D’Aprile Properties, to ...

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How To Handle Buyers In A Seller’s Market • Monday Market Minute • Carrie McCormick from 2021-05-17T17:11:02

In our April episode of Monday Market Minute, Carrie McCormick from @Properties discusses what’s it like to be a buyer in this market. Carrie goes on to describe that there isn’t a huge difference ...

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Why Real Estate Agents Should Never Choose Friday As Closing Day • Learning With A Lender • Joel Schaub from 2021-05-14T16:31:58

Welcome to the April episode of Learn With A Lender with Joel Schaub of Guaranteed Rate! In this episode, Joel talks about choosing a closing day that is other than Friday and how agents and client...

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What Real Estate Agents Need To Know About SEO in 2021 • Kris Reid from 2021-05-11T17:59:21

In this episode Kris Reid the founder of Ardor SEO talks about the importance of backlinks and lead magnets and how to use them to benefit your real estate website. Kris provides tips on how to ran...

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How Real Estate Agents Should Handle Buyer Clients Right Now • Close-ing Time • Chris Linsell from 2021-05-06T17:51:32

Welcome to our monthly feature, Close-ing Time – in partnership with TheClose.com. In this episode, Chris Linsell from TheClose.com discusses what should buyer agents do right now to navigate throu...

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Why Every Real Estate Agent Needs an ISA • Gus Munoz Castro from 2021-05-03T15:42:59

In this episode Gus Munoz Castro, a former engineer, shares how he started his real estate career. Next, Gus describes what ISA is and goes on to explain how he started his business and the insane ...

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Why Giving Back To The Community Is A Real Estate Agent’s Best Marketing Strategy • Learning With A Lender • Joel Schaub from 2021-04-27T17:02:09

Welcome to the March episode of Learn With A Lender with Joel Schaub of Guaranteed Rate! In this episode Joel discusses why giving back to the community is one of the most important things you can ...

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How Real Estate Agents Can Use Affiliates For Additional Revenue Streams • Social Bootcamp • Gogo Bethke from 2021-04-21T14:17

Welcome to our monthly feature, Social Bootcamp With Gogo Bethke! In this episode, Gogo talks about the problem with real estate commissions – how that you’re only paid when a deal closes. Gogo des...

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How To Be A Coachable Real Estate Agent (and why all top producers are!) • Coaching Moments • Ryan D’Aprile from 2021-04-12T19:21:01

Welcome to another episode of Coaching Moments With Ryan D’Aprile from D’Aprile Properties! In this episode Ryan D’Aprile introduces Deidre Rudich from his company as a role model of a coachable ag...

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Facebook’s Real Estate Top Producer Initiative • Fireside Chat With Facebook • Scott Shapiro from 2021-04-08T15:36:49

Welcome to another episode of Fireside with Facebook! In this episode Scott Shapiro from Facebook’s Real Estate Group presents the Real Estate Top Provider Initiative which is a narrative on how ag...

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SOLD: Every Real Estate Agent’s Guide to Building a Profitable Business • David Greene from 2021-04-07T18:02:56

David Greene talks about his new book “Sold” and how it teaches agents how to be successful in the real estate market. Next, David talks about his transition from a police officer to a top 1% real ...

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How Real Estate Agents Can Stay On Track To Have Their Best Year Ever • Close-ing Time • Chris Linsell from 2021-03-30T15:28:17

Welcome to our monthly feature, Close-ing Time – in partnership with TheClose.com. In this episode Chris Linsell from TheClose.com talks about how to keep moving strong through 2021 to achieve your...

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Women In Real Estate • 6 Figure Summit • Kim Hayden from 2021-03-26T20:07:56

In this episode, Kim Hayden talks about how the coaching industry is dominated by men, and her mission to help women get into the spotlight. Her purpose is to give a larger stage presence to women ...

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Is Flat Fee MLS The Future Of Real Estate? • Ryan Cherney from 2021-03-25T16:15:34

Ryan Cherney from Circle One Realty talks about the beginning of his career in real estate and gives advice to new agents on their journey in this profession. Next, Ryan talks about why he switched...

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Why Video Is a Real Estate Agent’s Most Powerful Tool • Molly Humble from 2021-03-23T17:20:24

Molly Humble from Custom Fit Las Vegas with Keller Williams talks about the beginning of her career in real estate and how she built her brand. Molly also talks about the utilization of video and h...

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Why Consistency Is the MOST Important Skill For Real Estate Agents • Learning With A Lender • Joel Schaub from 2021-03-10T19:07:25

Welcome to the February episode of Learn With A Lender with Joel Schaub of Guaranteed Rate! In this episode Joel mentions systems and processes are the key to your journey to top producer status. A...

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How Real Estate Agents Can Conquer“Monkey Mindset”• Christine Carr from 2021-03-09T17:23:16

Christine Carr from Monkey Mind Chicago talks about her journey into real estate and why she eventually shifted into coaching agents. Next, Christine elaborates the Monkey Mindset and also briefly ...

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How To Become A Top Real Estate Producer Without Cold Calls • Joanne Bolt from 2021-03-04T15:30:53

Joanne Bolt from Bolt Group with eXp talks about the start of her career in real estate and how she built her business by studying market data to predict future moves. Joanne reveals why she chose ...

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Mindset, Routine&Skillset • Coaching Moments • Ryan D’Aprile from 2021-02-23T18:16:33

Welcome to another episode of Coaching Moments With Ryan D’Aprile from D’Aprile Properties! In this episode Ryan D’Aprile and Melissa Fusco from D’Aprile Properties talk about the importance of str...

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Is The Real Estate Market Moving Toward A Crash? • Close-ing Time • Chris Linsell from 2021-02-17T15:33:16

Welcome to our monthly feature, Close-ing Time – in partnership with TheClose.com. In this episode Chris Linsell from TheClose.com talks about his concerns that the market is moving towards unhealt...

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Home Prices Are Up In 2021 Across The Board • Monday Market Minute • Carrie McCormick from 2021-02-15T20:46:51

In our February episode of Monday Market Minute, Carrie McCormick From @Properties discusses current market statistics to get an idea where the market is headed. We’re seeing a increase home prices...

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How Using Systems In Real Estate Increases Production • Lauren Herskovic from 2021-02-12T18:02:38

Lauren Herskovic from Moda Group with Compass talks about how she made a career change from consulting to real estate. Lauren discusses the importance of mentorship and systems for your business. S...

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8 Tips For Real Estate Agents To Grow Their Business • Natalie Taflinger from 2021-02-10T17:53:35

Natalie Taflinger from Taflinger Group with eXp talks about how and why she moved in South Carolina and started her business in real estate. She discusses the importance of online reviews and how s...

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How To Increase Real Estate Production Through Paid Advertising • Shayne Hillier&Matt Cramer from 2021-02-05T16:24:46

In this episode Shayne Hillier and Matt Cramer from Real Estate Marketing and Conversion Academy describe how and why they created the academy. They talk about paid advertising and how their academ...

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How To Perform Almost ALL Real Estate Agent Tasks On Zoom • Social Bootcamp • Gogo Bethke from 2021-01-28T18:44:33

Welcome to our monthly feature, Social Bootcamp With Gogo Bethke! In this episode Gogo talks about creating CMAs via Zoom and describes how an agent can do that step by step. Gogo focuses on the qu...

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Branding For Real Estate Agents In 2021 • Dana Bull from 2021-01-27T16:27:35

Dana Bull from Sotheby’s International talks about the beginning of her career in real estate. She then focuses on how agents can improve their marketing in 2021 and how to recognize their brand an...

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How Real Estate Agents Can Master Home Sales Contingencies • Learning With A Lender • Joel Schaub from 2021-01-25T18:13:18

Welcome to the January episode of Learn With A Lender with Joel Schaub of Guaranteed Rate! In this episode Joel talks about home-sales contingencies for buyers. He provides advice on how buyers do ...

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How Real Estate Agents Can Double Production in 2021 • Jay Bourgana from 2021-01-22T17:18:56

Jay Bourgana from Homearly Real Estate Group talks about his first years in real estate business and how he built up his individual practice to eventually need teammates. Jay discusses an important...

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What You Can Learn From A Top Beverly Hills Real Estate Agent • Danny Brown from 2021-01-21T16:05:45

Danny Brown from Compass in Beverly Hills talks about the beginning of his career and his shift from the music industry to real estate. We then pivot to teams, and Danny suggests how to find the ri...

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Predictions for Chicago Real Estate in 2021 • Monday Market Minute • Carrie McCormick from 2021-01-18T17:49:52

In our January episode of Monday Market Minute, Carrie McCormick from @Properties talks about Chicago market statistics. Chicago is facing a low inventory while there is high demand which means the...

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Tips For Real Estate Agents Looking To Find A New Brokerage In 2021 • Close-ing Time • Chris Linsell from 2021-01-14T17:11:29

Welcome to our monthly feature, Close-ing Time – in partnership with TheClose.com. In this episode Chris Linsell from TheClose.com discusses some best practices on how to select a firm that better ...

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How To Increase Your Real Estate Business in 2021 • Coaching Moments • Ryan D’Aprile from 2021-01-13T15:10:45

Welcome to another episode of Coaching Moments With Ryan D’Aprile from D’Aprile Properties! In this episode Ryan D’Aprile and Mikki Moore from D’Aprile Properties discuss the importance of coaching...

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How Real Agents Should Use Zillow In 2021 • Insights With Zillow • Chris Lapp from 2021-01-08T19:57:57

Welcome to our December episode of Insights with Zillow! In this episode, Chris Lapp discusses tools and features that have been successful for agents using Zillow during the past year and into 202...

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How Real Estate Agents Can Blend High-Tech and High Touch • Greg McDaniel from 2021-01-07T20:37:56

In this episode, Greg McDaniel from The McDaniel Callahan Team with eXp in San Francisco discusses the beginning of his career in real estate. He emphasizes the importance of humanizing your relati...

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Best Practices For Real Estate Agents On Social Media From Facebook • Fireside Chat With Facebook • Scott Shapiro from 2021-01-05T18:17:20

Welcome to another episode of Fireside with Facebook! In this episode Scott Shapiro from Facebook’s Real Estate Group talks about Facebook Creative and how to best utilize it for your business. Sco...

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Why Mindset Is Everything For Real Estate Agents In 2021 • Coaching Moments • Ryan D’Aprile from 2020-12-22T19:52:29

Welcome to another episode of Coaching Moments With Ryan D’Aprile from D’Aprile Properties! In this episode Ryan talks about mindset and its importance in an agent’s business. Next, Ryan discusses ...

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How Real Estate Agents Can Increase Production By Consistently Adding Value • Learning With A Lender • Joel Schaub from 2020-12-17T17:53:45

Welcome to the December episode of Learn With A Lender with Joel Schaub of Guaranteed Rate! At the beginning of the episode, Joel talks about rates and what they mean today for buyers and sellers. ...

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What Resolutions Should Real Estate Agents Make For 2021? • Close-ing Time • Chris Linsell from 2020-12-16T19:32:28

Welcome to our monthly feature, Close-ing Time – in partnership with TheClose.com. In this episode Chris Linsell from TheClose.com talks about the importance of making resolutions for the next year...

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Predictions About The Real Estate Market in 2021 • Monday Market Minute • Carrie McCormick from 2020-12-14T22:01:49

In our December episode of Monday Market Minute, Carrie McCormick from @Properties talks about her predictions for the real estate market in 2021 and why she believes it will be a buyer’s market. C...

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How Residential Real Estate Agents Can Add Commercial In 2021 • Adam Riddle from 2020-12-10T19:25:55

Adam Riddle from Nexus Commercial Realty in Denver discusses the beginning of his career in real estate and how he eventually founded his firm. Adam talks extensively about the secrets of finding i...

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How To Create A Preferred Vendor List For Your Clients • Social Bootcamp • Gogo Bethke from 2020-12-07T18:07:55

Welcome to our monthly feature, Social Bootcamp With Gogo Bethke! In this episode Gogo talks about the importance of building a preferred vendor list for your clients. Not only is it a great resour...

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From U.S. Olympian To Top Real Estate Agent • Hans Struzyna from 2020-12-04T20:57:57

Hans Struzyna, a top producer from the Bay Area with Gunderman Group at Keller Williams, is a former U.S. Olympic rower. In this episode Hans talks about his experience as an Olympian and the disci...

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How To Incorporate Humor Into Your Real Estate Business • Dan DeCapua from 2020-12-03T19:48:39

In this episode Dan DeCapua from The Spotlight Home Team in Ann Arbor talks about the shift in his career from a successful touring comedian to a top producing real estate agent. Dan believes that ...

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How The Presidential Election May Affect Real Estate Agents in 2021 • Close-ing Time • Chris Linsell from 2020-12-01T18:10:43

Welcome to our monthly feature, Close-ing Time – in partnership with TheClose.com. In this episode Chris Linsell from TheClose.com talks about the impact of the election for the real estate industr...

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How Real Estate Agents Can Find Data About How the Market Is Performing • Coaching Moments • Ryan D’Aprile from 2020-11-23T19:58:53

Welcome to another episode of Coaching Moments With Ryan D’Aprile from D’Aprile Properties! Ryan D’Aprile introduces his colleague Peter Moulton to help explain current trends in real estate market...

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How To Keep In Touch With Your Sphere Of Influence • Lisa Sanders from 2020-11-20T20:42:24

In this episode top producer Lisa Sanders from @properties talks about the beginning of her career in real estate business. She spends time to discuss the importance of open houses and how they hel...

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How Real Estate Agents Should Be Advertising&Marketing In 2020 • Learning With A Lender • Joel Schaub from 2020-11-19T20:36:24

Welcome to the November episode of Learn With A Lender with Joel Schaub of Guaranteed Rate! In this episode Joel gives advice on how to stay relevant and in front of potential clients in 2021. Joel...

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How Real Estate Agents Can Use Facebook Messenger To Increase Business • Fireside Chat With Facebook • Scott Shapiro from 2020-11-17T17:32:10

Welcome to another episode of Fireside with Facebook! In this episode Scott Shapiro from Facebook’s Real Estate Group discusses Messenger for Business and how real estate agents can utilize this to...

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What Is Zillow Homes&How Does It Affect Real Estate Agents? • Insights With Zillow • Chris Lapp from 2020-11-10T16:49:16

Welcome to our November episode of Insights with Zillow! In this episode Chris Lapp goes into detail about Zillow’s recent announcement regarding Zillow Homes and it what it means for consumers and...

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How To Interpret The Real Estate Market Right Now • Monday Market Minute • Carrie McCormick from 2020-11-09T18:21:12

In our November episode of Monday Market Minute, Carrie McCormick from @Properties shares data about the current state of the housing marketing quoting an article from the Wall Street Journal. She ...

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Why Real Estate Agents Should Always Be Investing In Education • Ryan McKane from 2020-11-05T14:54:20

In this episode Ryan McKane from Redfin begins by telling us how he started in real estate (before becoming a top producer). He credits his success as an residential agent to previous experience in...

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700 Million In Real Estate Sales • Jonathan and Caleb Spears from 2020-10-28T16:16:11

In this episode brothers Jonathan and Caleb Spears from Spears Group in Florida go back to the beginning of their careers to tell us how they started. They also provide advice for the agents that m...

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How Top Estate Agents Schedule Their Social Media Posts • Social Bootcamp • Gogo Bethke from 2020-10-26T18:55:05

Welcome to our monthly feature, Social Bootcamp With Gogo Bethke! In this episode, Gogo guides you on how to schedule your social media posts throughout the week. Gogo also shares strategies to mak...

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Should Real Estate Agents Engage In Dual Agency? • Close-ing Time • Chris Linsell from 2020-10-23T14:08:24

Welcome to our monthly feature, Close-ing Time – in partnership with TheClose.com. In this episode Chris attempts to answer an important question: Can real estate agents ethically represent both pa...

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The Real Estate Market Is Bipolar • Monday Market Minute • Carrie McCormick from 2020-10-19T18:58:13

In our October episode of Monday Market Minute with Carrie McCormick of @Properties, Carrie assesses the market in Chicago as bipolar – properties in suburbs seeing excessive movement while propert...

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What To Focus On Every Day To Become A Top Producing Real Estate Agent • Learning With A Lender • Joel Schaub from 2020-10-09T15:04:27

Welcome to the September episode of Learn With A Lender with Joel Schaub of Guaranteed Rate! Top producers are not born, they’re made! In this episode Joel shares his own climb to becoming one of t...

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Fastest Growing Real Estate Company In The U.S. • Jereme Kleven from 2020-10-08T16:24:23

Jereme Kleven is the founder My Home Group, the fastest growing real estate company company in the United States. My Home Group also has the biggest producing teams in Arizona. Jereme believes that...

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What Facebook Wants Real Estate Agents To Know About Ads and Marketplace • Fireside with Facebook • Scott Shapiro from 2020-10-07T15:36:06

Welcome to another episode of Fireside with Facebook! In this episode Scott Shapiro from Facebook’s Real Estate Group discusses Facebook Ads and Marketplace. Scott points out that there is a way to...

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TV Host, Author and Top Real Estate Producer • Tracy Cousineau from 2020-10-01T14:07:06

In this episode Tracy Cousineau talks about how she began her career in real estate and how she found quick success. After 21 years in the business, Tracy shares her success strategies and secrets....

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Why Top Real Estate Agents Have Accountability Partners • Coaching Moments • Ryan D’Aprile from 2020-09-25T19:02:22

Welcome to another episode of Coaching Moments With Ryan D’Aprile from D’Aprile Properties! In this episode Ryan D’Aprile and Lindsay Miller first discuss accountability. Ryan points out the import...

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From TV Journalist To Top Real Estate Agent In Marin County • Tracy McLaughlin from 2020-09-24T16:47:30

Tracy McLaughlin from The Agency shares how she transitioned from a successful television journalist to become the top real estate agentin one of the most exclusive counties in the U.S. Tracy empha...

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Best Time Management Strategies For Real Estate Agents • Close-ing Time • Chris Linsell from 2020-09-15T16:47:46

Welcome to our monthly feature, Close-ing Time – in partnership with TheClose.com. As a real estate agent time is your most valuable commodity. You need to plan your time to maximize running your r...

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Best Strategies For Converting Leads For Real Estate Agents In 2020 • Insights with Zillow • Chris Lapp from 2020-09-11T17:00:51

Welcome to our August episode of Insights with Zillow! Let’s face it – Zillow understands home buyer and seller behavior better than anyone. In this episode, Chris Lapp from Zillow talks about best...

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How Lab Coat Agents Became The Largest Online Community Of Real Estate Agents • Tristan Ahumada from 2020-09-09T17:36:59

In this episode Tristan Ahumada, the CEO of Lab Coat Agents, shares how he decided to make the shift from a history university degree to pursuing a career in real estate. He discusses how he built ...

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Why Real Estate Agents Should Be Building A Team Right Now • Learning With A Lender • Joel Schaub from 2020-09-07T16:22:22

Welcome to the August episode of Learn With A Lender with Joel Schaub of Guaranteed Rate! In this episode Joel talks how his daily disciplines have evolved over time but he believes his consistent ...

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Passion Punch For Success In Real Estate • Albert Garibaldi from 2020-09-04T19:01:36

In this episode, Albert Garibaldi, a top producer in California, shares how he built his career over 23 years. Albert focuses on how he overcame learning disabilities to achieve the highest levels ...

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Why Online Reviews Are Critical For Real Estate Agents • Social Bootcamp • Gogo Bethke from 2020-09-02T15:55:07

Welcome to our monthly feature, Social Bootcamp With Gogo Bethke! In this episode, Gogo discusses customer reviews and organic search engine optimization. The difference between search engine marke...

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How Facebook Recommends Real Agent Agents Should Use Stories • Fireside with Facebook • Scott Shapiro from 2020-09-01T16:24:05

Welcome to another episode of Fireside with Facebook! In this episode Scott Shapiro from Facebook’s Real Estate Group discusses Stories on Facebook, Instagram and Messenger and how real estate agen...

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Why ClubWealth® Is The Most Unique Coaching Platform For Real Estate Agents • Michael Hellickson from 2020-08-28T16:44:37

In this episode Michael Hellickson, the founder and President of Club Wealth® Coaching and Consulting, talks about the beginning of his career in real estate and how he rose to become a top 1% agen...

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What Real Estate Agents Should Be Doing RIGHT NOW To Prepare For A Successful 2021 • Coaching Moments • Ryan D’Aprile from 2020-08-27T19:30:31

Welcome to another episode of Coaching Moments With Ryan D’Aprile from D’Aprile Properties! In this episode, Ryan discusses what our listeners should be doing right now to prepare for the spring 20...

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What Are Buyers And Sellers Thinking About Right Now? • Monday Market Minute • Carrie McCormick from 2020-08-24T20:39:20

In our August episode of Monday Market Minute with Carrie McCormick of @Properties, Carrie talks about recent trends and what she’s telling her buyers and sellers in a low-interest rate environment...

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Why Becoming A Real Estate Advisor Is Better Than Being A Real Estate Agent! • Close-ing Time • Chris Linsell from 2020-08-20T15:31:33

Welcome to our monthly feature, Close-ing Time – in partnership with TheClose.com. In this episode Chris Linsell from The Close reminds our listeners of their new premium service, The Close Pro. Ch...

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How Zillow 2.0 Helps Real Estate Agents Grow Their Business • Insights with Zillow • Chris Lapp from 2020-08-17T16:11:52

Welcome to the first episode of Insights with Zillow! Chris Lapp from Zillow’s Corporate Partnership Team shares the history of Zillow and how it has developed to what it is today. Chris takes time...

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How to Become a Local Market Leader in Real Estate • Jamie Hering from 2020-08-05T18:30:41

In this episode Jamie Hering from The Hering Homes Team with @properties discusses how she began her real estate career which quickly blossomed into top producer status. Jamie reveals why her previ...

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Debra’s Little Black Book • Debra Dobbs from 2020-08-04T14:11:51

In this episode Debra Dobbs of The Dobbs Group with @properties talks about the origins of her real estate career. Debra attributes her success to providing top level customer service to all client...

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Momentum Through Marketing • Penny O’Brien from 2020-07-29T13:56:46

In this episode Penny O’Brien from Baird&Warner shares how she started her career in real estate seven years ago and she’sgrown to one of the top agents in Chicago. She talks about how open houses ...

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The Official Facebook Real Estate Professionals Guide to Success • Fireside with Facebook • Scott Shapiro from 2020-07-22T16:26:05

Welcome to another episode of Fireside with Facebook! In this episode Scott Shapiro from Facebook’s Real Estate Group introduces their newly published guide for agents titled Real Estate Profession...

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Why You Need To Find A Real Estate Role Model • Learn with a Lender • Joel Schaub from 2020-07-21T15:43:25

Welcome to the July episode of Learn With A Lender with Joel Schaub of Guaranteed Rate! In this episode Joel shares the importance of finding mentors that inspire you to get to the next level in yo...

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How Do Real Estate Agents Navigate Through The Current Culture Of Activism? • Close-ing Time • Chris Linsell from 2020-07-20T15:47:30

Welcome to our monthly feature, Close-ing Time – in partnership with TheClose.com. In this episode Chris Linsell from The Close introduces The Close Pro – a monthly subscription service providing a...

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Connections Are More Important Than Transactions • Aubrey LaRue from 2020-07-17T14:08:07

Aubrey LaRue, a recipient of NAR’s 30 under 30, values connections more than contracts and transactions. Aubrey’s business goals include creating and fostering community with her clients. She also ...

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How Real Estate Agents Can Accurately Predict Production • Coaching Moments • Ryan D’Aprile from 2020-07-15T14:08:21

Welcome to another episode of Coaching Moments With Ryan D’Aprile from D’Aprile Properties! In this episode, Ryan discusses his custom made software that projects an agent’s future production. He g...

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How To Story-Sell Pre-Construction Properties • Monday Market Minute • Carrie McCormick from 2020-07-13T14:25:31

In our July episode of Monday Market Minute with Carrie McCormick of @Properties provides an update on the current red-hot Chicago real estate market. She is seeing an increase in activity around s...

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Selling Real Estate Is Selling Lifestyle • Talbot Sutter from 2020-07-10T14:00

Talbot Sutter from Sutter&Nugent in Palm Beach County shares how he started his career in real estate as a young entrepreneur. Talbot believes that the key to success is to consistently rise before...

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Social Media Is A Real Estate Agent’s Store Front • Social Bootcamp • Gogo Bethke from 2020-07-09T14:20:10

Welcome to our monthly feature, Social Bootcamp With Gogo Bethke! In this episode, Gogo discusses the importance of being consistently active in social media. She goes into detail about branding an...

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Introducing Fireside Chat With Facebook–Our Newest Series! • Scott Shapiro from 2020-07-01T16:21:07

Welcome to the first episode of Fireside Chat with Facebook! Facebook’s Real Estate Team will be our featured guest on the podcast regularly to discuss tools that agents and brokers should learn an...

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Host Events&Delegate, Delegate, Delegate! • Learning with a Lender • Joel Schaub from 2020-06-29T17:25:54

Welcome to the June episode of our Learn With A Lender series with Joel Schaub from Guaranteed Rate! In this episode Joel shares with us two strategies to help grow your business. He recommends hos...

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Why College Housing Has Amazing Real Estate Investment Returns • Carol Horsford from 2020-06-24T15:55:48

Carol Horsford from Farnam Group in New Haven is the most successful real estate agent in Connecticut with respect to leasing. In our conversation Carol shares why she focuses a majority of her bus...

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Authenticity, Honesty&Respect • Melinda Jakovich-Lagrange from 2020-06-18T15:59:06

Melinda Jakovich-Lagrange from Compass chats with us about her first experiences in real estate and how she built her impressive career over the past 26 years. She also talks extensively about the ...

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Real Estate Bias And What Is Needed For Change • Close-ing Time • Chris Linsell from 2020-06-12T16:17:39

Welcome to our newest monthly feature, Close-ing Time – in partnership with TheClose.com. In this episode Chris Linsell from The Close discusses how the reactions of COVID-19 and #BlackLivesMatter ...

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What does Knowing Your Business Mean To Real Estate Agents? • Coaching Moments • Ryan D’Aprile from 2020-06-08T15:09:23

Welcome to another episode of Coaching Moments With Ryan D’Aprile from D’Aprile Properties! In this episode Ryan discusses the importance of knowing your business and the specific steps agents need...

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From Nursing To Top Real Estate Producer • Christine Nieva from 2020-06-04T17:40:52

Christine Nieva from Deausen Realty in Washington D.C. was just awarded NAR’s 30 under 30. In this episode Christine discusses how she shifted from a successful career as an O.R. nurse to a full-ti...

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Successful Real Estate Agents Are Lifelong Learners • Lawrence Dunning from 2020-06-02T16:55:44

In his second interview as a Keeping It Real Podcast guest, Lawrence Dunning from Mainstreet Real Estate Group talks about the importance of learning and how we need to find time to consistently gr...

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Multiple Offers Are Back! • Monday Market Minute • Carrie McCormick from 2020-06-01T19:18

In our May episode of Monday Market Minute with Carrie McCormick of @Properties, Carrie talks about the importance of a property’s outdoor space, and why it’s more important now than ever before. S...

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Tour Tuesdays With Brad • Brad Inhulsen from 2020-05-29T10:10:36

Brad Inhulsen from Sears Real Estate shares with us how he began a career in real estate fresh from college. He discusses that his early success was largely due to shadowing successful agents. Brad...

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Real Estate Industry Most Valuable Player Winner • Lance Kirshner from 2020-05-26T17:44:11

Lance Kirshner, head of LAKE Group at Compass in Chicago shares how he started in real estate as an appraiser, before becoming a real estate agent. With experience in both appraisals and brokerage ...

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The Importance Of Kindness • Elizabeth Ballis from 2020-05-20T15:15:38

Elizabeth Ballis from The Ballis Group with Compass in Lincoln Park has been practicing real estate since 1980. In this episode Elizabeth shares how her group has remained productive and positive d...

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Why Having A Non-Competing Managing Broker Is Critical • Rachel Scheid from 2020-05-19T15:54:34

Rachel Scheid, branch manager and head trainer at Coldwell Banker’s West Loop in Chicago, talks about how she’s coaching her agents to keep motivated during the pandemic. She believes that 90% your...

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Why I Still Practice Role-Playing Every Day • Kari Kohler from 2020-05-18T19:41:38

Kari Kohler from Coldwell Banker talks extensively on the importance of coaching for real estate agents. She believes that coaching is more important for her now that she’s a top 1% producer than i...

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Why Staying Hyperlocal Is The Key To My Success • Jan Morel from 2020-05-15T14:00:23

Jan Morel began his professional career as a civil engineer and over time transitioned to become a residential real estate broker. He had immediate success in his first year (5-6 million in product...

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2020 Is The Year For Real Estate Agent Teams • Close-ing Time • Chris Linsell from 2020-05-14T14:00:19

Welcome to our newest monthly feature, Close-ing Time – in partnership with TheClose.com. In this episode Chris Linsell from TheClose refuses to believe that we are in a recession and explains his ...

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Why I’m Hosting Giveaways Every Day This Month (and so should you!) • Learning With a Lender • Joel Schaub from 2020-05-12T14:00:53

Welcome to the May episode of our Learn With A Lender series with Joel Schaub from Guaranteed Rate! In this episode Joel talks passionately how much he is attempting to give back to the community d...

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How A Defensive Lineman Became A Top Real Estate Agent • Elliot Hoyte from 2020-05-11T14:00:08

Elliot Hoyte, a recipient of N.A.R. 30 under 30 for 2020, attributes his success in real estate to his history with athletics. Elliot played defensive lineman for Boise State University during coll...

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Three Actions Real Estate Agents Should Take Right Now • Coaching Moments • Ryan D’Aprile from 2020-05-07T14:00:11

Welcome to another episode of Coaching Moments With Ryan D’Aprile from D’Aprile Properties! In this episode Ryan discusses several different issues affecting agents today. First he reveals how to c...

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Consistency Is A Real Estate Agent’s Best Marketing Strategy • Jordan Mott from 2020-05-06T14:00:12

Jordan Mott from Intero Real Estate Services in San Jose, a recipient of N.A.R.’s 30 under 30 for 2020, discusses how his business has changed in recent months. During our talk Jordan emphasizes ho...

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Every Property Is An Investment • Kristen Boyd from 2020-05-05T15:04:34

Kristen Boyd from Delisha Boyd LLC in New Orleans, a recipient of N.A.R.’s 30 under 30 for 2020, has been in real estate since 2011. She talks about the making the transition from her mother’s assi...

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Accepting and Embracing New Tech Makes You a Better Real Estate Agent • Ilan Bracha from 2020-05-04T17:33:37

Ilan Bracha, founder and CEO of Bracha Group with Keller Williams NY, points out how important it is to keep in touch with your clients during this difficult period. He believes that communication ...

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Gift to Grow • Lauren Mitrick Wood from 2020-05-01T05:00

Lauren Mitrick Wood from OliveWell with Compass in Chicago is a third generation real estate agent and top 1% producer. In this episode Lauren points out how important it is to get involved in the ...

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How Improvising Can Be The Best Way To Work • Social Bootcamp • Gogo Bethke from 2020-04-29T14:00:23

Welcome to our BRAND-NEW monthly feature, Social Bootcamp With Gogo Bethke! In this episode Gogo discusses how agents in Michigan have had to improvise during this period to continue their work in ...

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Time Blocking Should Be Your Number One Priority • Jim Starwalt from 2020-04-28T14:00:07

Jim Starwalt, Broker Owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes has been a top producer, trainer and coach for over 20 years. In our conversation Jim, in his candid style, shares exac...

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How Real Estate Agents Can“Show&Tell”For Emotional Connection With Clients • Monday Market Minute • Carrie McCormick from 2020-04-27T14:00:33

In our April episode of Monday Market Minute with Carrie McCormick of At Properties, Carrie discusses how in grade school she was able to tell an emotionally engaging story about a seashell during ...

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Why Focusing On Process Drives Performance • Emily Ackerman from 2020-04-23T14:00:42

Emily Ackerman of Chicago Home Collective at Compass was recently awarded National Association of REALTORS® winning the 30 under 30 award. This young superstar has spent countless hours defining an...

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How Real Estate Agents Can Create Their Own Transactions • Sharon Rizzo from 2020-04-22T14:00

For 32 years Sharon Rizzo of The Rizzo Group at Coldwell Banker has been one of Chicago’s top producing real estate brokers. She’s been the city’s #1 agent (out of 42k agents) and has built up a te...

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The Queen of Streeterville • Gail Spreen from 2020-04-20T14:00

Gail Spreen from Streeterville Properties of Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty knows the value of hyper-local branding. Gail has been a top real estate professional in Chicago for 26 years by ...

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How Real Estate Agents Can Hold Virtual Contests To Support Local Businesses • Learning With A Lender • Joel Schaub from 2020-04-16T14:00:59

Welcome to the March episode of our Learn With A Lender series with Joel Schaub! Joel Schaub from Guaranteed Rate discusses why some lenders (thankfully not Guaranteed Rate) are taking up to nine m...

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How To Thrive In Real Estate When Times Get Tough • Phil Byers from 2020-04-14T14:00:28

Phil Byers of Byers Home Team at Compass is not only known as one of Chicago’s top real estate producers, he’s also one of the most professional agents you’ll ever meet. After 17 years Phil shares ...

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Why I’m Not Afraid To Show My Missing Tooth On Instagram (and you shouldn’t be, either!) • Social Bootcamp • Gogo Bethke from 2020-04-10T14:00:18

Welcome to our BRAND-NEW monthly feature, Social Bootcamp With Gogo Bethke! Gogo Bethke from Gogo’s Bootcamp is known as the Social Media Queen of Real Estate because she built up her entire practi...

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From Actuarial Consultant To Top Real Estate Agent • Amy Duong Kim from 2020-04-08T14:00:41

Amy Duong Kim of the Duong Kim Global at Compass has a background in actuarial science and was on pace to be a corporate financial consultant when her brother convinced her to get a real estate lic...

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How Giving Back Has Helped Me Become A Top Producer • Jordan Pyle from 2020-04-07T14:21:25

Jordan Pyle from Pyle Residential at Keller Williams is not only a top producer in Chicago, but also is involved in leadership positions with his local association and brokerage. This spirit of get...

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Now Is The Time To Work On Your Business Plan • Marki Lemons Ryhal from 2020-04-03T12:28:48

Marki Lemons-Rhyal has spoken to over 300k real estate professionals about how to grow their business to achieve their goals. In our conversation she talks about the importance of using the extra t...

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How Real Estate Agents Can Thrive Working From Home During Coronavirus • Close-ing Time • Chris Linsell from 2020-04-02T14:00:54

Welcome to our newest monthly feature, Close-ing Time – in partnership with TheClose.com. In this episode Chris Linsell from TheClose discusses how real estate agents are adjusting to working from ...

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How To Stay Focused On Your Mental Well-Being During The Quarantine • Coaching Moments • Ryan D’Aprile from 2020-03-30T13:44:25

Welcome to another episode of Coaching Moments With Ryan D’Aprile from D’Aprile Properties! In this episode Ryan discusses going through the housing market crash of 2009 and what he did then to kee...

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How I Became A Top Producer Twice • Julie Busby from 2020-03-25T14:00:21

Julie Busby of The Busby Group at Compass was originally mentored in SoCal by one of the top producers in the country. She followed her advice and became one of California’s top real estate agents....

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From Golden Gloves To Top Producing Real Estate Agent • Lawrence Dunning from 2020-03-24T14:02:24

Lawrence Dunning from Mainstreet Real Estate Group is a financial trader turned boxer turned MMA fighter turned top real estate broker in Chicago. He founded his trading firm at a young age and wal...

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How Real Estate Agents Stay Resilient During Stay-At-Home Quarantine • Monday Market Minute • Carrie McCormick from 2020-03-23T14:16:01

In our March episode of Monday Market Minute with Carrie McCormick of At Properties, Carrie discusses how she’s adjusting to running her business from home and provides tips on how to stay producti...

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27 Years Old&Over 19 Million In Production • Lexi Belland Perez from 2020-03-20T14:30:13

Lexi Belland Perez of The Belland Team at Lepic Kroeger in eastern Iowa is 27 years old and closed almost 20 million last year in production. This year she’s on pace to close over 30 million! In ou...

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How To Use Instagram Stories To Partner With Local Businesses For More Leads • Social Bootcamp • Gogo Bethke from 2020-03-17T16:35:29

Welcome to our BRAND-NEW monthly feature, Social Bootcamp With Gogo Bethke! Tired of boring “just listed” and “just sold” Instagram posts? Let’s take our Instagram game to the next level through In...

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Interest Rates Dropped Again–What Real Estate Agents Should Do Right Now • Learn With a Lender • Joel Schaub from 2020-03-16T19:20:31

Welcome to the March episode of our Learn With A Lender series with Joel Schaub! Interest rates have dropped again! In our episode, Joel Schaub from Guaranteed Rate discusses how to best position y...

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How We Became A Top Real Estate Team • Marlene Rubenstein&Dena Fox from 2020-03-14T13:26:33

Marlene Rubenstein and Dena Fox of the Rubenstein Fox Team at Baird&Warner are a top 1% team in Chicago. In addition, they’re also top 1% in Chicago’s North Shore and also top 1% at their brokerage...

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How I Close 80+ Rentals Per Year • Chih-Hao Yang from 2020-03-12T14:00:45

Chih-Hao Yang from Prospect Equities realizes that buyers were once sellers. He wisely has built up a rental empire, closing over 80 per year, and specializing in Chicago’s luxury apartment market....

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Why Giving Back Is The Best Strategy To Earn More Real Estate Customers • Barb Noote from 2020-03-10T17:46:55

Barb Noote from Coldwell Banker is a top 1% producer in Chicago and believes all real estate agents should find a mentor for the first few years of their business. She believes this is the equivale...

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Why Real Estate Agents Need To Double Their Branding Efforts In 2020 • Close-ing Time • Chris Linsell from 2020-03-05T15:58:46

Welcome to our newest monthly feature, Close-ing Time – in partnership with TheClose.com. Chris Linsell, staff writer and real estate coach for TheClose.com, sits in on the podcast to discuss brand...

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What It Takes To Become The #2 Top Producing Broker In Chicago • Matt Laricy from 2020-02-27T18:36:19

Matt Laricy of The Matt Laricy Group is our most requested guest of all time! He’s a true real estate legend in Chicago, known for his professionalism, work ethic and commitment to the craft. As on...

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200 Real Estate Sales Per Year • Matthew Arminio from 2020-02-25T18:03

Matthew Arminio of Apex National Real Estate is here to tell you that buy-and-hold and fix-and-flip are still viable real estate investment strategies in 2020. And he should know since he averages ...

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The Ideal Mindset Of Top Real Estate Agents • Coaching Moments • Ryan D’Aprile from 2020-02-20T18:18:15

Welcome to the February episode of Coaching Moments with Ryan D’Aprile! How important is mindset? What could you do right now to improve your thoughts and beliefs that would result in more business...

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500 Million In Real Estate Sales • Jeff Proctor from 2020-02-10T18:34:34

Jeff Proctor is one of the most successful real estate brokers in Chicago. Over his career he has closed over 500 million in real estate sales. In the past six years alone he’s produced 385 million...

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Why Top Real Estate Agents Need The Discipline Of Ironman Athletes • Amber Kardosh from 2020-02-06T15:00

Prior to becoming a top Chicago real estate agent, Amber Kardosh was in the corporate world. Oh, and she was an Ironman athlete, too. In this episode Amber talks about her daily disciplines around ...

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Why Real Estate Agents Need To Contact Their Past Clients Right Now • Learn With A Lender • Joel Schaub from 2020-02-03T15:00

Welcome to the February episode of our Learn With A Learn series with Joel Schaub! How do you stay top of mind with your clients in 2020? How often should you schedule client appreciation events? W...

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Four Million to Twenty-Four Million in Two Years • Ben Lalez from 2020-01-31T15:00

Ben Lalez of Compass grew his production from four million in 2017 to 24 million in 2019. That kind of growth in remarkable – even more remarkable as 2019 was Ben’s second year as a full time real ...

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Success Through Authenticity&Transparency • Sam Shaffer from 2020-01-30T15:00

Sam Shaffer of Chicago Properties is not only a top 1% producer, but one of the most respected brokers in Chicago. In our conversation Sam talks about starting out at the bottom and how he built hi...

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Will The 2020 Real Estate Market Be Flat? • Monday Market Minute • Carrie McCormick from 2020-01-27T15:00

Welcome to the January edition of Monday Market Minute with Carrie McCormick from At Properties! In our first Monday Market Minute of 2020, Carrie discusses the real estate market both nationwide a...

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How Real Estate Agents Can Use YouTube To Close 100 Sales In 2020 • Jackson Wilkey • The YouTube Agents from 2020-01-24T15:00

Can realtors use YouTube as a source of buyer and seller leads? YES! Jackson Wilkey, one half of Portland and Seattle’s famous YouTube Agents is living proof that prospecting on YouTube works! In t...

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7 Best Instagram Strategies For Real Estate Agents in 2020 • Social Bootcamp • Gogo Bethke from 2020-01-21T20:05:42

Welcome to our BRAND-NEW monthly feature, Social Bootcamp With Gogo Bethke! Gogo Bethke is the author of Gogo’s Bootcamp, the #1 real estate social media training program in the industry. She came ...

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Step By Step Guide On How To Make 2020 Your Best Year Ever In Real Estate • Coaching Moments • Ryan D’Aprile from 2020-01-20T18:28:17

Welcome to the January episode of Coaching Moments with Ryan D’Aprile! Over the past decade Ryan D’Aprile has personally coached hundreds of real estate agents to top producer status. He has devote...

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Why Giving Actually Gets You Everything • Learning With A Lender • Joel Schaub from 2020-01-06T22:01:58

Welcome to the January episode of Learning With A Lender with Joel Schaub! In this episode Joel Schaub talks about the importance of aligning yourself with a cause that you believe in. Not only is ...

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300 Real Estate Sales In His Second Year • Steven Koleno from 2019-12-31T15:00

The fact that Steven Koleno has closed over 300 sales transactions this year (his second year doing sales) as a real estate agent is astonishing, however, it’s not surprising. In 2016, Steven close...

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A Look Back At Real Estate In 2019 (and what to expect in 2020) • Monday Market Minute • Carrie McCormick from 2019-12-30T14:40

Welcome to the December edition of Monday Market Minute with Carrie McCormick from At Properties! In our final Monday Market Minute of 2019, Carrie talks about how the real estate market has perfor...

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Why Every Realtor® Needs A Coach • Coaching Moments • Ryan D’Aprile from 2019-12-04T18:28:56

Welcome to the December edition of Coaching Moments with Ryan D’Aprile! What does every professional athlete have in common? They ALL have coaches! And so should you! In this end-of-year episode Ry...

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Stop Reacting To Fed Interest Rate Cuts • Learning With A Lender • Joel Schaub from 2019-11-19T18:16:19

Welcome to the November episode of Learning With A Lender with Joel Schaub! In this episode Joel Schaub discusses the recent rate cut by the Federal Reserve and how this is NOT necessarily going to...

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How I Built 45k Instagram Followers And Attract ALL My Real Estate Clients Through Social Media • Gogo’s Bootcamp from 2019-11-08T19:14:35

Sign up for Gogo’s Bootcamp here and save 10%! Gogo Bethke arrived in the U.S. with only $6, no sphere of influence, and English being her third language. She proceeded to get her real estate licen...

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Dealing With Stigmatized Properties • Liz Lessons from 2019-11-08T15:00:36

New weekly feature! In addition to continuing to produce long-form interviews with top 1% producers, we’re also going to serve you up some bite-sized audio goodness! Keeping It Real Podcast produce...

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Why We Opened Our Own Real Estate Firm • Haley Levine&Tony Mattar from 2019-11-05T20:43:16

Haley Levine and Tony Mattar met years ago while working for a top 1% real estate team. They instantly bonded and in 2019 decided it was time to open their own brokerage, HomeCo Chicago. In this ep...

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Persistence Is Everything • Melanie Giglio-Vakos from 2019-10-31T19:43:43

Melanie Giglio-Vakos of Team MVP at Compass is not only a top 1% agent – she’s currently the 12th highest producing real estate broker in Chicago (out of 45k brokers). Melanie talks about how a bad...

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How To Avoid Investors Who Drain Your Time • Brie Schmidt • Investor Insights from 2019-10-30T19:35:21

Welcome to the October episode of Investor Insights With Brie Schmidt! Brie Schmidt is one of the most well-respected buy-and-hold investors in Chicago. Each month we discuss an investment topic br...

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Why Attitude Is Everything • Ryan D’Aprile • Coaching Moments from 2019-10-23T14:00:56

Welcome to the October edition of Coaching Moments with Ryan D’Aprile! How important is attitude? Ryan maintains it’s your single most valuable internal resource. Your attitude will provide you wit...

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How To Attract Gen Z Clients • Liz Lessons • Liz Lape from 2019-10-22T14:00:36

New video feature! In addition to continuing to produce the long-form audio interviews with top 1% producers, we’re also going to serve you up some bite-sized video goodness! Keeping It Real Podcas...

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The Importance Of Staging • Monday Market Minute • Carrie McCormick from 2019-10-21T16:01:29

Welcome to the October edition of Monday Market Minute with Carrie McCormick from At Properties! Fresh from her speaking engagement as a panelist at Inman Luxury Connect in Beverly Hills, Carrie Mc...

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Why You Should ONLY Price Homes In Multiples of 10k • Liz Lessons from 2019-10-14T16:23:03

New video feature! In addition to continuing to produce the long-form audio interviews with top 1% producers, we’re also going to serve you up some bite-sized video goodness! Keeping It Real Podcas...

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Danielle Dowell • Moved To Chicago Knowing Only One Person from 2019-10-11T18:08:40

Danielle Dowell is one of the most successful Chicago brokers, but perhaps the most incredible part of her story is that she moved to Chicago knowing only ONE person. After a year in real estate sh...

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Danny Lewis • Building A Team The Right Way from 2019-10-03T14:56:56

Before real estate Danny Lewis was a public relations and advertising executive. He offered to sell his grandfather’s home, and after that transaction, realized he had caught the real estate bug. D...

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Canceled, FSBO&Expired Strategies That Work • Ryan D’Aprile • Coaching Moments from 2019-08-28T14:00:13

Welcome to the August edition of Coaching Moments with Ryan D’Aprile! What if canceled, FSBO&expired listings weren’t as difficult to convert as most brokers imagine? In this episode Ryan discusses...

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What You Don’t Know About Renovation Loans • Learning With A Lender • Joel Schaub from 2019-08-27T13:37:47

Welcome to the August episode of Learning With A Lender with Joel Schaub! In this episode Joel Schaub partners with Christine, a renovation loan expert at Guaranteed Rate, to explain everything rea...

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Investor Insights • Brie Schmidt • Lending Options For Investors from 2019-08-12T13:45:25

Welcome to the August episode of Investor Insights With Brie Schmidt! Brie Schmidt is one of the most well-respected buy-and-hold investors in Chicago. Each month we’ll be discussing an investment ...

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Monday Market Minute • Carrie McCormick • Don’t Neglect Rentals from 2019-08-05T21:22:50

Welcome to the August edition of Monday Market Minute with Carrie McCormick from At Properties! This month Carrie talks about how, despite it being the busy season, sales are actually down year-ove...

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Bellizzi Dybas Partners • Fearless Future Superstars from 2019-07-29T17:07:07

Greg Dybas and Zach Bellizzi are only twenty-two years old, but are already making waves as the youngest brokers in a three hundred broker office at Keller Williams in the Chicago suburbs. In our e...

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Ryan D’Aprile • Coaching Moments • Discover Your Dharma from 2019-07-15T17:24:16

Welcome to the July edition of Coaching Moments with Ryan D’Aprile! In this episode Ryan touches on market research you should be familiar with and how to communicate this information with your cli...

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Luis Ortiz • Love, Serve&Care from 2019-07-02T14:00:45

Happy 100th episode to us! 🙂Luis Ortiz is not only a top 1% producer at RE/MAX (as well as a RE/MAX Hall of Fame member); many of his team members are also top 1% producers. While nearly all of hi...

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Dorger McCarthy Group • Meeting Clients Where They Are In The Process from 2019-06-07T15:35:49

Julie Dorger and Sara McCarthy of the Dorger McCarthy Group met at a previous career in event planning and decided to pivot to real estate. In the past 15 years they’ve grown to one of the top prod...

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Learning With A Lender • Joel Schaub • Connecting To Your Passion from 2019-06-06T14:45:21

Welcome to the June episode of Learning With A Lender with Joel Schaub! Aside from his reputation as being one of the top loan officers in the industry, Joel Schaub is as well-known for his passion...

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Coaching Moments • Ryan D’Aprile • Listing Presentation Mastery from 2019-05-29T17:31:25

Welcome to the May edition of Coaching Moments with Ryan D’Aprile! In this episode Ryan dives right in to set the stage for a professional and effective listing presentation. We discuss how to educ...

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Monday Market Minute • Carrie McCormick • How Tax Change Is Lowering Buying Power from 2019-05-06T13:00:45

Welcome to the April edition of Monday Market Minute with Carrie McCormick from At Properties! This month Carrie reports on the adjustments to buying power that has resulted from recent tax changes...

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Investor Insights • Brie Schmidt • How To Start To Learn About Real Estate Investing from 2019-04-29T17:20:25

Welcome to the April episode of Investor Insights With Brie Schmidt! Use coupon code REAL for a discount on Midwest Real Estate Summit on June 1-2 in Chicago. Click here for details! Brie Schmidt i...

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Stefanie Ridolfo • Going All In from 2019-04-09T15:16:49

Stefanie Ridolfo, founder of Liv Real Estate Partners at Keller Williams, started her real estate career shortly after delivering twins. To fund her business she sold her home and moved the family ...

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Nick Rendleman • Being Of Service from 2019-03-27T17:36:29

Nick Rendleman of the Nicholas Ryan Team at Exit Realty believes that his job is to uplift lives through service. We talk about his previous career in ministry and why he believes that the same obj...

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Monday Market Minute • How To Win During Multiple Offers from 2019-03-18T14:58:15

Welcome to the March edition of Monday Market Minute with Carrie McCormick from At Properties! In this episode Carrie first discusses how the city market is doing before launching into advanced str...

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Coaching Moments • Ryan D’Aprile • Your Prospecting Questions Answered from 2019-03-12T14:00:21

Welcome to the March edition of Coaching Moments with Ryan D’Aprile! If you listened to last month’s Coaching Moments, you know that Ryan D’April of D’Aprile Properties spent a full hour on lead ge...

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Investor Insights • Brie Schmidt • House Hacking from 2019-03-06T14:41:20

Welcome to the March episode of Investor Insights With Brie Schmidt! Use coupon code REAL for a discount on Midwest Real Estate Summit on June 1-2 in Chicago. Click here for details! Brie Schmidt i...

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Sophia Klopas&Jason Stratton • Three Factors That Took Our Business To New Heights from 2019-02-19T21:43:41

Brother and sister top 1% producers Sophia Klopas and Jason Stratton of the Klopas Stratton Team at Berkshire Hathaway continue to grow their business year over year. In this episode they talk abou...

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Ryan D’Aprile • Coaching Moments • Lead Generation Deep Dive from 2019-02-15T19:38:50

Welcome to the February edition of Coaching Moments with Ryan D’Aprile! In this episode Ryan spends a full hour on lead generation – the most important component of a broker’s business. Ryan spends...

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Monday Market Minute • Buyers Are Ready! from 2019-02-11T16:11:49

Welcome to the February edition of Monday Market Minute with Carrie McCormick! In this episode Carrie discusses how the market slowed last year, but that in 2019 we’re starting to see some increase...

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Michael Hall • Synergy and Attitude from 2019-02-04T17:32:13

Michael Hall finished 2018 as Baird and Warner’s second highest producing broker in Chicago and also placed in the top 50 of brokers in Chicago (this is out of 40k brokers!). As a top agent for twe...

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Josh Lipton • Top 1% Producer Within Three Years from 2019-01-28T19:26:36

Prior to becoming a top Chicago real estate broker with Compass, Josh Lipton had careers in private equity and as an attorney. When he made the switch to real estate, he earned CAR’s coveted Rookie...

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Learning With A Lender • What To Do Now That Lending Rates Are Down from 2019-01-21T15:00:07

Welcome to the January episode of Learning With A Lender with Joel Schaub! In our first Learning With A Lender episode of 2019 Joel Schaub, Vice President at Guaranteed Rate, talks about how how th...

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Monday Market Minute • Optimistic For 2019 from 2019-01-14T15:31:16

Welcome to the January edition of Monday Market Minute with Carrie McCormick! In this episode Carrie looks back on 2018 and provides insight on how real estate brokers (as well as buyers and seller...

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Ryan D’Aprile • Coaching Moments • Morning Routine from 2019-01-11T17:22:02

For our first episode for 2019, we’re excited to announce that Ryan D’Aprile will be hosting a monthly series titled Coaching Moments! Ryan D’Aprile personally coaches over 300 brokers at his real ...

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Learning With A Lender • Finding Your Lending Partner For 2019 from 2018-12-12T21:51:54

Welcome to the December episode of Learning With A Lender with Joel Schaub! For our final Learning With A Lender episode of 2018 Joel Schaub, Vice President at Guaranteed Rate, talks about how real...

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Monday Market Minute • Buyers And Sellers Looking To Spring from 2018-12-10T17:52:55

Welcome to the December edition of Monday Market Minute with Carrie McCormick! In this episode Carrie talks about how the Chicago market has slowed and how both buyers and sellers are backing off a...

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J. Maggio • From Trading To Real Estate from 2018-11-27T19:53:55

Before becoming a top 1% real estate broker, J. Maggio was a successful futures trader honing his analytical skills that he uses today in his real estate practice. This year, 100% of his business c...

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Hayley Westhoff • Your Urban To Suburban Concierge from 2018-11-15T15:00:49

Hayley Westhoff is the co-founder of MacPherson Westhoff, one of @Properties top producing teams. In her own production Hayley is one of her firm’s top producers and she’s only in her sixth year! (...

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Michael Rosenblum • Happily Ever Always from 2018-11-09T18:44:53

Michael Rosenblum is a legendary Chicago broker with Berkshire Hathaway. He’s worked with 1000+ clients and closed over 475m in transactions. In addition to being one of Chicago top producers he’s ...

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Craig Fallico • 37 Years Of Helping Clients from 2018-10-31T13:00:35

Craig Fallico has over seven thousand contacts in his sphere of influence. That’s what happens when you remain a top producer for 37 years without one down year. Craig discusses how his previous ca...

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Jonathan Darin • A Team Connected By Their Pasts from 2018-10-24T13:00:42

The Jonathan Darin Team consists of Jonathan’s first real estate client, Jonathan’s sister, and his sister’s friend from grade school. They’ve also just added on another teammate to cover the city....

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Learning With A Lender • What Do Increased Market Rates Really Mean? from 2018-10-23T13:00:33

Welcome to the October episode of Learning With A Lender with Joel Schaub! Lending rates are up! Should you be worried? Short answer = no! Joel Schaub, Vice President at Guaranteed Rate, discusses ...

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Monday Market Minute • These Neighborhoods Have Heated Up In A Slow Market from 2018-10-22T16:18:25

Welcome to the October edition of Monday Market Minute with Carrie McCormick! In this episode Carrie talks about how the Chicago market has started showing pricing discounts due to home sales being...

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Melanie Stone • So You Want To Buy A Condo from 2018-10-04T19:34:15

Melanie Stone is a top 1% producer in Chicago and her business isn’t even four years old! She’s the author of the popular So You Want To Buy A Condo seminar that she hosts every few weeks at variou...

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Thomas Downing • From Rookie Of The Year To Top 1% from 2018-09-25T19:21:50

After twenty years working as a consultant, Thomas Downing moved back to Chicago and started a new career in real estate. Without a sphere of influence or any leads handed to him, he produced over ...

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Learning With A Lender • Conversations With Past Clients For More Transactions from 2018-09-18T18:24:44

Due to housing prices having risen over the past two years, homeowners are now sitting on an addition six trillion in tappable equity. So, what should they do (if anything) with it? Joel Schaub, Vi...

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Weston Harding • Largest Seller Of 2-4 Flat Units In Chicago from 2018-09-13T17:24:38

In the past 12 months Weston Harding and his brokerage X Plus Real Estate has doubled their production from 20m to 40m. Aside from being a top 1% producer, Weston is also the largest seller of 2-4 ...

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Monday Market Minute • Is There A Market Slowdown? from 2018-09-10T13:34:41

Welcome to the September edition of Monday Market Minute with Carrie McCormick! In this episode Carrie talks about whether the market is slowing down. Days on market has recently risen for EVERY ma...

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Steven Weirich • Podcasting To Production from 2018-08-30T15:51:41

Today we sat down with fellow podcaster and top producer Steven Weirich who shared his unique and brilliant strategy of podcasting to provide value to his community. Steven hosts Arlington-Prospect...

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Stephanie LoVerde • From CAR Rookie Of The Year To 24m from 2018-08-20T16:13:48

Have you ever wanted to know the exact steps taken that resulted in someone earning the coveted CAR Rookie of the Year award? And then the steps taken after that to get to 24m in revenue just four ...

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Relux International • Santiago Valdez and Elizabeth Pyle from 2018-08-10T20:18:34

Santiago Valdez has an impressive track record. In addition to being a top 1% producer himself, he trained Elizabeth Pyle in her first year as a broker. She ended up winning the CAR Rookie Of The Y...

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Learning With A Lender • Fannie Mae Condo Updates from 2018-07-25T16:13:35

Welcome to our new monthly series Learning With A Lender! Each month Guaranteed Rate Vice President Joel Schaub discusses anything and everything related to lending. Joel is in the top 1/10th of 1%...

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Ryan D’Aprile • Focus On The Fundamentals from 2018-07-16T17:40:52

When Ryan D’Aprile talks, brokers listen. Not only was Ryan a top 1% broker in Chicago, he now spends 100% of his time training his hundreds of agents at the firm he founded, D’Aprile Properties. R...

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Monday Market Minute • Housing Bubble On The Way? • Asking For Reviews from 2018-07-09T15:44:48

Welcome to the July edition of Monday Market Minute with Carrie McCormick! In this episode Carrie talks about whether she believes we’re headed for a real estate (bursting) bubble. I ask Carrie a q...

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Daniel Close • From Musician To Top 20 Broker from 2018-07-02T20:09:13

Before becoming one of the top twenty highest producing real estate brokers in Chicago, Daniel Close was an aspiring musician. When he transitioned to real estate he first started in leasing and th...

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Greg Pekarsky • Rise of the Boutique Brokerage from 2018-06-19T21:02:14

Today we sat down with top 1% producer and Vesta Preferred brokerage owner Greg Pekarsky. Greg and his firm have carved out an important niche in the boutique brokerage market, and he explains what...

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Susan Panozzo • 100 Rentals Every Year from 2018-06-12T14:00:37

Susan Panozzo does not only work with rentals. She’s a top real estate producer who happens to close a rental transaction every three days. All by herself, and without a team. That’s on top of all ...

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Investor Insights • Rehab Costs Room By Room from 2018-06-05T14:00:44

Welcome to the newest episode of our monthly feature, Investor Insights! Each month, top 1% producer Eric Workman provides information that real estate brokers need to know about working with inves...

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Monday Market Minute • Most Appreciated Neighborhoods In Chicago • Using Trello To Track Your Business from 2018-06-04T15:37:38

Welcome to the June edition of Monday Market Minute with Carrie McCormick! In this episode Carrie talks about the most appreciated (and most depreciated) neighborhoods in Chicago over the past year...

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Sean Morrissey • Landlording For Life from 2018-05-11T18:24:07

Landlording For Life podcast host Sean Morrissey just purchased his 39th multi-unit investment property – a 16 unit building he was able to acquire without help from investors. Aside from being a t...

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Monday Market Minute • Spring Market Inventory Increase • How To Avoid Ethics Violations on Facebook from 2018-05-07T14:00:51

Welcome to the May edition of Monday Market Minute with Carrie McCormick! In this episode Carrie speaks about how inventory is up in the hottest neighborhoods of Chicago in this spring market over ...

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Mike Cuevas • Personal Branding With The Real Estate Marketing Dude from 2018-05-04T20:36:05

Mike Cuevas isn’t afraid to tell you that your marketing sucks. For years Mike has written the most successful blog on real estate marketing and branding for brokers – Real Estate Marketing Dude. A...

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Learning With A Lender • Property Specific Pre-Approvals from 2018-05-01T19:22:18

Welcome to our new monthly series Learning With A Lender! Each month Guaranteed Rate Vice President Joel Schaub will be on the show to discuss anything and everything related to the lending process...

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Adam Baxa • Law Enforcement To Real Estate from 2018-04-22T20:16:03

Adam Baxa is in his fourth year as a broker and he’s already become a top producer for Coldwell Banker and has built a team of six. Prior to becoming a real estate broker, Adam was a police officer...

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Monday Market Minute • Getting Sellers Ready For Spring Market • Instagram and Facebook Marketing Videos from 2018-04-17T19:21:50

Welcome to the April edition of Monday Market Minute withCarrie McCormick! In this episode Carrie speaks about how the spring market has been a bit slower than last year and how lower inventory has...

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Molly Phelan • AppealMyTaxes.com from 2018-04-13T14:00:15

Property tax attorney Molly Phelan of Siegel Jennings believes property owners need a better system to automate the tax appeal process. She also thought that brokers should be the ones introducing ...

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Jacobson Team • Passion and Positivity from 2018-04-10T21:09:30

Stuart Jacobson and Marina Jacobson are a powerhouse team in both real estate and life. As top producers for Berkshire Hathaway, they have shown a willingness to give their clients 100% of their en...

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Investor Insights • Flips and Rentals Calculations from 2018-04-05T15:25:24

Welcome to the next episode of our monthly feature, Investor Insights! Each month, top 1% producer Eric Workman provides information that real estate brokers need to know about working with investo...

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Caryn Prall • Treat Your Business Like A Business from 2018-03-21T21:59:10

Caryn Prall oversees 800 brokers at Keller Williams, many of them top producers. She has incredible access to the most successful brokers in the Chicagoland area and today she’s sharing this wisdom...

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Greg Cirone • Treat Every Client As Your First from 2018-03-15T16:49:26

Top 1% producer Greg Cirone completed over 115 sales in the past twelve months. What’s his secret? Aside from becoming extremely knowledgeable about the market, he treats every client as if it was ...

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Michael Mandile • 73 Transactions In First Year from 2018-03-09T21:53:52

Michael Mandile closed 73 transactions in his first year. I’d like to repeat that for everyone. 73 TRANSACTI...

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Monday Market Minute • It’s a Seller’s Market • Postcard Marketing That Actually Works from 2018-03-05T16:30:26

Welcome to the March edition of Monday Market Minute with Carrie McCormick!
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Timothy Gray • Tax Lien Investment Specialist from 2018-03-02T21:13:25

Auctioneer, investor, author, and top 1% producer Tim Gray joins us today to talk tax liens! As a real est...

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Investor Insights • Investor Financing Options from 2018-02-13T18:51:09

Welcome to the next episode of our new monthly feature, Investor Insights!

Each month, top 1% producer Eric ...

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Monday Market Minute • Gearing Up For Spring Market • Business Cards Marketing from 2018-02-06T15:25:53

Welcome to the February edition of Monday Market Minute with Carrie McCormick!
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Andrew Holmes • ChicagoREIA from 2018-02-02T19:15:20

Andrew Holmes understands real estate investing. After 13 years as a traditional broker he switched to investments an...

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Brie Schmidt • Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit from 2018-01-26T21:08:14

Odds are if you are a real estate investor or have clients that invest, you’ve heard of Brie Schmidt. In additio...

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Niko Apostal • Getting Involved and Staying Committed from 2018-01-24T22:17:55

In this episode we speak to top producer Niko Apostal of The Apostal Group. Although Niko’s family has been ...

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Rosario Terracciano • From 643 Transactions a Year to ClickInvest from 2018-01-19T15:00:36

In 2013 Rosario Terracciano closed 643 transactions, earning him the #1 position in the Chicago Association of REALTOR...

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Investor Insights • How to Qualify Investors from 2018-01-11T18:19:44

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Monday Market Minute • Tax Reform • Inventory Update • Cloning Your Clients from 2018-01-08T15:00:48

Welcome to the January edition of Monday Market Minute with Carrie McCormick!
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Hasani Steele • Renovator of the Year from 2017-12-22T16:47:33

Hasani Steele dropped by to discuss how he morphed from traditional real estate broker into niche renovator and invest...

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Luminita Ispas • Financial Freedom Through Real Estate from 2017-12-19T23:07:23

Luminita Ispas is originally from Romania and her initial real estate goal was to construct the tallest building in ...

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Karen Ranquist • Berkshire Hathaway Hall of Fame from 2017-12-14T18:38:37

Karen Ranquist has been not only a top producer for the past twenty years, but an involved top produc...

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Robin Phelps Hanson • The Rise to 20 Million from 2017-12-12T15:00:57

Robin Phelps Hanson of The Phelps-Hanson Group has crossed over 20 million in annua...

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Mike Opyd • Redefining Real Estate Brokerage from 2017-12-06T16:59:51

Top 1% producer Mike Opyd has a bone to pick with traditional real estate firms. He feels brokers are paying WAY too muc...

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Monday Market Minute • Boomerang Buyers • Converting Open House Leads from 2017-12-04T15:00:59

Welcome to the December edition of Monday Market Minute with Carrie McCormick!
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Mike McElroy • Broker Systems Expert from 2017-12-01T20:15:40

Mike McElroy is a top producer that attributes much of his efficiency to systems. He believes in empowering hi...

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Grace Goro & Julia Brenner • Road to 50 Million from 2017-11-20T19:28:39

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Kati Spaniak • Teams are the Future from 2017-11-16T15:00:05

Kati Spaniak has a goal for each of her Spaniak Team members – to help them become a top 1% producer like her. I...

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Nick Libert • The Importance of Coaching from 2017-11-13T20:09:33

Nick Libert wants every broker to ask themselves this question – “What is my brokerage doing for me?”...

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Amy Diamond • Top 1% in the U.S. from 2017-11-10T17:41:36

Top 1% producer Amy Diamond of the Deal With Diamond Group understands the importance of specialization. Her ...

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Eric Workman • Investments and Investors from 2017-11-08T20:02:26

Top 1% producer Eric Workman of Green Street Homes has built a successful business working with investors. I...

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Rachel Hausman • A Home Sold Every Three Days from 2017-11-06T20:55:06

Superstar Rachel Hausman and The Hausman Team close over 100 million in gross production every year. In our co...

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Erin Mandel • A Vessel of Communication from 2017-11-02T14:00:04

Top producer Erin Mandel considers herself a “vessel of communication” for her cli...

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Monday Market Minute • Homes Selling Faster • Should I List Over Holiday? from 2017-10-31T14:00:34

Welcome to the November edition of Monday Market Minute with Carrie McCormick!
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Kate Waddell • Lifetime Client Relationships from 2017-10-27T14:00:06

Do you stay in touch with your real estate clients after the sale? Kate Waddell does! Kate is not only in the top 1% ...

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Matt Liss • Highest Customer Satisfaction Score from 2017-10-24T21:35:44

One way to know what your clients think of you is to read the online reviews. Matt Liss, broker and owner of Mark ...

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Scott Curcio • The Importance of Ethics from 2017-10-17T21:15:23

This week we spoke with top 1% producer Scott Curcio who believes that professionalism is critical to a broker’s...

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Kaylin Goldstein • From College to 100 million in Sales from 2017-10-12T14:00:51

Today we spoke with top producer Kaylin Goldstein of The Goldstein Group. Kaylin started her real estate care...

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Sohail Salahuddin • The Sohail Selling Strategy from 2017-10-06T21:26:14

Top producer Sohail Salahuddin starts his day at 2:30am. That is NOT a typo. Extreme discipline has been at t...

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Monday Market Minute • Inventory Up • Buyers Taking Longer from 2017-10-02T15:14:59

Welcome to the first Monday Market Minute with Carrie McCormick!

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Brady Miller • 300 Clients in 5 Years from 2017-09-26T21:45:35

Brady Miller transformed from superstar jazz drummer to superstar real estate broker. (He’s still a...

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Josh Weinberg • 365 Days of Gratitude from 2017-09-21T21:52:59

Top producer Josh Weinberg of Weinberg Choi Residential leads his team each morning in a moment of gratitude. His go...

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Announcing Monday Market Minute With Carrie McCormick from 2017-09-13T18:48:08

We are SO excited to announce a new feature to the show! Superstar broker Carrie McCormick is going to co-host the podcast on...

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Alex Haried • 23 Million Through Redfin from 2017-09-01T20:17:31

Are you curious why Redfin has been exploding in popularity in the past several years? In this episode we feature top 1% broker Alex Haried, and he explained why he chose Redfin as his partner, and...

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Amie Klujian • Andersonville and Edgewater Specialist from 2017-08-24T14:39:06

This week we spoke with Andersonville and Edgewater real estate top producer Amie Klujian of the Swake Group at Dream Town Realty. We discussed her move from marketing to real estate, how she goes ...

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Carrie McCormick • Off-Market Properties Specialist from 2017-08-15T21:30:13

Carrie McCormick started her real estate career working with developers before transitioning into her own production where she is routinely in the top 1% of all real estate brokers. One of Carrie&#...

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Brooke Daitchman • 100% Referrals from 2017-08-09T20:06:36

This week we talked with Brooke Daitchman, the top individual producer at Dream Town Realty. Brooke talked about how she has grown her business over the past nine years and how last year nearly 100...

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Beth Wanless • Tax Reform & Resources of Illinois REALTORS® from 2017-07-24T22:05:22

How is the current political climate going to affect tax reform, and what does that mean for your buyers and sellers? Also, did you know that you have access to a trove of tools to help your busine...

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D.J. Paris • Advanced Twitter and LinkedIn Strategies for Real Estate Brokers from 2017-06-30T18:43:16

Today I share two social media advanced strategies that real estate brokers have used to build their business. If you’re not utilizing Twitter and LinkedIn to find more buyers and sellers, I&...

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Kim Kerbis • 21 Years of Real Estate Success from 2017-06-23T22:16

Kim Kerbis has been a top Chicago producer in real estate for 21 years. She has served on boards locally and at the national level. Her clients love her attention to detail and she teaches brokers ...

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Mitir Patel • Thriving in a Real Estate Investment Niche from 2017-05-30T21:34:19

Today we sit down with Mitir Patel, a Chicago real estate broker who specializes in investments, specifically converting multi-family to single-family homes. He discusses his exact strategies for f...

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Joan Edelberg • Building a 25 Year Luxury Real Estate Business from 2017-05-17T17:21:58

For our premiere episode we’re featuring Joan Edelberg, a 25 year real estate veteran broker. She discusses how she got started, how she’s continued to build her business over the years...

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