RealTrends

RealTrending

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The RealTrending podcast features conversations with the brightest minds in real estate. Every Monday, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts join us to share their secrets to success, trends, and the lessons they’ve learned. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio.

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Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Todd Conklin, broker of Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties in Montana, Colorado, and Idaho 27.05.2020

207% Growth Between 2014-2018 When Conklin started in leadership, he didn't think he was the right person for the job. He was wrong. He proved his worth by the amount of work he put into personal development, ultimately finding out his why. Find out Conklin's why and how he and his leadership team continually grew their business a good amount each year.

Ep. 76: Housing Market from Forbearance, Top Agent Network Litigation Against Realtor MLSs, Summary of the First-Quarter Results 26.05.2020

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry trends and news, this is REAL Trending episode 76. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends. Today we're discussing the impact on the housing market from forbearance, the Top Agent Network litigation against realtor MLSs, and a summary of the fir...

Amy Saylor and Dennis Degnan, co-founders, Key Realty, Ohio and Michigan 22.05.2020

By offering an expanded online learning platform, the leaders at Key Realty are ready to take on the new market. While their sales have been down, particularly in Michigan where real estate was not deemed essential, these leaders explain why their business model helped them retain agents and minimize losse

Daryl Rogers, president and co-owner and Matt Cord, CEO and co-owner 20.05.2020

Better Homes and Gardens Reliance, California Growth Between 2014-2018: 279% With a focus on acquisitions and growing their geographic footprint, these brokers expanded their business and learned some valuable lessons along the way. Find out how they kept their culture strong

REAL Trends 500: Karen Burks, co-owner of Virtual Properties Realty in Georgia. 19.05.2020

Ranked No. 48 by transaction sides in the 2020 REAL Trends 500 Opening her company in her 50s, Burks was ready to tackle growing her brokerage. As an owner, she found that being prepared for success is the only way she could operate successfully. Find out her lessons learned and tips for success in this podcast. 

Nancy Fennell, CEO and Broker/Owner, Dickson Realty, Nevada and California, CEO and Broker/Owner, Dickson Realty, Nevada and California 15.05.2020

Find out how Fennell and her leadership team considered the safety of their agents first while developing a plan for business during the Pandemic.

Robert Lyszczarz, President and co-owner of RE/MAX Select Group in New Jersey  13.05.2020

During the recession of 2008-09, Lyszczarz was forced to re-invent himself in order to survive and thrive. Find out how those actions and others led to his achievement of 347% growth between 2014 and 2018.

Ep. 75: Consumer Anxiety, the Market Recovery, and What Have we Learned. 12.05.2020

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry trends and news, this is REAL Trending, episode 75. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends, and today we're discussing consumer anxiety, the market recovery, and what have we learned. What do these trends mean, and how can brokerage firms best...

Hoby Hanna, president of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, Virginia, Michigan, West Virginia, North Carolina, and Maryland 08.05.2020

With different rules governing each of the states his company serves, Hanna was challenged to develop plans that adhered to the different government orders. Find out how he handled a multi-state operation and the actions he is taking to ensure agents are being taken care of and staying engaged.

REAL Trends 500 Podcast: Lane Hornung, founder and CEO, 8Z Real Estate, Colorado 06.05.2020

Figuring out the puzzle of communicating with and serving virtual agents is vital to growth. Find out how Sunshine uses collaboration and culture to recruit and retain agents and how it relates to the growth the company had over the past few years. 

REAL Trends Game Changer: Jen Arsenault,  Keller Williams Realty Elite, Oklahoma City   04.05.2020

With a whopping 700+% growth between 2014 and 2018, Keller Williams Realty Elite and it's leader Jen Arsenault are changing the game in real estate. Find out how they did it and what they plan for the future. 

Lacey Conway, CEO, Latter and Blum Real Estate, New Orleans 01.05.2020

Lacey Conway ditched the 30- and 60-day plans to develop weekly plans to mitigate the damage of the coronavirus on their firm. Find out what other steps she took to keep the company running smoothly and keep her agents engaged

Ep. 74: Importance of Focus, Technology and Growth, and the Coming Recovery. 28.04.2020

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news and trends, this is REAL Trending Episode 74. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, President of REAL Trends. Today we're discussing the importance of focus, technology and growth, and the coming recovery. 

Mike Miedler, CEO, CENTURY 21 Real Estate 23.04.2020

Communication and transparency are two of the most important things Miedler wants to offer its franchise brokers. From online masterminds to Facebook Workplace and video messages, tools like these are key to Mielder staying in constant contact. Find out what else he's doing to mitigate the losses from the coronavirus.

James O'Bryon, CEO, RE/MAX Gold, California 22.04.2020

Coming in at No. 22 by closed transaction sides on the 2020 REAL Trends 500 top brokerages, RE/MAX Gold has grown considerably. Hear from CEO James O'Bryon about how he built a leadership team of believers and how his avoidance of fads and misdirects keeps his company strong.

Candace Adams, CEO, Berkshire Hathaway HomeService, New England, New York and Westchester Properties 17.04.2020

Located in one of the harder-hit areas of the U.S., Adams and her leadership team took a deep dive into their marketing budget, halted all sponsorships and started a weekly communication plan with staff, agents and leadership. Find out what other steps she took to minimize losses due to the coronavirus.

Ep. 73:Getting Close to Your People, Preserving cash, and How to Bet on the Future. 14.04.2020

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news and trends. This is REAL Trending episode 73. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends. Today, we're discussing getting close to your people, preserving cash, but a new topic, how to bet on the future. What do these trends mean and how can b...

REAL Trending Podcast Special Edition: Leading Through A Challenging Market - Lennox Scott 10.04.2020
REAL Trends 500 Podcast: Eden Sunshine, CEO, Realty Executives, Phoenix, Ariz. No. 85 by Transaction Sides 07.04.2020

Figuring out the puzzle of communicating with and serving virtual agents is vital to growth. Find out how Sunshine uses collaboration and culture to recruit and retain agents and how it relates to the growth the company had over the past few years.

REAL Trending Podcast Special Edition: Leading Through A Challenging Market - Jack Fry 03.04.2020

Within 48 hours of notice that coronavirus was going to impact real estate in Pennsylvania (and all over the U.S.), Jack Fry, broker-owner of RE/MAX of Reading, rebuilt his entire budget for the year. Find out what other actions he took to minimize loss during this pandemic.

Ep. 72: Coronavirus, Present and Future. 31.03.2020

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry trends and news. This is REAL Trending episode 72 we're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of real trends and today we're discussing the future. Once we get past this, we're going to focus today on the statement once made by Rahm Emanuel, then chief of staff to...

Ep: 71: The Motivation, A Review of Top Performing Brokerage Companies, and a Preview of the REAL Trends 500, 17.03.2020

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry trends and news. This is REAL Trending, episode 71. We're analyzing some important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends. Today we're discussing a new book by Patrick Lencioni called The Motivation. We'll look at a review of top-performing brokerage companies, and a preview of...

Ep. 70: Coronavirus, Year-end Earnings Reports, and Commentary on Data Tech and Data 03.03.2020

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news and trends, this is REAL Trending episode 70. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, President of REAL Trends. Today we're discussing the 9/11 event, Coronavirus, year-end earnings reports and commentary on data tech and data.

Ep. 69: Regulators Running Wild, Congress Threatens the Independent Contractor Status, and what Redfin's 2019 Results Tell Us 18.02.2020

I'm Steve Murray, President of REAL Trends and today we're discussing regulators running wild. Congress threatens the independent contractor status and what Redfin's 2019 results tell us about the direction of the brokerage industry. What do these trends mean and how can brokerage firms best deal with them? But first, a quick message about an upcoming event

Ep. 68: Gross Margins, Brokerage Performance, and The Cost of Being Distracted 04.02.2020

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry trends and news, this is REAL Trending episode 68. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies, teams, and agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends, and today we're discussing gross margins, brokerage performance and the cost of being distracted. What do these trends mean, and how can brokerage firm...

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