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Join us as we explore the inspiring story of Carmen Chong, Real Estate Broker, CC Legacy Financial Corp, a Nicaraguan immigrant who overcame the challenges of the Nicaraguan Civil War to build a thriving career in real estate and mortgage lending in the San Francisco Bay Area. Carmen's dedication and leadership led her to become a key figure in the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA), where she founded the San Francisco Peninsula Chapter and later served as the national chairwoman. She also co-founded the Global Real Estate Alliance, helping AREAA members expand their businesses globally through international trips and networking opportunities. Carmen's journey is a testament to her resilience, strong work ethic, and passion for empowering and connecting real estate professionals, especially women and minorities. Tune in to be inspired by her remarkable story! For more info, follow us on whatmovesher.com and ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/whatmovesher.

In this episode of The Raquel Show, I'm thrilled to sit down with Jamie Tian, a true innovator in the real estate industry and the national president of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). Jamie shares her journey from pursuing law to co-founding Realify Realty, a brokerage that's redefining real estate by blending traditional values with cutting-edge technology. We discuss how Jamie leverages AI, social media, and other digital tools to stay ahead in a competitive market and how her team uses these technologies to create authentic, engaging content.Jamie also dives into the mission of AREAA and its commitment to sustainable homeownership for underserved communities. She opens up about her personal connection to this mission and how it shaped her professional life. Plus, we explore her plans for her second term as AREAA's president, including fighting discriminatory real estate laws and modernizing the organization. This episode is packed with insights for real estate professionals and anyone interested in the power of technology and community.Connect with Jamie Tian:Instagram: @jamietianWebsite: jamietian.com---Thank you for joining me on this episode of The Raquel Show, and remember, keep pushing your limits to achieve your goals.For updates and collaborations or opportunities, go to www.LetsPlayBigger.comFind more resources on our websitehttps://raquelq.com/podcast/Follow Raquel on Raquel Quinet's socials:Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInCheck Out Our2024 Play Bigger EventsApply to be in our Play Bigger MastermindGrow Your Real Estate Business with Real Brokerage

In this episode,  we dive deep into the critical issue of housing affordability, particularly in high-priced markets, and discuss why agents should join AREAA. My guest, Hope Atuel, the executive director of the Asian Real Estate Association for Real Estate Agents (AREAA), sheds light on the challenges faced by the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities in the housing market. Hope emphasizes the importance of organizations like AREAA in advocating for equality in housing and homeownership opportunities. She provides insights into the role of AREAA in addressing discrimination issues and affordability barriers, especially in high-priced markets on the coasts. We also explore the organization's evolution and the benefits it offers to real estate agents, team leaders, and broker-owners. From networking opportunities to educational resources, AREAA is dedicated to supporting its members and making a meaningful impact in the real estate industry. "Access to a home is a fundamental human right, empowering individuals to choose where they reside." -Hope Atuel Three Things You'll Learn from This Episode - The benefits of joining AREAA as a Realtor - How organizations like AREAA are working to accommodate underwriting guidelines for immigrants and multicultural communities, ensuring equal access to homeownership opportunities. - Hope discusses her role in AREAA as an executive director.   Connect with Hope Atuel: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/hope-atuel-917798/ AREAA website: https://areaa.org/ Connect with Michael LaFido:  YouTube:@MarketingLuxuryGroup TikTok:@LuxurySpecialist Instagram:@LuxuryListingSpecialist

2024 LVR President-Elect Josh Campa sits down with some of our Industry Partner leaders, to discus how members can get involved more and broaden their reach in real estate. This episode features president of the Asian Real Estate Association of America, a nonprofit professional trade organization dedicated to promoting sustainable homeownership opportunities in Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities and beyond.

Welcome to a brand new year! To kick off the beginning of 2024, our host, Teresa Palacios Smith, met with three incredible trailblazing leaders: Jan Baker, Pam O'Connor, and Vicky Silvano. They discuss their journeys, how they overcome obstacles in the industry, and mentorship. Meet the Leaders Jan Baker - Senior Vice President & Regional Vice President, Northeast Region, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties Pam O'Connor -  Retired, Past President & CEO, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) Vicky Silvano - Broker-Associate, REAL Broker, LLC' 2016 National Chair & President of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) The Leaders' Journeys Vicky's marketing skills from working with Proctor & Gamble helped her begin her real estate career. She still works as a realtor serving clients, but she also serves agents from the local to the international level. After a career as a school teacher, her path shifted when she became a mother. Jan fell in love with being a real estate agent the moment she took her first class and has found her passion and many amazing personal connections. Pam's career in real estate began when she joined a real estate network. Though she loved the work, she worked in PR for many years. She returned to real estate because she enjoyed it so much! Overcoming Obstacles in the Industry Pam: Realtors have a responsibility to educate people on what agents actually do. Help buyers and sellers understand how agents can help them and how they help the community overall. Vicky: We have to evolve with the times. Skilled, knowledgeable realtors will be successful during this time. Do not stop learning so that you can offer value to clients. Jan: Being open-minded and willing to make changes is so important, but we also have to ignore some of the noise we hear - we are responsible for being on the ground with an awareness of how the industry is, and continue to defend it and build it up. Mentorship and Sponsorship Jan: Take inspiration from others, even if you can't find a mentor to work with. Jan is inspired by many women. One of her mentors/inspirations is Toni McGowan. Pam: People like to be asked for help! If there's someone you respect, just ask them out for coffee and just see what you can learn. Vicky: She had doors opened for her by Nancy Suvarnamani and Elizabeth Mendel-Hall, to name a couple. She says, “Your network is your net worth.” Favorite Quote Jan: “You're not better than anybody, but you're as good as anybody.” Vicky: “She who humbles herself shall be exalted, and she who humbles herself shall be humbled.” Pam: “I think if the world can be saved, it will be by women,” and, “The woman's mission is not to enhance the masculine spirit, but to express the feminine. Hers is not to preserve a man-made world, but to create a human world.” When you help another woman rise, we all shine. And that's how we make an impact. So, let's build each other up and shine brighter than the sun. For more great content from Teresa, connect with her on LinkedIn, join her Women Who Lead Series on Facebook, and subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can find more episodes of Women Who Lead on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere else podcasts can be found. This episode is brought to you in part by Venus et Fleur. Are you looking for a great way to show appreciation to family, friends, or even customers? Give them a floral arrangement they won't forget anytime soon. These beautiful arrangements make the perfect closing gift for any realtor to stay top of mind. Visit venusetfleur.com and use code “hsoa20” when ordering for 20% off.  

We sit down with representatives from the Asian Real Estate Association of America's Twin Cities Chapter to talk about their work in the community. Ricky Cheath with Movement Mortgage and Tasha Soundara with Sound Home Group join host Bill Gray for this conversation.

An “extra” person. A visionary. A super-connector. A mompreneur. These are just a few of the words Avenue Home Collective founder Melissa Sofia uses to describe herself. And she's not wrong. In this episode of Own It, she shares her “long, hard journey” in the industry: Handing out real estate fliers while rollerblading through her neighborhood as a child; losing her mother, mentor and business partner early in her career; running a 40-person company rooted in authenticity and attraction marketing; and affecting change in the industry as a leader within the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA).Recommended BookRocket Fuel by Gino Wickman, Mark C. Winters

Contractors, Closers & Connections (CCC) hosted “Investments at Ivy” professional business networking event, it’s final open-invitation event of the year, on September 28th at The Ivy in Buckhead. Special guest speakers included James Huang, Global President of eXp Commercial and National President of Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA); and Alexander Cartwright, Managing Partner […]

Contractors, Closers & Connections (CCC) hosted “Investments at Ivy” professional business networking event, it’s final open-invitation event of the year, on September 28th at The Ivy in Buckhead. Special guest speakers included James Huang, Global President of eXp Commercial and National President of Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA); and Alexander Cartwright, Managing Partner […] The post Contractors, Closers & Connections: Investments at Ivy (September 28, 2023) appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, we're talking all about the upcoming Asian Real Estate Association of America's upcoming National Conference in Chicago. This conference will mark the 20th anniversary of the organization and has plenty to offer its attendees. As such we're welcoming to the show the CEO of AREAA Hope Atuel as well as the National Convention Co-Chair and Illinois REALTOR® Vicky Silvano to give a comprehensive preview of this event.   Episode links:  Register for AREAA's National Conference > https://web.cvent.com/event/84fdc3b1-4531-48f0-9f97-cc37dcc27f69/summary Learn more on Illinois REALTORS® Blog > https://www.illinoisrealtors.org/blog/podcast-dont-miss-the-20th-areaa-national-convention-in-chicago-oct-12-14/

On Episode 323 of The No Limits Selling Podcast, we have Richard Silver. Richard Silver is a Sales Representative and leader of Silver Burtnick & Associates at Sotheby's International Realty Canada. On top of that, he is also designated as an ABR, e-PRO, and Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS). All these combined help him deliver an experience that goes above and beyond for his clients. A past Director-at-Large for the Canadian Real Estate Association and a past President of the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board, Richard is adept in the market and has a level of expertise you'd be hard-pressed to find elsewhere. He is also a speaker and writer concerning the use of technology in real estate and the international real estate market and its effect on the industry. He is also the founding past President of the Asian Real Estate Association of America, Toronto Chapter. He is also a founding member of REALM-Global, a community of elite luxury real estate professionals who are in the Top 10% of their market in annual sales volume and Top 10% in average selling price. Inman News also named Richard one of the “Top 100 Most Influential People in Real Estate for 2013” and is an Inman Connect Luxury Ambassador. Richard also speaks French and is slowly learning Spanish. Find Richard Silver: Website, LinkedIn, Facebook [EDITOR'S NOTE: This podcast is sponsored by No Limits Selling. It is a fun, fast-paced podcast that delivers hard-fought business advice that you can implement today to improve your sales and performance] Interested In Our Real Estate Coaching Services? Explore Our Website: Link Feeling Not Well Today? You Can Use Our Mindset Boosters App To amp Up Your Mood: Link Find us on Social Media:   LinkedIn | Facebook community | Instagram Like what do you listen to? Subscribe to our podcast! Ready to become fearless? We can help you become fearless in 60 days so you accomplish more in your career Schedule A 15 min Call with Umar

Are you waiting to make that big change in your life? In today's episode of the I Own It podcast, we're welcoming another commercial real estate colleague of mine, Jim Huang. He is President of eXp Commercial Realty, National President of the Asian Real Estate Association of America, and Founder and CEO of BRC Bellaire Holdings. Starting out in medicine and transitioning into finance, Jim Huang learned to love business development and client interaction. Buying is the easy part, but exiting a business is a challenge... and he's got that covered! He aims to merge the old and new and refine the technology to make connecting investors to properties easier. Seeing Jim quickly adapt to the times and winning it, you've got no reason to hold back on taking risks and constantly working on yourself! Tune in as Jim Huang shares how he built his companies to be recession and pandemic-resilient, his passion for leading the Asian American community, why multifamily is in challenging waters right now and emerging real estate trends, and the valuable lessons he's learned over the years in his career. Timestamps:   02:07 An early love for real estate 03:53 Expecting a disruption in real estate? 05:36 What eXp does locally and globally 11:36 Pioneering the metaverse 13:44 Possible innovations in real estate 15:59 BRC Advisors and AREAA 20:26 Strategic initiatives for the current market 24:16 A time when Jim didn't own it 26:19 Self-work and creating abundance 31:53 Jim's message to his 16-year-old self 33:47 What would Jim's last meal on Earth be? 34:35 Jim's favorite music Quotations: “My thing is using all of this [technology] as a good real estate practitioner, understanding it well to serve your client to figure out what you can do to help them solve their complicated problems.” - Jim Huang “Having boots on our ground is critical for our business.” - Ben Reinberg “There's money out there. They're all looking for a home. They just don't know how to connect to different market areas.” - Jim Huang “The biggest challenge is you.” - Jim Huang “Create abundance. Don't create fear. Don't work on fear.” - Ben Reinberg “Commercial real estate is a global business, but sometimes it goes down to the local levels and how you work with the best person for the best price to really accomplish your goals and needs.” - Jim Huang Get in touch with Jim Huang. Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-huang-3772839/ eXp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/exp-commercial/ Website: https://exprealty.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eXpRealty/ Connect with Ben: benreinberg.com Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok: @therealbenreinberg LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/benreinberg Facebook: facebook.com/TheRealBenReinberg   Check out Ben's firm here: https://alliancecgc.com/    

Join Jen and guest Dorian Lam as they discuss how to become the true defender of the deal whether it be in commercial or residential real estate. Stay tuned to learn more.   ____________________ Hello everyone. Welcome back to Mortgage Lending Mastery. Our guest today is Dorian Lam, he is known as the True Defender of the Deal, which I absolutely love. He is the principal and executive vice president of Cornerstone Land Abstract, a boutique title insurance company in the heart of New York City. When I say the heart of New York City, he is in Times Square, totally the heart of NYC no question about it. Dorian is the founder of Real Estate Warriors, a networking coalition for individuals who believe in mind and sweat equity. He is also an active real estate investor. Welcome to the show, we are happy to have you. Thank you Jen for the great introduction, I'm looking forward to being part of this. Let's dig in, you have a boutique title insurance company that has been involved in over 10 billion worth of deals. How is that boutique? How long have you been in practice? What is the percentage of what you do?   ... ____________________ Join the Success to Significance Community Today: YouTube Facebook Instagram Jenduplessis.com Linkedin   Book a Strategy Call with Jen TODAY! ____________________

Dorian Lam is the Principal and EVP of Cornerstone Land Abstract, a boutique title insurance company in the heart of New York City. With over $10 billion in successfully closed transactions, Dorian has held a seat at some of the most iconic real estate deal tables, which has allowed him to sharpen his keen analytical and problem-solving abilities. As a true “Defender of the Deal” and award-winning community leader who served as the President of the Asian Real Estate Association of America, Dorian is also the creator of The Cornerstone Report, the ultimate title risk assessment resource, which identifies potential property risks, that could lead to the prevention or costly delay of closings. He extends his commitment to the industry by partnering with law firms, financial institutions, family offices, developers, and community leaders, to share educational resources with industry professionals and community members alike. In 2022, Dorian launched his “Defender of the Deal” white paper that demystifies the importance of title insurance in commercial real estate transactions.Connect with Dorian: www.defenderofthedeal.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dorian-lam/https://instagram.com/defenderofthedeal?igshid=NTdlMDg3MTY=Resources:Join our Facebook Group Real Estate Success with 500 Doors and listen in each week to learn from industry experts.Other episodes you'll enjoy: Success through Strategy, Expectations and being Ceaselessly Curios with Eirik Davey-Gislason https://www.spreaker.com/user/16624418/eirik-davey-gislason"Christine Cowern: The Path to Success for New Real Estate Agents" https://www.spreaker.com/user/16624418/christine-cowernLuke Andrews: A Real Estate Entrepreneur Who Sells, Leads, and Invests https://www.spreaker.com/user/16624418/luke-andrewsConnect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/500doors_realestate/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realestatesuccess500doorsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RealEstateCommunityTwitter: https://twitter.com/Kim_Hayden1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-hayden-74a203181/Website: https://www.500-doors.com/Loved this episode?Leave us a review

Asian Americans have long dealt with discrimination and bias, but the issue has gotten much worse since the onset of the pandemic. Subcommunities of the Asian population who previously were not discriminated against now are. Shocking hate crimes have rocked the nation and now the threat of Texas Senate Bill 147 is preventing ALL Chinese and North Korean citizens from buying homes. Learn from Hope Atuel, CEO and executive director of Asian Real Estate Association of America what you can do to help.Mentioned in this episode:OCN eventsWomens magazine

If you're a foreign investor looking to invest in the US real estate market, this episode is for you! Join Emily Zhu as she gives an in-depth look at the EB-5 investment process, its benefits, and tips on prime locations to put your money in. Tune in now to explore this path to becoming a civic-minded investor!Key Takeaways to Listen forEB-5 investment: What it is, how it works, and how much you need to invest3 primary elements to consider before investing in a marketLucrative opportunities to diversify your real estate assetsWhich areas should you invest in based on your investment appetite?The importance of thinking long-term and planning for the futureResources Mentioned in This EpisodeFree Apartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive InvestorAbout Emily ZhuEmily is a veteran marketing professional and a seasoned investor with international speaking experience in real estate development, capital markets, law, and venture capital. She has been helping to launch more than $500 million worth of new real estate projects in New York City each year and has been featured in Wealth Management Magazine as one of the 14 most influential women in real estate in 2022.Her marketing initiative has led each project under her management to become the number one top-selling or the top-performing in sales volume in each of the last three consecutive years. She currently serves as the Chair of the Commercial Real Estate Committee of the Asian Real Estate Association of America. Connect with EmilyWebsite: New Empire CorpLinkedIn: Emily ZHUTo Connect With UsPlease visit our website: www.bonavestcapital.com and please click here, to leave a rating and review!SponsorGrow Your Show, LLCThinking About Creating and Growing Your Own Podcast But Not Sure Where To Start?Visit GowYourShow.com and Schedule a call with Adam A. Adams

As a top producing agent at Rodeo Realty for over 10 years, Jamie Tian takes pride in her discretion while providing the finest service to clients ranging from first-time homebuyers to A-list celebrities. Jamie was awarded the distinction of "30 Under 30" by the National Association of REALTORS in 2017, RealTrends America's Best Real Estate Professionals (Top 1.5% Nationwide) in 2022, “ A-List Top Producer" by the Asian Real Estate Association of America for 5 consecutive years, top 1% of agents nationwide by Trulia, and top 25 agents on social media by Property Spark. Jamie is fluent in Chinese and specializes in properties throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties. She is an active member of the community and a UCLA alumna. She served on the 2020 National Association of REALTORS Presidential Advisory Group on Sustainability. She is currently serving on the Asian Real Estate Association of America's National Board as the Luxury Committee Chair as well as the Greater Los Angeles Association of REALTORS Board of Directors.

Beyond Real Estate. The host for this show is Rusty Komori. The guest is Jamie Tian. We talk with Jamie about being recognized as one of the top 1% of real estate agents nationwide by Trulia and Zillow, being awarded the distinction of '30 under 30' by the National Association of Realtors--which honors 30 agents under the age of 30 in the United States--and 'A-List Top Producer' by the Asian Real Estate Association of America. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6mTzxc4G7w47Jcr_G482jrb Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

In this episode of the Welcome Home Podcast, we dive into the 2022-2023 State of Asia America Report produced by the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). Host Bill Gray is joined by AREAA Twin Cities Chapter president Nalee Vue and Real Estate Broker Long Doan for this discussion.

With over $10 billion in successfully closed transactions, Dorian has held a seat at some of the most iconic real estate deal tables, that has allowed him to sharpen his keen analytical abilities, when it comes to problem-solving and risk mitigation. He is the creator of The Cornerstone Report, the ultimate title risk assessment resource, that identifies potential property risks, that could lead to the prevention or costly delay of closings, later on in the deal process. As a true “Defender of the Deal” with a focus on creating shared value, Dorian extends his commitment to the industry by partnering with law firms, financial institutions, family offices, developers and community leaders, to produce educational seminars focused on Risk Analysis and Due Diligence, to share with industry professionals and community members alike. He is passionate about promoting physical and mental wellness in the real estate industry, and is the Founder of the Real Estate Warriors, a networking coalition for individuals who believe in “mindfulness and sweat equity”. Dorian is an award winning community leader who served as the President of the Manhattan chapter of the Asian Real Estate Association of America for two years and is still an active Advisory Board member. What You Will Learn: Who is Dorian Lam? How does he enter the Real Estate world? How do business and assets play together? What is Dorian's experience during the first deal he invested in? Dorian shares the evolution of where he is now. Believes in “We buy but we never sell”. Dorian shares how he can be contacted. Additional Resources from Tina Larsson: Website: http://www.dorianlam.com/ Email: info@exv-agency.com Phone: +1 (914) 843-4036 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorian-lam/ Attention Investors and Agents Are looking to grow your business? Need to connect with aggressive like-minded people like yourself? We have all the right tools and the knowledge to properly put those tools to use. Visit: http://globalinvestoragent.com/ to see what we can offer and to schedule your FREE consultation!

Welcome to IR Weekly. This podcast will be in your feeds every Tuesday to keep you up to date on all the latest news in the REALTOR® world. On this special episode of the podcast, we give a brief history of Asian American & Pacific Islander Month. We're also giving you a preview of the 2022-2023 State of Asia America Report from the Asian Real Estate Association of America which will be released in the coming days.

Maryland REALTORS® CEO, Chuck Kasky is joined by Erica Solomon, REALTOR® with Monument Sotheby's International Realty in Baltimore, Maryland. Erica serves on various local, state, and national boards and committees and has received recognition in the real estate industry by receiving numerous awards and accolades. Erica is an active member and currently serves as vice chair for NAR's global business council forums, NAR she's an NAR federal political coordinator, an NAR SP mentorship program, participant president of FIABCI. The DC Mid-Atlantic council FIABCI is an international real estate federation serving as a business networking organization for real estate professionals globally. Erica has served as treasurer of the DC Metro chapter of Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) , past chair and current member of Maryland REALTORS®, Global Business committee and past chair of the CIPS Institute subcommittee.In this episode, listeners will learn about the diversity of international real estate markets, the cultural and business practices, how to get started in the international real estate niche, and a few personal experiences from global business expert, Erica Solomon. For more information on the CIPS designation and how you can incorporate the global market into your business visit: https://www.mdrealtor.org/CIPS or visit https://www.nar.realtor/education/designations-and-certifications/cips-designation https://www.fiabci.org 

On this episode of Real Estate: Uncovered, April Georgeson interviews Jocelyn Lomahan! A licensed agent since 2002, Jocelyn has experience with every element of the market, from luxury homes to distressed properties, as well as designations in Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource® and Seniors Real Estate Specialist®. Jocelyn's skills have been recognized for multiple consecutive years by the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) and the San Diego Association of Realtors® Circle of Excellence. She brings her spirit of service to various local and national organizations, from being a founding member of Silayan Filipina to volunteering with her church, the American Heart Association, and more.- The Real Estate Inspection Company | SDinspect.com | (800) 232-5180IG @the_real_estate_inspection_co | FB @sdinspectionsIf you would like to be featured on our Podcast, email Podcast@SDinspect.com

Tina Mak, the Founding President of Areaa Vancouver, was born and raised in Hong Kong and educated in England. Fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English, she started her real estate career in 1992 after immigrating to Vancouver in 1991. Since 1992, Ms. Mak's professionalism has put her in the Top 5 % in the Vancouver real estate industry. Coming from a business family in Hong Kong, one of the highest energy, competitive and efficient cities in the world, she learned complex negotiation skills when working with different types of Asians. Ms. Mak is known for her high energy, efficiency, strong observation and bulldog style negotiation skills. ”People before Profit”, Ms. Mak always puts herself in her client's shoes. Her business philosophy is to build relationships and trust. She believes these are the only ingredients to build a strong, long-lasting repeat and referral business. Her passion, honesty, integrity, experience and knowledge for real estate has earned her clients loyalty for almost 3 decades. She is currently increasingly working with the second generation. Ms. Mak's love of life, sense of humour, outgoing, positive, optimistic and people person personality wins her a wide range of clientele, including Middle Eastern, European, N. American and of course Chinese, as well as wide age range from age 18 to 90. Working with clients from different age group and ethnic backgrounds allows her to learn the insights and idiosyncrasies of each culture and generation. A gateway to Pacific Rim economies, Vancouver's metropolitan ambiance made it a no-brainer to work with international clients.Since 2007, Ms. Mak has also hosted her own weekly radio real estate show targeting the Chinese community on AM1320 CHMB, one of the two major radio stations in British Columbia. ONLY THE BEST TALK TO TINA MAK - Tina interview global real estate leaders from Canada, US, China, Hong Kong, India, UK, Australia, Thailand, Japan & France.Ms. Mak is a firm believer in continuing education and training. Through her radio show broadcasts, social media, weekly blogging, podcasts, videocasts, Ms. Mak loves to share the knowledge with her clients, as well as her colleagues, on a wide range of topic from local, national and global real estate experts. This has led her become a sought after speaker presenting across the North America, HK and China for organizations and events such as Asian Real Estate Association of America, Coldwell Banker, Inman News, China Real Estate Association (CREA) & China Institute of Real Estate Appraisers and Agents (CIREA) . Ms Mak was named Inman News, 100 Most Influential Real Estate Leaders in 2012/2013.www.TinaMak.com (中英網站)

Today I'm talking to Nina Fabbri.She is the Director of the Business Partnership Group for Home Services of America. As the owner of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and Real Living Real Estate franchise networks, they are the largest residential brokerage firm in the country. Home Services of America also includes mortgage companies, settlement service providers, insurance companies, corporate relocation and other affiliated businesses. Nina, of course, didn't begin her impressive career as a corporate executive nor in the corporate world at all. She began in law school and, to her mother's dismay, dropped out. But, like any ‘Natural' in real estate, Nina made a deal with her mom and gained her support right away.  Within just 2 years, Nina was a top listing agent in Fisher Island with $75m in sales.Nina's success as an agent and the path that led her to her success today, were built from exactly what she does for Home Services America. She built alliances for her business, for her clients and for the organizations she volunteered for and served. This included a trip to China to present to AREAA, Asian Real Estate Association of America. Nina and I talk about, How to Build Alliances for Advantage and Opportunity.Jere interviews the world's most renowned and best real estate agents around the country and the world.These outstanding Agents tell their stories, how they got into the business, and what has made them successful in one of the oldest and most competitive industries.All of this on the “Jere Metcalf Podcast, Top Real Estate Agents tell how they do it.”www.JereMetcalfPodcast.comPowered byJere Metcalf Partners404.627.7789jere@jeremetcalfpartners.comJeremetcalfpartners.com

Contact Karri Callahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karri-callahan-5219676a/FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPTMitch (00:00):Hey everyone. Welcome back to Count Me In, IMA's podcast about all things affecting the accounting and finance world. I'm your host Mitch Roshong and this is episode 134 of our series. In today's conversation, you will hear from Karri Callahan, CFO of global real estate company, Remax. Karri spoke with my co-host Adam about the role of the CFO and shared some tips for finance leaders. From strategy and technology to diversity, equity and inclusion, Karri has great perspective on many topics business leaders should be aware of. So to hear more, keep listening as we head over to their conversation now. Adam (00:47):So Karri, thanks so much for joining us and as you know, the role of the CFO is become very multifaceted and how can aspiring finance leaders better prepare themselves for providing a strategy and insight? Karri (01:00):Great, thanks so much for having me Adam, I appreciate it. And I think there's a couple of things to consider. First and foremost, I think it's important that you always keep learning, making sure that you continue to build your network, connect with peers and think about joining the right organization for you so that you can hear from different speakers and industry leaders on a regular basis, I think is really helpful. Some organizations that you can consider and that I've found helpful include Financial Executives International or FEI, and also the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, so the AICPA. Since I've been the CFO of a publicly traded company for the last five years or so, I've also found, NIRI or the National Investor Relations Institute, a great resource, they offer some fantastic certification courses and trainings and have just a tremendous library of events and programs that they offer. So I think that's also another resource for you. And then of course, last but not least, IMA definitely I know you all have a lot of resources to help professionals. I think the last thing I would say is just read things that are of interest to you, so that you can stay current either on recent economic trends, trends that might be impacting your business or your industry, or just business leadership in general. But I think some of the best advice I've gotten is that it's important and critical to really be intentional about how you spend your time. Your time is truly invaluable and making sure that you get the most out of every minute is critical, but if you keep really absorbing information, learning from others, the better prepared you're going to be as life and your profession throw you curve balls. Adam (02:53):Yeah, definitely. So, you know, speaking of time, we know that time, technology takes a lot of our time and technology has changed how finance and accounting operate with how, many routine tasks or many, many routine tasks are now automated, freeing up professionals to focus on higher level tasks. How well acquainted should today's accounting and finance professionals be with technology like intelligent automation or RPA? Karri (03:21):Yeah. So it's a great question. Remax LLC, president Nick Bailey, who I work closely with, he oftentimes tells our agents that if you know that technology won't put real estate agents out of business, but agents who don't embrace technology will put themselves out of business. And I think that advice is applicable to so many other professions, including mine and accounting and finance. And so I think as you think about technology and as all professionals really think about technology, it's important that we're always learning and evaluating and studying new trends from a technology perspective, that makes sense for your company and the finance and accounting operations within your organization. Our teams are constantly evaluating how to incorporate new technologies and software into our routine accounting and finance processes and the reason why that's so critical is because it frees up our team's time to really help analyze trends within the business, evaluate business opportunities and really work strategically with other leaders within our organization so that we're contributing to strategic growth initiatives. And so technology is a key point to that, you know, as part of that transformation within our business, our company now has more in-house technology expertise and firepower than we ever have. We have now about 50% of our workforce that's directly involved in technology and we've recently announced an organizational change to really create one technology team comprised of all of those professionals so that we can really maximize collaboration, focus on our customer and end user experience and operate with purpose, passion, and excellence from a technology perspective. And I think what that does over time is, you know, we expect it really will benefit the entire corporate team, including everyone from an accounting and finance perspective, as well as other services function by really enhancing the delivery and supportive technology and data to all areas of the business so that we can continue to drive the business forward. Adam (05:28):Definitely. It sounds like Remax is doing some wonderful things to, be a leader in the industry. So what do you do to stay ahead on the technology curve? Karri (05:39):Yeah, great question. So I think, you know, fortunately the piece of change in the real estate industry, it's incredibly exciting and incredibly dynamic and because of that, our leadership team has really a front row seat to the latest technologies as we implement our MNA strategies as well as just continue to focus on our organic growth as well. For example, you know, despite a global pandemic in September of last year, we announced the acquisitions of Gadberry Group and Weenlow. Gaderry Group specializes in building best in class products that help clients solve geospatial challenges through accurate and precise location data. Weenlow is a Florida based startup that is reshaping the mortgage loan processing, process within the mortgage brokerage channel and they have developed the first service cloud for mortgage brokers effectively combining third-party loan processing with an all-in-one digital platform. And so those are just two really exciting opportunities that we have been able to execute upon as we really look to stay ahead of that technology curve. You know, we're always assessing the latest technologies and innovative companies with in, in the space and in our business pursuits because we are the worldwide leader and we want to make sure that Remax, stays in that position from a real estate technology perspective is clear. That mission is hugely beneficial to my knowledge of what's currently out there and what the space is, is truly lacking. It sounds simple, but another way to stay ahead of the curve is really by surrounding myself with a healthy mix of like-minded individuals and people who really stretched me beyond my own constraints. We have a fantastic network of about 140,000 real estate agents, more than 600 headquarter employees, and we operate in over 110 countries and territories globally and I'm so fortunate to be able to work with and network alongside people who have very similar core values and yet challenge each other to continuously improve and innovate. And I think that collaboration really transcends across our headquarters organization because I think staying connected with leaders on the technology side is really important. I have a standing weekly meeting with our chief operating officer who oversees all of our technology and am integrated with other leaders across our product and engineering teams as well. And I think that's really helpful because getting their perspective helps me stay ahead and stay current in terms of what's happening from a technology perspective. Adam (08:27):So to shift gears a little bit. Recently, business leaders have become more attuned to the need to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, not just because of public pressure and what's been happening just in society in general, but because there are also tangible business benefits, how has Remax supported DE&I broadly and staff members who are women and or people of color? Karri (08:49):Thanks, Adam. I think this is a great question and part of the reason I think that it's important and one of the things that I think is critical to note in response to this, is that at our core, our business is a business that builds businesses. We provide a platform for entrepreneurs of all different backgrounds and more than 110 countries and territories, to be as successful as they want to be. And our approach to supporting entrepreneurship across all of those different dimensions has really been ingrained of the fabric of our company for nearly 50 years now. However, specifically over the last year or so, we've built on this cultural foundation and taken steps to promote actionable change both at our corporate level, as a franchisor and through our network of independently owned and operated franchisees across the globe. So from a corporate perspective, we've done a number of things. First, we conducted a 10 week racial equity and social justice challenge open to all of our teammates to build more effective social justice habits, particularly those dealing with issues of race, bias, and privilege, and really by having an open dialogue around these very difficult issues. It's our hope that we can each find ways to be part of the solution. I was excited to participate in it and I found the dialogue and the engagement very satisfying from a personal perspective. We also held multiple listening sessions across our employee base to hear from teammates on these topics, including their feelings on what we're doing well, what we can improve on, and what actions they'd like to see from our company on a go-forward basis. We've also enlisted an outside consultant to help us take an inventory of what we do around social governance that spans the spectrum in terms of our sustainability efforts, diversity, philanthropy, and our governance and what we do well and what we can improve upon. And then a couple of other things that are just single points in time. We did take a stand and issued a statement in the wake of the George Floyd killing last year, we closed our headquarters on Juneteenth, both in 2020 and again this year, and then our motto mortgage division also dedicated the month of April to advance homeownership fairness with their product, "one motto, one vision", which was an educational campaign that was focused on efforts to advance equality in mortgage lending and increase awareness of these issues within our motto mortgage network, as well as the consumers that they work with. In terms of our franchisee networks, we've also done a lot in this area, not only in the last year, but really throughout our history. We've been actively promoting, the national association of realtors at home with diversity training to our membership in all of our weekly communication that goes out to our network of real estate agents and this course addresses issues of diversity, fair housing, and cultural differences. Last year in August at our spring convention, we also announced the introduction of some additional training, which is through the National Association of Realtors, which is a fair haven training through our Remax university platform. And that's a course that really tests all agents on all things, fair housing. We continue to promote diversity and inclusion at our large scale events, including securing diverse group, a diverse group of speakers. One example of that was Baratunde Thurston who gave a popular Ted Talk at our franchisee owner conference in August of last year and the topic was, "how to deconstruct racism one headline at a time". And then we also use social media channels to champion diversity and also leverage a lot of relationships that we have across the real estate industry with housing advocacy groups, like the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, or NAHREP, the National Association of Black Real Estate Brokers, or NAREB. And then the Asian Real Estate Association of America, AREAA and the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, and we offer a lot of trainings to our franchisees and agents on our platform in support of those programs as well. Adam (13:25):That's really great. Again, just sounds like Remax is doing some great things to be a leader in the community, to stand up and to make sure that there is change in our society, which has been needed for a long time. So that's just wonderful to hear. Karri (13:40):It's very exciting and I think for me as a leader, it's something that I'm just really proud of in terms of being associated with an amazing brand and an amazing company like Remax, both professionally and personally. Adam (13:53):So as a female CFO, I know that CFOs, to be a female CFO, hasn't always been a trend, for many, many years in the accounting profession. Have you ever experienced gender bias and what did you do to overcome those challenges? Karri (14:11):Yeah, it's a great question and I think from a Remax perspective, we are so fortunate because Remax was co-founded by Gail Liniger and historically gender bias is just not something that we've seen at this company. I think the gender diversity at Remax makes us stand out even more so because it's truly ingrained in who we are. In 1973, Dave and Gail Liniger, who are co-founders, they were two very ambitious professionals and they set out to build a new company that would truly operate differently than the competitors who existed at the time and ultimately disrupt the entire real estate industry as a whole. But central to that disruption was the fact that Remax was truly built on the back of female entrepreneurs with Gail Liniger at the forefront and really because at the time female real estate agents struggled to have a prominent role in the industry before Remax was introduced to today. So if you fast forward to today and you look across the Remax franchisee and agent network, we're close to 50/50 in terms of the male/female split amongst our real estate agents and franchisees who own franchises across our networks. Two of our five executives are female and 40% of our board members are female. So we don't really talk about it being important, I think we demonstrate just in those statistics, that it truly is important. And our proven track record of elevating women to leadership positions across the company, really combined with some progressive maternity and parental leave benefits is really highlighted because Forbes recently ranked Remax at number 11 on its list of America's best employers for women. And so in general, I do think that there can be a stigma and a lack of credibility associated with female leaders. I feel extremely fortunate that I haven't experienced this in my current role, but I am always intentional about establishing myself and my credibility because I know it's something that other female leaders have had to overcome in their workplaces. Closing (16:27):This has been Count Me In. IMA's podcast providing you with the latest perspectives of thought leaders from the accounting and finance profession. If you like what you heard and you'd like to be counted in for more relevant accounting and finance education, visit IMA's website at www.imanet.org. 

This week on This Real Estate Life, we talk with Vicky Silvano about her experience as a Filipina Real Estate broker, and the unique opportunities and challenges she has experienced in her career. Vicky speaks candidly about the importance of advocacy work, and about volunteering with organizations that promote change. This woman is a POWERHOUSE, and her kindness and joy makes this episode incredibly empowering. We can't wait for you to listen! Contact Vicky Silvano:

Come join us in learning more about all-things Property Management related with Janet Woodgeard & for a Market Spotlight on Atlanta with Tony Tran! Property Management is a main component and one of the hardest aspects of Real Estate investing. So how do you make sure that the property is properly taken care of and how do you reduce your vacancy rate? What are ways to minimize your operational expenses and increase your rental income? How will you manage your property from a distance? The answer to all of this is having a trustworthy and reliable Property Manager on your real estate team. We have invited Janet Woodgeard, the Operations Manager and Associate Broker at NDI MAXIM Residential & NDI Maxim Management LLC to give us some industry insider insight on what Property Managers do behind the scenes for property owners and how often their work goes unnoticed. How do we find a reliable property manager as an out-of-state investor? Tony Tran, a Residential & Commercial Real Estate Advisor of the NXT Team at NDI Maxim Real Estate, will also give us a Market Spotlight on Atlanta, GA. He will go over the latest market trends and let us know what opportunities we should explore next. Tony is the Commercial Real Estate Chairman for Asian Real Estate Association of America, Atlanta Chapter, and on the Board of Directors with Georgia Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce. In 2020, Tony founded his own real estate team, The NXT Team, aimed to build leaders and influencers in the real estate industry, and to scale his scope of services for his clients. In Tony's first year as a real estate agent, he closed over 24 deals and $4M in total real estate volume, qualifying him to be a recipient of the 2020 NAMAR Million Dollar Club award. Tony's team helps investors in residential, multifamily, and commercial real estate, and have their own in-house property management team in the Atlanta Metro Area.

Tune in to this episode as Tina Mak shares her keys to success in real estate. Tina Mak (www.TinaMak.com), a real estate industry veteran based in Vancouver, Canada since 1992 and an associate broker at Coldwell Banker Westburn Realty in Vancouver, Tina Mak is the founding president of the Vancouver chapter of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA).  In 2013, she was one of several real estate heavyweights featured in a "mockumentary" by the real estate social network RESAAS. Mak, whose clients hail from around the world, has also hosted her own weekly radio real estate show since 2007 on AM1320, one of the 2 major Chinese radio stations targeting the area's Chinese community. Guests have included Coldwell Banker Past CEO Jim Gillespie, Coldwell Banker Canada Past President John Geha, Coldwell Banker Australia Past CEO Alex Caraco, Matthew Ferrara at Matthew Ferrara & Co, Coldwell Banker China General Manager, Suine Chang, Sherry Chris, Chief Executive Officer, Realogy Expansion Brands Portfolio at Realogy Holdings Corp, Elton Ash | Regional Executive Vice President of RE/MAX Western Canada, Harry Lu, Co-founder of C21 China, Donnie Pingaro at Side, Vice President of Florida Operations and many more other real estate professionals from different part of the world.  Tina was featured in Maclean's magazine in 2012, 2 times named Inman's Top 100 Most Influential Real Estate Leaders, 2 times on Huffington Post Canada, WSJ, front cover page on REM(Canada National R.E. Magazine for the real estate industry), front cover on Boulevard, Vancouver Chinese luxury magazine, contributed to a real estate book called "REAL" by Dave Crumby in 2013 and she's been a sought after speaker in the United States, Canada & China.

The Power Is Now Media believes in Fair Housing and is conducting a series of interviews with industry leaders. Today Eric Frazier speaks with Amy Kong, Co-Founder & Broker at Trust Real Estate and 2021 AREAA National President. An immigrant from Hong Kong, Amy has served the San Francisco and Mid-Peninsula real estate markets since 1988. For decades, Amy has been tireless in her community outreach efforts: promoting property homeownership, enhancing the rights of property owners, and advocating policies that enhance the economic benefits of property ownership. Among her impressive designations are Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB), and Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE). Amy is Co-Founder of Trust Real Estate, a Side network partner. Honesty and integrity are her core values in the business and also in her community outreach. Among her various local and national endeavors, Amy served as the 2011 Chinese Real Estate Association of America (CREAA) President, the 2017-2019 Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) Education Foundation Chair, and is the 2021 AREAA National President. She is bilingual in English and Cantonese.

Join us as we speak with Christine Chau on finding an out of state realtor to work with as well as take a look at Austin. Christine Chau is the founder and broker of Texas Urban Realty, a boutique, full-service Austin-based real estate company that specializes in residential sales, investments, leasing, and property management, as well as commercial real estate leasing. Christine has a passion for helping people achieve their personal and investment real estate goals, as well as an extensive, hand-selected network to ensure all of her clients have a successful experience. Christine is an Austin Board of Realtors® Director and ABOR Foundation Committee Chairman, the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) Policy Chair, and the Sigma Phi Omega Charitable Foundation Director of Development. Christine is a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) and a member of The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing and the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM®). Christine's real estate expertise includes new home sales, commercial leasing contracts, multi-family investments, restaurant business brokerage, and more. Learn about Christine at https://www.texasurbanrealty.com/

Join us for a poignant conversation with Amy Kong. She is the voice and leadHER of AREAA, Broker, Mother, Wife, and a friend of all. As we continue to celebrate Women's HERstory Month. We talk: #LeadHERship | #StopAsianHate | Rise in hate crimes | Solutions | #Homeownership Amy is real, authentic, and insightful in her thoughts and answers. "Love and respect" are one of her core values.

Episode 109 Panelists, listed alpha by last name:Dena Aslanian-WilliamsRealtor Extraordinaire. Don't let this short bio fool you, she's a phenomenal REALTOR! with Compass Real Estate at the time of publication.Kevin BirminghamFounder, Park North Real EstateA west-side San Francisco native, Kevin is a Past President (2018) of the San Francisco Association of Realtors, the founder of Park North Real Estate, and has consistently performed in the top 1% of agents nationwide. Kevin has a degree in economics from Colorado State University, raising three kids in the city with his wife Terra. When not rabble-rousing for a fairer city, Kevin is a huge Bay Area sports fan and can be found out walking the family dog. Tia HoneycuttMarried for 30 years, mother of three. *Licensed as a Broker since 2009*Past President of the Oakland Association of Realtors*Immediate Past Chair of Bridge MLS*CAR Region 6 Chair*CAR Executive Committee*Coldwell Banker International President's Circle*Coldwell Banker Global Luxury*NAR certifications and designations: Accredited Buyer Representative, E-Pro, Pricing Strategy Advisor, Short-Sales and Foreclosures Resource, Seniors Real Estate Specialist, At Home with Diversity, Certified Luxury Home Marketing SpecialistDr. Veronica HoneycuttCommunity Advocate and ActivistFormer Educator at San Francisco Unified School District (in the Engineering and English Departments)Former Educator and Administrator at City College of San Francisco (English Department/Chair of African American Studies/Dean of the Southeast Campus/Dean of the Office of Student Affairs)Former Member of the Mayor's Citizens Advisory Committee for Community DevelopmentCommissioner on the Commission on the Status of WomenCommissioner on the San Francisco Housing AuthorityChair, Minnie and Lovie Park CRC ( Parks and Recreation site)Founding Board Member, Alliance for GirlsChair, Citizens Advisory Committee for the ShipyardCEO, HG Inc. Recipient of various Community Awards and CommendationsProud Mother of Tia HunnicuttAllen M. OkamotoBroker/Owner, T. Okamoto & Co. GRI, SRES, CIPS CRB, CRSWe are a small boutique real estate brokerage in San Francisco's Japantown. Although our primary market is Japanese we service almost all of the Bay Area Counties. We specialize in single family homes, condos and small apartments. We also have a very active property management department.Over the past 30 plus years I have been involved in fair housing and diversity issues at the San Francisco, California and National Association of Realtors. At SFAR I formed the Asian Council which made the association a more friendly place for Asians to express their collective views. I was the first elected member of the board of directors and the first Asian President of the Board.At the California Association of Realtors, I founded the International Forum where Realtors could explore opportunities in foreign countries and to learn about their customs and cultures. I also chaired the Equal Opportunity Cultural Diversity committee.At the National Association of Realtors, I was on the work force that developed the "AT Home with Diversity" designation. I was the Chair of the Fair Housing Forum and the first chair of the Equal Opportunity committee.In 2003 I was part of the group that formed the Asian Real Estate Association of America AREAA, the first national Asian real estate organization. We now have over 17,000 members and 42 chapters across the United States and Canada. We are the largest Asian membership organization in the United States.I currently serve on the California Association of Realtors Fair Housing & Diversity Task Force. An Apology From the National Association of REALTORS® for our past discriminatory behavior at the National board level. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode Summary: Today, our guest is bridging the gap between different cultures and ethnicities by solidifying lasting relationships with realtors, buyers, and sellers. Our guest is Tim Hur, the President and Managing Broker of Point Honors and Associates in Atlanta, Georgia.  In this episode, join Tim and me as we discuss the Atlanta real estate market's ins and outs. We also discuss Tim's drive for inclusivity and diversity in real estate and his time working for Better Homes and Gardens.  Top Takeaways:  Tim Hur's Advice for New Agents Tim learned when he first started as a realtor to make sure you have enough saved for six months as you may not get your first transaction immediately.  Shadow somebody you trust. Learn best practices and learn as much as possible before you are too busy buying and selling. Getting your CE classes done early and shadowing to understand the systems. Market yourself, and business will come.  "We don't really hear kids when they grow up saying I want to be a real estate agent when I grow up. Nobody wants to say I want to be a realtor; that's my dream when I grow up. You know you don't hear that. We want to change that and say hey the real estate industry, being a realtor is an amazing profession and getting involved on day one is amazing." – Tim Hur [10:59] "Culture is so important. As a broker, for me anyway, because we don't have a huge team, it's a very manageable number, and we have to mesh well. I have to see these agents, work with these agents, and take care of these agents in the sense of compliance and giving advice. It's a small family, and that's the key." – Tim Hur [20:20] Episode Highlights: [00:41] Intro [01:08] Meet Tim Hur – A Man with a Passion for Inclusivity and Diversity  [02:29] The Fundamentals of the Atlanta Area  [07:45] Redevelopment and Growth  [10:13] Landing in Real Estate After Georgia Tech  [10:59] Commercial Real Estate  [15:55] Working for Better Homes and Gardens  [19:40] Redefining Real Estate at Point Honors and Associates  [23:49] The Master of Networking  [29:27] Tim's Advice for New Agents  [31:27] Connect with Tim  [31::54] Closing Thoughts  [33:54] Outro Episode Notes:  Joining us today is Tim Hur, President and Managing Broker of Point Honors and Associates in Atlanta, Georgia. Tim Hur speaks nationally and is a realtor for the metropolitan Atlanta market.  Tim was born in Houston, Texas but quickly called Atlanta, Georgia home when moving there at a young age. In explaining the Atlanta area, Tim shares that Atlanta consists of seventeen metropolitan counties with many surrounding suburbs. Atlanta is home to many Fortune 500 companies such as Delta and Home Depot and a large movie industry presence that has brought a surge of jobs and people moving into the market.  Tim Hur attended Georgia Tech, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering. Giving thanks to his parents for the idea to obtain his real estate license, Tim Hur started in commercial real estate in 2007. Tim also credits his success to his many successful and influential mentors. Tim has been the Managing Broker and President of Point Honors and Associates for over a decade, a real estate firm that is a client-focused redefinition of real estate.  In 2016, Tim started with Better Homes and Gardens as the Director of New Growth Markets and the Director of Inclusion and Philanthropy to oversee national brand growth in Asian, Hispanic, LGBTQ+, and other inclusivity markets. Two years later, Tim served as the Chair of Diversity for the National Association of Realtors.  With his passion for a client-focused real estate transaction and a drive to bridge the gap between cultures and ethnicities, Tim Hur is the Incoming 2022 National President for the Asian Real Estate Association of America, AREAA. 

Whether you’re new to the real estate industry or you’re an experienced agent, you already understand the power of association and networking. Meeting new faces and talking about your business to others is not only essential for success, but also for getting referrals.   However, this can be challenging due to Covid- 19 restrictions, so we have to think outside the box. Real estate is a people business. But what’s equally vital to association and networking, is the power of having global connections.   I’m so thrilled to have James Huang as my guest! He’s the President of The Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). James is a true innovator in commercial real estate and has held leadership roles in some of the most well-known commercial firms in the US. He has over 20 years of experience in the field.   One of the great things about AREEA is it's open to everyone - new and experienced agents. You don’t need to be Asian to join. It’s a wealth of knowledge for anyone who wants to learn and have a better understanding of the Asian community.   To find out more or join AREAA, visit https://areaa.org/   This podcast was originally recorded on Michael LaFido’s Luxury Lunch & Learn series.   

Christine Han is a first generation Korean American attorney in Aurora, Colorado. She received her bachelor’s degree in International Studies from the University of Colorado, and considers Colorado to be her home. In 2014, she received her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in the state of Michigan. That same year, Ms. Han became a licensed attorney for the state of Colorado and founded the Han Law Group.Since then, Ms. Han has received numerous awards for her litigation skills and corresponding high success rate in the courtroom. She attributes her skills as a litigator to her experience working at the 38th District Court in the state of Michigan. Ms. Han is licensed to practice in the United States District Court– District of Colorado, and the United States Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review.Ms. Han comes from a family of immigrants and watching the struggle of her family gain immigration status shaped her dedication to her immigration clients and the community.As a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Ms. Han has a reputation for her prevailing knowledge of Immigration Law. As a first generation Korean American, her own experiences contribute to the unique mark of support she provides for her clients. In addition to her commitment to Han Law Group, Ms. Han is the Immigration and Family Law columnist for the Weekly Focus newspaper and Colorado Times.She is very active in the community and is a mentor to many young leaders. Ms. Han is also a Board member as Legal Counsel for Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) Denver chapter. Ms. Han is also an experienced Mediator that handles disputes in different areas of law. She is a member of the Mediation Association of Colorado. Social media:IG: Christine_denverlawyer FB: Han Law group Website: www.Han-legal.com 

As the new year approaches, we have to start thinking about what we can do to move our industry forward, and one of the best ways to do that is by creating a more inclusive environment. Everyone deserves to feel welcome in real estate, and we all have a role to play in fostering greater diversity in the business. The only problem is, many of us just don’t know where to begin.  How can we make more space for people of color in our industry? What can we do to ensure everyone gets a seat at the table? In this episode, National Associations Of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) Western Regional Vice-President, Shanta Patton shares the steps we can take to build a more diverse real estate industry. To find out more about NAREB visit: http://www.NAREB.com   This podcast was originally recorded on Michael LaFido’s Luxury Lunch & Learn series. "We’ve still got a long way to go, but by building up everyone in the business, we can raise the bar." -Michael LaFido   Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode:   The importance of joining minority associations:  We don’t need to be Asian to join the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA), Hispanic to join the National Association for Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP), or Black to join NAREB. However, by becoming members of these associations, we can become allies and bring awareness to their missions.   Why we need to seek first to understand:  It’s not always easy talking about race, and that’s why we need to approach conversations about it with the intention of understanding. We don’t need first-hand experience to listen and be empathetic.   How to gain a greater understanding of the people in our business:  It can be tough relating to people with different backgrounds to our own, and that’s why it’s so important to be open to having conversations. Simply asking people about their experiences is the first step to bridging the gap.   Guest Bio: Shanta Patton is a regional Vice President at the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB). Passionate about everything the association stands for, she also serves as the National Education Chair for NAREB. Shanta is also a Nevada Realtors Director and serves as the Diversity and Inclusion Chair. In addition to serving her community in whatever way she can, Shanta is also a Las Vegas real estate expert at ERA Brokers Consolidated.   To find out more about Shanta, visit:https://www.nareb.com/profile/spatton/  https://www.era.com/ERA-Brokers-Consolidated-387c/Shanta-Patton-5123007a  https://www.linkedin.com/in/shantapatton   And for more about NAREB and their initiatives, go to:https://www.nareb.com/ https://www.nareb.com/nareb8/ https://housethenthecar.com/    Other associations mentioned in this episode:NAHREP- https://nahrep.org/ AREAA- https://areaa.org/  

Lisa Song Sutton is a real estate investor and entrepreneur, holding ownership interests in several companies in the real estate, tech, retail and food & beverage industries, including Las Vegas' #1 alcohol-infused cupcake company: Sin City Cupcakes. Lisa currently writes and speaks about entrepreneurship and business. Her work has been seen in Forbes, Inc. Magazine, Fast Company and other business publications. Lisa has travelled around the world sharing her knowledge at Baylor University, WeWork New York, and Volkswagen Germany, and has spoken at large-scale conferences including CrowdConverge and the Asian Real Estate Association of America national conference. She also sits on the advisory boards for several companies including Bitcoin Nevada, an education foundation promoting cryptocurrency, and Youngry, an entrepreneurship media company. In addition to her professional careers, Lisa is actively involved in her community as a former Miss Las Vegas (2013), Miss Nevada (2014) and serves on the executive board of the Asian Community Development Council. Lisa was recently named a 2017 Top 10 Social Entrepreneur to Watch by Inc. Magazine and was selected as a Las Vegas hub Global Shaper by the World Economic Forum. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/survivalguidetolife/support

Welcome to Episode 18 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Tania Wu on this week's episode. We interview Asian entrepreneurs around the world to amplify their voices and empower Asians to pursue their dreams and goals. We believe that each person has a message and a unique story from their entrepreneurial journey that they can share with all of us. Check us out on Anchor, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, TuneIn, Spotify, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a positive 5-star review. This is our opportunity to use the voices of the Asian community and share these incredible stories with the world. We release a new episode every Wednesday, so stay tuned! Tania is a real estate investor, broker, property manager, and author. She came to the US at the age of 20, after 2 years of college in Taiwan, to study English literature at the University of Texas. While early in her Ph.D. program at UC San Diego, she discovered her passion for financial freedom after taking a few investment courses. She dropped out of her Ph.D. program to pursue a real estate career and invest in multifamily properties in the Greater Boston area. She quickly became the top-selling agent at her firm and started her own property management company to manage her and her clients’ properties. Within four years of entering real estate, she had accumulated 5 million worth of real estate. Her first book, half memoir, half historical fiction based on her experiences from Asia to America, will be published in spring 2020. An avid traveler and has lived in Taiwan, California, Texas, and Massachusetts, she has an international perspective on the Greater Boston Real Estate Market. Tania is an active member of the Top Broker Network, National Association of Realtors, and the Asian Real Estate Association of America. She is also the President of the Taiwan Youth Chamber of Commerce in New England, an organization committed to providing entrepreneurship education and networking for young professionals. Her real estate team has a large network of contractors, stagers, photographers, and mortgage brokers. Her online real estate platforms have 10,000+ followers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asianhustlenetwork/support

Tom Rossiter, "Be Nice", CEO of RESAAS, the world's largest real estate technology platform, goes back to basics with his advice on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #141Tom Rossiter is a very well-respected industry leader having been with RESAAS for over a decade and now has grown to the role of CEO & President of this publicly-traded company. The platform has grown to over 160 countries and 500,000 agents, but he also has been heavily involved with getting the industry back to work. He has partnered with a company that produces COVID-19 testing kits which are a simple blood prick test that gives you a result in 8 minutes. They are 98.9% accurate and available in 27 countries including the United States. He is a great visionary and a great friend, and I hope you enjoy the conversation.More About Tom Rossiter:Tom Rossiter is President & CEO of RESAAS, the World's largest real estate technology platform. RESAAS connects nearly 500,000 real estate agents globally, and powers technology for some of real estate's biggest brands.Prior to RESAAS, Tom was Managing Director of Lightmaker, an award-winning global design agency. At Lightmaker Tom lead relationships and accounts for major global brands including Nike, Sony, Adobe, Nokia and Samsung.Tom is a thought leader on the real estate industry, proptech and accessible interactive design. Tom served on the Board of Directors for the Asian Real Estate Association of America in Vancouver, and volunteers as a Mentor for REACH, a real estate accelerator program from Second Century Ventures, backed by the National Association of REALTORS®, where he is also an International REALTOR®.About Michael Valdes: Michael Valdes is the newly named President of eXp Global at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.  

eXp World Holdings Names James Huang as President, eXp Commercial BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Sept. 22, 2020 — eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI), the holding company for eXp Realty and VirBELA, today announced the appointment of James Huang as president of the commercial division of eXp World Holdings, Inc. In this new role, Huang will be responsible for launching eXp’s commercial business and growing the footprint across the United States and globally. Huang brings more than 20 years of commercial real estate experience to eXp with several years at commercial investment company Marcus & Millichap and 15 years leading his own full-service commercial real estate brokerage firm based in Los Angeles. Most recently, he was president of Sperry Commercial Global Affiliates. While at Sperry, his team grew and oversaw more than 65 affiliates located across more than 20 states and multiple countries. “James is an innovator in the commercial real estate space and has held leadership roles in some of the most well-known and highly-regarded commercial firms in North America,” said Jason Gesing, eXp Realty CEO. “His experience is aligned with eXp’s shared values, and we see countless opportunities for innovation in our expansion into commercial real estate. We look forward to Jim’s leadership as we introduce new and unprecedented earning, learning and growth opportunities to the very best commercial agents and professionals in the business.” Huang has a long history of service to the industry with board and leadership positions at many prominent trade groups, including for-profit and non-profits, such as the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association. He is currently serving as president of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). In an international capacity, he is currently president-elect of the Southern California division of FIABCI International Real Estate Federation, which is based in Paris, France. FIABCI is the world’s leading international real estate organization devoted to all real estate specialties and activities. “I am very excited for this new opportunity with eXp Realty, a company that has dominated and thrived over the last couple of years,” said Huang. “I am looking forward to using eXp’s model and infrastructure to help develop and grow eXp’s commercial real estate and ancillary services division.” Prior to real estate, Huang worked on Wall Street in brokerage and portfolio management, structured finance and consulting. About eXp World Holdings eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI) owns eXp Realty, eXp Commercial, VirBELA and Showcase IDX. eXp Realty, The Real Estate Cloud Brokerage, is the fastest-growing, global residential real estate company with more than 35,000 agents in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia. As a subsidiary of a publicly traded company, eXp Realty uniquely offers real estate professionals within its ranks opportunities to earn eXp World Holdings stock for production and contributions to overall company growth. VirBELA is an immersive technology platform for business, events and education. Its modern, cloud-based environment provides a virtual experience for workers, attendees, students and more to communicate, collaborate, meet and socialize. For more information, visit the company’s website at virbela.com. Want to hear more? Visit us at kevinandfred.com

Reverend Cerita Battles is an itinerant deacon at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, St. Augustine, Florida under the pastoral leadership of the Reverend Ron Rawls. At St. Paul A.M.E.C., she leads the Financial Health & Wellness Ministry; she is the adult teacher for Bible Discovery Hour and leads the worship service. Cerita answered God’s call to ministry in 2011.Cerita is a native of St. Augustine, Florida where she currently resides with her husband Ronald Battles and their beautiful 16-year old daughter, Myka Renae. She graduated from the University of Phoenix where she earned her Bachelor’s in Business Management. Cerita has been in the financial industry for over 31 years and 23 years specifically dedicated to mortgage. Cerita recently rejoined JPMorgan Chase as Managing Director, Head of Affordable Lending where she is responsible for leading the execution of strategies to help address historic barriers to homeownership among minorities and low-to-moderate income borrowers and communities. Prior to rejoining the firm, Cerita was the Senior Vice President and Head of Retail Diverse Segments for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage for over 9 years. While there, she was responsible for establishing the company’s strategic plan and lending goals to increase and enable sustainable homeownership among low-to-moderate income homebuyers and communities as well as ethnic minority homebuyers across the full economic spectrum. Before joining Wells Fargo, Cerita worked for Bank of America as the Centralized Sales Site Executive and a Business Development Executive for 5+ years. And, as a former JPMorgan Chase employee, Cerita spent 8+ years as a Business Development Executive with JPMorgan Chase Home Finance. She was responsible for the development, implementation and execution of Multi-cultural and Affordable Lending strategies within Retail, Wholesale and Correspondent channels.She’s affiliated with several corporate boards within the mortgage industry such as, Freddie Mac’s Advisory Housing Council, Fannie Mae’s Affordable Housing Corporate Board, the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals Corporate Board of Governor, National Association of Real Estate Brokers and the Asian Real Estate Association of America’s Housing Advisory Boards and Wells Fargo Home Lending Diversity & Inclusion Council. In 2012, she was recognized by the Florida Diversity Council as one of the Most Powerful and Influential Women in the state of Florida.She’s also a member of several local boards and affiliates. Cerita is a lifetime member of Ft Mose Historical Society where she sits on the Advisory Board. She’s a charter member and president of the First Coast Chapter of the Charmettes, Inc., which is a 501c3 national organization focused on cancer research and building the health and viability of our community. In 2018, Cerita was inducted into the St. Augustine/Ketterlinus High School Alumni Association’s Hall of Fame. Finally, Cerita is a licensed Zumba instructor and lives by this quote “God created me to serve Him; therefore, what I do personally and professionally can be summed up into one word --- Ministry.”

Last week on the show we talked to The Fulton Sisters who are 3rd generation Realtors helping to run the family Brokerage, along with 2 Sales Teams. They shared insights into how and why to effectively mix new school technology with old school tactics for your Real Estate business. They also told us that Social Media is not the be all and end all of your business, instead its all about networking and building relationships.This week, I had a similar conversation with a different twist. He's a Sales Representative, and a Leader of Silver Burtnick & Associates at Sotheby's International Realty Canada.He is designated as an ABR, e-PRO, and a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS). He is a past Director-at-Large for the Canadian Real Estate Association, as well as a past President of the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board.He is a Speaker and Writer concerning the use of technology in real estate, as well as the international real estate market, and its effect on the industry. He is the founding past President of the Asian Real Estate Association of America, Toronto Chapter.And Inman News also named him one of the “Top 100 Most Influential People in Real Estate for 2013”. He says that - long ago he understood the role of the internet and the ways in which digital marketing can play a key role in real estate. Since then, he has continued to loop in bleeding-edge technologies into his team's approach — all for the benefit of both buyers and sellers.Joining me on this Episode of The MindShare PodCast is a very well respected top producing industry leader – Mr. Richard Silver, as we discuss 'The Key Role Digital Marketing Plays in Real Estate', as well as what's ahead for our market as we prepare for back to school, back to work, mortgage deferrals, and a predicted 2nd wave.The MindShare PodCast is sponsored by KiTS Keep-in-Touch Systems, and is a Founding Member of the Industry Syndicate Media Network.Please subscribe, rate the show, and share your thoughts by leaving a review. You can also get more #MindShare on Facebook @MindShare101 and Instagram @davidgreenspan101. Check out YouTube #MindShare101, and https://mindshare101.com/While on my site, be sure to download your free copy of The 7 Ways To Communicate eBook. It will help you know how to deliver the right message to right audience across the right channel, so you can build more MindShare. AND if you want to be part of our Private MindShare Community where we meet 2x's a month live to share ideas, tips, tricks, and to motivate each other, where our MindShare Masters get access to our private VIP Q&A with our Special PodCast Guests each week, and where you get daily marketing & sales tips delivered right to you, plus the opportunity to motivate, learn, and network with a whole bunch of people just like you, just click here to join - https://mindshare101.com/plans/group-coaching/If you would like to be a guest on the show, or know someone that should be a guest on the show, send us a message to info@mindshare101.com  

Launched in 2020 by Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of REALTORS®, REACH Canada is one of five regions which make up the REACH Global Network.   In operation since 2013, the REACH Global Network is comprised of REACH US, REACH Commercial, REACH Australia, REACH United Kingdom and REACH Canada.    REACH is the leading program for real estate tech companies ready to scale globally and has been named among the top 25 accelerators by Seed Rankings alongside the likes of 500 Startups, Y Combinator and Techstars.    Learn more about REACH Canada at narreach.ca     Tom Rossiter is President & CEO of RESAAS, the World's largest real estate technology platform. RESAAS connects nearly 500,000 real estate agents globally, and powers technology for some of real estate's biggest brands.   Prior to RESAAS, Tom was Managing Director of Lightmaker, an award-winning global design agency. At Lightmaker Tom lead relationships and accounts for major global brands including Nike, Sony, Adobe, Nokia and Samsung.   Tom is a thought leader on the real estate industry, proptech and accessible interactive design. Tom served on the Board of Directors for the Asian Real Estate Association of America in Vancouver, and volunteers as a Mentor for REACH, a real estate accelerator program from Second Century Ventures, backed by the National Association of REALTORS®, where he is also an International REALTOR®.

MEET Michael Valdes, Executive Vice President of International Expansion for eXp Realty where Michael oversees the company’s global growth. Can eXp hit 4 million agents worldwide? TUNE IN!Prior to joininf eXp, Michael served as senior vice president of global servicing for all of Realogy’s brands, including Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate, Century 21, Coldwell Banker, Corcoran, ERA and Sotheby’s International Realty. At Realogy, Michael oversaw the international servicing platform for Realogy brands in more than 100 countries and personally saw the platform’s expansion into more than 70 countries in his tenure.Michael's expertise in and knowledge of global markets and his demonstrated ability in international growth and operations are second to none as eXp continues to expand outside of North America. Prior to his career in real estate, Michael was the director of private banking at Deutsche Bank in New York and San Francisco for a decade.In addition to his career in real estate, Valdes also serves as chair of the Asian Real Estate Association of America Global Advisory Board, co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit and a member of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals Corporate Board of Governors.eXp Realty has invested in expanding internationally in the past year, launching first in Canada and then in both the U.K. and Australia shortly after.

Today we're talking current state of the market, moving to eXp, with tech realtor and investor, Spencer Hsu! Spencer Hsu was born and raised in the Bay Area and has lived here for over 33+ years. He was previously in Enterprise Startup Software Sales working with the biggest tech companies in the world including Facebook, Google, Linkedin, Microsoft, and Amazon before bringing his skills into real estate. He is very active in the local community, hosting monthly small business spotlight video interviews and educational real estate seminars. In addition, he's active in various leadership committees including Asian Real Estate Association of America, Taiwanese American Professional, and the SCU Alumni association. Spencer's goal is to make it a seamless experience and to help clients create a better life. Reach out to Spencer Hsu at Spencer@SpencerHsu.com. Host: Matthew MaGuest Co-Host: Susie Lee Matthew Ma is an Investor, Syndicator, Founder, Coach, and Podcast Host. He's a Broker Associate with eXp Realty and strives to help agents grow their business with proven, effective methods learned from experience. Through his podcast, The Truth About Real Estate, and Avant University, he educates buyers, sellers, investors, and real estate agents on the current state of the market, how to use innovations in technology, sales, and marketing to build a scalable business. As an investor and syndicator with Avant Asset Management, he's dedicated to client success by building wealth through investments in apartment building syndications. Reach out to Matthew Ma at Matt@MatthewMa.comSusie Lee of eXp Realty is a local San Franciscan and a mastermind of the real estate industry who represents clients all over the Bay Area. Susie Lee has built a solid foundation of clients in this community through her professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to always putting her client's needs first. Susie started as a managing partner for international investment properties in South Korea, where she developed a deeply rooted client base that soon propelled her to become a long term investor back in her home state of California where her heart lies. Passionate about real estate, Susie continues to leverage her know-how and experience to exceed her client's expectations. Reach out to Susie Lee at Susie@SusieLeeRE.com. Systems We Use (Affiliate Links):Otter for our transcriptions! Click here to get a free 1-Month Premium Pass.StreamYard for our live events! Click here to get a free $10 credit.

Today we’re talking current state of the market, moving to eXp, with tech realtor and investor, Spencer Hsu! Spencer Hsu was born and raised in the Bay Area and has lived here for over 33+ years. He was previously in Enterprise Startup Software Sales working with the biggest tech companies in the world including Facebook, Google, Linkedin, Microsoft, and Amazon before bringing his skills into real estate. He is very active in the local community, hosting monthly small business spotlight video interviews and educational real estate seminars. In addition, he’s active in various leadership committees including Asian Real Estate Association of America, Taiwanese American Professional, and the SCU Alumni association. Spencer’s goal is to make it a seamless experience and to help clients create a better life. Reach out to Spencer Hsu at Spencer@SpencerHsu.com. Host: Matthew MaGuest Co-Host: Susie Lee Matthew Ma is an Investor, Syndicator, Founder, Coach, and Podcast Host. He’s a Broker Associate with eXp Realty and strives to help agents grow their business with proven, effective methods learned from experience. Through his podcast, The Truth About Real Estate, and Avant University, he educates buyers, sellers, investors, and real estate agents on the current state of the market, how to use innovations in technology, sales, and marketing to build a scalable business. As an investor and syndicator with Avant Asset Management, he’s dedicated to client success by building wealth through investments in apartment building syndications. Reach out to Matthew Ma at Matt@MatthewMa.comSusie Lee of eXp Realty is a local San Franciscan and a mastermind of the real estate industry who represents clients all over the Bay Area. Susie Lee has built a solid foundation of clients in this community through her professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to always putting her client’s needs first. Susie started as a managing partner for international investment properties in South Korea, where she developed a deeply rooted client base that soon propelled her to become a long term investor back in her home state of California where her heart lies. Passionate about real estate, Susie continues to leverage her know-how and experience to exceed her client’s expectations. Reach out to Susie Lee at Susie@SusieLeeRE.com. Systems We Use (Affiliate Links):Otter for our transcriptions! Click here to get a free 1-Month Premium Pass.StreamYard for our live events! Click here to get a free $10 credit.

Bill Barnes from Miami talked about his vast experience in cross-border real estate transactions between Latin America and Florida. Bill Barnes: "My wife Jeannette Barnes and I are the owners of WJS FLORIDA REALTY, a Florida Real Estate Brokerage, based in Weston (Miami) Florida USA. We have certifications that include Certified International Property Specialist, Professional Property Management Certification, and Accredited Buyer's Representative. We are also members of the Miami Association of Realtors, Florida Realtors, National Association of Realtors, Latin American MLS, and Asian Real Estate Association of America. Jeannette is originally from Bogota, and most of her family still lives there. We have visited a number of times over the past 25 years, and have done business with a number of Colombian investors/home buyer/sellers here in the Greater Miami area. During recent visits to Bogota and Medellin, we decided to buy a property for ourselves, but we are still deciding what city, a condo, a Finca, lot's of choices:-). I have also brought USA buyers to Colombia to consider investing in commercial properties in Medellin, Bogota, Cartagena and Barranquilla. We are happy to answer any kind of questions!"

Welcome to episode 51 of the Crushing it in Real Estate Podcast! This week we have Jamie Tian, a top realtor in the Los Angeles metro area! Jamie has been crushing it while being a senior student at UCLA! We are super excited to hear from her experiences and apply that to our everyday professional lives. Jamie's bio: As a top producing agent at Rodeo Realty, Jamie takes pride in her discretion while providing the finest service to clients ranging from first-time homebuyers to A-list celebrities. Jamie is a member of Rodeo Realty’s President’s Elite Circle, was named top 1% of agents nationwide by Trulia and Zillow, and was featured in Top Agent Magazine. She was also awarded the distinction of "30 Under 30" by the National Association of REALTORS, "A-List Top Producer" by the Asian Real Estate Association of America, and Top 25 Agents On Social Media by PropertySpark.com. Jamie is fluent in Chinese and specializes in properties throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties. She is an active member of the community and a UCLA alumna. She is also a proud member of the 2020 National Association of REALTORS Presidential Advisory Group on Sustainability, which has been tasked with creating a 2030 Sustainability Action Plan for homeowners nationwide. Website: https://www.jamietian.com/ IG: jamietian

This episode will discuss the newly released 2020 State of Asia American Report and explore the latest trends for Asian-American & Pacific Islanders homebuyers and to shed some light on the largest and most powerful AAPI organization in the US, AREAA.Guest: Hope Atuel, Executive Director, Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA)Host: Jason Riveiro

Every Wednesday at 12PM PST, I will interview and introduce 1-2 top producers all across the country to hear about how they got into the business, what they are seeing with real estate impacts with COVID, and how they are shifting their business. I personally rely on data sources from these top producing agents as not all opinions should be weighed equally. Tune in via Facebook Live either on my personal FB page or Facebook Business Page ( www.facebook.com/bayareatechrealtor ( https://www.facebook.com/bayareatechrealtor/?__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARBj6rwwJFwYC7bfe3cHUYyZp6lAcsgLbaCcx2I1mc-bg-B0ElaggkzRlMy0S4hHUitQ7dL0u_DdxsAd&fref=mentions ) ) This week, I am pleased to have Jamie Tian at Rodeo Realty and Jean Gillen, and Wagner Nolasco from Realty Doctors on the show. Here is Jamie's Bio: "As a top producing agent at Rodeo Realty, Jamie takes pride in her discretion while providing the finest service to clients ranging from first-time homebuyers to A-list celebrities. Jamie is a member of Rodeo Realty's President's Elite Circle, was named top 1% of agents nationwide by Trulia and Zillow, and was featured in Top Agent Magazine. She was also awarded the distinction of "30 Under 30" by the National Association of REALTORS, "A-List Top Producer" by the Asian Real Estate Association of America, and Top 25 Agents On Social Media by PropertySpark.com. ( https://l.facebook.com/l.php?h=AT0ywctFN8YLTXQGyaiQePRwwWYdDEcc323nXBe00tDMYc2y8zJLr1dkvjjIgKEa3Gmqa8KSs6fF1k5pjPx9uPRjzGXVI6ntKSghQOLQDCjQqmJGljhBhdKuyNfLflScgWz2v3wyUw49-U-gwEAnkYH0hQ&u=http%3A%2F%2FPropertySpark.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3_mYH5dNc5EU-dnLdF7Umb74AK3Hj1BhOYokd7Y1LAnpEjgqTguSSUyOA ) Jamie is fluent in Chinese and specializes in properties throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties. She is an active member of the community and a UCLA alumna. She is also a proud member of the 2020 National Association of REALTORS Presidential Advisory Group on Sustainability, which has been tasked with creating a 2030 Sustainability Action Plan for homeowners nationwide." Wagner and Jean are doing very interesting infill projects in the Palm Bay and Ponciana/Kissimee Florida market. Jean Gillen has been a Realtor since 1979 and specializes in Investment Real Estate. This type of real estate has made more people millionaires than any other investment vehicle. “Brick & Mortar is not only for large investors”, says Gillen, who consistently sells over 200 units a year. “37% of all US residents rent where they live. Of that, Mom and Pop investors account for more than a whopping 34% of the ownership. Many investors are just not educated on the advantages of buying and renting both single family and multi-family homes.” says Gillen. Jamie Tian Contact Details: Tel: 310.717.1321 ​JamieTian@Gmail.com DRE# 01920120 If you are interested in investing in the Florida Single Family Rental space, you can contact me. Spencer@SpencerHsu.com -- Looking for a real estate agent in your city? I have a network of top producing agents around the country. Email me and I can put you in contact with a top trusted agent in your area! Spencer@SpencerHsu.com Want me to speak in front of your team, podcast? Let's talk! Spencer@SpencerHsu.com Not happy with your current brokerage? Check out what EXP has to offer. https://bit.ly/3fxh3Wn and reach out to see if it's a fit for you.

Climb Realty President Christine Kim "Discipline and Practice Wins Out Every Time" on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes #116Christine Kim is one of the top female executives in the real estate industry and one of the few female, Asian Leaders. She had a successful career in advertising and marketing and she speaks about her shift to the real estate profession and her rise in our industry and the lessons learned along the way.More About Christine KimChristine Kim is responsible for overseeing all aspects of brokerage operations for all Climb company owned offices. In addition to guiding the company’s growth, Christine is actively increasing Climb’s footprint locally and nationwide as one of the few Asian American women leaders in the real estate brokerage industry. She is the first Korean American woman to serve as a President in the Realogy family of brands. Prior to taking on the role, Christine worked as Climb’s Head of Marketing where she was responsible for executing corporate marketing strategy and agent marketing services across all offices.With over a decade of experience in real estate marketing, brokerage acquisition and strategic partnership development, she brings a unique mix of management talent and front line experience to the the company. As a 17 year industry veteran, she perennially placed in the top 5% of Realtors in both San Francisco and Santa Clara County, selling over $400 million in volume during her sales career giving her a unique perspective to the agent experience.A recognized leader in real estate and business communities, Christine served as the founding chapter president for The Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) Silicon Valley and as a national board member (2012-2013) of AREAA National, the largest national non-profit trade organization promoting sustainable homeownership through education and active participation in the local community. Christine also served as president of the Korean American Professional Society (KAPS) from 2005-2007 and now serves as an advisor to the organization. She is a classically trained, award-winning pianist and enjoys golf, food & travel, and investing in real estate opportunities around the country. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Studies at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL and currently resides in San Francisco.  More About Michael ValdesMichael Valdes is the Senior Vice President of Global Servicing for Realogy Corporation. In that role he oversees the international servicing platform for all Realogy brands including Century 21, Coldwell Banker, ERA, Better Homes & Garden, Corcoran, Climb and Sotheby’s International Realty in 113 countries. He has been with Realogy in a variety of roles for the past 14 years. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors. Additonally, he is a member of the Realogy Diversity Board as well as the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness. He currently resides in New York City and has a home in Miami.

Jim Park "From Crusader to Innovator" on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind Podcast with Michael Valdes #105Jim Park, one of the co-founders of AREAA (Asian Real Estate Association of America) started his career in advocacy to represent underrepresented segments of the population in DC. He turned that passion into a career and is now one of the most sought after experts within the Asian American community in regards to the real estate and financial industries. He is a powerful spokesperson to this important buying segment and this truly becomes a great discussion on global luxury. Since Michael is the Co-Chair of the AREAA Global Luxury Summit in Chicago slated for April this year, Jim and he have a great background that makes this conversation an enjoyable journey of discovery.More About Jim ParkJim Park has over 25 years of experience in the private, government and nonprofit sectors, and has successfully launched a number of real estate-related businesses. Park has dedicated his career to supporting a number of organizations focused on the diverse communities, global business development and affordable housing issues. Park is one of the Founder and Partner of the Mortgage Collaborative which works with small and mid-sized lenders to strength its market power and to create innovative mortgage solutions for this important segment of the mortgage market. Park previously owned Community Asset Solutions (CAS) and New Vista Asset Management. Park is the 2013 Chair of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA).. Park is also one of founders of the Housing Renaissance – an industry forum that brings top real estate market leaders. Park served as the Chair of the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies as well as the Chair of the Federal Reserve's Consumer Advisory Council under then Fed Governor Ben Bernanke. And served on the board of the Low Income Investment Fund and currently serves the board of Mercy Housing. He is the past President of the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development and served on the boards of the Asian American for Equity, National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, and the National Housing Conference. Park worked at Freddie Mac, where he oversaw the company’s industry relations. Park also spent time at Federal Housing Administration where he oversaw legislative, policy and program issues impacting FHA’s ability to serve its constituents. Prior to that, he was the Housing Policy Director at the National Community Development Association. Park currently serves on the Bank of America’s National Consumer Advisory Council. Additionally, Park has previously served on the advisory councils of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and JP Morgan Chase.Catch up with Jim here on LinkedIn. More About Michael ValdesMichael Valdes is the Senior Vice President of Global Servicing for Realogy Corporation. In that role he oversees the international servicing platform for all Realogy brands including Century 21, Coldwell Banker, ERA, Better Homes & Garden, Corcoran, Climb and Sotheby’s International Realty in 113 countries. He has been with Realogy in a variety of roles for the past 14 years. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent.Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors. Additonally, he is a member of the Realogy Diversity Board as well as the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness. He currently resides in New York City and has a home in Miami.

What does it take to succeed in New York City's ultra-competitive real estate market - and what will you learn from one of that market's top-producing agents? Like the song says, "if you can make it here, you'll make it anywhere!" - and in this exclusive upcoming interview, you'll learn the tips, tricks & techniques employed by Nicole Beauchamp to take a bite out of the Big Apple. As trusted real estate advisor & media personality, Nikki is often quoted across a variety of print, television and online media including The The New York Times, CBS 2 New York, The Real Deal, Curbed, Brick Underground, New York Observer, Information Week, Huffington Post, Realtor.com and Inman News. She uses her reputation to give back to the real estate industry in New York and beyond, as an active member of Real Estate Board of New York, the Federation Internationale des Administrateurs de Biens Conseils et Agents Immobiliers, a member of Asian Real Estate Association of America) & the Real Estate Educators Association. She was named as one of Inman News’ 2014 100 Most Influential Real Estate leaders & she is a contributing writer for Inman News. Nikki is often quoted across a variety of print, television and online media including The New York Times, CBS 2 New York, The Real Deal, Curbed, Brick Underground, New York Observer, Information Week, Huffington Post, Realtor.com ,Inman News, and is often invited to participate at national conferences and universities in addition to REBNY. Learn More: https://www.myoutdesk.com

Miami has clearly evolved into a thriving financial center, global gateway, hub for world class arts and culture, destination for education and healthcare, tourism juggernaut, and wellspring of prime waterfront residential real estate ... and yet, until recently, the city’s relationship with the Asian market has been limited. The reasons for this include regional unfamiliarity with Miami, lingering misconceptions of the “Miami Vice” era and the absence of direct flights from South Florida to East Asia. However, key factors indicate the dawn of a sweeping Asian-influenced era in South Florida. How did we arrive here? And more important, what does it mean for South Florida and Miami’s economic growth? J.C. Caceres, President of the Asian Real Estate Association of America's Greater Miami Chapter, joins us on the podcast to explain.  About JC Caceres: For over 24 years, I have been passionate about South Florida real estate. During my extensive career, I have  seen Miami and surrounding areas evolve from vacation destinations to full-fledged international capitals of business, finance, the arts, and culture. Along the way, I have also established one of South Florida’s strongest real estate networks. “Having purchased homes in this market myself, I am always thinking of ways to help buyers successfully take advantage of the ever-growing popularity and value available in South Florida. I believe it’s my ability to see the situation through my clients’ eyes that has helped me create so many customers for life. Before embarking on his real estate career, I spent over 13 years in management at United Parcel Service. There, I worked throughout different centers in the region and had great opportunities to get to know and work with many wonderful people and business owners. As well, I also successfully ran a restaurant's business in Miami for several years. It was during these positions that I perfected my talent for listening to others’ objectives and presenting effective and efficient solutions – skills that I continue to use today with my real estate clientele. “I enjoy bringing people together in situations that can  benefit everyone involved.  When I represent a client, I make the extra effort to completely and fully analyze their needs. This allows me to not only meet their expectations and protect their best interests, but also identify the best-possible properties that may exist through the right kinds of connections. Originally from Bogota, Colombia, I been living in South Florida for a long-time where I am a resident and in the Miami area. My current focus is on residential properties throughout Miami-Dade and Broward and Orlando counties with a concentration on “great opportunities and deals that offer the best return, value, or match for each individual client.” I hold a Bachelor’s degree in International Business and Global Management from Florida International University (FIU) and is a member of the Realtor Association of Miami, the Florida Association of Realtors, and the National Association of Realtors. Whenever possible, I make it a point of supporting the local community through various non-profit organizations as well as local PTA’s for his children’s schools.

Having grown up with a real estate investor father, Ali Jafri has been surrounded by the business since childhood. Today, he's 10-year veteran of the New York real estate market and a consistent top producer with more than $2 billion in transactions under his belt. Known as a go-to source among industry media, Ali has been featured on the cover of Top Agent Magazine and in The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. From celebrities to buyers just starting out, Canada native Ali is dedicated to achieving top prices for his sellers and negotiating outstanding value for his buyers. Clients rave about his high ethical standards, vast market knowledge and meticulous manner, and Ali doesn't take the accolades lightly. "I get to participate in people's lives at a level where they're trusting me with one of their most expensive assets. I really feel honored when people are bringing me into their homes and giving me the responsibility to help them with a major transition in their lives," he says. Ali is a certified yoga instructor who loves to travel and enjoy life. He is active with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Children's Museum of Manhattan and the Asian Real Estate Association of America.

Bill Barnes from Miami talked about his vast experience in cross-border real estate transactions between Latin America and Florida. Bill Barnes: "My wife Jeannette Barnes and I are the owners of WJS FLORIDA REALTY, a Florida Real Estate Brokerage, based in Weston (Miami) Florida USA. We have certifications that include Certified International Property Specialist, Professional Property Management Certification, and Accredited Buyer's Representative. We are also members of the Miami Association of Realtors, Florida Realtors, National Association of Realtors, Latin American MLS, and Asian Real Estate Association of America. Jeannette is originally from Bogota, and most of her family still lives there. We have visited a number of times over the past 25 years, and have done business with a number of Colombian investors/home buyer/sellers here in the Greater Miami area. During recent visits to Bogota and Medellin, we decided to buy a property for ourselves, but we are still deciding what city, a condo, a Finca, lot's of choices:-). I have also brought USA buyers to Colombia to consider investing in commercial properties in Medellin, Bogota, Cartagena and Barranquilla. We are happy to answer any kind of questions!"

Our society is rapidly changing, and many real estate businesses are lagging behind. How can you take diversity into consideration when you hire and run your office or team? How are so many offices and teams failing to reflect the areas they live in? How can we build a successful, long-standing business that sets itself apart from competitors? In this episode, I talk with Richard Silver of Silver Burtnick & Associates for these key insights.   I wanted a team that looked like the people of our city. -Richard Silver     Takeaways + Tactics Change is essential and should be embraced. Diversity of agents with regards to race, religion, age, culture and language only stands to benefit your business. This is particularly true in multicultural societies. Use of new technologies is vital, from testing personalities to marketing homes.   At the start of the show, we talked about Richard’s journey and how he got started. We also talked about the importance of embracing change, and the power of diverse teams in the success of businesses. We talked about how luxury can sometimes be defined according to how many properties someone has. We also talked about why every chance to meet potential clients should be seized. We also discussed: The necessity of networking Situational relevance and how it works   Multicultural societies, spurred on by globalization and rapidly evolving technologies, require change in the traditional approach to luxury. As markets become more diverse, agents need to consider the importance of representative teams. Further, as technological advancements show no signs of slowing, it is imperative they are used to the agent’s benefit. Change is inevitable, but that should not be cause for concern. Rather, it should be hailed as an opportunity for further-reaching success.   Guest Bio Leading the Torontoism.com Team at Sotheby's International Realty Canada, Richard is designated as an ABR, e-PRO and a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS). A past Director-at-Large for the Canadian Real Estate Association, and Past-President of the Toronto Real Estate Board. A speaker and writer about the use of "Technology in Real Estate" as well as "The International Real Estate Market", he is founding Past-President of the Asian Real Estate Association of America, Toronto Chapter. Inman News named him one of the "Top 100 Most Influential people in Real Estate for 2013". Learn more here: https://torontoism.com/

  People think luxury is about driving a nice car and dressing well, but it’s really about engaging your clients in a different way and offering a valuable experience. How are “global” and “luxury” actually a real strategy? How can you become proactive, anticipate needs, and build a clear system to help luxury clients? What are the big trends in the international luxury market? On this episode, Mortgage Collaborative Partner and luxury expert Jim Park shares on the increase of international buyers and how to capitalize on it.     If you want to build a clientele that’s global, luxury and high net worth, then international is certainly an aspect that you can focus on. -Jim Park   Takeaways + Tactics When you’re dealing with international buyers, remember that you have a small window. You might have to line up many viewings within a few days. Make sure you hone in on what they want. The five states international buyers are primarily going to are: Florida, Texas, California, New Jersey and Arizona. People who buy second homes internationally are high net worth individuals, so appealing to them involves selling the luxury experience.   At the start of the show, Jim shared on how he got started and what he means when he says luxury is a strategy. We talked about how to get more referrals, which are the main sources of the US’s international buyers. We also talked about some of the ways to make the process of looking for a home easier for an international buyer. We also discussed: The Ritz-Carlton experience How to be more proactive and anticipate the needs of international buyers Social media tools People are becoming more global, and real estate is mirroring this. There’s a lot more to getting a more international clientele than understanding their culture. They want their agent to be their eyes and ears, so you have to really hone in on what their looking for in a short span of time. When a high net worth individual wants to buy, they want the amenities, the location, and the experience you are offering.   Guest Bio - Jim Park is the 2013 Chair of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) and a partner and co-founder of the Mortgage Collaborative. The Mortgage Collaborative works with small and mid-sized lenders to strength its market power and to create innovative mortgage solutions for this important segment of the mortgage market. Go to https://www.areaa.org/ for more information. 

In this episode, Tim has a great conversation with serial entrepreneur, former Miss Nevada + Miss Las Vegas, speaker, and thought leader Lisa Song Sutton. Lisa will draw you in with her magnetism, wisdom, and sense of connection and community! OUR CONVERSATION: Her knack for brainstorming and the process The importance of being in community Implementation + Action Being intentional with pursuits How actions should match your capabilities Creating + maintaining momentum The dissolution of a partnership and working through it Dealing with the inner-critic Valuable things learned as Miss Nevada + Modeling Doing things in a non-traditional way CONNECT WITH LISA: Website: www.lisasongsutton.com Facebook: lisasongsutton Twitter: @lisasongsutton Instagram: lisasongsutton LinkedIn: lisasongsutton ABOUT LISA: Lisa Song Sutton is a real estate investor and entrepreneur, holding ownership interests in several companies in the real estate, tech, retail and food & beverage industries, including Las Vegas’ #1 alcohol-infused cupcake company: Sin City Cupcakes. Lisa currently writes and speaks about entrepreneurship and business. Her work has been seen in Forbes, Inc. Magazine, Fast Company, and other business publications. Lisa has shared her knowledge at large-scale conferences including CrowdConverge and the Asian Real Estate Association of America national conference. She also sits on the advisory boards for several companies including Bitcoin Nevada, an education foundation promoting cryptocurrency, and Youngry, an entrepreneurship media company. In addition to her professional careers, Lisa is actively involved in her community as a former Miss Las Vegas (2013), Miss Nevada (2014) and serves on the executive board of the Asian Community Development Council. Lisa was recently named a 2017 Top 10 Social Entrepreneur to Watch by Inc. Magazine. INTRO AND OUTRO MUSIC (Used by permission): Continuation Vibe – Written, arranged and performed by Luke Pecoraro (© 2018 LSP Music) Uphill Conversations is an Uphill Strategies, LLC production © 2017 Uphill Conversations The post 91: Lisa Song Sutton – 5x Co-Founder + Thought Leader + Former Miss Nevada appeared first on Uphill Conversations.

An insightful conversation with Jamie Tian, the number one top producing agent at Rodeo Realty’s Sunset Strip Office. Rodeo Realty is a residential real estate firm that has more than 1,200 licensed agents and brokers and 12 offices throughout Los Angeles and Ventura counties. In this episode, Jamie and I discuss first steps for homeowners trying to sell, including tips for choosing an agent. Should you trust Zillow reviews? What about Zillow’s estimated home valuations (Zestimates?) In our talk, we answer these questions and more. With Jamie’s insight, you’ll learn about the impact of home staging, and a few tips for people that might be emotionally or financially hesitant to stage their home. Stressing the importance of “doing your homework,” we also talk about interviewing your agent, choosing your neighborhood, and loan pre-approval. Whether you’re a buyer or seller, Jamie knows what mistakes you might be making and how to avoid them. ***ABOUT THIS WEEK'S GUEST*** Jamie Tian was named as one of the top 1% of agents nationwide by Trulia and Zillow based on her client testimonials and sales volume and was featured in Top Agent Magazine. She was also recently awarded the distinction of "30 Under 30" by the National Association of REALTORS and "A-List Top Producer" by the Asian Real Estate Association of America. Jamie specializes in properties throughout Los Angeles, including Bel Air, Beverly Hills, DTLA, Hollywood Hills, West Hollywood, West LA, Westwood, and the Sunset Strip. She takes pride in her discretion while providing the finest service to clients—ranging from first-time homebuyers to A-list celebrities. While studying Environmental Science and Environmental Systems and Society at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Jamie's passion for local real estate and sustainable architecture led her to enter the real estate market. Jamie is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and is a member of the Beverly Hills/Greater Los Angeles Association of REALTORS, California Association of REALTORS, as well as the National Association of REALTORS. An active member of the community, Jamie led and organized the "Sage Hill Conservation Project" to preserve the last remaining patch of wildlife in the community of Westwood on Sunset Blvd and Bellagio Dr. in the northwest corner of UCLA's campus. ***GET IN TOUCH WITH JAMIE*** Phone: 310-717-1321 | Email: JamieTian@gmail.com | Website: JamieTian.com | Instagram: @JamieTian ***ABOUT THE SHOW*** Welcome to Luxury Real Estate Talk, where you get expert advice on buying and selling Luxury Real Estate. Learn from the best and brightest real estate agents, brokers, and other professionals, as they share real-life stories about the art and business of listing, marketing, selling, and buying high-end homes. Through casual but insightful conversations, the Talk’s host Rob Jensen will help you master your understanding of the luxury real estate market. Rob is the President and Owner/Broker of the Rob Jensen Company, which specializes in working with buyers and sellers in guard gated communities in Summerlin, Las Vegas, and Henderson, Nevada. Rob's 15+ years of local industry expertise have made him a sought after real estate expert source with the media. He’s served as a guest commentator for numerous national broadcast television networks including MSNBC and BRAVO. He has also provided content and commentary to The Wall Street Journal, Forbes.com, BusinessWeek.com, the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Real Estate Executive magazine, Growing Wealth magazine, and the Los Angeles Times, among others. Additionally, Rob has penned a recurring monthly real estate column for the Las Vegas Business Press.

林邦夫先生（John P. Lin）是位于马里兰州盖城（Gaithersburg)的开市达（CapStar Commercial Realty）商业房地产公司的总裁。林先生本科毕业于马里兰大学，后来在约翰霍普金斯大学获得硕士学位。他从1983年起就开始经营房地产了，并且在会计、保险、餐饮、安全、房地产、商业并购和信息技术等多个行业都积累了丰富的经验。林先生也是马大和南京大学的房地产课程的客座教授， 同时也是美国亚裔房地产协会华府分会的会长（Asian Real Estate Association of America, DC Chapter）。本台特约采访了林先生，请他分享了从地下室起家，经历酸甜苦辣，发展到如今颇具规模的、具有高专业水准的知名商业房地产公司的一些心路历程。同时，也请林先生对于在美国减税政策的实施之下2018年房地产行业的前景如何做一个预测。

Navin Pathangay, 2017 President of the Phoenix Chapter, and Kurt Nishimura, Founder of the Phoenix Chapter, stop by the studio to share more about AREAA and what the organization is doing within the local and national real estate markets. Great information in this episode about how Asian American buyers and sellers are impacting Phoenix housing. The Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) is a nonprofit professional trade organization dedicated to promoting sustainable homeownership opportunities in Asian American communities by creating a powerful national voice for housing and real estate professionals that serve this dynamic market.

Tony is the President of the Asian Real Estate Association's Vancouver chapter and today he chats with his predecessor Tina Mak from Coldwell Banker in Vancouver about the influence of Chinese buyers and investors in the Vancouver marketplace.Listener "Don" calls in to talk about how he managed to own homes in the tough Victoria market.Plus mortgage expert Denise Webster talks about mortgage refinancing.

In this episode, Romeo Marquez Jr. interviews Superstar Wife/Mother/Entrepreneur, Raquel Quinet. They discuss how she stays at the top of her game as a wife, mother & entrepreneur along with other success principles to help you elevate your greatness. ABOUT RAQUEL: Since 1999, Raquel Quinet has provided ultimate service to her real estate clients by exceeding their distinctive goals with her dedication and determination. Her stellar career in the industry has allowed her to co-own real estate and mortgage companies, manage offices, operate a top proudcing real estate team closing more than 250 homes anually and become involved with the leadership team as a recruiter for Keller Williams Professional Partners. Raquel began her career in the San Francisco Bay Area. She started in real estate residential sales and early on began learning about the mortgage business. Her business grew at a rapid pace in 7 years that she decided forming a team. Her team consisted of 5 buyer's agents, 2 listing agents, a transaction coordinator, and was recognized as the top 1% of her office and 5% of two counties. In addition, she co-owned a mortgage company and received the Top Volume Platinum Award in their first year it opened. In 2007, she decided to move from California to Arizona and became the CEO/Team Leader for Keller Williams Professional Partners where she assisted in helping almost 200 agents grow their business as well as the company. Raquel was excited about helping agents with their business and seeing the market center grow. After her first year as a team leader, the Goodyear/Surprise Market Center became the largest real estate office in the Southwest Valley and held the #1 Market Share in the area. Through great leadership and a dynamic team, the office received top recognition as the #7 KWRI Market Center in Closed Units and #9 KWRI Market Center in Written Units. After having her second child, she decided to leave management and form a dynamic sales team that specializes in residential sales handling equity sales, REOs, short sales, asset disposition, trustee sales acquisitions, flips and property management. Her drive and entrepreneurial spirit have resulted in many industry honors and awards including: #1 Sales Volume for her WEMAR MLS board, KW Southwest Region Top Individual by GCI & Top Individual Closed Units and was named by The Wall Street Journal/Real Trends Top 250 Real Estate Professionals List by Sales Transactions at #53. In 2012, she was recognized as one of the Top 4 Individual agents for Keller Williams Realty International and has been featured on AZ Fox News. Most recently, her team received the platinum award for Keller Williams International, America's Best Real Estate Agents-Top 100 Arizona Team 2013, AREAA A List 2013, and WEMAR MLS Board-Members President Rond Table. Raquel believes it is important to give back to your communities by getting involved. She currently serves as National Board Member for the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) and was recently theEDGE Chair dedicated to young professionals of the Asian community. In addition, she also served as a board member for the National Association of the Hispanic Real Estate Professionals.

  In this episode, Romeo Marquez Jr. interviews Superstar Wife/Mother/Entrepreneur, Raquel Quinet. They discuss how she stays at the top of her game as a wife, mother & entrepreneur along with other success principles to help you elevate your greatness.     ABOUT RAQUEL: Since 1999, Raquel Quinet has provided ultimate service to her real estate clients by exceeding their distinctive goals with her dedication and determination. Her stellar career in the industry has allowed her to co-own real estate and mortgage companies, manage offices, operate a top proudcing real estate team closing more than 250 homes anually and become involved with the leadership team as a recruiter for Keller Williams Professional Partners. Raquel began her career in the San Francisco Bay Area. She started in real estate residential sales and early on began learning about the mortgage business. Her business grew at a rapid pace in 7 years that she decided forming a team. Her team consisted of 5 buyer's agents, 2 listing agents, a transaction coordinator, and was recognized as the top 1% of her office and 5% of two counties. In addition, she co-owned a mortgage company and received the Top Volume Platinum Award in their first year it opened. In 2007, she decided to move from California to Arizona and became the CEO/Team Leader for Keller Williams Professional Partners where she assisted in helping almost 200 agents grow their business as well as the company. Raquel was excited about helping agents with their business and seeing the market center grow. After her first year as a team leader, the Goodyear/Surprise Market Center became the largest real estate office in the Southwest Valley and held the #1 Market Share in the area.  Through great leadership and a dynamic team, the office received top recognition as the #7 KWRI Market Center in Closed Units and #9 KWRI Market Center in Written Units. After having her second child, she decided to leave management and form a dynamic sales team that specializes in residential sales handling equity sales, REOs, short sales, asset disposition, trustee sales acquisitions, flips and property management. Her drive and entrepreneurial spirit have resulted in many industry honors and awards including: #1 Sales Volume for her WEMAR MLS board, KW Southwest Region Top Individual by GCI & Top Individual Closed Units and was named by The Wall Street Journal/Real Trends Top 250 Real Estate Professionals List by Sales Transactions at #53. In 2012, she was recognized as one of the Top 4 Individual agents for Keller Williams Realty International and has been featured on AZ Fox News. Most recently, her team received the platinum award for Keller Williams International, America's Best Real Estate Agents-Top 100 Arizona Team 2013, AREAA A List 2013, and WEMAR MLS Board-Members President Rond Table. Raquel believes it is important to give back to your communities by getting involved. She currently serves as National Board Member for the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) and was recently theEDGE Chair dedicated to young professionals of the Asian community. In addition, she also served as a board member for the National Association of the Hispanic Real Estate Professionals.  

Join hosts Cliff Perotti and LisaP as they talk real estate with industry influencers from around the globe. This lively show contains celebrity and real estate news, a listener mail bag, and an interview with John Wong, Founder of the Asian Real Estate Association of America. Listen in as he shares insights on what makes the Asian investor tick and what attracts the Asian buyer to U.S. real estate. This show was broadcast live on KEST1450 AM in San Francisco. John Yen Wong graduated from Yale University in 1975 with a degree in Biology. He began his real estate career in 1981, and has been both a salesperson in and an owner of real estate companies. In 2003, Realtor Magazine named John as one the 25 most influential people in real estate. In 2006 the Asian Real Estate Association of America recognized him as the “Real Estate Person of the Year,” and in 2011, the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers inducted John into its “Hall of Leaders.”In the emerging markets arena, John is the Founding Chairman of the Asian Real Estate Association of America, which he helped to form in 2002. AREAA's charge is to be the voice of real estate professionals who serve the Asian American real estate market and to be a resource for enhancing an understanding of the Asian American real estate market.The Property Beat is sponsored by Lion & Foster International, Inc., an international luxury lifestyle real estate brokerage located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Listeners may connect with The Property Beat on our website.  

  Jim Park, Co-Founder & CEO of New Vista Asset Management and Founder & President of the Asian Real Estate Association of America discusses the growing trend of global investors deploying capital into US real estate.