[Podcast] Real Estate Advisory as a Differentiator with Joana Branquinho
In this episode of Million Dollar Question, host Billy Ekofo sits down with Joana Branquinho, the visionary Founder and CEO of ORIA Real Estate Advisors. Together, they explore the pivotal role of cultivating trust with clients and delivering a comprehensive suite of services, including property management and concierge assistance. They also emphasize the imperative for real estate agents to evolve into trusted advisors, placing a premium on fostering lasting relationships and gaining a profound insight into client needs. Connect with Joana: Email: [email protected]: www.oriaadvisors.com Listen to this podcast on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Visit the episode homepage for show notes and more detail.

[Podcast] Housing Sustainability: Navigating Economic Challenges for Homeowners
In this episode of The National Housing Conference's Beyond Four Walls podcast, experts share best practices, insights into borrower empowerment, and innovative strategies for keeping individuals and families in their homes during challenging times. By addressing the unique needs of diverse communities and collaborating with stakeholders, this podcast seeks to reshape the narrative of mortgage servicing as a proactive force for housing stability. Beyond Four Walls: Conversations on Affordable Housing goes beyond the rhetoric and engages with key figures in the housing and finance sectors to discuss tangible, impactful, and achievable solutions to the affordable housing crisis. The podcast also focuses on the personal stories of these housing leaders and policymakers and the journeys that have shaped them into the accomplished leaders they are today. The conversations promise to be insightful, challenge conventional wisdom, and shed light on innovative approaches that can make a real difference. Listen on: Spotify Amazon Apple Podcasts Visit the episode homepage for show notes and more detail.

[Podcast] Real Estate Rollercoaster: Navigating the Market Madness with Jason Jakus
In this lively episode of It's Closing Time, Michael Lucarelli, CEO of RentSpree, and Jason Jakus, a Florida real estate broker, delve into the real estate market, discussing Jason's insights, educational emphasis, and the emotional aspects of transactions. They tackle the booming Florida real estate scene, spotlighting increased rentals amid population growth and escalating home prices. Jason underscores the ongoing client connection, revealing the triumphs and challenges faced during the tumultuous fourth quarter 2020 to June 2022 market period, emphasizing the vital role of follow-ups and effective communication in client relationships. Listen to the full episode above, or click one of the links below to listen on the podcast service of your choice: ‍Apple Podcasts‍ Spotify‍

[Podcast] Leading the Diversity Charge for Real Estate with Lennox Scott
Recently, national news headlines have brought to light an alarming accusation of race-based real estate value inequity in the appraisal industry: A black family's home value increased by a whopping $300,000, after their first appraisal, by "white-washing" their home and having a white friend answer the door on the day of the appraisal. Unfortunately, this is not the only recent case of real estate value inequity. In this episode of Million Dollar Question, host Jessisa Edgerton is joined by Lennox Scott, chairman and CEO of John L. Scott Real Estate, one of the largest and most successful regional real estate firms in the United States across the Pacific Northwest and into California. Lennox is a tireless advocate for diversity training within the real estate industry. Lennox and Jess emphasize the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion within the industry, now more than ever, in the wake of the racial atrocities that have occurred over the past few years. In this episode of Million Dollar Question: How Lennox became a leader of diversity, equity and inclusion Undoing the long history of racist language in property documents New systems in place to encourage diversity, equity and inclusion What needs to happen moving forward Connect with Lennox: Website: johnlscott.com LinkedIn: Lennox Scott Listen to this podcast on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts RadioPublic Visit the episode homepage for show notes and more detail.

[Podcast] The Agent of Tomorrow: Data driven, Socially Conscious with Kevin Skipworth
In this episode of Million Dollar Question, host Billy Ekofo interviews real estate expert Kevin Skipworth, who shares insights on the evolving role of real estate agents and the impact of global trends on local markets. Kevin highlights the resilience of the Vancouver market and stresses the importance of data-driven decisions, sustainability, and personal connections in the industry. This conversation offers valuable perspectives for understanding the dynamic nature of modern real estate. In this episode of Million Dollar Question: The evolution of the real estate industry and the role of agents Analyzing the resilience and trends of the Vancouver real estate market The importance of data-driven decision-making in real estate Global influences on local real estate dynamics Balancing technology and personal connections in modern real estate practices Connect with Kevin: Website: cathieandkevin.com Instagram: @kevinskipworth Listen to this podcast on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts RadioPublic To view the original article, visit the LeadingRE blog.

[Podcast] Being Fully Present: A Conversation with Carolyn Rosson
Today's guest, Carolyn Rosson, is the President of Ebby Halliday, an established company with a reach spanning 12,000 square miles across Texas and Oklahoma. In her 40 plus years with the company, Carolyn—mentored by Ebby herself—has risen through the ranks to her current position as President, continuing the intentional leadership style that Ebby started 75 years ago. In this episode, we learn why Carolyn's emphasis on service, to her staff and clients alike, has made her such a central figure in the growth trajectory and sustained success of one of the most powerful brokerage companies in the southern United States. In this episode of Million Dollar Question: A company led by women: Carolyn's experience being mentored by Ebby Halliday Keeping cohesion across different brands amidst growth and expansion Embracing that the pandemic has forever changed the ways that brokers work Authenticity and presence: Carolyn's top tips for success Connect with Carolyn: LinkedIn: Carolyn Rosson Website: ebby.com Listen to this podcast on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts RadioPublic To view the original article, visit the LeadingRE blog.

[Podcast] Day in a Canoe: Getting Real About Real Estate with Mark McLaughlin
On the Sunday before Thanksgiving, I was privileged to "spend the day in a canoe" with my friend Nathan Mersereau. This podcast episode, Mark McLaughlin: Getting Real About Real Estate, is the highlight reel of our conversation. We were not literally in a canoe; Nathan is simply friends with people he would enjoy being in a canoe with. Nathan runs a fascinating wealth management business in the U.S. One of the core competencies of Planning Alternatives relates to generational wealth planning and their coaching of all individuals involved. It's a refreshing approach that results in being "part of the heard, not the herd." Enjoy the canoe trip. For show notes and more information, visit the episode homepage. This Is Where We Are Now. Mark McLaughlin serves as CEO of McLaughlin Ventures and M&A Advisory at WAV Group. To view the original article, visit the McLaughlin Ventures blog.

Adding Value: How Resale Will Survive a Changing Market
This month, I had the pleasure of attending the John Burns Real Estate Consulting 2023 Housing Market Outlook (JBREC) in New York City, and as a follow-up I enjoyed this conversation with Dean Wehrli, Principal, at JBREC. We discussed the resale housing market, interest rates, and some of the current noise in the industry. Enjoy the listen. New Home Insights Podcast · Episode 86: Value Adding—How Resale Will Survive a Changing Market Description: The real estate broker is the conduit between most people and the biggest purchase of their life—a home. Mark McLaughlin led Pacific Union International, one of the best upmarket brokerages in California, and now is the Chief Real Estate Strategist for Compass, one of the best and biggest brokerages in the nation. He is not just a broker. As the title implies, he is a strategic and visionary thinker who views the brokerage world from far above. On the latest episode of the New Home Insights podcast, Mark takes us through some key questions facing the brokerage community now and in the future. For show notes and more information, visit the episode homepage. This Is Where We Are Now. Mark McLaughlin serves as CEO of McLaughlin Ventures and M&A Advisory at WAV Group. To view the original article, visit the McLaughlin Ventures blog.

[Podcast] Enduring Excellence: The Legacy of Four Generations at Real Estate One with Dan Elsea
In this episode of Million Dollar Question, host Jess Edgerton engages in a captivating conversation with Dan Elsea, the owner of Michigan's top independent real estate agency, Real Estate One. Dan and his brother, the co-owner, are the fourth generation in the family-owned business. With three of their kids already a part of the company, their legacy seems firmly assured for the foreseeable future. Dan and his team lead the company with the understanding that the best agents in the business are more than just salespeople, they're true counselors to their clients. Today, Dan shares with us the values, principles and wisdom that have helped Real Estate One maintain success generation after generation. In this episode of Million Dollar Question: Discussing Detroit's revitalization and its impact on the real estate market Addressing the "clog" effect caused by Baby Boomers The importance of counseling clients on optimal buying decisions How Real Estate One has sustained success through the generations Flexibility, kindness and curiosity: The keys to sustained success Connect with Dan: LinkedIn Website Listen to this podcast on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts RadioPublic To view the original article, visit the LeadingRE blog.

[Podcast] Futureproofing Your Real Estate Business with Lindsey Smith
In this episode of Million Dollar Question, Billy welcomes the esteemed Lindsey Smith. Lindsey dives deep into the art of consistent business evaluation, emphasizing the power of the "scorecard." With a wealth of experience under his belt, Lindsey opens up about the essence of timely feedback, the mantra of spending within your means, and the vitality of adapting to ever-shifting market dynamics. Expect to hear the blueprint for businesses aiming for enduring success and profitability. In this episode of Million Dollar Question: Present trends in Calgary's real estate market Strategies for adjusting to tech and market shifts The pivotal role of business metrics in gauging business wellness Hurdles for Realtors and brokerages in sustaining profits Methods to consistently evaluate a business's trajectory Connect with Gary: LinkedIn Website Listen to this podcast on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts RadioPublic To view the original article, visit the LeadingRE blog.

[Podcast] Empowerment, Authenticity, and Balance: A Deep Dive into Women's Professional Experiences in Real Estate
In this episode of The RENEW Podcast, host Lauren Martin sits down with Deena Zimmerman, vice president at SVN Chicago and the National Council Co-Chair of Retail for SVN. The two women talk about Deena's leap into commercial real estate and the initial challenges in a male-dominated industry — from gender biases and skepticism regarding financial acumen to the threat of harassment. The candid conversation revolves around the pressure on women to be more prepared, the importance of embracing individuality and the need for women to carve out their own space. The conversation also touches on safety during conferences and the essence of checking on each other. Listen to the full episode above, or click one of the links below to listen on the podcast service of your choice: ‍Apple Podcasts‍ Pandora Spotify‍ RENEW by RentSpree aims to help change the lack of women in leadership roles within real estate and foster a community that elevates female voices. To view the original article, visit the RentSpree blog.

[Podcast] Lead with Connection and All Else Follows: Creating a Magnetic and Sustainable Company Culture with Michael Saunders
There are certain individuals that have a way of energizing everyone around them, helping people tap into their potential just by being themselves. Today's guest is one of those people. Michael Saunders is the founder and CEO of Michael Saunders & Company, a top Florida real estate company headquartered in Sarasota. Over the decades, Michael has developed an unmatched reputation for white glove customer care, award winning marketing and bringing the community together through her company's philanthropic efforts. In this episode, Michael shares the secrets to her success in an ever changing industry. In this episode of Million Dollar Question: How Michael uses real estate as her vehicle to make a difference in the lives of others The core values at Michael Saunders & Company A catalyst for collaboration: Michael's approach to philanthropy Why Michael thinks technology is overhyped The importance of educating both sellers and buyers on current market norms Michael's must-have qualities for new hires Connect with Michael: LinkedIn: Michael Saunders Website: michaelsaunders.com Listen to this podcast on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts RadioPublic To view the original article, visit the LeadingRE blog.

[Podcast] Building a Thriving Culture as a Real Estate Brokerage with Chris Grimes
Chris Grimes is the Managing Broker of RE/MAX Homes and Estates, Lipman Group. He moved to Nashville to pursue music opportunities in 2012 before getting his Tennessee license. Hear how to keep your team excited about the work, deliver fantastic customer service as a brokerage, focus on training and mentorship, the difference between great agents and bad ones, and what Chris learned from Larry Lipman. This episode covers everything from broker tips to the legendary Larry Lipman. Here's a small sample of what you will hear in this episode: Why is Larry Lipman so respected? What is the difference between a Broker Owner and Principal Broker? What is Chris's fiduciary responsibility for his Realtors? What's the difference between a good brokerage and bad brokerage? What's the best way to start your real estate career? What is a standard churn rate at a brokerage? What makes a successful real estate agent? Real talk...not Real talk: Musician as a career Connect with Chris at JoinLipman.com, Instagram, and TikTok. Check out the episode and show notes below for much more detail. Listen on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Visit the episode homepage for show notes and more detail.

[Podcast] 'It's Closing Time' with Chuck Hattemer, CMO and Co-founder of Poplar
In this episode of It's Closing Time, Michael Lucarelli sits down with Chuck Hattemer, CMO and Co-founder of Poplar — a property management solution for homeowners and renters. Chuck has over 10 years of experience in professional marketing, sales, and executive roles. Since co-founding Poplar in 2014, Chuck has grown his company to over 300+ employees, with over $75M in venture backing and 13,000+ doors under management across the country. He contributes to Forbes and other industry publications such as the SFAA Magazine in his spare time.    

[Podcast] Market Trends, Supporting Agents and Luxury Real Estate with Damon Knox of Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Brokerage
In this episode, RentSpree CEO Michael Lucarelli is joined by Damon Knox, a long-time successful agent whose career has culminated in being elected as the President of the San Francisco Association of REALTORS while also serving as the Assistant Branch Manager at Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Brokerage. Damon dives into his real estate journey and lays out the keys to success to build a strong client base and how that experience translated into also serving the luxury end of the business. Also, with the current market trends, Damon offers advice and insights into how to navigate rising interest rates and low inventory. Furthermore, he looks at how brokerages should work to be more modern to support today's real estate agent.    

[Podcast] The Modern Agent with Neema Bardi of Atllas
In this episode of It's Closing Time, RentSpree CEO Michael Lucarelli sits down with Neema Bardi, CEO, and Founder of Atllas, a tech-based real estate brokerage headquartered in Los Angeles. What makes Atllas unique is that Atllas agents retain 100% of their real estate commissions. Neema only started his real estate journey in 2020 during the pandemic and broke the record for the number of closed deals by a first-time agent. And in this episode, he shares his tips for new agents on beings successful in their first few years, as well as the growing needs of today's modern agent.  

[Podcast] Building a Recurring Rental Business with Yansey Valdes
In this episode of It's Closing Time, Yansey Valdes sits down with RentSpree CEO Michael Lucarelli to discuss the unique rental market, how to build a successful, recurring rental business, nurturing relationships with renters and landlords, and much more. Yansey serves as the Associate Broker at Julie's Realty based in Florida.  

[Podcast] It's Closing Time: Maya Tuvia of Coldwell Banker
In this episode of It's Closing Time, Maya Tuvia sits down with RentSpree CEO Michael Lucarelli to discuss her already impressive 8-year career in the real estate industry. In that time, Maya has amassed incredible experience in property management and representing home buyers and sellers through her firm, 365 Management Group. As a RentSpree power user, Maya leverages rentals to build her network of potential home buyers as well as utilizing various technologies to streamline and service a robust database of clients. Additionally, as a woman in real estate, she touches on the challenges and opportunities that women have in the industry to make an impact on the business and leadership positions across the board.

Decoding Real Estate Podcast: Building a Winning Real Estate Team
Welcome to Decoding Real Estate! Our kickoff episode features Verl Workman: master coach, motivational guru and founder of Workman Success Systems. Listen in as the Decoding duo of Reggie Nicolay and Genie Willett of RPR chat with Verl Workman on the importance of real estate teams, including: When should you form a real estate team? How do you build a successful team? And how do you measure that success? This 30-minute episode flies by as Verl offers wisdom, insight and a blueprint for real estate success that any agent can put into action. This discussion also includes how to work less and spend more time with family, friends, fun and fitness, the three things to look for when assembling talent for your team, how to create a "culture of productivity" in your office, and much more. Decoding Real Estate is hosted by Reggie Nicolay and Genie Willett. Subscribe/Follow Listen on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher To view the original article, visit the RPR blog.

TRIBUS Launches Brokerage Insider Podcast
TRIBUS announced today the launch of Brokerage Insider, the tech vendor's new podcast geared toward helping brokers, real estate agents and professionals identify, navigate and solve the problems that face real estate today. "I speak with people who I find to be some of the top minds in real estate right now to learn not only how to make real estate technology better, but also how to solve all these new problems we continue to encounter in 2020," says Eric Stegemann, CEO of TRIBUS. "We thought the best way to find answers is to ask. It's simple, but in our first seven episodes we've already decoded topics like digital accessibility in real estate, how AI is reshaping photo imaging, and how markets around the globe are reacting." At launch, Brokerage Insider features interviews from Peter Schravemede of BoxBrownie, Brandon Doyle (smart home tech specialist), Jessica Edgerton of LeadingRE, and many more of real estate's brightest minds. "With so much happening in our industry and so many smart people fighting their own battles to make the experience of buying and selling homes better, these types of conversations need to happen. Beyond that, even the audio geeks in the office were impressed with the sound quality, so we are really happy with the quality of the production as well," says Philip Hegge, U.S. Director with Adfenix. Listen here: Apple Spotify Captivate.fm

[Podcast] With RESO Setting the Standard, Will Real Estate Innovation Accelerate?
The dirty work. The work that nobody sees. Like the job of the football's offensive linemen who toil in the trenches to protect high profile quarterbacks. They are unseen, but without them, the offense goes nowhere. Kind of like the role of a standards organization. Some have said that data is the new oil in real estate, and if that's the case, the Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO) might well be the organization that holds the key to how well industry incumbents can fully leverage the power of Big Data. At the same time, one must wonder if broad adoption of data and business standards will accelerate pressure from newcomers. In either case, RESO's work is critical to real estate industry innovation, and in this episode of Gradually...Then, suddenly!, we talk with Sam DeBord, RESO's new CEO to explore some of these questions and more. You are invited to tune in and learn more by clicking the link below or listening on your favorite podcast site. Tune in to the podcast now! Russ Cofano is a 30-year real estate industry veteran who has served in executive capacities in various industry sectors. Russ was President of eXp World Holdings, led Industry Relations for Realtor.com, and acted as Chief Executive Officer for the Missouri REALTORS. He is a noted author and speaker at industry events on data, technology and innovation in the brokerage industry.    

[Podcast] Tech Redefining the Closing Experience? Just Ask Qualia!
The closing. Not sexy and not terribly interesting. Yet it's a place that generates an enormous amount of profit for brokerage companies who understand that building a business around GCI margin is increasingly a very, very challenging endeavor. And despite this very important role in the industry, the title and closing process has been largely unchanged by technology. But that just might be changing. In this episode of Gradually...Then, suddenly!, we take a hard look at what might be THE closing platform of the future. Meet Nate Baker, the CEO of Qualia, who just a few short years ago was an Ivy League grad, and today has raised more than $40 million to prove that technology and a new business approach can radically change the closing experience for all participants, even consumers. Want to know more? Tune in by clicking the button below or listening on your favorite podcast site. Tune in to the podcast now! Russ Cofano is a thirty-year real estate industry veteran who has served in executive capacities in various industry sectors. Russ was President of eXp World Holdings, led Industry Relations for Realtor.com, and acted as Chief Executive Officer for the Missouri REALTORS. He is a noted author and speaker at industry events on data, technology and innovation in the brokerage industry.    

AI and Real Estate: Hype, Hope or Here Today?
When you see the letters AI, what do you think? What do you feel? For many, there's a natural reaction of "not quite sure" and for even some, a bit of fear. As we enter the early days of the fourth Industrial Revolution, a new world of artificial intelligence and machine learning is being ushered in. Many new commercial iterations of AI have focused on service industries and trying to create applications where machines can provide consumers with a better service level than that historically provided by humans. In this episode of the Gradually...Then, suddenly! podcast, listen in as industry executive and host Russ Cofano interviews John Berkowitz, Co-Founder and CEO of OJO Labs, a real estate AI company in Austin, Texas. John provides his thoughts on the promise of AI in real estate and what OJO Labs is doing to help both consumers and agents get value out this new technology. Specifically, John describes a problem in home search where buyers are not quite ready to talk with a human early on, and solving that problem by providing them with meaningful assistance from a machine that eventually acts as a bridge to real estate agents. Tune in to the podcast now! Russ Cofano is a thirty-year real estate industry veteran who has served in executive capacities in various industry sectors. Russ was President of eXp World Holdings, led Industry Relations for Realtor.com, and acted as Chief Executive Officer for the Missouri REALTORS. He is a noted author and speaker at industry events on data, technology and innovation in the brokerage industry.