My Real Estate Show

The episode opens with Sandi Lyn mixing humor with practical conversations about construction laborers ability to accurately measure by eye, and creative home organization methods for cabinetry. She and Producer Brian discuss a reel involving a homeowner navigating restrictive local property ordinances. Sandi Lyn argues that while excessive government regulation can be frustrating, property owners...

The episode opens with Sandi Lyn discussing the realities of building a real estate career and why so many new agents struggle during their first months in the business. She explains that agents often spend months without income while learning how to manage clients, recognize red flags, and establish systems that earn respect. Rather than acting as someone who simply unlocks doors, she argues that...

The episode opens with Sandi Lyn and Producer Brian reacting to a variety of marketing and educational content, beginning with a discussion of Bobby McFerrin and his skillful demonstration of how the human brain instinctively recognizes musical patterns. From there, the conversation shifts into podcast recommendations, with Sandi Lyn saying that her shared military experience with Brian and their...

The episode opens with Sandi Lyn discussing a motivational cold-calling video; she argues that while cold-calling can be effective, every agent should choose a handful of lead-generation pillars that work for their personal or business style, and become relentlessly consistent rather than spreading themselves too thin. She and Brian also critique a video discussing how to get better SEO (Search En...

The episode opens with Sandi Lyn reacting to a social media post criticizing the value of industry awards and designations. She argues that many recognitions in real estate have become marketing tools rather than meaningful measures of success, often requiring agents to pay nomination or submission fees. The conversation expands into authentic branding, with Sandi Lyn praising creators who use hum...

The episode opens with hosts Sandi Lyn and Josh critiquing a short-form real estate marketing video, using it as a springboard to discuss authenticity, branding, and the fine line between being memorable and appearing unprofessional. They debate to what extent agents should use sex appeal in marketing, ultimately agreeing that confidence and personality can be effective only when backed by genuine...

Sandi Lyn answers a listener question about repeated instances of sellers who pull their homes off the market after a short period of time, with extensive preparation by the agent having been done. Drawing from a frustrating personal experience, she explains how investing significant time, money, and emotional energy into listings without protection led her to rethink her business practices. She a...

The episode begins with a discussion about creative social media marketing and the importance of capturing attention in crowded feeds. Sandi Lyn and Josh react to a real estate post that used Oprah as a scroll-stopping image despite having little connection to the actual content, sparking a conversation about whether unrelated or outdated visuals help or distract from the intended message. They ar...

Josh hosts a solo edition of the show while Sandi Lyn is away, opening with a discussion about real estate coaching, social media algorithms, and sales psychology. He critiques the idea that agents can “hack” social media platforms or rely on scripts to generate business, arguing that real estate success comes from building genuine relationships rather than chasing shortcuts. The conversation focu...

The episode centers on a unique real-world ethics and reputation-management situation involving an agent with Sandi Lyn’s brokerage, who joins the show to discuss a recent one-star review that appeared on her Realtor.com profile after showing a home to prospective buyers. The review accused her clients of causing damage and of Emily not following standard procedures for agents during a showing and...

This episode starts with reviewing a couple Instagram posts, using them as examples for marketing, authenticity, and standing out in the crowded real estate social media landscape. Sandi Lyn and Josh react to a real estate creator known for hiding humorous (and sometimes profane) Easter eggs throughout his carousel listing photos. They praise the strategy for increasing engagement, watch time, and...

Josh hosts the episode solo while Sandi is away, speaking on a series of marketing, real estate, and business stories with Producer Brian. They begin by discussing FIFA’s decision to cover non-sponsor branding at World Cup venues, focusing on how companies like Levi’s and Gillette turned the situation into a marketing win by embracing the attention rather than fighting it. The conversation highlig...

The episode opens with Hosts Sandi Lyn and Josh watching an Instagram reel of a “prank” in which the caller contacts a real estate agent to announce that he is NOT buying a house. Sandi Lyn and Josh use the clip to explore relationship-building, humor, and looking for the opportunity in sales conversations. Rather than shutting down unusual interactions, they argue that successful agents look for...

The episode begins with Sandi Lyn and Producer Brian discussing the news that Bed Bath & Beyond is acquiring real estate brokerage holding company Fathom Holdings in an all-stock deal. They question the financial logic behind the acquisition, speculate about corporate consolidation and government influence, and review Fathom’s declining transaction volume and leadership changes. The conversati...

The episode opens with a discussion about a viral accountant influencer who exploded to more than a million followers in about a week by leaning into mystery, authenticity, humor, and personality rather than polished influencer tropes. Sandi Lyn and Josh use his style as an example of why AI and formulas can’t fully replace genuine charisma and storytelling. They also touch on a company looking fo...

The episode opens with Sandi Lyn and Josh framing the show as an opinion-based discussion about real estate, marketing, and industry behavior. They emphasize the idea of agents feeling isolated in the business and position the podcast as a recurring check-in for professionals trying to improve profitability and strategy. Sandi Lyn opens with her position as an agent turned CEO who started her own...

In this episode, Sandi Lyn is joined by Brennan, a managing broker and operations leader, to discuss how real estate agents can secure the sale for their clients in competitive multiple-offer situations. But before diving into real estate, they react to Spencer Pratt’s latest political ad, using it as a broader discussion about marketing style, leadership tactics, independent thinking, and the val...

In this episode, Sandi Lyn and Josh discuss several current topics affecting the real estate industry while also sharing insights into building a real estate-focused media brand. The show opens with a discussion of a breaking rental fraud case in Loudoun County, Virginia, where a woman posing as a real estate agent allegedly collected deposits and first month's rent from victims, as well as (alleg...

In this episode, Sandi Lyn and Josh discuss the intersection of politics, branding, AI, and authenticity in real estate marketing. They discuss the ramifications of a social media post from a real estate agent openly refusing to work with Trump supporters. While Sandi and Josh agree that agents should not hide their beliefs, they argue that refusing service based on politics crosses a line. The co...

In this episode, Hosts Sandi Lyn and Josh, and Producer Brian take a break from hard real estate news to discuss marketing content, relationship-building strategies, and what actually works when trying to stay top-of-mind with clients. The conversation begins with a critique of a social media video that appeared to copy another creator almost word-for-word, sparking a discussion about the differen...

In this episode, Sandi Lyn Burnett and Josh Ries open with a lighthearted story about Sandi’s early-morning dog walk near railroad tracks by her apartment. What began as a routine outing turned unusual when multiple police vehicles, officers on foot, and activity on both sides of the Mississippi river converged in the area. Although the incident ultimately had no clear resolution by the end of the...

Today Sandi Lyn and Josh discuss a controversial ordinance in Midland, Texas that would impose extensive fines on every homeowner in the city for not adhering to new property maintenance standards. The proposed ordinance includes dozens of interior and exterior items, with potential fines of $500 per day per violation for everything from peeling paint and damaged window screens, bedroom or closet...

In this episode of My Real Estate Show , Sandi Lyn and Producer Brian cover a mix of real estate, public policy, and personal stories. The discussion opens with memories from their time serving together in the Marine Corps and reflects on the lifelong bonds created through military service. They then move into a conversation about property taxes, comparing policies in states like Florida, Texas, I...

In this episode of My Real Estate Show , Sandi Lyn shares practical lessons from her own real estate career, emphasizing that long-term success comes from providing value rather than chasing immediate transactions. She recounts how a veteran she helped during a small crisis reached back out more than a year later when he was finally ready to buy a home. The story serves as a reminder that relation...

This episode is a lighter, conversational installment of My Real Estate Show that mixes industry discussion with personal stories and social media marketing advice. Host Sandi Lyn opens with updates about the show, plugs the True Crime in Real Estate podcast, and chats with producer Brian about military service, reunions, and meeting co-host Josh in person soon. The discussion then shifts to infla...