Best Realtrends Podcasts (2024)

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Team Leader Rylie Schroeder on her ‘36 touchpoints’ relationship system 35:23

6h ago35:23

35:23

On today’s episode, we sat down with Rylie Schroeder, an inspiring real estate professional and 2024 honoree of National Association of Realtors 30 Under 30. Rylie is the team lead of Schroeder & Co Real Estate of Compass, which practices out of Houston and Austin. Rylie joins Tracey to discuss the importance of building and nurturing relationships…

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C21 Broker Christine Hansen on NAR moving forward 33:16

5d ago33:16

33:16

On today’s episode of RealTrending, we are joined by Christine Hansen, the broker-owner of Century 21 Hansen Realty, which has been serving the South Florida area for over 38 years. She is also the 2025 first vice president of the National Association of Realtors. Today’s episode discussion focuses on what we can gain from not only our successes bu…

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Coach Travis Robertson on navigating the buyer consultation 35:45

12d ago35:45

35:45

This week, we welcome Travis Robertson to the show! Travis is a real estate coach and the CEO of The Don’t Settle Group, a sales and executive training and coaching company. Travis believes in the importance of treating real estate as a fully realized business, not just a practice or side hustle. He and Tracey talk about the need for agents to unde…

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Jason Mitchell on the power of B2B referrals 36:21

19d ago36:21

36:21

On today’s sponsored episode, we had the opportunity to sit down with Jason Mitchell, the founder and CEO of JMG Real Estate, one of the top mega teams on the 2024 RealTrends Verified Rankings. JMG is a B2B brokerage that works diligently with big brands to drive worthwhile business into their company and give their agents high-quality referrals. T…

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Howard Lorey on real estate consolidation and talent development 33:39

1M ago33:39

33:39

Today, we welcome Howard Lorey to the show! Howard is the Executive Vice President and Brokerage Manager of Nourmand & Associates with 24 years of real estate experience. He and his team at the LA-based Nourmand & Associates closed over 380 transactions this past year with a total sales volume of over $693 million to date. Tracey and Howard discuss…

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Michelle Berman-Mikel says ditch your old Instagram methods and do this instead 37:33

1M ago37:33

37:33

This week, we are bringing you a fantastic chat with Michelle Berman-Mikel, the owner and founder of Berman Media PD and the developer behind a program called Beyond the Method, which teaches real estate professionals how to use Instagram in a way that helps them grow their business. She and Tracey do a deep dive into how to use and leverage Instag…

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The value of continuing agent education with Century 21’ Jim D’Amico 36:14

2M ago36:14

36:14

In today’s episode, we have a fantastic chat with Jim D’Amico, the CEO and president of Century 21 North East. Jim is a 2020 RealTrends Gamechanger, touting an impressive transaction growth rate of 179% between 2014 and 2018. Jim shares the one small change that he made early in his career that led to massive growth in his professional and personal…

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NAHREP Founder Gary Acosta on how the NAR settlement impacts Latinos 36:10

2M ago36:10

36:10

In today’s episode, we speak with the co-founder & CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP), Gary Acosta. Gary is a real estate and mortgage entrepreneur, public policy advocate, investor, and advisor, who has served on boards for several Fortune 500 companies including Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and JP Morgan Cha…

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Real’s Sharran Srivatsaa on his three secrets to brokerage growth 40:18

2M ago40:18

40:18

Today we welcome Sharran Srivatsaa, the president of Real, to the RealTrending podcast! Sharran joined Real in 2022 and has personally overseen the onboarding of over 13,000 agents while Real has moved up to #6 from #11 by transaction sides in the 2024 RealTrends Verified brokerage rankings. He brings over two decades of business and entrepreneuria…

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New eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja lays out the company’s priorities 35:13

2M ago35:13

35:13

On today’s episode of RealTrending, we talk to the newly appointed CEO of eXp Realty, Leo Pareja. He has over two decades of real estate and entrepreneurial experience, and it was just announced last month that Leo was to move from his role as Chief Strategy Officer into the role of CEO, which was previously held by Glenn Sanford. Sanford moves to …

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Jason Mitchell on the need for transparency and change in real estate 36:00

3M ago36:00

36:00

On today’s episode of RealTrending, we welcome Jason Mitchell, the founder and president of the Jason Mitchell Group. In 2023, JMG had over 8500 transaction sides and almost $4.2 billion in transaction volume according to RealTrends verified data. Jason offers insight into the impact of the NAR settlement on the industry as well as the lack of tran…

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Christie’s co-CEOs on what’s trending in the luxury market 37:16

3M ago37:16

37:16

On this week’s episode of RealTrending, we welcome two industry figureheads: Thad Wong and Mike Golden, the co-CEOs of Christie's International Real Estate and founders of @properties. Thad and Mike have been in business together for 27 years and are an extraordinary duo. During the conversation, the two talk about their business arrangements and h…

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CB Affiliates Jason Waugh on how today’s leadership challenges work as opportunities 31:27

3M ago31:27

31:27

In today’s episode of RealTrending, we welcome Jason Waugh, the President and CEO of Coldwell Banker Affiliates, who, despite just recently starting in this position some eight months ago, brings to the table many years of brokerage experience at another brand. Waugh talks a lot about the importance of empathy and understanding, specifically when i…

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DeLeon Realty’s Mike Repka on the firm’s salaried agent model 53:18

3M ago53:18

53:18

On this week’s episode of the RealTrending podcast, we welcome Michael Repka, the CEO and managing broker of DeLeon Realty, a Palo Alto-based brokerage with a unique business model of salaried agents. In this conversation, Mike and Tracey talk about DeLeon’s brokerage model and its place in the market post-NAR commission lawsuit settlement, as well…

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ERA leader Alex Vidal on agent coaching strategies 33:57

4M ago33:57

33:57

On this week’s episode of the RealTrending podcast, Tracey Velt sat down with Alex Vidal, the president of ERA Real Estate. Today’s conversation is all about mindset, leadership, and challenging yourself with both personal and career goals. They discuss the power of positive thinking, and he shares his coaching strategies for helping agents develop…

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KW Maps Coach Craig Goodliffe offers strategies for commission conversations 38:22

4M ago38:22

38:22

On this week’s episode of the RealTrending podcast, we are joined by Craig Goodliffe, KW Maps coach and the founder and CEO of Cyberbacker, a company that provides administrative support and virtual assistant services to real estate firms. Craig and Tracey talk about the misconceptions and misinformation plaguing consumer perceptions of commissions…

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Broker Jill Butler on talent development in the face of industry challenges 30:30

4M ago30:30

30:30

On this week’s episode of the RealTrending podcast, we are joined by Jill Butler, founder of Red Key Realty Leaders, who discusses her business model, services offered, growth strategy, and the importance of culture and recruiting. She emphasizes the importance of transparency and agent’s value add to clients, mastering talent development, and her …

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Industry Expert Steve Murray on the implications of NAR’s commission lawsuit settlement 29:49

4M ago29:49

29:49

We are dropping a breaking news episode in your feed today as Steve Murray of RTC Consulting joins us to discuss an important update in the class action commission lawsuits brought by home sellers across the nation. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has settled for $418 million and will make several policy changes, pending court approval. …

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Josh Team on SERHANT.’s high-risk, high-reward growth plan 36:33

4M ago36:33

36:33

On today’s episode of RealTrending, Josh Team, President of SERHANT., joins us to share his journey and how his perspective has changed since he had a heart attack after leaving Keller Williams that left him near death. Three years after his heart attack, where he spent time being a dad and husband through recovery, he’s back in the industry. He di…

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Scott Wright on M&A and brokerage valuation trends 38:08

4M ago38:08

38:08

On this week’s episode of the RealTrending podcast, we are joined by Scott Wright, a partner with RTC Consulting, the premier consulting firm for brokerage mergers and acquisitions, and business valuations for teams and brokerages. They've been collecting brokerage and team benchmarking data for the past 12 years. Tracey and Scott cover the upcomin…

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Mark Johnson: The mistakes brokers are making with recruiting and retention 36:22

5M ago36:22

36:22

On this week’s episode of the RealTrending podcast, we are joined by Mark Johnson, the co-founder of Co-Recruit Systems and a business partner in Third Pool Recruiting Systems. He is an industry veteran and also was the former brand president and CEO of JPAR Real Estate company-owned stores, and under his leadership, they grew nearly five times. In…

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RE/MAX Founder Dave Liniger on successes, failures and lessons learned 36:13

5M ago36:13

36:13

On today’s episode of RealTrending, Dave Liniger, co-founder and chairman of the board of RE/MAX, joins us to discuss his longstanding real estate career, his new book 'The Perfect Ten' and shares insights on leadership and success in the real estate industry. Liniger shares his most impactful leadership lessons and how his failures have informed h…

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One broker’s journey transitioning from a traditional to a transaction fee model 36:08

5M ago36:08

36:08

On today’s episode of RealTrending, Jerry Holden, founder of THA Brands, shares his journey of transitioning from a traditional brokerage model to a 100% commission transaction fee-based model. He discusses the challenges he faced in gaining recognition and credibility in the industry and how he overcame them. Jerry also highlights the importance o…

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Michael LaFido on how to remove limiting beliefs and build your luxury real estate business 34:46

5M ago34:46

34:46

In this episode of the Real Trending podcast, luxury property specialist Michael LaFido provides insights into the trends shaping the luxury market. He emphasizes the importance of preparing for the market and offers tips for finding hidden inventory. LaFido also gives a sneak preview of his upcoming book, 'Secrets of Top Luxury Agents,' and discus…

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REcolorado CEO Gene Millman on today’s MLS value proposition 35:10

6M ago35:10

35:10

In this sponsored episode of the RealTrending Podcast, host Tracey Velt interviews Gene Millman, the President and CEO of REcolorado. They discuss the importance of partnerships and collaboration in the MLS industry, as well as the need to adapt to changes in the real estate industry. What does the future hold for the MLS? Millman talks about where…

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Coach Julie Harris on creative ways to find inventory 44:17

6M ago44:17

44:17

In this episode of the Real Trending podcast, Tracey Velt interviews Julie Harris, co-founder of Tim and Julie Harris Coaching. Harris has deep insights into what agents are struggling with right now (inventory!) and offers solid ways to find more listings. She also explores trends in the industry, such as the value of expanding one's center of inf…

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Transaction-fee brokerage leader on how they refocused recruiting 34:28

6M ago34:28

34:28

In this episode of the Real Trending Podcast, Tracey Velt interviews Steven Barks, the president and COO of Worth Clark Realty, a transaction fee brokerage. When Barks joined the company, they had 5 licensed salespeople. Now, they have 1,200. Barks talks about myths about transaction fee services and explains how a focus on recruiting the right age…

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Renee Mueller on restructuring her brokerage, expanding core services 37:08

6M ago37:08

37:08

Renee Mueller, President and Co-founder of Elite Real Estate Systems, and her leadership team made a huge leap over the past three years as they reorganized the company and expanded core services. The goal of the reorganization was to make the company more sticky and provide better investment opportunities for agents. Now, the company fully owns al…

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Keller Williams CEO Mark Willis on leading through challenging times 41:49

7M ago41:49

41:49

In today’s RealTrending, we speak with Mark Willis, CEO of Keller Williams. After serving as CEO of Keller Williams through some high-growth years for the company, Willis stepped down in 2015. Now, he’s back in leadership in his second stint as CEO and is ready to lead the company through some challenging times. Willis shares his leadership lessons…

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MyStateMLS leader Dawn Pfaff on the future of MLSs 28:51

7M ago28:51

28:51

Believe it or not, there will be winners when it comes to the commission lawsuit outcomes. That's the crux of our conversation with Dawn Pfaff, president of MyStateMLS, a nationwide MLS that is not affiliated with any Realtor board. Pfaff shares her opinions on the value of the MLS (Realtor affiliated or not), what the future might look like and th…

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Anthony Lamacchia on commission lawsuit mayhem 35:24

7M ago35:24

35:24

In today's RealTrending, Anthony Lamacchia, CEO and founder of Lamacchia Realty and Crush it in Real Estate, passionately shares why the commission lawsuits are wrong and why the industry must start speaking out. Not one to shy away from confrontation, Lamacchia hits the issue head on with his real-life view of how the commission lawsuit outcomes w…

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NAHB's Jim Tobin talks 2024 new home sale trends 27:10

7M ago27:10

27:10

In the latest RealTrending episode, join Jim Tobin, the CEO and President of the National Association of Home Builders, as he unveils his comprehensive housing outlook for 2024. Discover the key factors currently influencing new home sales and construction, and learn about the organization's strategic efforts to enhance housing affordability. Tobin…

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BHGRE's Ginger Wilcox on the industry's ability to adapt and change 30:08

8M ago30:08

30:08

Today's RealTrending features Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate's President Ginger Wilcox. With her extensive leadership experience in mortgage, real estate technology and more, Wilcox brings a fresh perspective to real estate brokerage. Wilcox discusses the changes that may come to the industry, the opportunities born out of a challenging marke…

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Redfin's Glenn Kelman on NAR, commission lawsuits and market share growth 33:40

8M ago33:40

33:40

In today's RealTrending, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman explains his decision to disassociate from NAR, his surprise at the current Gibson lawsuit, and his commitment to his agents and consumers. In this open conversation, Kelman also shares his passion for the industry, how Redfin is moving forward, his ups and downs growing the company and more. Related…

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2024 NAHREP President Nora Aguirre on threats to first-time homebuyers 25:27

8M ago25:27

25:27

Today's RealTrending features Nora Aguirre, team leader of the Nora Aguirre Team of Century 21 Americana in Las Vegas. As incoming president of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, Aguirre knows this year will be like no other. As she and her team navigate the fallout of the recent commission lawsuits, she discusses how f…

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Keller Williams’ Michael Ward on shifting the pendulum on lead generation 29:39

8M ago29:39

29:39

On today's episode of RealTrending, we feature Michael Ward, the director of Teamerage for Keller Williams. Ward talks through the teamerage model, Keller Williams’ investment in developing and attracting high transaction volume teams, and why he thinks more brands should be leveraging the team model. Michael discusses different ways to overcome di…

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Compass's Jonathan Spears on the only two KPIs he tracks 30:20

9M ago30:20

30:20

On today's RealTrending, we feature Jonathan Spears, founder of Spears Group with Compass in Destin, Florida. His team is ranked No. 16 medium-sized teams by sales volume on the RealTrends + Tom Ferry 2023 The Thousand. Spears chose a career in real estate at age 18 and went into it with a specific business plan. Part of that plan continues today i…

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Real estate stalwart Steve Murray on the current class-action commission lawsuit 26:20

9M ago26:20

26:20

In today's special edition of RealTrending, we feature Steve Murray, partner with RTC Consulting and a senior advisor to HousingWire. Steve has served as an expert witness on numerous antitrust and other real estate cases over the years. He shares his analysis of the Sitzer Burnett class action commission case based on his years of experience in th…

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Top team leader Bonneau Ansley on how he is redefining real estate success 37:50

9M ago37:50

37:50

In today's RealTrending, we speak with Bonneau Ansley, team leader of Ansley Real Estate and a partner with Christie's International Real Estate in Atlanta. Ansley recognized early that school was not for him and figured out that his strengths lie in entrepreneurship. From his first business selling tee shirts his freshman year in college to his cu…

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Luxury influencer Dina Goldentayer shares the path from rentals to luxury 29:36

9M ago29:36

29:36

On today's RealTrending, Douglas Elliman's Dina Goldentayer shares the strategies and lessons she's learned moving from rentals to becoming the No. 21 individual agent by sales volume in the RealTrends + Tom Ferry The Thousand. Goldentayer is not afraid of hard work and saying no to opportunities that don't fit. More than that, she's built a huge I…

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United Real Estate Gallery leaders talk about low-fee models and commission lawsuit prep 36:22

9M ago36:22

36:22

In today's RealTrending, United Real Estate Gallery CEO Ray Rivera and President Sonny Downey share their perspective on the commission lawsuits. Sonny is a past president of his local MLS and Ray is the incoming 2024 president, so they have a unique view of how things may shake out. Ray and Sonny also discuss how low-fee brokerage models are able …

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ShowingTime+ President Mike Lane on winning listings 35:24

10M ago35:24

35:24

On today's RealTrending, ShowingTime+ President Mike Lane offers insight into how showings have been impacted by the low inventory and high-interest rate market. He'll also talk about how agents can win listings, how Zillow has been impacted by the commission class-action lawsuits, and how they are using AI to build better photography products. Rel…

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Realtor.com's Damian Eales on the transformation of Realtor.com 31:11

10M ago31:11

31:11

In today's RealTrending, we speak with Damian Eales, CEO of Move, operator of Realtor.com. Not happy with Realtor.com's position as No. 2, Damian outlines the strategic moves the company will take to leverage the News Corp audience and launch new products to help agents get listings. We also delve into the lessons he learned in his career and how h…

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BHGRE's first affiliate on building a thriving property management company 31:39

10M ago31:39

31:39

In today's episode of RealTrending, we speak with Tom Wilkins, broker-owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Wilkins Associates in Pennsylvania. Wilkins was the first BHGRE affiliate. Find out from Wilkins, who has more than two decades worth of practical knowledge, how he found success in property management and relocation, along with resid…

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The Real Brokerage CTO shares all things AI and practical uses 34:36

10M ago34:36

34:36

In today's RealTrending Pritesh Damani, CTO for The Real Brokerage, shares how his team developed Leo, an AI assistant for teams and brokers. More than that, he discusses potential uses for brokerage leaders in streamlining business and recruiting. Two and a half years ago, The Real Brokerage made the strategic move to automate many of their proces…

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Michael Maher on boosting your referral business with events 42:43

11M ago42:43

42:43

aboutToday's RealTrending features Michael Maher, CEO of ReferCo and author of "7 Levels of Communication." Maher emphasizes the importance of creating "talk abouts" or memorable experiences. He did that in his own real estate business by hosting housewarming parties and three client appreciation events annually, tailored to what their clients enjo…

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C21 CEO Mike Miedler on consolidation in the brokerage industry 35:46

11M ago35:46

35:46

In the latest episode of The RealTrending Podcast, we talk with Mike Miedler, CEO of CENTURY 21, who delves deep into his insights on the real estate industry. Mike passionately speaks about the unique attributes of the real estate sector and emphasizes its people-driven nature. He believes that while technology and trends may evolve, the essence o…

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Kurt Carlton on building a marketplace for investors 30:59

11M ago30:59

30:59

Today's RealTrending features Kurt Carlton, co-founder and president of New Western, a marketplace for real estate investors. Carlton talks about how he's working with real estate agents, his take on the affordability issue and the trend of the "Great Renovation." Related to this episode: Connect with Kurt on LinkedIn New Western HousingWire’s YouT…

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Christie's International execs on building clear core values 37:25

11M ago37:25

37:25

On today's RealTrending, we speak with Chris Lim, president and Natalie Hamrick, vice president of Christie's International Real Estate about how they build their core values on a level of service and not a price point. The two discuss lessons learned as they grow the brand, how to build your message to attract agents to your firm and where they fi…

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Compass agents on the power of AI in real estate 42:19

12M ago42:19

42:19

Today's RealTrending features Rich Hopen, broker-associate of Compass and co-founder of REAL-E in New Jersey and Susan Vanech, broker-associate of Compass and founder of Compass Coastal in Connecticut. Hopen is a self-taught expert in all things ChatGPT and artificial intelligence and built an AI-powered listing chatbot. Vaneck used that chatbot to…

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