Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered

Join James and Keith as they chat with one of the biggest names in real estate tech, Joe Skousen, CEO of Inside Real Estate, on this episode of Real Estate Insider's Unfiltered. Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation about AI, distillation of ideas, vision casting, and the power of authenticity in business. And speaking of authenticity it's been 40-plus episodes of the podcast and James fi...

On this episode of Real Estate Insider's Unfiltered podcast, James and Keith are joined by Brooks Landry, CEO of Contentdrip.io, they dive deep into the world of content creation and discuss the dos and don'ts for real estate professionals. Brooks also shares his expertise and valuable insights on video and the creative economy. With over a decade of experience on his own YouTube channel, Brooks o...

In this episode of Real Estate Insider's Unfiltered, James and Keith sit down with Ricky Carruth, a rags to riches success story in real estate! Hear about his inspiring story of going from sleeping in his car to becoming an influencer, author, and podcaster. Learn the secrets to lasting success including the importance of grit, taking action, and building a following.   To learn more about Ricky...

In this episode of Real Estate Insider's Unfiltered, James and Keith have a candid and honest conversation with Seth Task, 2024 NAR Public & Federal Issues Liaison, about NAR's past, its current struggles around harassment claims and the class action lawsuits, and where it goes in the future. More importantly, they discuss a world without NAR and what that would mean for Realtors and consumers. Tu...

In this episode, James and Keith sit down with John Berkowitz, Founder and CEO at OJO & Movoto.com, and they talk about the entrepreneurial mindset in tough times (the industry is definitely seeing its fair share right now). Hear how he navigates the ongoing portal wars and Redfin's financial issues - no matter the challenge, he knows how to stay ahead of the game. They also discuss Victoria's Sec...

In this episode of Real Estate Insider's Unfiltered, our hosts James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson sit down with Grant Wise, Founder of Witly and residential real estate marketing guru, to discuss dynamic video remarketing and parasocial relationships. Tune in to hear his story and gain invaluable insights on online leads!   Follow this link to connect with Grant!   Follow Real Estate Insiders Unfil...

In this episode of Real Estate Insider's Unfiltered, James and Keith chat with industry Titan Steve Murray, Partner at RealTrends Consulting, and Senior Advisor to HW Media about the impact of the commission lawsuits and why the jury got it wrong. Steve also ponders what would happen if we just turned off the MLS nationwide.    They also discuss mergers and acquisitions in the industry. Steve, wit...

Tune in to this episode of Real Estate Insider's Unfiltered as James and Keith chat with industry icon Ivy Zelman, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President of Zelman & Associates! They talk about inflation, the current economy, the national debt, and how the industry has an oversupply of housing. Yes, you read that correctly - HOUSING OVERSUPPLY. This episode is loaded with tons of valuable insight...

Join us on this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered as we dive into the aftermath of the commission lawsuit case verdict. Ed Zorn returns to shed light on what this means for NAR and the industry. Ed, James, and Keith discuss the implications of the verdict, possible appeals or settlements, the rise of copycat lawsuits, and what rules should go in place now. Follow these links for the previ...

On this episode  of the Real Estate Insider's Unfiltered Podcast, James and Keith discuss why real estate advertising is terrible with Matt Marx, the CEO and Co-Founder of eVocalize. They get his take on digital media, privacy laws, artificial intelligence and how to plan a business long term.    Plus, stick around for their first ever earthquake mid recording! Why does real estate advertising suc...

On this episode of Real Estate Insider's Unfiltered, James and Keith discuss the RESO standards with RESO CEO, Sam DeBord, what the future of the MLS looks like post class action lawsuits, and how tech companies are struggling in this industry with current MLS standards. Plus, they uncover the mysterious Fluffy Thor and what it means to stay ahead in this business. Get the inside story on the curr...

Ever wondered what it takes to turn a bootstrapped startup into a wild success? Join James and Keith as they sit down with Melissa Kwan, Cofounder and CEO of eWebinar, to talk about the pains of residential real estate and starting/selling prop tech companies. Hear firsthand from Melissa as she shares her fantastic and risky Zillow story and journey from bootstrap to riches. Learn the tricks of th...

On this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, even though they're not happy being right about the commission lawsuits, James and Keith talk about the outcome they've been warning you about. Now that the verdict is in, they share why you shouldn't panic, and what will likely happen next. James and Keith walk you through what steps you should take and why supporting NAR is more crucial than ev...

On this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, Keith and James have an in-depth discussion with Jessica Edgerton, Chief Legal Officer of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. They tackle clear cooperation policy, get into a heated and controversial debate around dual agency, talk about office exclusives, and the leadership gap in residential real estate. It's an episode you don't want t...

James and Keith sit down with Ed Zorn, Vice President and General Counsel at CRMLS - the largest MLS in the country. Learn what changes are coming from the Anywhere and RE/MAX class action settlements and is Keller Williams next to settle? Hear Ed's expert opinion on how the Burnett trial will likely go, and the future of NAR, MLSs and REALTORS in general post lawsuits.   Don't miss this insightfu...

Realtor.com has long been a titan of the real estate industry, but as their world continues to become more competitive, how will they maintain and grow their position as an industry leader? In this episode, James and Keith talk with the new CEO of Realtor.com, Damian Eales, as they discuss the company's go forward strategy, how they plan to compete with powerhouses like Zillow and Homes.com, and w...

Get the inside scoop on second home ownership opportunities, affordability, and how to offer a portfolio of second homes to your clients from Austin Allison, CEO of Pacaso. On this episode of Real Estate Insider's Unfiltered, James and Keith talk to Austin about how he got into real estate at a young age, his advice to those just starting off in the industry, his experience launching two very succ...

What's the impact of real estate industry class action lawsuits? Learn everything you need to know about the suit and settlements, how they are affecting the industry, and what brokers and agents should already be doing to prepare for the future. It's an episode you don't want to miss as James and Keith give you an inside look and what's to come from these class action lawsuits.     Follow this li...

Ready to gain insider knowledge on mergers and acquisitions? Join us on this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered as James and Keith are joined by Victor Lund, author of Acquiring More Profit and CEO at WAV Group, RE Technology, and Broker Public Portal. Learn the strategies behind successful M&A deals from one of the industry's top experts as he guides you through collaboration, culture, pr...

On this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, James and Keith are joined by Anthony Young, CEO and Owner of Valued Audit to discuss important topics in the appraisal industry. Find out how Fannie Mae is tightening regulations, if AI will be changing the way appraisals are done, and discover the essential tips for understanding values and CMAs like an expert appraiser. Tune-in now to learn mo...

On this episode of the Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered podcast, join James and Keith as they explore the topic of diversity in residential real estate leadership with special guest Vanessa Bergmark, CEO of Red Oak Realty. You'll get a look at why there aren't more women CEOs in the industry, as well as insight on recruiting and retaining top agents, building an independent brokerage, and more. Tun...

Discover the latest market insights from real estate expert Mike Simonsen on this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered. James and Keith sit down with Mike and discuss housing affordability, how taxes influence inventory, and how interest rates are impacting the market. Don't miss out on this informative episode with one of the best in the industry!   For all the amazing work Mike and his tea...

What does it take to increase the value of a home? Join Keith and James as they talk with Michael Alladawi, the founder and CEO of Revive. From unlocking equity to increasing returns on residential investments. Michael provides insight on how agents can approach listing presentations differently i.e. virtual tours and what kinds of services clients should be paying attention to. They even discuss...

Join James and Keith with guest Jon Grauman, Founder and Principal at Grauman Rosenfeld as they dive into the world of luxury real estate. Jon dishes all the secrets on what it's like to market multi-million dollar listings, being on the Netflix reality TV show - Buying Beverly Hills, and how to break into the luxury real estate market. Tune in now for an exclusive, unfiltered look into the minds...

Are you wondering what the future of the real estate industry will look like? In this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, James and Keith are joined by Dustin Gray to explore how AI is transforming the industry and how agents must evolve from being transactional to more of an advisor in order to keep up with the rapid pace of change. Brace yourself for this thought provoking episode and ga...