Real Estate Rockstars Podcast

For most real estate professionals, it takes time to build a profitable business. Many go months without a single sale, and countless agents leave the industry due to that initial struggle. Today’s guest, Elliot Hoyte, overcame it and is now selling millions in volume annually. Listen and learn how he did it and what he suggests to agents who are stuck in a sales slump. Plus, you’ll hear how selli...

With mortgage rates below three percent, now might be one of the best times to invest in residential real estate. On today’s State of the Market podcast with Jeff Cohn of kwELITE, we discuss what these record-low rates mean for investors and share strategies for investing in rental properties. We also cover the latest real estate news and COVID-19’s impact on home sales nationwide. Listen and lear...

Helping first-time buyers find the perfect place to call home is extremely rewarding, but it can also be a lot of work. However, if you set the right expectations and properly qualify your prospects, closing deals for buyers doesn’t have to be a grind. On today’s podcast with 30 Under 30 Honoree Kimberlee Meserve, we discuss the best ways to build a buyer-based real estate business. Kimberlee also...

While she’s only worked in real estate since 2017, Avery Carl managed to sell over $60 million in volume in 2019. But she’s not just a successful Realtor; she’s also a seasoned real estate investor. In fact, her experience as an investor has a lot to do with her success in real estate sales. Listen and learn why niching down with what you know is a great way to build business. Plus, you’ll get tip...

Location and timing are everything when it comes to finding great real estate deals. So, if you want more clients, you need to know when and where the best opportunities will be. On today’s podcast with Luciano D'Iorio, we discuss how simply reading the news can help Realtors get business. Luciano explains how he analyzes articles to identify great buys for commercial clients and offers tips to li...

Serial entrepreneur Ken Wimberly started his real estate career back in 2002. In his first year as a commercial real estate broker, Ken took home a “substitute teacher’s salary,” just under $22,000. The very next year, however, he made six figures. If you ask Ken, positive habits and dedication were the secret to his success. On today’s podcast, Ken shares how positivity and commitment can help yo...

With one of the craziest quarters in memory coming to a close, we wanted to revisit some of last month’s best moments on Real Estate Rockstars. Watch the included clips for discussions on coronavirus, the protests, and the industry’s response to recent uncertainties. Plus, we feature ways to win investor clients, tips for creating real estate YouTube content, and an interview with former KW CEO Ch...

While many businesses are struggling due to COVID-19 restrictions, the real estate sector is, for the most part, still running strong. On today’s State of the Market podcast with Pat Hiban, we discuss how record-low rates have sparked a surge in home sales and created wider margins for lenders. We also cover a class-action lawsuit brought against Matterport, the industry leader in 3D virtual tours...

Have you been grinding for months to bring in new real estate business? Does it feel like your efforts have been wasted? Don’t give up! Today’s guest, Lior Rozhansky, is a young Realtor who knows that struggle and how to overcome it. Just last year, he sold over $12 million in volume. On this podcast, Lior shares why consistency is key when it comes to getting new clients and selling more homes. H...

Like many listeners, Ryan Murdock started his real estate career as an agent. But now, instead of helping buyers close great property deals, he’s closing them himself as a real estate investor. On today’s show, Ryan talks about transitioning from agent to investor and argues that more agents should do the same. Listen and learn why agents make great investors and how to get started with investment...

The real estate industry is constantly changing. And now, with COVID-19 impacting consumer behavior, these changes are happening faster than ever before. On today’s podcast with former Keller Williams CEO Chris Heller, we talk about what today’s home buyers want and how artificial intelligence is transforming the home-buying process. Listen and learn what Chris and OJO Labs are doing to change the...

Why focus all of your time and money on real estate leads that, if converted, will only produce one or two transactions? On today’s podcast with Adam Whitmire and Jared Garfield of Housefolios, we discuss why building relationships with real estate investors is one of the best ways to ramp up recurring business. In addition to sharing strategies for finding investors to work with, Adam and Jared c...

Sick of paying for buyer leads? If so, you won't want to miss this Real Estate Rockstars. On today’s podcast, Malcolm Lawson shares how to get hot buyer leads for free via YouTube. In addition to explaining how to get views, Malcolm covers the types of videos that generate the best real estate leads and how a single YouTube video can generate over $50,000 in business. Plus, he offers predictions o...

Real estate giants Compass and Zillow spoke out in support of social justice and equality earlier this week. On today's State of the Market podcast, we cover what industry leaders are doing to promote change before sharing recent market statistics that point to recovery. Plus, we discuss how brokerages of the future might operate now that companies like Coldwell Banker are reevaluating the need fo...

Protests have erupted in hundreds of cities around the U.S. calling for change. On today’s podcast with Rod Watson, we discuss what Realtors can do to help the nation heal. Rod gives advice on informing, educating, and empowering those who have been disenfranchised for too long. Rod also shares how agents should manage social media in sensitive times like these and why value-based marketing is the...

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The real estate industry still relies on decades-old processes to close property sales; that’s about to change. On today’s podcast with Max Simkoff of States Title, we discuss how machine intelligence and predictive analytics will transform the closing process. Listen and learn how Max’s company is able to offer clear-to-close commitments in minutes rather than weeks and what the biggest barriers...

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to stifle the economy, we could be on the brink of a major recession. Today’s guest, record-setting Realtor Karen Briscoe, sold real estate through some of the worst recessions in recent history, including the global financial crisis. On this podcast, Karen shares how she stays positive and profitable in a bad economy to help listeners thrive through tough tim...

In 6 Steps to 7 Figures, Pat Hiban outlines the steps he took to secure financial freedom via real estate. On today’s State of the Market podcast, we discuss how agents can apply these same steps in today’s markets to bring in more business. Pat also describes how real estate investing helped him escape the 9-to-5 grind and what's included in his new Rebus University course. Plus, we offer predict...

What can real estate agents do to beat a sales slump? On this State of the Market, BiggerPockets Podcast co-host David Greene shares what he did to triple his real estate business. We also cover cutting-edge strategies for making sales, including how to win buyer clients by becoming an expert on today's tighter mortgage requirements. Plus, with news of iBuyers coming back, we discuss why companies...

Julian Colvard hasn’t been an agent long, but he’s already making a name for himself in Atlanta’s competitive real estate market. What’s working for him can be summed up in a single word: consistency. Day after day, he’s making calls and sending messages, taking action to line up his next deal. On today’s podcast, Julian shares the scripts that work for him, the types of touches that result in qua...

Have you considered starting a second career in real estate? Why wait? Today’s guest, Kelly Skeval, was working as a veterinary technician when she was bitten by the real estate bug. After realizing she’d only need to sell a few homes per year to replace her W-2 wages, she jumped in and got her license. Now, several years later, she’s making an impressive living while working part-time hours. Not...

Last week, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky confirmed that the company will cut its workforce by roughly 25 percent. Considering how hard COVID-19 hit Airbnb’s business, this isn’t surprising. What’s surprising is the extremely generous severance package the company put together for former employees. Is this a sign that the Airbnb execs expect recovery to take much longer than U.S. financial institutions p...

Adversity is a part of life; it’s unavoidable. And while we can’t always control what challenges we’re faced with, we can control how we respond to them. On today’s podcast, author and real estate broker Dan Rochon shares the three actions to take when facing adversity. Listen and learn what you can do to overcome unexpected setbacks so that you’re always ready for life’s next curveball. Plus, Dan...

More homeowners are searching for information on selling property now than before COVID-19 caused the U.S. economy to come to a standstill. On today’s podcast with Trevor Mauch of Carrot.com, we discuss what the data shows when it comes to coronavirus’ impact on real estate search patterns. In addition to data, Trevor shares his strategy for creating evergreen real estate content and getting it ra...