Keyed In Real Estate Podcast

We're excited to have Mattia D'Affuso and Rob Sanders joining us to provide a fresh perspective on this episode of State of the Market! Our goal is to equip our colleagues with a more comprehensive understanding of the real estate market, making them more informed professionals. If you have any burning questions you'd like us to tackle in our upcoming SOTM episode, feel free to reac...

Keyed In - Greatest Hits! How do you become a better agent? A better team? Do not miss this episode highlighting some of our favorite clips from our latest interviews. Our listeners gain instant access to some of the real estate industry's top talent, from seasoned agents and brokers to viral social media influencers, designers, and developers.

Join host Max and guest co-host Lauren Davis as they bring forth valuable insights from today's guest: Melinda Estridge. With 30+ years of experience, Melinda has conquered the world of real estate in Washington, D.C. Having graduated Georgetown Law, Melinda's depth of understanding of contracts and the market sets her apart as a REALTOR® in the DMV. With Melinda leading her very own tea...

After witnessing her father's 20-hour days and lost weekends, Cara Pearlman wondered if maybe real estate wasn't for her. But not long after graduating from the University of Miami with a marketing degree, she found herself following in the footsteps of her grandmother, father, aunt, uncle, and brother. Cara Pearlman has been called the face of real estate in Bethesda, Maryland, and has...

Get ready to dive into an exciting episode of our podcast with the one and only Phil Di Ruggiero! He's not your average real estate agent. As a License Partner and advisor at Engel and Völkers Washington DC, and the Co-Founder of GreenLine Real Estate for an impressive 11 years, Phil knows the ins and outs of the industry like nobody else. But here's the real kicker: Phil's passion...

Join us on this episode of the podcast as we welcome Tom Kolker, a former sports broadcaster who found himself caught between two worlds: the meticulous preparation required for his games and the equally demanding task of listing homes for sale. As his real estate side hustle began to flourish, Tom recognized the need to shift gears and fully commit to the world of real estate. Tune in to hear his...

Today we delve into the captivating world of Logan, Shaw, Dupont...Lockard & Smith—a team celebrated for their exceptional style and flair in the most coveted neighborhoods of Washington, DC. As fellow team leaders, Max and Brent are eager to interview and glean valuable insights from remarkable colleagues like Jeff and Andrew. Join us as we embark on a journey to uncover the secrets behind th...

How is it that NINJA Selling has transformed so many agents’ lives? The program goes beyond just business and changes the way agents actually live their lives. Melanie Frank is here today to tell us more about the program, how it helped her, and how she’s become a guide for others…on purpose. Welcome to the podcast, Melanie!

Sherif Abdalla was born and raised in Northern Virginia where he attended Langley High School and then James Madison University, where he graduated with a degree in Computer Information Systems. After college, Sherif returned to the DC area to work in software sales before entering the restaurant business, where he successfully owned and managed six restaurants and nightlife venues over the course...

What’s it like to be a transplant in the ultra luxury town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, as a realtor? Is it easy to make friends? Form a new book of business from scratch? Clearly, it’s an amazing place to be, but what are the challenges of living fulltime in The Hole? Greg Schneider got his start in real estate at Compass, in Washington, DC. He’s worked very successfully on Brent’s team and most rec...

Today we welcome to the podcast our friend and colleague Louis Cardenas, who is joined by a very special guest, Sandra Jackson, president & CEO of House of Ruth. Our friend Lou is on the Board of Directors of House of Ruth and when we reached out to him to be a guest, he graciously and selflessly suggested that instead of our usual interview, we interview and highlight the great work of Sa...

What exactly is the role of a settlement attorney? Why are they necessary? What kind of conflicts do they resolve? How is technology changing the industry? Evelyn Miller is joining us today to discuss all these questions and more. Prior to joining Smart Settlements, Evelyn Miller managed one of the largest title companies in the Washington metropolitan region. She has over 15 years of experience a...

Deven Lee, a South Carolina native, moved to Washington, D.C. after graduating from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Communications. With both parents practicing real estate for over 60 years combined, she acquired a keen interest in the profession naturally. While she delayed the inevitable for periods of time, exploring careers in the airline industry and coaching, ultimately De...

Born in Venezuela and a Miami resident since 2001, Jonathan Garcia started his luxury real estate career in early 2013. Currently affiliated with the ONE Sotheby’s International Realty office in Miami, Florida, Jonathan is at the top of his game with total sales exceeding $180M. Starting out as an associate with the #1 Team in sales volume in the U.S. as reported by The WSJ, The Jills®, Jonathan’s...

Meredith Margolis’ love affair with the DC area inspired her to become a real estate agent in 2006. Before pursuing a career in residential real estate, Meredith was a Business Development Manager for the law firm of Arent Fox LLP and prior to that, she pursued her combined love for art and retail to a paint-your-own pottery studio located off Dupont Circle. Meredith is a past Board Member for the...

Today we’re welcoming back Jamie Manning, the mind behind the wildly popular blog and social media account, @ExposedBrickDC. One of Jamie's favorite ways to interact with followers is via her Ask Me Anything highlight, and today she's answering questions on the podcast with the help of Max and Leslie. Join us for the latest from Keyed In Ask Me Anything with Exposed Brick DC.

The last time we had Andrew Riguzzi on the podcast, we hardly had enough time to discuss his other ventures outside of real estate sales. But the truth is, Andrew is more than a superb real estate agent. He is also a master investor, flipper, and property management professional. Tenant issues? No problem. No floor? Diamond in the rough. We brought back Andrew to share more of his you-can’t-make-t...

We are diving into today’s State of the Market episode with our very own Leslie Backoff to bring some fresh eyes, and questions, to the usual data points and headlines we discuss. Relating information to new agents and helping our colleagues to be better informed agents is one of our top priorities. If you have any questions for us that you’d like us to explore on the next SOTM episode, slide into...

Jenn Smira is a more than a reputable real estate agent in Washington, DC. She has led a powerhouse team to the top of the residential and new construction real estate markets. Top competition to Brent's team, it's never a good day when one hears they're up against Jenn. She commands respect and has a natural knack for predicting the market. She knows her cars, her basketball, her r...

Currently ranked as Sotheby’s #2 Team in New York, and Sotheby’s #3 Team in the country: Jeremy Stein’s The Stein Team. Need we say more? With over $1 Billion in sales, we want to know the success sauce for making it in The City That Never Sleeps. We are honored and psyched to interview Jeremy Stein today. Welcome to the podcast, Jeremy!

Today’s episode is going to be a little different. Here with us today in the studio are two agents representing a technology platform that, frankly, we aren’t quite sure about. Similar to our rapid fire questions, today’s entire episode will be a succession of interrogative questions on the who, what, where, and especially why a new platform called Final Offer is disrupting our peaceful way of doi...

Before moving into residential real estate full-time, Jake worked for Deloitte LLP in commercial real estate consulting. While there, he focused on clients with multi-billion-dollar real estate portfolios spanning across North America, with property types ranging from residential to industrial, and everything in between. Having been licensed as a realtor since the age of 18, however, it was only a...

Prior to his career in country real estate, Alan had a long career in Washington, DC on Capitol Hill, as a diplomat, and as an economist for the World Bank. He is very comfortable working with international buyers and, as one who has made the transition himself, he has a special affinity for buyers wishing to relocate from the city to the country. When not selling real estate, Alan is busy tending...

Building a beautiful home is like playing with a great band. Everyone must do their part in harmony. These are words that Jeremy and Justin Kittrell live by in their DC-based real estate development business. It is a statement that any developer can relate to. In real estate, relationships and community are key. Born and raised in the District, Jeremy and Justin have been in business since 1988. W...

Tom Daley is currently president-elect for the District of Columbia Association of Realtors (DCAR) and national chairman for NAR’s Data Strategy Committee. He received his master’s degree in real estate from Georgetown University and a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Boston College. He has the Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation, At Home with Diversity® (AHWD) certification and Mili...