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Being a Realtor looks glamorous on Instagram, but this podcast brings you back to reality. The challenges, the wins and everything in between. Even with the challenges, we wouldn't choose another career! Come hear what it's like to be a Realtor and what c

Amir Hunter & Bailey Weaver Packard


    • Sep 20, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 19 EPISODES


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    Get Your Home In Order (ft. Shania Jackson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 28:13


    Shania Jackson is behind the scenes of Amir's closing day photos, listing reels & photos. She has pushed his branding and we are excited to have her on the podcast to discuss various things that clients/agents can do to help their listing photos pop in online marketing. Follow Shania @clearviewrealestatemedia or @sjacksonphotography_ on instagram.

    Wooh It's Been a While!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 34:04


    It's been a while since we recorded but so happy to be back with you guys. We'll dive into what's been happening with your business and personal life. As well as how we are thriving with the change in the current market.

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    Hold On, It's Coming! (Ft. Marie Logue)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 25:20


    On this episode Marie Logue comes on and spills the bean on her success as a new agent. Marie has exploded onto the scene in 2023 in just a few month, she got her first transaction done and has a ton of clients under contract. Marie discusses her transition from being a teacher to real estate and the things she has learned along the way.Follow Marie on Instagram @marieloguerealestateAlso, please disregard - we lost track of the episodes while recording and this is actually episode 7 (not 5)

    Getting Your Real Estate License (Ft. Rae James)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 30:16


    Rae reached out via instagram so we brought her on the podcast to discuss the process of her getting her real estate license. As she is actively in the course, she explains how the course has been going and we provide insight on her experience as well. Follow Rae on instagram @raerjames

    New Year New Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2023 24:28


    The New Year has begun and have you set your goals for this year! We discuss our goals and what we learned from 2022 that will help us propel for the new year. If you are looking to connect, to talk about your goals or if you are looking for real estate reach out on IG as well.

    Staged to Sell (ft. Mary Barnwell)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 36:53


    May Barnwell is a local Realtor in the Raleigh/Wake Forest area that has a specialization in staging and has started a business helping Realtors get their home ready for the market. Amir has used Mary on his recent listings and his listing has benefited significantly as a result. Follow Mary @ Marymbarnwell on Instagram and reach out if you need help decorating or staging a home

    Going Viral & Standing Out (Ft. Deisy Garay)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 31:19


    Deisy is a local realtor here in the Raleigh-Durham area and has used her niche to help underserved populations. Her ability to use social media to go viral and speak a second language and find resources has helped her stand out. If you need a Spanish speaking agent or want to connect with her. Find her on Instagram at @deisygarayrealtor

    Let Me Borrow Some Money (ft. Ives Harkins)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2022 27:57


    Are you thinking of buying a home or just want to learn more about what it's like to work with lenders? Ives Harkins a loan officer with Movement Mortgage joins the podcast to talk about how to get prepared to buy a home and the importance of the relationship between a realtor & lender. Also find out in the episode on why you can't find Ives on social media?If you want to find Ives & get preapproved:https://lo.movement.com/ives-harkins/homeLoan OfficerIves Harkins704.779.9272NMLS NUMBER: 1718122MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC SUPPORTS EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY. NMLS NUMBER 39179. FOR LICENSING INFORMATION, PLEASE VISITWWW.NMLSCONSUMERACCESS.ORG.

    Keeping It Reel (Ft. Jaimee Wilder)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 31:19


    Social Media is a powerful tool in real estate. Chasing the Instagram algorithm and likes sometimes creates frustrations, but keep on persisting. Jaimee Wilder talks about her wins even with the challenges including her closing today and those clients came from social media. Its a great tool to generate business! Keeping an omnipresence may be the difference between a potential client calling you or another realtor. Follow Jaimee via Tik-Tok and Instragram at realtor_jaimeewilder

    Getting Kicked Out Of Apartment Complexes (Ft. Stephanie Mann)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 39:24


    Stephanie has been a role model & teacher in our career. In this episode, she discusses how she began her career and the struggles she endured as a single mother and new agent that motivated her to succeed. Also learn about how the effort to overcome led her to be on the Most Wanted List in local apartment complexes. Her passion has led her to run a team and be a resource for new agents. Follow Stephanie Mann on Instagram: @Stephaniemann_realestate

    Virtual Investing (Ft. Lauren Hardy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 33:45


    Have you ever thought about investing into real estate but have no idea where to start? Lauren Hardy who is an investor that buys, flips and rents properties in multiple states tells us how she got into the business provides us some key nuggets on how to be a successful investor. Whether virtually or in person, there are ways to invest and if you are interested in learning more:Follow Lauren Hardy @thismomflips on Instagram and Youtube

    Coastal Investing (Ft. Jennifer Ravenscraft)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 30:03


    Have you ever thought about having a beach home that brings you joy and revenue? Well look no further as this episode dives into beach investment properties. Hear how Jennifer manages her investment properties and manages to help her client do the same all while balancing two careers. Plus she manages to block out some vacation time to make it all worth while.Follow Jennifer on social media:Instagram - @jr.realtyFacebook - @jravenscraftrealtor

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    Are You Covered? (ft. Aubree Honaker & Heath Bowers)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 31:45


    Home Insurance is one of those required things needed when getting a mortgage loan. Heath and Aubree talk about the importance of getting the right coverage to make sure your home investment is protected. If you're thinking about buying a home or concerned about your coverage, this episode covers some key things you should be on the look out for when buying insurance. If you are in North Carolina and looking for insurance reach out to our friends with NC Farm Bureau:Heath Bowers - (919) 356-9880 - Heath.bowers@ncfbins.comAubree Honaker - (910) 200-6080 - Aubree.honaker@ncfbins.com

    Custom Living (ft. Amy Penner)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 33:55


    Are all the homes out there not reaching your must haves? Have you ever thought about buying a custom home to get a home that fits all your needs. Amy specializes in custom built homes and explains the process to buy, design and build a custom home. She dives into the loan process and what agents should expect when helping a client. If you are thinking of buying custom or want to be an agent that does custom homes, this episode is for you!Follow Amy in Instagram @amypennerrealtor and on Facebook @facebook.com/amypennerrealtor

    Collaborate and Listen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 20:39


    Collaborating with other Realtors is key to being successful in this industry. This episode goes over ways that Realtors can work together to share knowledge, collaborate, and work together to benefit the Realtors and their clients. Plus hear Ice Ice Bailey on the microphone.Follow us on instagram @amirhunter_Realtor and @baileyweaverpackardrealtor

    Always Finding Something (Ft. Paul Marino)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 28:42


    Home Inspections can be scary for a buyer, but Paul Marino with House Scanner goes over the importance of getting this service completed when buying a home. From snakes to high anxiety home buyers to tiny crawl spaces, Paul gives us the nitty gritty of being a home inspector!**Also, we are so sorry for the beeps! The building takes security a little too serious and there was a ton of door traffic that caused the background beeps. from the front door opening.If you need a home inspection, book him through his website at: https://housescanners.com and Follow Paul on Instagram at: @house_scanners

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    All New Everything (ft. Lauren Hemingway)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 41:03


    Buying new construction is so desirable for many, but who wants to wait when a resale is avaliable. True Homes Sales Partner Lauren Hemingway explains the benefits of buying a new home and why brokers should always consider True Homes as an option for their clients. Not to mention they offer a 3% commission for agent and no due diligence in the sellers. If you are thinking about new construction for yourself or a client, check out this episode.Follow Lauren Hemingway on Instagram @raleighhomebroker

    Where do I Start?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 41:33


    Many people have the notation that getting your real estate license will make you rich quick. We explore getting our license, shopping for a brokerage and the first couple months of becoming a realtor in this episode include our first transactions. Follow on Instagram:Amir Hunter @amirhunter_realestateBailey Weaver Packard @baileyweaverpackardrealtor

    How'd We Get Here?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 35:43


    This episode explores how we got into real estate and what our experience has been like to get our license and starting our careers. We explore pre-licensing courses, working with buyers and sellers and that dreaded real estate exam. Follow us on social media on instagram @amirhunter_realestate @baileyweaverpackardrealtor

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