Podcasts about real estate industry

California just approved a 17% homeowners insurance rate hike for State Farm, with renters seeing increases as high as 38%. Experts say this could devastate the real estate market, as rising costs push buyers out of eligibility. Tom Ellsworth breaks down the economic dominoes—from depleted insurance surpluses to failed home closings—while PBD questions if California is even livable anymore.

In this inspiring episode of the Think Bigger Real Estate podcast, Justin Stoddart sits down with Andrea Liebross—business coach and author of She Thinks Big—to explore how real estate professionals, especially women, can break free from the “messy middle” and build lives of significance, not just success.

In this eye-opening episode of Rethink Real Estate, host Ben Brady is joined by Harcourts Hunter Mason's Tony Self — affectionately known as “Tech Tony” — to explore how AI, specifically ChatGPT folders, can become your personal real estate coach. After using AI to analyze his health metrics, Tony realized the same logic could be applied to business planning and coaching in real estate.Ben and Tony dig into how real estate professionals can treat AI not just as a tool but as an employee — uploading sales history, goals, and market data to receive tailored coaching and accountability. This episode challenges the lazy approach many agents take toward tech and coaching, and offers a blueprint for using AI to replace traditional (and expensive) business mentors.You'll also hear how Tony's five-day fast led to some unexpected insights, the dangerous mindset of agents who “tried AI once,” and why most industry coaching might already be outdated. Whether you're curious about building an AI folder for your real estate business or just want to hear two pros debate the right way to scale a real estate career, this one's for you.Timestamps & Key Topics:[00:00:00] - AI as a Coach? Tony's Realization[00:01:05] - Fasting, Bread, and Biohacking with ChatGPT[00:03:18] - Attitudes Toward AI in the Real Estate Industry[00:04:05] - Why Most Agents Are Using AI Wrong[00:06:04] - Treating AI as an Employee, Not a Tool[00:08:10] - Standard Operating Procedures & Scaling[00:09:44] - Turning ChatGPT into a Health Consultant[00:12:17] - Smells Like Fat: Eccentric but Effective Use Cases[00:13:15] - Creating a Personalized Real Estate Coaching Folder[00:16:06] - The Flaws of Traditional Coaching Models[00:17:03] - Building an Emotion-Free, Stats-Driven Accountability Partner

Send us a textIn this episode of The Family Office Club Podcast, Joe Williams, co-founder of Keller Williams, moderates a fascinating conversation about the technology and tools shaping the real estate and investment industry. The panel of experts discusses the evolving role of technology, from basic calculators and spreadsheets to the impact of AI and data modeling tools. Despite advancements, the group emphasizes that real estate remains fundamentally a relationship-driven business, with boots-on-the-ground work and human connections still at the core of success. The conversation also delves into the unique dynamics of niche markets, the importance of local insights, and how human intuition often trumps tech-driven data when it comes to making key decisions. Tune in to hear how these seasoned professionals balance technology with time-tested strategies in today's fast-paced market.

In this episode of The Data Minute, Peter Walker (Head of Insights at Carta) sits down with Liza Benson, Partner at Moderne Ventures, to discuss investing in real-world industries and Moderne's unique LP-driven approach. They discuss the Moderne Passport, a multi-stage investment fund and industry immersion program, how to turn pilots into revenue, and why so many founders overlook real estate as a growth channel. Liza also shares what LPs are really looking for today, as well as practical advice for fund managers on DPI, diligence, and building firms that are more than just capital.Subscribe to Carta's weekly Data Minute newsletter: https://carta.com/subscribe/data-newsletter-sign-up/Explore interactive startup and VC data, with Carta's Data Desk: https://carta.com/data-desk/Chapters:00:00 Welcome & intro 02:17 What makes Moderne Ventures different 03:56 The Moderne Passport program08:00 Is tech's perception of the real estate industry accurate?09:30 “The build vs buy dilemma” in real-estate10:36 How does the Moderne Passport differ from tech accelerators?13:44 Structuring pilot programs18:02 Moderne and Trust & Will20:00 Why are startups hesitant to work with real estate companies? 22:18 How is AI changing the real estate industry23:49 What does Liza suggest her corporate partners focus on?25:52 Why Moderne stands out to LPs28:12 How Moderne operates 30:23 Why early-stage GPs should study later-stage diligence32:49 DPI, secondaries, and the new reality for LP expectations35:16 Thoughts on reserve ratio strategy 39:46 Are companies growing more leanly than before?40:34 What's the best thing a VC can do for founders?41:40 OutroThis presentation contains general information only and eShares, Inc. dba Carta, Inc. (“Carta”) is not, by means of this publication, rendering accounting, business, financial, investment, legal, tax, or other professional advice or services, and is for informational purposes only.  This presentation is not a substitute for such professional advice or services nor should it be used as a basis for any decision or action that may affect your business or interests. © 2024 eShares, Inc., dba Carta, Inc. All rights reserved.

In this episode, we explore what it really means to treat marketing as a lifestyle. Rather than approaching visibility as a task, we discuss how top-performing agents integrate authentic marketing into everyday moments—building trust, creating connection, and attracting clients who align with their values. Learn why consistency beats perfection, how to avoid the trap of “chameleon marketing,” and why human connection remains your strongest competitive edge in real estate.

Send us a textIn this episode of The Family Office Club Podcast, the panel of real estate experts discusses some of the most valuable lessons they've learned from past projects. Joe Williams, the co-founder of Keller Williams, moderates this candid conversation, where each guest reflects on a mistake they made that led to their greatest learning experience. Topics covered include the dangers of falling in love with a deal, the importance of knowing the local market, and the challenges of managing large portfolios. Join Joe and his guests as they share their real estate insights, emphasizing the importance of learning from mistakes and staying grounded in both the numbers and the realities of the industry.Tune in to hear firsthand accounts of success, failure, and everything in between!

In a world racing toward automation and AI, the professionals who master human connection will win. In this powerful episode, communication expert Mary Schmidt unpacks the neuroscience behind trust-building conversations and why conversational intelligence is the real competitive advantage for relationship-based professionals. Learn how to elevate every interaction—whether with clients, strategic partners, or loved ones—by intentionally triggering trust, openness, and deeper collaboration. 

Send us a textIn this episode of Dishin' Dirt, I discuss the recent controversies surrounding Private Listing Networks (PLNs) in the real estate industry. I examine the negative implications of PLNs on market transparency and consumer choice, while showing how the PLN primarily serve brokerage interests rather than those of sellers. Plus, breaking bad news from Britian that needs addressing immediately. Don't forget to like us and share us!Gary* Gary serves on the South Carolina Real Estate Commission as a Commissioner. The opinions expressed herein are his opinions and are not necessarily the opinions of the SC Real Estate Commission. This podcast is not to be considered legal advice. Please consult an attorney in your area.

What if the real estate industry has sold us a lie about success? In this episode of The Christian Agent Podcast, Garrett Maroon exposes the flawed definition of success that celebrates hustle, money, and accolades—while often neglecting faith, family, and fulfillment.Garrett challenges Christian agents to rethink success from a Kingdom perspective, reminding listeners that God's definition of success includes obedience, relationships, and spiritual well-being—not just production and praise. This powerful conversation calls agents to pursue purpose over profit and to build a community where faith and people matter more than numbers.Key Takeaways:✅ The real estate industry promotes a damaging definition of success.✅ Success is often measured by sales and income, not joy or fulfillment.✅ God's way of living contrasts the grind culture of the industry.✅ True success includes faith, family, and spiritual health.✅ Pursuing recognition without purpose leads to vanity and burnout.✅ We must redefine success through God's Word, not the world's standards.✅ Material gain often comes at the cost of personal peace.✅ Building relationships matters more than racking up awards.✅ Christian agents have the opportunity to create a better community.✅ Faith must come first—success should be a byproduct of obedience.Episode Chapters:⏳ 00:00 – The Lie the Industry Tells About Success

The demand for greener homes and communities is growing in Canada, but there are still a lot of questions about how we can embrace sustainability in real estate at the personal, professional, and industrial levels. Mark Holland, principal at Westplan Consulting Group and a professor at Vancouver Island University, shares insights on how REALTORS® can become leaders in real estate's green future, the impacts of climate change within our communities, sustainable home building practices, and sustainable innovations on the horizon. Want to learn more? CREA'S Canadian Certified Green Representative (CCGR) certification is now available for REALTORS®.

Mike Kaeding is shattering industry norms in real estate by slashing construction costs, revolutionizing affordable housing, and balancing professional success with personal well-being. A must-read for anyone seeking true wealth and wellness.Full article and show notes: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/shattering-real-estate-industry-norms-and-reshaping-affordable-housing-with-mike-kaeding/Contact Mike KaedingNorhart.com⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠XVisit ⁠unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com⁠ for more great real estate investing news and content.

Ever wondered how the housing crisis will truly be solved? Joining us in this episode are Jim Tobin and Ken Wingert from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) for a deep dive into the industry's challenges and potential solutions.   We explore the impact of tariffs, the labor shortage in construction, and innovative building techniques. This episode is packed with information on affordability, government policies, and the future of home building.   Connect with Jim on - LinkedIn.   Connect with Ken on - LinkedIn.    Learn more about NAHB on - Instagram - YouTube - LinkedIn - X - Facebook and online at nahb.org.   Follow Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Podcast on Instagram - YouTube - Facebook - TikTok. Visit us online at realestateinsidersunfiltered.com.   Link to Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered Link to Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/realestateinsiderspod/ Link to YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered Link to TikTok Page: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestateinsiderspod   This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative.  

In this powerful episode, Brett Swarts of Capital Gains Tax Solutions reveals how real estate agents can unlock hidden listings, save deals, and add massive value to high-net-worth clients using a strategic capital gains tax exit plan.

In this episode we sit down with Steve Griggs, founder of Steve Griggs Design and multi-time Inc. 5000 honoree, to uncover the timeless principles that fuel real business growth. From eliminating excuses and keeping promises to creating confidence and cultivating high-trust referral networks, this conversation is packed with straight-talking wisdom for real estate professionals and entrepreneurs alike.

Send us a textJoin the CRE Collaborative Roundtable hosts for a candid conversation and insights into the real estate industry, focusing on Digital Transformation and Technology in Real Estate, Tariffs and Construction Industry Impacts, Fiscal Policy, Tax, and Opportunity Zones including Broader Regulatory and Economic Considerations. This month's RoundTable Hosts: Andreas Senie, Host, Founder CRE Collaborative, Technology Growth Strategist, CRETech Thought Leader, Founder & Brokerage OwnerSaul Klein, Realtor Emeritus, Data Advocate & Futurist, Original Real Estate Internet Evangelist, Executive Editor Realty TimesChris Abel, Vice President Associated Builders & Contractors Association, CT Chapter•Dan Wagner, Senior Vice President Government Relations at The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc.Learn more at https://welcome.creco.ai/reroundtable## Key Take Aways ## Despite economic uncertainties, positive trends include:- Busy market conditions with active lending, growing investor interest, and steady construction activity- Continued evolution and adaptation of MLS systems and real estate data management- Increased focus on technology integration (both AI and digital platforms) to drive efficiency and customer satisfaction• Emphasis on proactive engagement:- Encouragement for industry participants to become involved in policy discussions, association activities, and technological innovation to navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities in the evolving real estate landscape.ABOUT THE ROUNDTABLE: Your all in one comprehensive view of what is happening across the real estate industry -- straight from some of the industry's earliest technology adopters and foremost experts in Technology, Marketing, Capital, Construction & Cyber Security in Real Estate  Join us live at 6 PM EST on the 1st Thursday of each month, across all major social media channels and wherever you get your podcasts.  This three-part show consists of:  Part I: Introductions and what's new for each panelist and the business sector Part II: Sector Focus on the past month's most prominent news and paradigm shifts Part III: What does all this mean for real estate businesses, and what you can do for the next 30 days  Learn more at https://welcome.creco.ai/reroundtable #crecollaborator #CRE #CommercialFinance #RealEstate #cpace #CommercialRealEstate #Financing #Podcast#DST #1031exchanges #datadrivenbusiness #businessmanagement #commercialrealestateDon't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel where there is a host of additional great content and to visit CRECo.ai the Commercial Real Estate Industry's all-in-one dashboard to connect, research, execute, and collaborate online CRECo.ai. Please be sure to share, rate, and review us it really does help! Learn more at : https://welcome.creco.ai/reroundtable

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On this episode, we discuss the recent rumors swirling around the real estate industry, NAR keeping clear cooperation intact and so much more! For info on tickets or sponsoring the 2025 Jared James Advance, please visit jaredjamestoday.com/advance!For info on FyrstUp, please visit fyrstup.com!For info on the Jared James Academy, please visit jaredjamestoday.com/academy!Our PartnersPrivy: Work more effectively with professional investors, build a steady flow of leads, and secure a more stable stream of commissions. Visit privy.pro/jaredjames for an exclusive offer!Mosaik: Your sidekick for streamlining operations to empower you as an agent and run a fully transparent process that brings your buyer and seller into the transaction with you. Let mosaik.io take your business to all new heights! Schedule a consult today!

In this episode I sit down with John Donnelly, Executive Director of Sales at Service First Mortgage, to explore how a growth mindset fuels success in real estate and beyond. John shares his powerful experiences, including the 12-Hour Walk Challenge, creating a personal Board of Directors, and how mindset shifts can transform both business and life. Tune in to learn how top performers adapt to challenges and consistently achieve more.

In this episode we sit down with Laurel, a top kitchen and bath remodeling expert, to discuss how real estate agents and contractors can create true two-way referral partnerships. Discover how contractors can identify real estate opportunities, how agents can add value to their contractor partners, and why strong relationships—not just transactions—are the key to long-term success.

Talk or type with our new Team Bot: https://realestateteamos.com/botVerified rankings of the top agents and teams in your city, state, or nation - that's what RealTrends works to produce every year.Go inside the rankings to learn how it works. What's the difference between and agent and a team (it's not as easy as you might think)? What's the difference between a large team and a mega team? How do you verify the results? Why would I participate?Note: you may already be participating through your brokerage and, if you're not, you have until April 9 to submit your 2024 results for inclusion.  Mark Adams, SVP of HousingWire Real Estate Group, is deeply involved in both Altos Research and RealTrends, and is here to break it all down for you. He also shares some benchmarks and trends they're seeing in the size, productivity, and profitability of real estate teams.Watch or listen for insights into:- How an individual's experience and success on a team are up to them- What HW Media is (HousingWire, Altos Research, RealTrends) and how he became part of the team after 8 years in the mortgage industry- The symbiotic relationship between real estate and mortgage- The role of research and market intelligence in better decision making- The purpose and background of the RealTrends rankings of brokerages (since 1997) and agents and teams (since 2006)- How they plan to triple from the top 1.5% to the top 5% of agents and teams this year (from 21k to 60-70k) and how you can participate (by April 9, 2025)- How they verify the results- The two criteria the separate a team from an agent and the differences between small, medium, large, and mega teams- The average team size, average units, and average volume of teams- Adding city rankings to the national and state rankings- Thoughts on units vs volume- Benefits of being in the rankings (from SEO to recruiting)- How building the operating system behind this project relates to building the operating system behind your real estate business- The slingshot effect in many real estate teams right nowAt the end, learn about Dallas Stars, European travel, and bookworm coworkers.Participate in the 2025 rankings: - https://www.realtrends.com/realtrends-submissions/Episodes mentioned:- Mike Simonsen: https://www.realestateteamos.com/episode/mike-simonsen-altos-research-real-time-data- Daniel Dixon: https://www.realestateteamos.com/episode/daniel-dixon-lighthouse-real-estate-agents- George Laughton and Billy Hobbs: https://www.realestateteamos.com/episode/profitability-durability-real-estate-team-george-laughton-billy-hobbs- Anthwon Thomas: https://www.realestateteamos.com/episode/preserving-profit-margin-real-estate-team-anthwon-thomas- Jonathan Campbell: https://www.realestateteamos.com/episode/how-to-drive-per-agent-productivity-jonathan-campbellResources mentioned: - https://housingwire.com- https://altosresearch.com- https://realtrends.comReal Estate Team OS:- https://www.realestateteamos.com- https://linktr.ee/realestateteamos- https://www.instagram.com/realestateteamos/ Talk or type with our new Team Bot: https://realestateteamos.com/bot

Rita Santamaria interviews Jason Vitorino, a retail investment sales star and a leader in commercial real estate. Tune it to get tips on how to grow a commercial business in real estate from the ground floor up!

AI is coming for YOUR job! What will the real estate industry look like in 5, 10, 25 years? Hear the perspective from one 15 year vet and one 1 year agent.Your host: Justin DiGiulio. Futurist, Sales Psychology Coach, Real Estate Broker, Writer, Runner, and Jack of All Trades.Today's CoHost: Youri Jean Pierre. Real Estate • Marketing • Entertainment • SocialiteBar Trivia: Gary Gladhand, the politician, was tired after a long day of campaigning. He went to bed at 10PM, wound his alarm clock and set it for noon the next day. Since Gary fell asleep almost immediately, how many hours of sleep did he get before the alarm woke him?

Goldrich Kest is a privately owned, family-run real estate investment and asset management company that can trace its origins back more than 65 years to two entrepreneurs, Jona Goldrich and Sol Kest, both holocaust survivors. Goldrich Kest City: Culver City Address: 5150 Overland Ave Website: https://www.goldrichkest.com/ Email: frank@frankgroffinc.com

As a property management business owner, how do you find the best people to build an effective sales team? In this episode of the #DoorGrowShow Podcast, property management growth expert Jason Hull sits down with Bob Lachance, founder of REVA Global, to talk about how you can utilize virtual assistants for lead generation and growth. You'll Learn [01:22] Identifying a Need in the Real Estate Industry [08:53] How to Utilize VAs in Your Business [14:35] Creating a Hiring System in Your Business [19:30] Using VAs for Lead Generation  Tweetables “When marketing consistently goes out, what we find is all those leads end up piling up.” “Over 70% of all sales never happen on the first touch.” “People want to do business with people they see, feel, touch, and like.” “Property management can definitely be death by a thousand cuts.” Resources DoorGrow and Scale Mastermind DoorGrow Academy DoorGrow on YouTube DoorGrowClub DoorGrowLive TalkRoute Referral Link Transcript [00:00:00] Bob: Virtual assistants are a big part of anyone's business. In my opinion today, I think you got to start looking at that because small businesses, a lot of times, especially when we start, we are on a tight budget.  [00:00:12] Jason: Welcome DoorGrow property managers to the DoorGrow Show. If you are a property management entrepreneur that wants to add doors, make a difference, increase revenue, help others impact lives, and you are interested in growing in business and life, and you're open to doing things a bit differently, then you are a DoorGrow property manager DoorGrow property managers love the opportunities daily variety unique challenges and freedom that property management brings. Many in real estate think you're crazy for doing it. You think they're crazy for not because you realize that property management is the ultimate high trust gateway to real estate deals, relationships and residual income. At DoorGrow, we are on a mission to transform property management business owners and their businesses. We want to transform the industry, eliminate the BS, build awareness, change perception, expand the market, and help the best property management entrepreneurs win. I'm your host, property management growth expert, Jason Hull, the founder and CEO of DoorGrow. [00:01:10] Jason: Now let's get into the show. And today's guest is Bob. Do you say Lachance?  [00:01:18] Jason: Lachance. Yep. Lachance.  [00:01:20] Jason: I nailed it. All right. So Bob, great to have you on the show. And, Bob, you are helping people discover the top marketing channels that can maximize lead generation when working with VAs. And so we're going to chat a bit about that today before we get into that, tell everybody a little bit about you, how you got into entrepreneurism and what led you to what you're doing now.  [00:01:43] Bob: Yeah. So right now I'll just start right now. I have a real estate investment company as well. And I have a virtual assistant staffing company, so I use my VAs in my own business. So I have a rental portfolio as well as a buy sell fix flip company here in Connecticut, doing a couple of different states, but I started back about 20, 21 years ago now back in 2004. [00:02:06] Bob: I played professional hockey prior to that for eight years and then got into real estate. And you know, from real estate, helped start an education program while I was, you know, working on properties. I did a lot of, you know, fixed flip wholesaling, all that kind of good stuff. This is, again, I'm dating myself, but this is back in 2004. [00:02:25] Bob: And through the process, when I helped start this education company there was a huge need in the industry, just like you, right? You see a need out there. And I'm a lot like you on that side of it, helping people and figuring out, you know, where they could. Create passive income or income in general. [00:02:42] Bob: So, during the coaching program, while I was in it, I realized there was a huge need. Majority of the students that I coached didn't have the time to actually put into their real estate business because they were either working part time or full time. They just needed to, you know, they needed help. And for years, upon years, I was looking for a solution for that. [00:03:01] Bob: Whether it was a product I didn't know back then, again, this is going back from 2007 to 2013. I didn't know there was any services out there, like what virtual assistants were. And then I got introduced back in 2013 what a virtual assistant was. You know what this could help my business So I hired my first one and then light bulb went on like, you know what we could turn this into a business I could take the back end of what it helps create which is the real estate education company And our students could use it to help them grow their business help scale help, you know, get your time and freedom back. So launched it in 2014 and then fast forward today you know 10 years later i've been in business for a while and I also have like I said my real estate investment company  [00:03:45] Jason: Nice. [00:03:46] Jason: Nice. All right. And so let's get into the topic at hand. So, we're going to talk a little bit about leveraging virtual assistants. And so how did you kind of start doing this yourself?  [00:03:58] Bob: Yeah well, when I first got into this, like I said I door knocked first, we didn't have the opportunity to have, you know, virtual assistants do some outbound stuff. [00:04:07] Bob: And I didn't understand, you know, I didn't understand what outsourcing was when I first started. It was just me. I had an individual who was my business partner back in the day, but first year I door knocked. I went from door to door, individuals that were behind on payments. So it wasn't the easiest job in the world, but it allowed you to understand how to build a business from ground up. [00:04:29] Bob: I think that was very important back then. So nowadays you can have virtual assistants do that, whether it's you know, cold calling, whether it's responding to direct mail, whether it's text messaging, whether it's social media, whether it's going out to, you know, Facebook marketplace and going right direct to seller, you also have rarely used now Craigslist, of course, but there's different ways to acquire and use your virtual assistant to do that. So that's just, again, a long and short.  [00:04:54] Jason: So go ahead and tell people a little bit about your company and what you help people do. And I'm really curious because this is usually a difficult thing for business owners to outsource. [00:05:05] Jason: Usually they'll outsource some of the lowest level stuff, and it's usually not towards growth, lead generation, outreach, stuff like that. Those pieces can be really difficult to get dialed in or to do effectively. And so, tell us a little bit about REVA global? Okay. Yeah.  [00:05:22] Bob: So, you know, like I said, we started back in 2014. [00:05:26] Bob: Like I said, I've been doing this for a long time and just to fast forward to what that looks like today and working with property managers, because obviously the individuals that are on your podcast here, I'll speak to them. And I know, you know, many people that also buy and hold also probably do fix and flip or also may wholesale, but it's kind of the same concept, but there's a lot of different tasks within it that virtual assistants can do. [00:05:50] Bob: So what I did is I broke up all the stuff that our VA is doing in my own business because you know, many individuals that are listening to this will relate to a company like ours because like I said, we have a real estate investment company, but we also use our VA's which I think is pretty cool. I think Nowadays, it's very important as a service provider like myself to use it to make sure it works so I think that's a pretty unique thing that we actually have. But what we do, we have virtual assistants that acquire, we call them like a department of acquisition. So if you're looking for leads, you could do cold calling, you do text blasting, you could do lead management. You know, lead management, a lot of us, I'm just like, you will have all these leads in your database, but if you don't get ahold of them the first time, your marketing is going to consistently go out. So when marketing consistently goes out, what we find is all those leads end up piling up. And if you try to reach out to them the first time, you know you have a very small percentage that are actually going to pick up the phone. Right? So you need somebody then that will continue to follow up on those leads. [00:06:57] Bob: And a national statistic is over 70% of all sales never happen on the first touch, right? So you have to continue. And I think that's probably 90 or 95 percent nowadays. So that's what we find in our office. And I know a lot of our clients say the same thing. So that number could change a little bit depending on what you read, but our experience in our office is over 90%. [00:07:21] Bob: So what I mean by that is the first touch, whether it's direct mail call or a cold call, whatever you do for direct mail or whatever you do for marketing, that first touch will not equate to a contract, so you're going to have somebody that's continuing to follow up with those individuals. Very important. [00:07:39] Bob: I wish I would have understood that stat when I first started real estate. But again, you know, you learn over time. Another stuff. If you look at other tasks as well, that works very well is marketing. Right social media management because you look at any type of business if you don't have marketing It's very difficult brand awareness, right people want to do business with people they see, feel, touch, and like so you need to make sure that you're out there You're out in the public's eye. [00:08:05] Bob: I think that's very important. I know you guys do a great job of that Jason on the marketing side of always being out there because I see in a lot of different places everywhere I'm looking online. So whoever's doing your stuff man, great job. So you're doing a fantastic job on that side of it. And then you go into leasing so if we look at property management you know driving leads is one thing, but you also have to, you know, close them. [00:08:27] Bob: So if it's you, me, or whoever's the one on the phone locking up those deals, it then goes to once you own them, you got leasing, you got move in, move out, you have collection, you have evictions, you have maintenance, you have accounts receivable, you have accounts payable, bookkeeping, accounting etc that fall underneath that property management umbrella, that virtual assistants are phenomenal to actually take on those tasks for you.  [00:08:52] Jason: Got it. Yeah. Yeah. So what's the typical process for somebody that could use some help from a company like yours? How do you engage them? [00:09:01] Jason: What's onboarding like? How does that work?  [00:09:03] Bob: I think for anybody who's looking to scale or looking to just get help in their business. You know, here in Connecticut, it's pretty interesting because if you're looking to hire someone in house, you start looking at what's going on with the world and what's going on with the economy in state of Connecticut, minimum wage is up to $15.69. [00:09:24] Bob: So when you start looking at that I know in my area, if I try to hire someone at minimum wage, they don't have a four year college degree. That's just not the highest level individual that you'd want working in your office. And so now you start looking at those things and what's happening around the country. [00:09:42] Bob: Virtual assistants are very are a big part of anyone's business. In my opinion today, I think you got to start looking at that because small businesses, a lot of times, especially when we start, we are on a tight budget. Right. And so for us to start to scale or start to grow or start to hire, we really need to look at what's going out, meaning out of our pocket. [00:10:04] Bob: So it's very important. So they first look at number one, what can we afford as small business owners? If we look at that number, now we start looking at what tasks in our business do not put money in our pocket. Right? And if you look in your world, meaning the property management world, it is a lot of the tasks like leasing, like taking calls from tenants, move in, move outs, eviction process when you're calling attorneys back and forth. What does that look like? There's just a lot of back and forth, right? Maintenance concerns. You get those all the time and those are the things that burn up your time. Your phone doesn't stop ringing. [00:10:44] Bob: So if your husband or wife wants to go on vacation with you and your phone doesn't stop ringing. That's going to put a lot of stress and a lot of challenges in your personal life to where, especially when you continue to grow. You have to put more systems and processes in your business. You know, if you had one house, that's one headache. [00:11:02] Bob: You had two, that's two headaches. You have a hundred, you have a hundred potential headaches that if you don't want to take those headaches on yourself, it's always good to have somebody else take those headaches before it gets to you.  [00:11:15] Jason: Yeah. Property management can definitely be death by a thousand cuts. [00:11:18] Bob: Yep.  [00:11:18] Jason: Yep. And if you get it really well dialed in though, yeah, it can be a really great residual income business model.  [00:11:25] Bob: So Very good. Very good. Well, two sides of it, right? You buy, right? You have an equity play there, right? And if you don't have to deal with the headache, you get the positive income, you get tax advantages, things like that. [00:11:36] Bob: So, I mean, I'm a huge advocate of buying and holding and property management because over time, the more, like you said, the more properties you actually hold, the bigger your income grows.  [00:11:48] Jason: Nice. Yeah. Cool. So, so I love this. There's lots of low level tasks. It does get really expensive trying to afford staff and team members and you don't want the cheapest or lowest level or worst people. [00:12:02] Jason: You know, in the United States representing your business. And so, sometimes you can get people at a fraction of the price point that have a lot more education that are a lot better. And so when you, any of the roles that are able to be done virtually, you open yourself up to a global marketplace rather than just your local city. [00:12:22] Jason: And so, yeah, so there's definitely advantages. So my entire team are virtual and I've got team members in various areas, Canada, Philippines. Egypt gosh, I don't know where else like all over the place and I've hired people over the past and just about everywhere. So yeah. And so, and so I'm not limited, so I'm able to just go find the best and I'm able to figure out, okay what can kind of fit into our budget and what can we afford in order to do that. [00:12:49] Bob: Right. And to your point, to get back to what that looks like, I mean, anyone in this world could go out and go source for their own candidates. You know, we set up a very unique system process. We have a whole sourcing and recruiting team. All my virtual assistants are in the Philippines. We set up a sourcing and recruiting team out of the Philippines, so they're Looking through, you know, thousands of resumes every single month sifting through and we're getting the best of those Resumes that come in as soon as they pass then they go through an interview process. [00:13:22] Bob: They pass the interview process They go to our training team and they train for about a month on various tasks property management tasks lead generation tasks, etc And then once they actually get to the end of that stage, they do another test and a lot of individuals do not pass our testing phase. And that's a positive thing because, you know, that's a way to kind of weed out the individuals that wouldn't make it, yeah, very good. [00:13:48] Bob: So, after that goes to our placements team and our placements team, it's kind of like match. com. They look at exactly what you're, you know, what the tasks are. And we do DISC profiling, things like that, and predictive index. And we look at the tasks that they're good at, and we match them exactly up with the client and the tasks that they're looking for. [00:14:05] Bob: So for instance, if someone's looking for a bookkeeper, you're not going to give them a profile that's a sales profile, right? You're going to, you're going to give them the correct profile. You put them together, they go through an interview process, and they pick the best candidate that fits within them so after that, it goes to our operations team. We have what we call a client service manager that helps manage the relationship between you and your va, so it's very streamlined. [00:14:27] Bob: You know, we tried every different business model there is out there and the model that we have right now seems to be the best model.  [00:14:34] Jason: Nice. Yeah, I always recommend if you're a property manager like watching this or listening if you don't have a really solid hiring process you have not like tested embedded and experimented with, then the best initial way to do hiring is to leverage other companies' hiring processes. Go and work with a company and there's lots of different companies I've worked with over the years to get people on my team, and then eventually we've built a really good process internally, but In the beginning, I do think every business eventually needs their own hiring system, but if you don't have a great robust hiring system that you can get candidates consistently, that you know are a good culture fit, a good skill fit for the role, a good personality fit for the role then you need to go leverage somebody else's hiring system. [00:15:20] Jason: So I would highly recommend, especially if you're going to dabble with VAs, especially in the Philippines or any other area, that you want to not be dealing with all the riff raff and the challenges and everything else. You want to have some help with this. So I highly recommend you leverage somebody else's hiring system. And they're going to help you not waste as much time and money for sure.  [00:15:46] Bob: And that's one of the things that's a great very great point because when you're first starting out or you're smaller. The best thing to do is learn off of others, right? [00:15:55] Bob: It's you'll walk through a company like mine. You say, "wow, what a great system." You know what? Document what we do and then implement it in your own business if you start growing. I think that is a fantastic idea, Jason, for that. Because, you know, you look at the biggest companies in the world. [00:16:09] Bob: They didn't just, you know, start being the biggest companies in the world or that, you know, it doesn't, you don't have to be the biggest, but they learned from somebody and they started implementing and they tested, you don't always get it right the first time. But after a while you will hone in and get that right. [00:16:24] Bob: So I 100 percent agree whether it's with our company or anybody else. Like I said, anyone could do anything themselves. It all depends on what you need help with at the beginning.  [00:16:34] Jason: Yeah. And it also depends on how long do you want to suck until you figure it out.  [00:16:40] Bob: That's true.  [00:16:41] Jason: Like so if you want to collapse time, I highly recommend. Because I know when I started experimenting with hiring in the Philippines. Like there's just things you don't even think to ask like we had to ask like where are you accessing the internet? [00:16:53] Jason: Is this like at a cafe at your home? Is it reliable? What kind of computer do you have? You know, we needed to be able to you know there's just so many little quality controls we had to implement in order to figure out if they would be a good candidate, I mean, I've had team members in the Philippines with chickens going off constantly in the background and roosters crowing and like all sorts of stuff and their internet going up and down and so you know, there's there's a lot of quality controls that I think need to be put in place because it's not America. We have a little bit more stability in our infrastructure and in our internet connections and everything else. [00:17:29] Jason: And so, and then, you know, it helps to have somebody that manages the relationship like your company, because a lot of times, in that culture, they can be a little bit shy, I think at times, or a little bit nervous about displeasing their employer or giving honest feedback. And so they tend to ghost or disappear. [00:17:49] Jason: People have talked about people in the Philippines doing this. And so having somebody manage that relationship as a liaison can help improve the results that you're getting from team members. And but the cost savings are awesome. I mean, it's like a third to a half of what you would get and you can get college educated people, you get people that have like lots and lots of experience and skill, and they are able to be paid very well for their area. [00:18:14] Jason: And for you, it's seems like a steal. So.  [00:18:17] Bob: And that's one of the things that we pride ourselves on. I mean, you nailed it. You touched upon all of that. You know, we make sure there's backup. We make sure there's the right internet connection, the right computer system, etc. So to your point that is definitely something for everyone listening to this to look at because the vetting process, that's what I found the most tiring. When I first hired my first VA, I got it wrong a lot, to be honest with you. And I didn't ask any of those questions. And then it's kind of funny to talk about the rooster. That happened to me. And that was before I actually owned the company. And then I started my company. That's one of the things I'm like, all right, we have to listen for, right? [00:18:52] Bob: What's your background, what's your surrounding, right to your point. And then you start learning over time. And then the more interviews you go on, the more stuff you learn, right? Like you said, you don't learn or you don't know all this stuff until you actually go through the process. And I think it's important for you to understand if you're going to do this, know that you're going to have a lot of pain up front when you hire at the beginning, right? And then you work with a company like mine and you'll realize you didn't go through that pain, but then you want to go hire someone. And then you decide to then throw your hat in the ring and do this yourself. [00:19:25] Bob: 100%. The questions to ask, just like Jason said up front, those are some of the things to look at.  [00:19:30] Jason: You know, based on the stuff that you said, I there's a lot of. Property management targeted, you know, VA companies leveraging talent in the Philippines, but it seems like one of the things you brought up that seems to be unique to what you guys do that's different than most of the others, or maybe all of them is the focus on client acquisition, lead gen, and on the sales side of things. [00:19:53] Jason: Most are usually focused on trying to find VAs that are more like executive assistants or that are going to do tasks and be told what to do rather than people that you can trust to be the initial connection and face of your business.  [00:20:08] Bob: You know what it's interesting, again, it's interesting you say that because I've been in this business for about 21 years, real estate investing. [00:20:14] Bob: And we realized over time that If you don't have, you talk about acquisition and lead generation, if you don't have leads for any of our businesses, we are going to struggle to make ends meet, right? So you have to figure out a way that's going to drive in leads to your business. I mean, I know for me, I'll just give you a perfect example. [00:20:32] Bob: When I door knocked, I went door to door to door every day from 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. But when I go home, I'd get that list and I would skip trace it back in the day You'd use 401. com white pages, and I would look for the best possible phone number for that individual then I would call. So when I got home, I would skip trace then I'll call until seven at night until I had to eat dinner with the family. But over time, I was beat up. [00:20:55] Bob: I don't recommend doing that anymore. You don't have to do that anymore because you can hand over those tasks over to a virtual assistant. And they're the ones that are going to be doing the outreach for you. And again, I do recommend you should try it because you'll realize you know, open your mind and understand that outsourcing that task will really give your energy back and bring your success up. [00:21:16] Bob: You may feel, well, I don't think anyone could do that task better than me. We all said, I know you said it before, Jason, I've said it. We all feel that way. And if you think about it, if they do 80 percent as good as you, that's a huge win. Now you get to do other tasks. That's going to drive business and revenue to your business. [00:21:36] Jason: Even if they do it half as well as you, but they're getting. You know, half the result and you're able to hire two or three of them and not do that work. Like it's easily time and money well spent. So it's consistency, right?  [00:21:48] Bob: It's all the consistency. If you have something, a task that gets on a consistent manner, consistent basis every single day, you will get results by the end of the week. [00:21:58] Jason: Yeah. So what are kind of SLA you know, you know, what do you sort of think are the metrics or KPIs for as an appointment setter or somebody trying to help, you know, maybe reaching out directly to owners or maybe reaching out to schedule, I don't know, appointments with real estate agents to build referral relationships. [00:22:17] Jason: How many calls should they make a day? If this is their full time gig and how many appointments do you think they should be booking?  [00:22:22] Bob: Well, it depends. So if you have, so for instance, if you have a, you know, triple line dialer, as an example, it depends if you're, you know, calling just on a, you know, on your phone and just dial like this, but there's a lot of very good technology out there. [00:22:36] Bob: You got mojo dialer, you have things like that actually are very good. You may have a company that you refer, Jason, that you could tell everyone but you're probably calling if you're full time, anywhere between 400 and 600 dials using that dialer, not manual dialing. You're probably going to hit about a hundred, 150 if you're manually dialing. [00:22:57] Bob: And that's a day. Yeah. But if you have a triple line dialer, you're going to hit on average 400 to 600 and this is just what I've seen through the years that I've been doing this. You may have a technology that burns through a thousand calls and then you're going to be listening to me saying, well, Bob, you're a hundred percent wrong. [00:23:13] Bob: I'm just telling you what I see on a daily basis and what comes out of, you know, mine and my client's offices.  [00:23:19] Jason: I think yeah, even if they're doing it manually, if they can get a hundred to two hundred calls a day and get two appointments booked a day, like, so they're getting roughly about 10 a week. [00:23:27] Jason: Like that's a solid result for an appointment setter.  [00:23:31] Bob: That's a win. That's a win. You're looking at, if you're looking for, so we call them ITS's in our office, interested to sell. I know other people call it different, but that's what we look for. Same exact thing. One to two per day per VA. [00:23:44] Jason: Nice. Yeah, very cool. And those listening, I'm sure all of you would love to have one or two appointments booked for you per day, and that would fill up a nice little chunk of your time and help you close some deals. So, yeah.  [00:23:57] Bob: Especially on the buy and hold side Jason. It's a lot easier to look at your numbers. [00:24:03] Bob: And I know you have a formula that you guys look at to make sure the rent and you know, what the interest rates are today, et cetera, et cetera, whatever financing you have, but it is easier on the buy and hold side to fit within your buy box, right? Rather than having to go at, you know, 30 or 40 or 50 or 60 percent of the value. [00:24:20] Bob: When you fund it out and then try to resell it. So it's a different kind of mindset. So you're very fortunate if you're going to buy and hold your buy box is usually different than somebody who's either trying to wholesale or fix and flip.  [00:24:32] Jason: Got it. So we've probably got some property management business owners listening to this. [00:24:37] Jason: And for some reason, maybe they're just crazy and they have not yet worked with DoorGrow yet, but they're like, Hey, I would like to grow, add some doors and maybe have somebody do some calls and reach out to Bob. How could they get in touch with you and how can they initiate a conversation?  [00:24:54] Bob: Well, you can check us out on our all of our social, of course, but REVA Global. R-E-V-A Global. com. If you have any specific questions, obviously for you, you could just reach me direct at bob@revaglobal.com.  [00:25:07] Jason: Awesome. Hey Bob, thanks for coming on the show. Any parting words for entrepreneurs that are struggling, they've never hired an assistant yet they, even if they've built out part of their team or an entire team already, which is ludicrous to me, but what would you say to them? [00:25:22] Bob: Well, I would say number one, get started, of course, but number two, I would say you got to set up your processes and systems and get them done consistently because if you just get success here. And then you stop doing it. Real estate's a long game. You know, like I said, I started this 21 years ago and I wish I knew what I knew now back then. [00:25:43] Bob: I would start buying properties back then because right now I'd be retired with thousands of doors and rental income of a thousand doors. But I started a little bit later.  [00:25:54] Jason: Hey, Bob, we appreciate you coming and hanging out with me on the DoorGrow show today. And I'm excited to see if you helped maybe some of our clients listening or some of the people let me know what results they get and maybe we'll have you come back on. [00:26:07] Bob: Thanks for having me. Appreciate it.  [00:26:08] Jason: All right. So if you are a property management entrepreneur, you're struggling to add doors, you're struggling to figure out how to grow your business. We want to help you. We want to support you. Reach out to us at DoorGrow. com. You can also join our free community at DoorGrow club. com. Go there. Answer the questions. We reject 60 to 70 percent of applicants. It's just for property management business owners And if you get inside, we'll give you some free stuff that'll help you out and help out your business. So that's it for today until next time to our mutual growth I'm, Jason Hull, and I hope you crush it. [00:26:40] Jason: Bye, everybody. 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Send us a textIn this episode of Dishin' Dirt, I discuss two critical issues in the real estate industry: the urgent need to eliminate broker-to-broker compensation and the alarming rise of the Green Mirage scam targeting homeowners. I address the legal risks associated with broker compensation and advocate for a more transparent commission structure that prioritizes client interests. Additionally, we discuss the Green Mirage scam which involves fraudsters impersonating mortgage lenders to steal money from unsuspecting homeowners. TakeawaysBroker-to-broker compensation is a legal risk that needs to end.The Green Mirage scam is targeting homeowners nationwide.Real estate agents must prioritize client fiduciary responsibilities.Transparency in commission structures benefits both agents and clients.Fear of steering is driving up housing costs.Scammers are using sophisticated tactics to defraud homeowners.Educating clients about scams is crucial for their protection.The real estate industry must adapt to avoid lawsuits.NAR should take a proactive stance on broker compensation issues.Agents should focus on negotiating commissions directly with clients.Don't forget to like us and share us!Gary* Gary serves on the South Carolina Real Estate Commission as a Commissioner. The opinions expressed herein are his opinions and are not necessarily the opinions of the SC Real Estate Commission. This podcast is not to be considered legal advice. Please consult an attorney in your area.

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This episode touches on some industry-specific themes in commercial real estate, and also zooms out to look at coaching in general. If you're in the real estate business, there are specific actionable tactics you can implement. If not, it's a fun episode that may open your eyes to different perspectives around sales in a different industry. 

Discover how real estate professionals can thrive in 2025 with bold moves, resilience, and actionable strategies. Learn from Now Nation hosts Courtney Twiss and Michelle Roderick on making impactful changes to scale your business. 

Discover how real estate agents can overcome challenges and thrive in 2025 with expert insights from Briggs Elwell. Learn tips on planning, legal structures, and becoming an advisor.

Send us a textTune in as the Roundtable discusses the political landscape; significant challenges and opportunities for real estate professionals, what future real estate professionals should focus on to success including understanding the political landscape, networking, involvement in real estate organizations and more. **This episode is dedicated to Joe Cosenza, Vice Chairman The Inland Group of Companies, Commercial Real Estate Icon, Veteran Deal Maker; he purchased $55.7 Billion which equates to 3,915 individual commercial real estate deals in his career** This month's RoundTable Hosts:•Andreas Senie, Host, Founder CRE Collaborative, Technology Growth Strategist, CRETech Thought Leader, Founder & Brokerage Owner•Saul Klein, Realtor Emeritus, Data Advocate & Futurist, Original Real Estate Internet Evangelist, Executive Editor Realty Times•Rebekah Carlson, Founder & CEO Carlson Integrated, Past President NICAR Association, Brokerage Owner•Dan Wagner, Senior Vice President Government Relations at The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc. Learn more at https://welcome.creco.ai/reroundtable #crecollaborator #CRE #CommercialFinance #RealEstate #cpace #CommercialRealEstate #Financing #Podcast#DST #1031exchanges #datadrivenbusiness #businessmanagement #commercialrealestateDon't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel where there is a host of additional great content and to visit CRECo.ai the Commercial Real Estate Industry's all-in-one dashboard to connect, research, execute, and collaborate online CRECo.ai. Please be sure to share, rate, and review us it really does help! Learn more at : https://welcome.creco.ai/reroundtable

What did you want to be when you were a kid? A firefighter? A cowboy? A lot of kids don't even know what an appraiser is. Join Bryan and his guest Brad Bassi, a real cowboy-turned-appraiser in Temecula, CA. Brad shares his journey from focusing on mortgage-related appraisal work to specializing in private-party assignments like proposed construction, ranches, and litigation support.Curious about switching things up in your career? Tune in to hear Brad's story—and his thoughts on how to carve out a great niche in your appraisal practice. You can even meet up with Bryan and Brad at ACTS and learn how to really rope in new opportunities.Check out Brad's website here: https://www.strawhatent.com/

Why Is community at the heart of successful realtors? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, host Tracy Hayes interviews Daniella Ottone. Daniella Ottone, a seasoned real estate agent with over 21 years of experience in Jacksonville, Florida. Daniella shares her journey from moving to the U.S. from Chile to becoming a leading figure in the Jacksonville Hispanic community. With a rich background in mortgage and underwriting, Daniella offers invaluable insights into real estate, emphasizing the importance of consistency, community engagement, and resilience. She also discusses her unique approach to building a successful real estate team and the pivotal role of cultural understanding in her market. With over 21 years of experience in the Real Estate Industry, Daniella Ottone has become a trusted name in Jacksonville, Florida. Originally from Chile, Daniella has made this vibrant city her home for over two decades, immersing herself in its diverse neighborhoods and communities. Her deep understanding of the local market makes her the perfect partner for anyone looking to invest or purchase real estate in Northeast Florida. Tune in to this episode as Daniella shares whether you're an aspiring agent or a seasoned professional, Daniella's story and strategies offer a wealth of knowledge and inspiration!   Highlights 00:00 - 04:57 Daniella Ottone: A Leader In The Hispanic Real Estate Market ·       We welcome Daniella Ottone! ·       Daniella how she established a successful career in the real estate and mortgage industry. ·       Her active involvement in the Hispanic community in Jacksonville. ·       Her role as host of Daniella's Real Estate Show. ·       The value of being a community leader and utilizing social media effectively. ·       Targeting specific client demographics. ·        Remi Graphics ad. 04:58 - 28:45 Challenges and Strategies in Serving the Hispanic Community ·       Daniella's inspiring journey of a woman who started by cleaning houses. ·       How she navigated her way through various roles in mortgage collections and loan officiating. ·       Her story speaks about resilience and entrepreneurial spirit in building a successful business amidst challenges. ·       Her innovative approaches such as lunch-and-learns to capture the Hispanic market. ·       Leveraging her deep understanding of mortgage underwriting to streamline real estate transactions. 28:46 - 38:33 Building Client Relationships ·       The financial literacy challenges faced by Latino customers in the U.S. ·       The distrust of people of banks and are unfamiliar with credit systems. ·       Daniella aims to help these customers navigate these systems, establish credit, and build financial stability. ·       The importance of long-term customer relationships and loyalty within the Latino community. ·       The need for real estate agents to look beyond immediate transactions. ·       Her humble beginnings and passion for assisting in achieving financial milestones like homeownership. 38:34 - 51:36 The Importance of Team Chemistry ·       How Daniella started with humble beginnings to managing a successful team. ·       The importance of consistency in business and the structured training provided to new agents. ·       Her focus is on the cultivation of a positive team culture and personalized customer service. ·       The vital role of persistence and adaptability in overcoming financial challenges and achieving nearly 90 transactions in a year. 51:37 - 01:00:50 Leveraging Social Media and Content Creation ·       The challenges of building trust and credibility in the real estate industry. ·       Teamwork and leveraging collective experience to establish credibility. ·       Effective marketing techniques such as: o   Emphasizing the integration of video content; and o   Social media to reach a broader audience. ·       How she encourages her agents to learn from their successes and mistakes. ·       The necessity of delegation to avoid burnout. ·       Utilizing live streaming and recorded content to maximize audience engagement. 01:00:51 - 01:14:14 Final Thoughts and Future Plans ·       Daniella shares her journey of transforming clients into team members. ·       The importance of retaining a core team for long-term success. ·       The value of personality fit and creating a supportive culture. ·       The evolving strategies in the current market conditions. ·       Learning from her experiences of focusing on the Latino community and foreign investors to thrive in challenging times. ·       Conclusion.   Quotes: “They don't trust people in general because a lot of people take advantage of them and that's what made me get into my community.” – Daniella Ottone “You don't have to be the smartest person to make the most money, you have to be consistent.” – Daniella Ottone “ You have to consistently work on the business. I don't think that if anybody that wants to be an entrepreneur or wants to work for themselves is cut for that.” – Daniella Ottone   To contact Daniella Ottone, learn more about her business, and make her a part of your network, make sure to follow her on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Email. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniellaottone/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniellasellsjacksonville/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ottonegroup Email: theottonegroup@gmail.com   If you want to build your business and become more discoverable online, Streamlined Media has you covered. Check out how they can help you build an evergreen revenue generator all powered by content creation!   SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW as we discuss real estate excellence with the best of the best.

Sitzer/Burnett was not the end of the legal threats to the real estate profession.  In 2025 real estate licensees will face other threats that could derail and upend the industry and the way you practice. Today I examine what former Dishin' Dirt guests, Darryl Davis and Carl Medford, think are the biggest issues legal issue and threats that real estate agents are facing.Don't forget to like us and share us!Gary* Gary serves on the South Carolina Real Estate Commission as a Commissioner. The opinions expressed herein are his opinions and are not necessarily the opinions of the SC Real Estate Commission. This podcast is not to be considered legal advice. Please consult an attorney in your area.    

Discover how Amy Stockburger, a Top 50 US Real Estate Broker, transformed client relationships with her Lifetime Home Support Model. Learn strategies to build a thriving real estate business with lasting impact, from VIP programs to vendor partnerships.

On today's episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Reporter Brooklee Han about commission lawsuits and the DOJ under a new Trump administration, the priorities of big brokerages heading into 2025, and charitable work by North Carolina Realtor Leigh Brown. Related to this episode: What Gail Slater's DOJ nomination means for real estate antitrust issues | HousingWire Reflecting on the Hurricane Helene relief effort with Leigh Brown | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate stories. Hosted and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The National Association of REALTORS®' proposed settlement was finalized on November 26th to resolve the antitrust case brought by the Department of Justice. Dylan and Travis discuss where the real estate industry is today and what's changed. They cover the impact of the case and settlement on real estate business, the market, commission, cooperation and the results for clients. They also discuss what's next for the industry, including dual agency, ministerial acts, buyer's agency exemptions, and clear cooperation.  Speakers: Dylan de Bruin, Co-Broker/Co-Owner Travis Bushaw, Director of Sales Subscribe to the More Than More Podcast for new weekly episodes as we discuss building meaningful and impactful businesses, careers, and lives through real estate. Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube