The Rookie Realtor Reality

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.

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.

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)

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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