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In this episode, we dive into the latest market shake-up—stocks and bonds are both down, and we unpack what that means for mortgage rates moving forward. Plus, the U.S. has raised Canadian lumber duties to 34.45%. What impact could that have on housing prices and construction? We also explore how home buyers find and choose their agent, and dive into what today’s buyers are really looking for in a...

Managing money as a realtor isn’t easy—Jay and Ryan break down the smartest ways to keep your finances in check. They also swap stories about their wildest celebrity encounters, react to GameStop’s bold move to buy Bitcoin as a reserve asset, and unpack how NAR's latest MLS rule change could hurt sellers more than help them.  Submit your questions for Jay and Ryan to answer on the podcast her...

 Jay and Ryan dive into the latest chaos in UofL basketball, break down the drama surrounding GLAR Day at the Races, and debate just how many yard signs realtors really go through. They also spotlight Scottie Scheffler’s legendary Masters Champions Dinner, take a deep dive into how Zillow Flex operates, and expose the reality that realtors—not the general public—are Zillow’s true customers. Buckle...

Co-founder of ResiClub Lance Lambert shares misleading information about Zillow forcing realtors to push their Zillow leads to use Zillow Home Loans for their mortgage.  How will the stock market pullback affect the housing market? Gary Vee believes that wealthier people are more unhappy. Jay and Ryan do a draft of their favorite things about March Madness. Submit your questions for Jay and Ryan t...

This week on the Jay Pitts Show, Jay and Ryan discuss the demographic of people interviewing to join the brokerage and how it's different from previous years. Could the warmer weather affect the market and produce more listings? And why are there realtors who are still trying to take their own listing photos? Submit your questions for Jay and Ryan to answer on the podcast here!

Jay and Ryan discuss what you should be doing to build your business this year and what should you NOT be doing, inflation comes in higher than expected, the median age of a renter skyrockets, and YouTube users are watching on their TV's now more than ever before. Submit your questions for Jay and Ryan to answer on the podcast here!

This week, Jay and Ryan discuss which social media platform is the best for generating leads for realtors, how Trump's tariffs will affect the price of building new homes, when/if you should hire a virtual assistant to help grow your business, and comment on Gary Vee calling out bad real estate agents. Submit your questions for Jay and Ryan to answer on the podcast here!

With the cold weather here to stay for a month, Jay and Ryan discuss winter prep advice for agents like how to put up a listing sign when the ground is frozen. Tik Tok was banned for less than a day, and now there's a 90-day extension. Trump introduces a new BitCoin competitor, Trump Coin. We end the episode with a mount rushmore of our favorite championships.  Submit your questions for Jay a...

This week, Jay and Ryan discuss if real estate agents will be leaving the industry in mass this year and why, the possibility of medical debt being barred from affecting credit scores, and the TikTok ban. Submit your questions for Jay and Ryan to answer on the podcast here!

Jay and Ryan reflect on their successes in 2024 and discuss their plans and goals for 2025. Submit your questions for Jay and Ryan to answer on the podcast here!

This week we discuss bad advice realtors need to stop giving their clients, reminisce on our past deals, Jay's favorite sayings from his dad, and a draft of cold-weather alcoholic drinks. Submit your questions for Jay and Ryan to answer on the podcast here!

This week, Jay and Ryan discuss why the DOJ might be hitting NAR with antitrust violations over the buyer representation agreements, Trump talking about privatizing Freddie and Fannie Mac, and which social media platform is better for lead generation: Facebook or Instagram?  Submit your questions for Jay and Ryan to answer on the podcast here!

On this episode of the Jay Pitts Show, Jay and Ryan advise on ways to market yourself and your business as a brand new agent, discuss Trump's plan to build houses on federal land, and Jay reveals his feelings on the National Association of Realtors and how your dues are being spent. Submit your questions for Jay and Ryan to answer on the podcast here!

In this episode, Jay and Ryan open with a chat about RPP's annual grilled cheese fest held at the office. Then Jay shares a pivotal turning point in his life and how it impacted his business. Next, Ryan reads an article about how to reach $100K a month in your business. We also discuss essential leadership qualities for real estate brokerages and how they might change. And to top it off, we m...

On this week's episode, Jay and Ryan give advice on how to sell your home in the winter, why real estate agents have so much anxiety, BitCoin updates, the return of classic Louisville basketball with Pat Kelsey leading the way, and wrapping it up with a Thanksgiving food draft. Submit your questions for Jay and Ryan to answer on the podcast here!

On this (late) Halloween episode, Ryan dresses up for the show, and they do a draft of the best Halloween candy. In real estate news, they discuss things real estate agents shouldn't be doing in regards to the "new" NAR settlement changes, a deep dive on how low inventory really is, and what buyers and sellers expect from their agents in 2025. Submit your questions for Jay and Ryan...

On this week's episode of the podcast, Jay and Ryan discuss why it's important to have a realtor involved in a transaction of a custom built home, the best (and worst) states to retire in, the E. coli outbreak at McDonald's with the Quarter Pounder, and wrap it up with a McDonald's menu draft. Submit your questions for Jay and Ryan to answer on the podcast here!

This week on the podcast, Jay and Ryan talk about how and when to fire a client, Elon Musk's new Optimus robots, and UofL's basketball coach Pat Kelsey and his realtor walked into the wrong house for a showing. Submit your questions for Jay and Ryan to answer on the podcast here!

This week Jay and Ryan discuss their morning routines, how realtors in states impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton are affected amid homes being destroyed, what homebuyers expect from their real estate agent in 2024, and holidays. Submit your questions for Jay and Ryan to answer on the podcast here!

On this week's episode, Jay and Ryan discuss the tragic impact of Hurricane Helene, the vice presidential debate and their plans (or lack thereof) for fixing the housing shortage, and when/how they will allow their kids to have access social media. Submit your questions for Jay and Ryan to answer on the podcast here!

A new half-point rate cut from the Fed will make waves in the real estate world,  Zillow Home Price shifts in 50 largest metro markets, GLAR dues increase and are now annual, today's 30 year old's are not hitting traditional milestones anymore,  Jeff Bezos hides his identity to get a lower price on a mansion, and YouTubers KSI, Logan Paul and Mr. Beast team up to copy Lunchables with the...

In this episode, we take a moment to reflect on the significance of 9/11 and share personal stories of where we were when the towers fell. Next, we discuss the qualities and strategies that make a successful realtor in today's competitive market. On the tech front, we talk about the exciting release of the iPhone 16, and compare two popular wearable tech giants, the Apple Watch and Garmin. Su...

Louisville has a serial porch pooper? FSU fan swears to eat dog poop if they lose. When should a buyer consider an adjustable versus fixed rate mortgage? Weird things agents need to bring to showings. The average length of homeownership has gone down.   Submit your questions for Jay and Ryan to answer on the podcast here!

Does Louisville really have the worst real estate market in America, or is it actually normal? And a company sells sunlight at night, which can be purchased all from your phone. Submit your questions for Jay and Ryan to answer on the podcast here!

Commissions have officially been taken off of the MLS and representation agreements have been enforced as of this weekend. Jay talks about how this has affected the brokerage and his team. Jay and Ryan also discuss the news of Kamala Harris calling for 3 million new housing units, tax credits for first-time home buyers, and a subsidy for first-generation home buyers. Submit your questions for Jay...