Real Estate Rockstars Podcast

For the last 20 years, Alan Schnur has been investing in real estate. What started with a single rental eventually grew to over 400 homes and 2,000+ apartment units. Then, one day, Alan decided to sell everything off and go all in on commercial real estate. On today’s podcast, Alan explains why now is the time to buy commercial real estate and outlines steps listeners can take to get started in th...

Do you struggle when it comes to creating video content? If so, you need to catch this podcast with marketing expert Trish Leto. On today’s show, Trish covers everything from getting over the fear of shooting live video to repurposing quality content for massive reach. Plus, Trish offers valuable video tips that can help any agent shine on social media, including how to instantly find fresh real e...

With Keller Williams Family Reunion 2020 now complete, several sources are reporting on big changes announced during the event. On today’s State of the Market, Aaron Amuchastegui chats with Paul Morris, a member of KW’s leadership team, about changes to the company’s profit-share program, reports of KW losing agents four months in a row, and more. Other stories covered include builders reporting t...

With thousands of successful closes on short sales (and 146 of them just last year), it’s no wonder why Nicole Espinosa is known as “The Short Sale Queen.” On today’s podcast, Nicole gives her no-holds-barred take on short sales in 2020 and explains what agents need to know before representing distressed sellers. Nicole also shares her thoughts on what it takes to build a real estate business, how...

Dan Lesniak sold $22 million in volume his first year in real estate, and he's helped countless agents find fast success since. On today's podcast, Dan shares a few of the scripts and strategies that helped him hit six figures as a new agent. He also gives tips on generating leads, staying top of mind, and making a buyer's offer really stand out. Plus, Dan talks teams and offers advice on keeping...

By the end of 2020, Zillow will hold a brokerage license in all 50 states. Agents worry that Zillow is planning to compete for their business, but the real estate giant could have another play in mind. Earlier this week, Real Estate Rockstars host Aaron Amuchastegui received a call from a Zillow sales rep regarding their new policy on rental listings. Now, instead of listing rentals for free, Zill...

Matt Templeton got an early start in real estate as an assistant. At age 18, he had his license and was already selling homes. Fast forward to 2020, Matt now has two teams dominating two different markets and is a true Real Estate Rockstar. On today’s podcast, Matt shares what helped him succeed as an agent, how he built two successful teams, and a follow-up strategy guaranteed to help listeners c...

Thanks to her unrelenting approach to open houses, Tami Pardee sold $33 million in volume her first year as a real estate agent. Now, she’s running Los Angeles’ No. 1 team, and open houses helped make it happen. On today’s podcast, Tami shares the open-house strategy she uses to sell millions in real estate year after year, the key to getting repeat and referral business, tips on building a top te...

The national home ownership rate has reached its highest point since 2013. On today’s State of the Market, we discuss why Americans are choosing to stay in place longer and how long we can expect this trend to continue. We also analyze select markets where homes change hands, on average, in less than one year. Listen and learn what to expect in real estate markets this year and why knowing your ma...

When it comes to winning builders’ business, it’s not about scripts or promoting specific services; it’s about asking the right questions. On today’s podcast with Wyatt Graves of Kaizen Home Sales & Services, we cover the questions he’s asked to make builders the backbone of his real estate business. Wyatt also shares the secret to uncovering and achieving an agent’s potential, what he’s most exci...

Jeffrey Saad isn’t just a celebrity chef; he’s also an accomplished author and a highly skilled Realtor who specializes in luxury listings. On today’s podcast, Jeffrey shares the scripts that helped him win and sell some of the finest homes in Los Angeles. Jeffrey also details how he built his real estate business from nothing to over $1 million in annual net profit, why “no” is the most powerful...

With interest rates hitting their lowest point in years, is 2020 the time to lock in a new 30-year mortgage? On today’s show, we compare current loan rates with the relatively high price of homes on the market and discuss whether or not it makes sense to buy. We also share tips on video marketing, talk about how texting has changed customer service, and cover takeaways from this year’s Inman Conne...

What makes a CEO tick? What does it take to turn your business vision into reality? On today’s podcast with BiggerPockets CEO Scott Trench, we discuss what entrepreneurs can do to realize their professional goals. Scott starts by outlining his journey from financial analyst to CEO of the company that serves as one of the world’s most-trusted resources for real estate investing. He then shares seve...

With limited inventory, today’s agents are facing fierce competition. Luckily, there are still great opportunities out there for agents who are willing to get a little creative. On this State of the Market podcast, we cover unique ways for agents like you to thrive and futureproof your business. We also discuss recent real estate news, including the story of an agent now in prison for a foreclosur...

Broker Misty Soldwisch runs one of the nation’s top real estate teams – one that’s dominated Iowa’s hottest markets for years. On today’s podcast, Misty shares how self-reliance helped her succeed when other real estate professionals were struggling to survive. She also explains her hiring process, covers her biggest sources of business, and outlines the systems that helped her team sell 408 homes...

As a real estate professional, there are several things you can do to successfully scale your business. On today’s podcast with Daniel Ramsey of MyOutDesk, we discuss the specific activities to focus on when growth is the goal. Daniel also provides examples of how his highly trained virtual assistants have helped top teams boost sales while drastically cutting costs and explains how they can help...

Rates on 30-year-fixed mortgages dipped down to the lowest level since October, but home prices are still on the rise. On today’s State of the Market podcast, we take a look at current interest rates and explain why they’re so important for consumers and the industry as a whole. We then give our thoughts on technology taking away agents’ jobs, California politicians supporting squatters, and other...

Real estate agents like to think of themselves as entrepreneurs, but just closing deals doesn’t make you an entrepreneur and likely won’t make you wealthy. On today’s podcast with Jeff Cohn of Omaha’s Elite Real Estate Group, we discuss what entrepreneurship really means and steps for traditional agents to take toward becoming true entrepreneurs. Jeff also shares the process he used personally to...

Eric Benaim’s real estate firm sells over one-billion dollars in volume per year. On today’s podcast, Eric explains how he captured over 70 percent of his market, the steps he took to build highly lucrative relationships with developers, and why niching is the key to selling billions in real estate volume. Eric also shares his billion-dollar pitch – the pitch that has helped him win major contract...

Jake Stenziano and Gino Barbaro quickly built multifamily property portfolios worth millions, and their investments now generate tens of thousands in passive earnings per month. On this podcast, Jake and Gino discuss “The Three Pillars of Real Estate” and how they can help listeners achieve success and financial freedom via smart property investments. Plus, today's guests explain why real estate i...

Plenty of real estate experts have placed their bets on what 2020 may hold, but we’re finally seeing stats that demonstrate how this year will pan out for agents. On today’s State of the Market podcast, we dig through the data to uncover where markets are actually going. Hear why 2020 could be a great year for your business along with pertinent real estate news, including stories of a new Redfin-l...

After seeing the potential for passive earnings with his first multifamily property, Eric Bowlin was addicted to investing in real estate. On today’s podcast, Eric shares his inspiring journey from one property to over 480 units, outlining the lessons he learned along the way. He also covers his best buys, his biggest busts, and the barriers he had to overcome in order to start living life on his...

Flip or Flop star Tarek El Moussa bet on himself time and again while coming up in the real estate game; it always paid off. On today’s podcast, Tarek shares why going all in helped him achieve massive success and why this seemingly risky strategy is one that more real estate professionals should consider. Tarek also summarizes his history in real estate sales and covers how he landed a starring r...

As a new real estate agent, Matt Amuchastegui went six months without a single sale, but he didn’t give up. Now, just two years later, Matt’s selling over $16 million in volume per year. On today’s podcast, Matt shares how consistency, empathy, and a drive to do better for clients made him one of his market’s top Realtors. Listen and learn which social media practices will win you more listings, w...

As an Olympian, Hans Struzyna knows that hard work and consistency pay off. Now in the third year of his real estate career, Hans has a booming business in the Bay Area – selling just under $20 million in volume. On today’s show, Hans shares the strategies he used consistently over the last several years to grow his business. He also elaborates on how he wins clients by applying one simple sales t...