The NextHome Podcast

Tammi Pierce of NextHome Seekers in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina joins the pod to talk about her growth from coaching.   Many agents choose coaching yet fail at implementing tactics they learned. Tammi talks about how taking action after learning has changed her life both personally and professionally and how you can too.  

Teresa Saraco Cole is the Broker/Owner of NextHome All American in DeLand, FL. As one of the top brokers in the NextHome franchise, she has systematized methods to deliver incredible value to her agents, which results in her agents being able to provide incredible value to their clients. Check out this pod where Teresa breaks down the needs of today's agent and what she does to make their business life a little easier. 

Friend of the podcast and national speaker on real estate technology, Craig Grant, joins Imran as they talk about today's technology, whether Facebook for real estate is dead, and how agents can most effectively get their message out to their audience through social media. You can find Craig at www.RETI.us 

NextHome Elite Advisors' Charles Wells is back to talk about real estate agents building wealth for themselves.   With a goal of 25 investment properties acquired in the next 24 months, Charles will share his mentality of being a broker who buys the same product he sells and why owning real estate is essential for long-term wealth.    If you are an agent who has sold real estate but have not built your own real estate portfolio, this pod is a must-listen.

Being #1 has its own set of challenges and responsibilities. In 2021, Shawn Carroll of NextHome Virtual in Montrose, CO was the NextHome Franchise's #1 agent based on volume.  Hear how Shawn accomplished this feat, the role his wife and business partner Tammy played in the success, and what he believes is needed for today's agent to succeed in the current real estate landscape.

In honor of Father's Day, here's a few flashback snippets of #ParentCorner by some of our Dad guests of the pod! Alex Krumm Lionel Cruz Dean Cotrill Jim Fischetti James Dwiggins Nick Vlasidis

We all hear the rumblings, we all get asked the question from clients, friends, and family, “Are we headed towards another recession?” Many of you who have been in the industry for a while have experienced recessions, including The Great Recession everyone shutters at the thought of. It was a rough time in real estate to say the least, and these recent headlines may trigger a fight or flight for you. In this podcast episode, NextHome's very own Chief Strategy Officer Keith Robinson and Vice President of Learning & Development Jim Fischetti will be breaking down the stats on what's really going on, and what to expect in the coming months.

As a brand new agent, many feel intimidated and start slow. Not NextHome CNY Realty's Emma Brennan. Beginning her real estate career less than two years ago, she completed over 60 transactions in her first full year in real estate. As the 2021 NextHome Rising Star Award Winner, she brings plenty of insight to this podcast. Emma talks with Imran about what business lessons she brought to real estate from her previous career, how she negotiates multiple offers to win for her clients, and what's next for this superstar.

What happens when life blindsides you with a cancer diagnosis? How would you react and stay strong? This week, Imran interviews NextHome's 2021 Courage Award Recipient Jayme Downey as she shares her battle with cancer and what she did to overcome the fear and inspire others.  You do not want to miss this amazing episode. 

Business smarts and know-how translates well between industries. NextHome Experience's Nick Vlasidis talks about his previous business experience in owning a Subway franchise, how that gave him insight into turning around a failing restaurant location, and how that knowledge translated into creating a high-volume real estate business.

In honor of Mother's Day, this very special episode of The NextHome Podcast features multiple snippets from interviews over the years with mothers who shared their experiences of #ParentCorner. Tune in to hear from Charis Moreno (00:53), Amanda Mills (07:16), Heidi Powell (12:09), Tracey Hicks (15:32), Katey Dallosto (20:33), and Dana Topel (27:17). Happy Mother's Day to all the moms - We love you!

In this episode, NextHome's Chief Strategy Officer, Keith Robinson and Robert Reardon from SmartZip share their thoughts on the lack of inventory in the real estate market, where we are headed and what agents can do to stay at the forefront of consumers minds when it comes time to sell their home. 

Fresh from conference, NextHome's CEO James Dwiggins shares his thoughts of the 2022 Conference, other conferences he recently attended, the direction of the industry, and even NextHome's expansion plans.   And of course, James will share his most recent version of the always popular #ParentCorner

Imran gets the opportunity to interview the 2022 National Association of REALTORS® President, Leslie Rouda Smith. Fresh off joining us on stage at the NextHome Conference, Leslie shares her journey of more than 40 years in real estate and her ascent in the ranks of leadership. She even grants us some of her own insight in her version of #ParentCorner!

Don't adjust your podcast! In this unique reflection episode, Imran is interviewed by NextHome Solutions' Jeff Petsche on his podcast - The Orange County Giving Podcast. The duo talk about what giving back to local communities can look like in today's environment. Imran shares his experiences with giving back and how helping others can fulfill your heart.

The NextHome franchise is happy to introduce the newest member of our Corporate Team, Vice President of Learning and Development, Jim Fischetti.  Jim brings decades of real estate experience and Imran's interview with him will reveal just how special his addition to the team truly is.  Email: Jim@NextHome.com 

This episode features our very own Keith Robinson and Rob Hahn, the Managing Partner of 7DS Associates for his Notorious POD podcast.   In this podcast, Keith and Rob discuss a wide variety of topics including rising interest rates, the current seller's market and lack of housing inventory, the job market forecast, and even crypto. You don't want to miss this interesting and insightful episode.   www.NotoriousROB.com

It's conference season, and Coach Katey Dallosto is back to talk about how to make the most of your conference experience. A must listen if you are headed to the NextHome Conference (or any other conference for that matter). Plus a brand new Parent Corner! www.CoachKatey.com 

With so many options available to connect with others, what makes Clubhouse an intriguing choice for real estate professionals? Janna McRoy, Broker/Owner of NextHome Solid Ground in Idaho and Washington, has co-led a NextHome Mastermind group using the Clubhouse platform.  Hear why the Clubhouse app has been well-received by many people and how you can use this platform to build your business and personal connections. 

Building a strong real estate sales business means getting out and connecting with your local community. Hear from Dana Topel, Broker/Owner of NextHome Cornerstone Realty, as she speaks to this topic. As an Owner of multiple Florida NextHome brokerage locations, Dana will share what NextHome Cornerstone Realty agents are doing to make their mark locally.

As we all know, real estate can be difficult at times. Now, imagine selling real estate and losing your ability to walk. How well would you have handled this adversity? Jason Jakus, the Broker and Owner for NextHome Advisors in Fort Myers, Florida faced this very issue.  Hear Jason's inspirational story of rising to real estate success while beating the odds and becoming stronger than ever.  www.JakusRealtyTeam.com

Have you ever found yourself facing adversity and unsure of what to do? Charles Wells is the co-owner of NextHome Elite Advisors in Houston, Texas and has faced several hardships throughout his life. Charles shares the story of the times when he faced failure, heartbreak, and uncertainty. With determination and the support of his loved ones, Charles has made it back to success. Instagram @CharlesLWells

In this episode, Imran digs into the listener mailbag and answers real questions from our devoted NextHomies. The best way to get new business How to gain new referrals  Adding a new prospecting technique and more..... Short and sweet, this 30-minute episode will get your wheels turning with how you can be more creative and effective in your business.

NextHome's Chief Strategy Officer, Keith Robinson takes over this week's Podcast as he talks about how to start your 2022 the right way. In this episode, Keith dives into how to approach the year ahead. A flow of thought from one of the brightest minds in real estate. You don't want to miss this quick and informative 30-minute episode. 

Jim Remley is a nationally-renowned expert in the field of real estate. He is an eReal Estate Coach, Author, and Speaker. In this episode, Jim and Imran speak about the book "1,000 Fans" by Kevin Kelly. The premise of the book is when someone has 1,000 "true fans" - someone will pay to buy your book, travel to see you present, wait for you before going to someone else for the same service, and you will come out ahead and create an abundant income.  www.ERealEstateCoach.com 

Brad Gill, Owner of NextHome Lifestyles, returns to the podcast to share his thoughts on how to successfully market your listings for a great 2022. We cover investing in your own business, using video marketing, tips on Google My Business, direct mail that works, and how to build your geographic farm. You can learn more about Brad's at https://nexthomelifestyles.com.

With the crazy market we've all experienced, it's easy to say we're all exhausted and burnt-out. Being a real estate professional consumes a lot of energy when having to constantly be on the top of your game. In continuation of our Educational Webinar Series, Keith hosted this session all about recharging your batteries for the new year.

In this episode, Jay Thompson, Former Director of Industry Outreach at Zillow sits down with Imran in this jam-packed episode. Together they discuss disclosure of compensation, the NAR vote and the importance of REALTOR safety.

Jeff Petsche of NextHome Solutions in Southern California has mastered the art of building relationships with clients and agents. In this fast-paced episode, Imran and Jeff talk about his methods of how he has not only created a tremendous referral-based business but has shifted his mindset from ROI (Return On Investment) into ROR (Return On Relationship). This pod is perfect for anyone who is looking to develop their business and doesn't want to break the bank to do it. Instagram: @petscherealestategroup Facebook: PetscheRealEstateGroup-NextHome Solutions Twitter: @nhsolutionsca Website: www.nexthomesolutionsca.com

NextHome recently announced a partnership where NextHomies now have RealScout as part of their toolbox to help their clients find their Next Home. RealScout's co-founder, Andrew Flachner, returns to the pod to talk about the evolution of the company and why buyers have found RealScout to be such a valuable benefit to their home search.  www.RealScout.com

Katey Dallosto, a coach, author and speaker joins us to talk about how most agents don't enjoy being coached AT ALL. Yet, it can be some of the most amazing growth opportunities for themselves and their business. Katey has seen it all in helping some of the highest-producing agents in our industry. Give us a listen as Katey and Imran talk about why agents don't like to be coached, how a simple mindset shift can help them get past this, and how being coachable can set their business on a whole new trajectory.  www.CoachKatey.com 

This episode features Tabitha Richardson, Broker/Owner of NextHome Leaders in Baltimore, Maryland.  Tabitha is a successful real estate professional, inspirational speaker, educator, and published author. In this episode, she shares insights into real estate best practices, educates us on the struggles minorities face in home ownership, discusses the history of bias towards African-American buyers/sellers and so much more. This thought-provoking podcast is a must-listen. www.TheTabithaRichardson.com 

This week, Imran talks with Tracey Hicks, the owner of All Things Real Estate and creative collaborator for many of the products at The Orange Appeal Store. As an owner and operator of a million-dollar real estate marketing product company, Tracey's business supplies thousands of agents nationwide with creative marketing tools to help them differentiate and create a great impression in the local market. Imran and Tracey discuss what promotional products work in today's real estate landscape and opportunities where agents can step up their marketing game. And of course, we discuss our brand new parent corner!

In this episode, Dean Cotrill, Senior Vice President of T3 Sixty and Imran Poladi talk about the four cycles of real estate: Recovery Expansion Hyper supply Recession Each of these requires agents to focus differently on their client base. Plus they discuss the brand new Parent Corner! Be sure to subscribe and rate the NextHome Podcast. We appreciate your help!

NextHome's Chief Strategy Officer, Keith Robinson, joins Imran in an Ask Us Anything Webinar where the two answer burning questions from your fellow NextHomies. Together they discuss: Best advice to stand out (1:00) Do Open Houses work? (6:11) Competing against other brands (10:54) Shifting markets (15:19) NextMortgage (19:21) Out of the box ways to stay connected to clients (20:21) Buyer/Broker Agreements (27:15) Lead Generation: Pay vs Free (31:24) Seller wants to overprice (37:50) NAR Designations (46:05) Objection handling for sellers who want to hold off listing (49:10) Best tips for offer writing (53:25) How to get more listings (59:15)

This podcast is a flashback episode of a 2020 exclusive session with honorary NextHomie, renowned speaker and author John O'Leary. John is one of the most sought-after speakers in the world, captivating audiences and motivating them to live an inspired life. In this episode, John shares his story of being burned on over 90% of his body as a child and the life that he CHOSE to live ever since. An incredible session and one worth revisiting once again. 

After years of selling real estate, what are you doing in order to create not only a legacy but an income stream that allows you to follow your passions? NextHome Prime's Lionel Cruz joins the pod to share how he has been purposeful in creating a life by design. Lionel will cover the three key components that he has added to his work life in order to leave the legacy he's always wanted for his family. And you guessed it - new Parent Corner in this one too!

Speaker, author, and entrepreneur Valerie Garcia joins the NextHome Podcast for this episode. A frequent speaker at NextHome conferences and real estate events throughout the country, Valerie shares her insights into what today's agent should be focused on in order to be of service to today's buyer and seller. 

NextHome's VP of Sales, Charis Moreno, steps in to host this episode of the NextHome Podcast. "Based on nearly every conversation with the brokers and agents in my sphere, chances are you're experiencing a much tighter than usual housing inventory in your market. Is this trend here to stay, what can we expect for the remainder of 2021 and beyond? I sit down with NextHome Chief Strategy Officer Keith Robinson to talk housing data sets and predictions, as well as discuss solutions for how to deal with a tight inventory market." ~ Charis

In this episode, Imran is joined by Tony Taylor of NextHome Signature Real Estate in Omaha, Nebraska. As one of the premier Life Coaches in the industry, Coach Tony talks about how mindset matters. We discuss how what you think about you bring about, and how the average person has between 60K to 70K thoughts per day - and the majority get recycled the next day, and the next, and the next. The name of the game is to calibrate your thoughts to powerfully align with who you are and what you want. How would someone who makes millions of dollars in real estate respond?

Imran is joined by the 2020 NextHome Excellence Award Winner Heidi Powell from NextHome Dynamic in Freeport, PA.  With the pandemic shutting down the ability for real estate transactions to be conducted in the state, Heidi and her team didn't let that stop them from being a much-needed resource to their community. Serving thousands of meals to those who were unable to provide for themselves such as immunocompromised seniors, the NextHome Dynamic team stepped into action to help their neighbors in their community.

In this special episode, Imran speaks with Kimberly Rodriguez Trigg of NextHome Pro Realty in Utica, Kansas.  Originally from Southern California, Kimberly shares her inspiring story of growing up in the streets of the Inland Empire and her involvement in selling drugs, weapons trafficking, and growing up in a gang-affiliated life - all by the age of 15. After making the decision to leave a life of crime and wanting to start over, she relocated to Kansas where her chance meeting with NextHome's Owen Freiburger helped her start her new life with a focus on real estate. Kimberly's journey is one of overcoming the odds, leaving that life behind, but also thriving. She actively works on improving the lives of young gang-affiliated men and women.

Getting an offer accepted in today's real estate market requires diligence and tenacity. NextHome Community Real Estate's Billy Alt works in one of the most competitive markets in the country - Las Vegas. Billy shares his hacks to help you increase your chances of getting your buyer's offer accepted in this red hot market. A must-listen pod if you are representing buyers.

While so many get into real estate, having longevity and joy in a real estate career is rare. The stress of representing buyers and sellers in the most important (and likely most expensive) purchase of their lives takes a toll on today's agents. Alex Krumm, owner of NextHome Excellence in Sarasota, Florida shares his strategies for not only having a successful sales career but for having joy while doing it. 

In this episode, Imran talks with David Caraboolad, the broker/owner of NextHome Experience in Columbus, OH. Alongside his business partner, Vadim Barash, David has taken his brokerage from a two-man operation to the No. 1 brokerage in the entire NextHome franchise in three short years. All this while being a husband and a father to an autistic child. It's no wonder why David was honored with the 2019 NextHome Courage Award. In this must-listen episode, hear how David's mentality has shaped a culture that drives his brokerage to the top. 

In the episode, Imran talks with Raffi Kassabian, an attorney with the law firm Bedzik Kassab Law Group. A mortgage forbearance agreement is an agreement made between a mortgage lender and a delinquent borrower. With the pandemic decimating businesses throughout the nation, many homeowners turned to forbearance of their mortgages during these hard financial times. Raffi explains the pros and cons for homeowners and what we as agents can do to help by being an information resource for those in our community. Find out more about his law firm at bezdikkassab.com

Rebecca Mountain is one of North America's premier high-performance coaches. As an author of the best-selling book, Think Again, she talks with Imran about the Six Habits of Successful Agents and how these top producers excel in business and life. Learn more about Rebecca here: www.rebeccamountain.ca

In 2020, the NextHome Real Estate Rockstars team sold more than $100 million in real estate sales volume. As one of the top teams in the entire NextHome franchise, Cherrie Brown and Zach McReynolds join the podcast and share some of the insider techniques that they use daily to establish themselves as one of the most dynamic and successful teams in the nation. 

Online lead generation is one thing... Online lead conversion is what really makes the investment make sense. AJ Chedel from NextHome Signature Real Estate in Omaha, NE shares how he and the team have turned their monthly five-figure investment of Zillow leads into a predictable, sustainable revenue source. In just his second year in real estate, AJ has gone from new agent to NextHome Award-Winning Top Producer almost exclusively through online lead conversions. 

In just four short years in real estate, Miyuki Lin has become the top agent for NextHome Experience in Columbus, Ohio. As the No. 1 agent for NextHome's No. 1 producing office, Miyuki shares her story of how her trial by fire attitude led her to succeed in real estate. Coming to the US at the age of 16, she's built her business through determination, a positive mindset, and sheer will - even after receiving the news of being diagnosed with cancer. An incredible podcast with an incredible person.

In this very special episode, Imran is joined by motivational speaker and best-selling author Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger. As the man behind the inspirational 1993 movie, Rudy, he shares his story of growing up, his determination, and drive to make the Notre Dame football team, and his work in creating the movie. A very unique NextHome Podcast featuring a man who has inspired millions of people around the world.