Keeping It Real Podcast • Secrets Of Top 1% REALTORS ® • Interviews With Real Estate Brokers & Agents

Mark Plesha describes how he transitioned from his W-2 job into the real estate business in the middle of the pandemic. Mark discusses the pros and cons when working with investor buyers. Next, Mark explain what probate leads are and how he works in that area. Mark also emphasizes the importance of being nice and how that translated into business opportunities. Last, Mark discusses what he’s doing...

Welcome to our monthly feature Unpopular Real Estate Opinions with  Chris Linsell . In this episode, Chris and D.J. discuss the NAR lawsuit on commissions settlement. Chris discusses how will the buyers be affected and the possibility of them being taken advantage of. Chris also gives advise on what agents should tell their clients right now. Next, Chris discusses the impact of the settlement...

Cameron Buening a 30 under 30 class of 2023 laureate talks about his shift in career from musical theater to real estate. Cameron discusses how he found clients during his first year as a realtor. Cameron talks about how he quadrupled his business and discusses the importance of open houses in his success. Cameron also talks about first-time home buyer seminars he offers. Last, Cameron talks about...

Welcome to the first episode of Grow with Me: Business, Wealth & Health with Dr. Erin Helle. In this episode Dr. Erin Helle introduces herself and talks about what she’ll be offering in her segment. Dr. Erin explains that twice per month she’ll be offering guidance in building your skills, systems, mindset and goals. Please follow Dr. Erin Helle on Instagram and LinkedIn . If you’d prefer to w...

In our March episode, Carrie McCormick talks about how she helps sellers get their homes ready for the market. Carrie discusses the hard conversations she has with her clients and the importance of having data to show them when asking them to make changes. Carrie also talks about building relationships with agents in different markets and the step further she’s taking there. If you’d prefer to wat...

Welcome to our monthly feature Unpopular Real Estate Opinions with  Chris Linsell . In this episode, Chris and DJ discuss how the situation evolved around the cooperative commissions. Chris discusses what buyer agents should do when they are faced with a zero cooperative commission rate. Last, Chris also discusses the approach that buyers agents should take at the moment. Please check  Chris’ prof...

Caira Button a 30 Under 30 2023 laureate talks about her initial plan when she moved to Chicago and how that lead to her career in real estate. Caira shares her tips and tricks for starting a YouTube channel and also discusses how she built her own channel. Caira discusses her process of writing, editing and publishing a video on her channel. Caira also talks about how she built her team. Please c...

Shahar Plinner a tax expert talks about how he got into taxes. Shahar discusses ways agents can structure their entities that enable them to save on taxes. Shahar also discusses how to keep a clearer picture of your taxes by keeping separate accounts. Shahar shares tax deductible examples for agents to leverage. If you’d prefer to watch this interview,   click here to view on YouTube! Get a compli...

Brad Boeye talks about how he got started in the real estate business as the third generation in the business. Brad discusses his perspective on the market right now and where it’s headed. Brad also discusses branding and what he’s doing to maintain his brand. Last, Brad talks current market and the importance of good relationships. If you’d prefer to watch this interview,   click here to view on...

Do you enjoy dancing? Award-winning video marketer and coach Kim Rittberg shows you how and when you can dance on your social media and grow your business doing it. If you’d prefer to watch this interview,   click here to view on YouTube! Connect with Kim Rittberg on  Instagram . Grab her free download –  Sell More Homes With Better Quality Videos . This episode is brought to you by...

Michelle Berman-Mikel the CEO & Founder of Beyond the Method™ and Berman Media PD talks about how she got involved in social. Michelle discusses what do realtors get wrong about their Instagram and also how often should agents post and what should they post. Michelle also breaks down the types of posts they arrange for their clients for every day of the week. Last, Michelle discusses the...

Sheila Alston with Healthy Home Media talks about her journey into wellness real estate. Sheila describes what wellness real estate is and how to promote it. Sheila also talks about her magazine and how it can help agents differentiate themselves from other agents. Last, Sheila discusses current trends of the home wellness space. Please check out Sheila’s magazine here and get $50 off of you...

Lisa Troyano-Ascolese talks about how she got into real estate business. Lisa discusses what she thinks about 2024 and what are her plans for her business. Lisa discuss the future of brokerage and what is she doing to encourage her agents to do to keep busy this year. Lisa also talks about the marketing strategies she thinks work right now. Last, Lisa shares her thoughts about agent commissions. P...

Erica Campos with Coldwell Banker in Chicago talks about how she ended up with a brand new career in real estate. Erica discusses what she did to be this successful in her first 6 months in the business. Next Erica talks about open houses – how she organizes them and her follow up procedures. Erica also discusses social media and her goal for 2024 in that regard. Last, Erica talks about coop...

Welcome to our monthly feature Unpopular Real Estate Opinions with  Chris Linsell . In this episode, Chris discusses his predictions for 2024 and what will real estate market look like. Chris also talks about what will happen with the buyer-side commission. Next, Chris and DJ discuss why this is a great time for buyers to enter the market. Chris also shares some tricks on how to unlock invent...

Want to sell more homes through video but feeling self-conscious? Award-winning video marketer and coach Kim Rittberg who helps agents across the country raise their revenue through social media has 5 tips for you to make video that connects and isn’t cringey! If you’d prefer to watch this interview,   click here to view on YouTube! Connect with Kim Rittberg on  Instagram . Kim’s Video B...

In our January episode of Monday Market Minute, Carrie McCormick from @properties and Christie’s International shares some interesting facts about 2023 and also shares tips and tricks for 2024 on how to generate leads. Carrie emphasizes the importance of collaboration in 2024. Carrie also shares top 10 ways to find leads she is planning to use this year. Last, Carrie and DJ discuss how you can use...

Fee Gentry a coach and author talks about how she got into real estate. Fee discusses what you can do today to future proof your business. Fee also discusses the importance of positive mindset and what agents can do to protect it. Last, Fee widely discusses additional streams of income for agents and how they can leverage from their actual position. Please follow Fee on Instagram here. If you’d pr...

Tara Meier a real estate marketing technology expert talks about how she got into the real estate business. Tara discusses the importance of online presence and also shares tips on how to utilize AI in your everyday work. Next, Tara talks about the best way to create content. Tara also discusses her thoughts on sharing personal life vs professional life on social media. Last Tara gives tips on how...

Janine Sasso the Hyper Local Agent with Coldwell-Banker in Chicago talks about how she got into real estate and grew her business. Janine discusses the role open houses played in the beginning of her career. Janine also discusses how she addressed her youth to make people comfortable to work with her. Next, Janine describes how she built and perfected her mailing list and how she grew her farm. Yo...

Kelly Carlson talks about why she switched from a consulting career into a real estate career and discusses the challenges she faced when she made the jump from one career into the other. Kelly discuss the importance of open houses in the beginning of her career in real estate. Next, Kelly talks about social media and her marketing plan for 2024. Kelly also talks about the tours around suburbs of...

Need some fresh ideas that will get clicks? Learn from Video Boot Camp educator Kim Rittberg 3 easy and impactful ideas you can make today! If you’d prefer to watch this interview,   click here to view on YouTube! Connect with Kim Rittberg on  Instagram . Kim’s Video Boot Camp:  Apply now for her winter coaching group . Grab her free download – 10 Tips to Make Better Video in...

Pieter Hanson talks about how he transitioned from a banking career into commercial real estate business and finally to residential real estate. Pieter discusses how his health struggles have impacted his life and priorities. Pieter also talks about today’s real estate market, how agents can stop exiting the business and what are the useful skills for agents even in the era of AI. Last, Pieter dis...

Welcome to Breaking Down Ali’s Systems mini-series with  Ali Garced . In this mini-series Ali will be explaining how she built her systems both for buyers and for sellers. In the second episode of Seller Checklist series, Ali picks up on the pre-list part where she left off in the first part of this checklist. Please follow Ali on Instagram here. If you’d prefer to watch this interview,...

Welcome to the October episode of Learn with a Lender with Joel Schaub of Guaranteed Rate! In this episode Joel discusses the changes happening in the lending world and also shares strategies for listing agents to get the most out of the changes in the loan limits. Next, Joel discusses why this is a great time to buy. Joel also shares his thoughts about the upcoming market. Sign for Joel’s newspap...