Real Estate Rockstars Podcast

For a 26-year-old Realtor, James Nay already has a long list of accomplishments. Not only was James just selected as one of NAR’s 30 Under 30 honorees, he closed out 2018 with 104 sales as a solo agent. More impressive still, James did the legwork for these deals himself, which helped him hit a profit margin of over 90 percent. On today’s show, James discusses how he’s able to get so much done wit...

What’s it like working as a commercial broker? Find out on today’s podcast with Silvio Petriello, the vice chairman of CBRE Group. Silvio has more than 20 years of commercial real estate experience and works with many of New York City’s top private equity firms. During the interview, Pat and Silvio discuss the differences between residential and commercial real estate before diving into how workin...

Ramsey and learn about the benefits of hiring a virtual assistant. His company, MyOutDesk, provides solo agents and teams with virtual employees who are specially trained to assist real estate professionals. In addition to sharing a few of his clients’ success stories, Daniel offers tips you can use to ensure that you make the right choice on your first virtual hire. Get Instant Access to Hundreds...

With industry competition increasing, it’s more important than ever for agents to find unique business sources. On today’s show, Mark Cianciulli of The CREM Group discusses his most profitable source of real estate business: probate sales. Listen and learn how to carve out a place for yourself in the probate niche. In addition to advice on getting started with probate sales, Mark offers tips on ge...

Last year, Keri Shull’s team closed a total of 481 real estate deals – an impressive amount of business. What’s more impressive, however, is the fact that her team has more than doubled their production since then. By year end, they’ll close over 1,000 deals, and it’s all thanks to Keri’s new approach to social media marketing. Find out how it works and how to make it work for you on today’s Real...

Have you ever wondered what it’s like working in commercial real estate? If so, you won’t want to miss this podcast with Tom Prakas. Tom’s brokerage, Prakas & Co., has closed over 450 commercial deals since its inception in 1999. As an experienced commercial broker (and father to a residential real estate agent), Tom has an in-depth understanding of the major differences between commercial deals a...

There are plenty of great investment properties out there; you just need to know how to find them! Moses Kagan of Adaptive Realty joins us today to offer tips and tricks for finding incredible investment opportunities. Moses got his start in the industry as a buyer’s agent, finding and closing deals for real estate investors. Over time, he learned exactly what to look for and has applied that know...

Are you spending way too much time and money on buyer leads? If so, you won't want to miss this podcast with listing expert Chadi Bazzi. On today's show, Chadi shares exactly how he turns average agents into top listing agents. Discover what really sets successful listing agents apart, ways to instantly build rapport with prospects, and Chadi’s step-by-step system for converting listing leads. Put...

Are you sick of trading time for money and looking for a way to maintain or improve your lifestyle without working harder? Today’s guest, Cliff Hayden, will tell you how to make it happen. Years ago, Cliff decided to stop selling real estate and instead to start investing in properties. Now, the passive income Cliff earns allows him to do the things he enjoys with the people he loves – whenever he...

Running a real estate business isn’t cheap. Advertising and administration expenses are just a couple of the many costs that can eat away at your profits. Veteran agent Gina Tufano realized that she was spending too much after taking a hard look at her business’ profit margin. She then created a simple system for budgeting that allowed her to trim expenses without cutting essential products and se...

In 2003, Lee Kearney flipped his first home by accident after buyer’s remorse got the best of him. He made $30,000, which was just under his annual salary at the time. Lee then decided to make flipping homes his full-time gig and has gone on to flip over 7,000 homes since. On today’s show, Lee discusses why now is a great time for agents to get into the flipping business and gives specifics on how...

Even if you live in small-town America, you can do big business as a Realtor. Today’s guest, Johnny G, lives and works in Haymarket, Virginia, a town with a population of roughly 2,000. Still, for the last several years, his real estate business has generated over $300,000 in commissions. How? Listen to this Real Estate Rockstars to find out! You’ll also get great advice on running a husband-and-w...

Brittiny Howard made a big splash when she appeared on episode 596 of Real Estate Rockstars to discuss her system for closing one deal per week. Today, Brittiny returns to the show to talk transitioning from solo agent to team leader and to share the challenges she’s faced along the way. Brittiny also covers why she carries a gun to appointments with potential clients, what her best lead sources a...

A record of above-average sale prices is a huge selling point for listing agents. But how do you get the best possible offers for clients? The answer is simple: negotiation. On today’s Real Estate Rockstars, Ruth Krishnan shares how she negotiates sale prices for sellers that are, on average, 114 percent of list price. She also explains how to get buyers the best deal possible and several tips for...

What will the real estate industry look like in five years? If today’s guest, retired financial advisor Kerry Grinkmeyer, is right, it’s not going to be pretty. With companies like Zillow working to streamline real estate transactions, buyer’s agents will become obsolete. Most brokerages will be absorbed by the big players, leaving only a handful of companies in the game. Oh, and commissions – the...

You’re a real estate professional. You know your market and the best ways to help clients accomplish their real estate goals. But do the majority of buyers and sellers in your area know you? Listen to this podcast with Samantha DeBianchi of Million Dollar Listing and learn what it takes to make a name for yourself as a real estate expert. In addition to offering tips on blogging and video marketin...

You can make a lot of money in real estate, and with that money, you can do a lot of good. Today’s guest, Nick Shivers, decided to donate a portion of every commission earned to a child in need. To encourage others in the industry to get involved, Nick and Erik Hatch started Sell a Home, Save a Child – an organization for real estate professionals who want to make a real difference in the lives of...

No listing presentation is guaranteed to win over 100 percent of sellers, but imagine how much more successful you’d be with one that works 90 percent of the time. Today’s guest, Brian Moses, was one of Coldwell Banker’s top agents in the world. Using the strategy described in this podcast, he closed over 90 percent of his listing appointments. Listen and learn how to get sellers to sign with you...

Christina Leavenworth was one of Pensacola’s most popular news anchors, but working from 2 a.m. to 12 p.m. just wasn’t feasible after having a baby. Christina leveraged her passion for real estate to launch a new career as a Realtor. In her first year, she sold 65 homes for a total of $14.8 million in volume. On today’s podcast, Christina discusses how she managed to get so much business as a bran...

Early in his real estate career, Jeff Weissman invested heavily in online lead services; it paid off. He ramped up business rapidly and became a top producer less than a year after getting his license. Now, nearly a decade later, online leads are still a big part of his business. Jeff’s excellent follow-up practices help him keep his ROI from online leads sky high, but there’s something else that...

What’s it like selling luxury real estate to the rich and famous in Beverly Hills? Find out on this podcast with James Harris of Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles! On today’s show, James explains how he and David Parnes took their real estate firm, Bond Street Partners, from no listings to over $500 million in annual sales. James also shares his best and worst moments on television, how he’s able...

Jeffrey Gitomer’s Little Red Book of Selling should be required reading for anyone in sales. With over 5 million copies sold worldwide, it’s one of the top sales books of all time. On today’s podcast, Jeffrey breaks down his book’s most important principles and reconstructs them for real estate professionals. Listen and learn why people buy – what actually motivates prospects to say “yes.” Accordi...

Experts predict that baby boomers will sell off their homes in large numbers within the next decade. But with debt-ridden millennials unable to afford them, qualified buyers could be hard to come by. If enough baby boomers start selling homes under market value, it could affect home values on a much wider scale. Will this cause the next real estate market crash? Find out on today’s State of the Ma...

800 episodes of Real Estate Rockstars – can you believe it? I’m so thankful for all of the great guests who’ve shared incredible industry insight and offered actionable tips that listeners have used to improve their business. But being a podcast host isn’t easy, and not all interviews go as planned. This interview with Tracy Tutor of Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles, for instance, went off the r...

As soon as you stop showing that you’re doing business, people forget that you’re in the business. That’s what rookie agent Casanova Brooks believes and is why he always promotes his brand by showing what he does best – selling homes. Not only is his marketing method extremely inexpensive, it’s unbelievably effective. His first year in real estate, Casanova sold 46 homes as a solo agent in a new m...