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

This episode is the first session of our “Mastering Real Estate in 2025: The Blueprint to Become a Top Agent Seminar” with Greg Pekarsky talking about how he made 2024 his best year ever with 290M in closed sales. Greg also talks about what he’s doing to make 2025 even better for his business. If you’d prefer to watch this interview,  click here to view on YouTube!   This episode is br...

Lou Eytalis talks about her journey into real estate and how she built her brokerage. Lou discusses her issues and concerns with the National Association of Realtors (NAR), including their overreach of authority, mandatory membership requirements, and the recent lawsuit settlement. Lou also talks about the potential threat of technology and AI disrupting the real estate industry, and the need for...

In this episode  Real Estate Video Coach Kim Rittberg  talks about how to start showing up and stay on camera. Apply asap for Video Boot Camp , only 3 spots left! Live small group coaching program that takes the overwhelm, nerves and stress out of video making! Get confident on camera, learn what to make and then make it together in this small group program. If you’d prefer to watch this interview...

Melanie Everett talks about being an introverted real estate agent and the challenges/benefits of that. Melanie discusses her approach to building her brand and company’s brand identity. Melanie talks about her strategy of writing client stories and hosting home buying seminars to attract clients and also the evolution of her home buying seminar strategy over the years. Last, Melanie describ...

Kina De Santis talks about her background in tech and how she applies that experience in running her real estate brokerage. Kina talk about her “high touch” approach to client service and how she is constantly refining her team’s processes. Kena also describes how she uses the “startup accelerator” model to provide individualized coaching and support for her agents. L...

Trisha Lee talks about how she got into the home staging business. Trisha discusses the benefits of home staging for real estate agents, including increased perceived value, faster sales, and a higher return on investment. Trisha also shares specific home staging tips and mistakes to avoid in different rooms of the home, such as the entryway, dining room, living room, and kitchen. Last, Trisha tal...

Mary-Anne Gillespie talks about the trends she sees with her clients when planning for 2025. Mary-Anne discusses the importance of building relationships and how to build business by reaching out to people. Mary-Anne also discusses social media and connection to people and shares ideas on how to reach to you sphere 55 times every year. Last, Mary-Anne discusses how much time should an agent spend...

In this episode  Real Estate Video Coach Kim Rittberg  talks about how to use AI to create the best content to grow your real estate business. Kim also talks about how AI can hurt your business if not used correctly and how to avoid that. If you’d prefer to watch this interview,  click here to view on YouTube!  Get your seat for our first ever  Live Event The Blueprint to Become A Top Agent In 202...

In this episode Real Estate Video Coach Kim Rittberg  will talk about 3 videos you can make during the holiday season that will help your business grow in 2025. If you’d prefer to watch this interview,   click here to view on YouTube!  Get your seat for our first ever Live Event The Blueprint to Become A Top Agent In 2025 here . Grab her free 10 tips to video that sells more homes + bonus  ‘Get Co...

We are excited and proud to announce that our first live event for listeners is scheduled for Jan 7, 2025! We have amazing speakers lined up to help provide all the tools you need for your best year ever: Lead Generation, Leveraging Social Media Video, and Strategic Business Planning! Learn more about the event here . This episode is brought to you by  Real Geeks .

Jenny Sommerlot , a realtor specializing in rural real estate in Malacca, talks about her journey and strategies for success. Jenny emphasizes the importance of community involvement, consistent social media posting, and detailed buyer consultations. Jenny also highlights her approach to setting client expectations, including discussing commission structures and market conditions. Last, Jenny disc...

Jack Miller talks about how he got into the real estate business. Jack discusses the value that real estate agents provide to consumers and how they need to better demonstrate and communicate that value. Jack also discusses the impact of the NAR settlement on agents, especially buyer’s agents, and how they are adapting to the changes. Jack talks about the role and trends around dual-career v...

Deni Baldwin talks about what made her decide to become an accountant. Deni discusses the benefits of incorporating as an S-corporation to save on self-employment tax and determining a “fair and reasonable” salary as an S-corporation employee, and how that impacts the taxation of the remaining business income. Next, Deni talks about the differences in asset protection between sole prop...

Real Estate Video Coach Kim Rittberg will show you exactly what to do to enjoy your holiday season but still keep your social media active and bring in clients! If you’d prefer to watch this interview,   click here to view on YouTube! Grab her free 10 tips to video that sells more homes + bonus ‘Get Confident On Camera’. Follow Kim on Instagram . Subscribe to Kim on YouTube. Listen to Kim’s 5 minu...

Gia Devenyi talks about how she started her career in real estate in the suburbs and eventually transitioning to the city. Gia talks about the challenges she faced when moving from the suburbs to the city and building a new client base. Gia also describes how she became very involved in the Metropolitan Place building, becoming part of the community and eventually becoming the go-to agent for that...

Welcome to our monthly feature Unpopular Real Estate Opinions with  Chris Linsell . In this episode, Chris and DJ discuss the impact of the recent presidential election on real estate agents and the housing market. Chris discusses the trend of rising average ages for first-time home buyers and home sellers in the U.S and the reasons behind this shift. Chris also discusses the increase in mult...

Cole Jarvis talks about his background and how he got into social media marketing. Cole discusses the mistakes real estate agents make in their social media strategies and the importance of creating authentic content. Cole also discusses the evolution of social media platforms, stressing the importance of agents adapting their strategy to earn views and engagement in the current landscape. Last, C...

Ainhoa Garcia shared her story of coming to America as an au pair in 2012 and eventually transitioning into a real estate career. Ainhoa discusses the challenges she faced as an immigrant, including learning the language, navigating immigration status, and building a client base from scratch. Ainhoa emphasizes the importance of getting involved in the community, volunteering, and building genuine...

Cindy Raney describes her transition from a financial advisor to becoming a successful real estate agent. Cindy talks about the challenges and strategies of breaking into and thriving in the highly competitive luxury real estate market. Cindy also discusses her approach to maintaining consistency and productivity through a dedicated team, coaching, and a structured daily routine. Last, Cindy talks...

Brandon Doyle talks about his journey into real estate and what’s it like working with family. Brandon talks extensively about his YouTube channel dedicated to smart home technology, the content creation process, and how it helped him position as an expert in the field. Brandon discusses strategies for leveraging short-form and long-form video content, as well as using AI tools to streamline conte...

In our October episode,  Carrie McCormick describes what her typical week looks like. Carrie explains how to use listing presentations to make yourself stand out from your competition. Carrie also discusses the power of video as the go to tool for 2025 for story telling of the property you’re marketing. Next, Carrie discusses the importance of connection with the buying agent. Last, Carrie talks a...

Linda Ugelow discussed the value of embracing imperfection and mistakes in your videos to build relatability. Linda also discussed developing a positive relationship with the camera as one of strategies for overcoming performance anxiety. Linda and DJ also talked about the potential benefits of using TikTok for realtors. Last Linda and DJ addressed the challenge of self-criticism when watching you...

Mitch Riba k talks about how he found quick success in real estate. Mitch explains that he focused on lead generation, follow-up, and business planning to build his real estate business. He discusses his modern team model that allows him to work fewer hours while being more profitable. Mitch emphasizes the importance of balancing business success with personal life and family time. Mitch highlight...

Austin Cheviron talks about his real estate and coaching journey. Austin discusses how his vision helped him come from being broke to being the top agent in Indiana. Austin also describes how he built his team and trained them to close over 500 transactions with an average monthly budget of only 20k to do it. Last, Austin and DJ discuss the importance of educating agents in financial management. I...

Real Estate Video Coach Kim Rittberg  guides you through a video you can make this week to bring in leads. If you’re an agent interested in learning to turn your content into cash and use video to get clients, apply ASAP for Kim’s  Video Boot Camp.  It’s a small group live coaching program with limited spots. Only run twice a year, apply now for the October cohort. You’ll lear...