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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Jul 6, 2026

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America's Best Shelton Wilder, Team Leader, Shelton Wilder Group, Compass Real Estate, Malibu California 17.11.2020

Rankings No. 376 by volume for small teams As a natural in front of the camera, Shelton has parlayed that trait into  her real estate brand in the form of video marketing. In this podcast, Shelton talks about her HGTV pilot and her video series called The Wilder Ways of Real Estate. She'll offer actionable tips for real estate professionals and broker who want to boost their video marketing.

REAL Trending Special Edition: Two Tales of Brokerage Growth 13.11.2020

Greg Sexton, COO, CENTURY 21, Jennette Philips Toderick, CEO, CENTURY 21 Union Realty Co, California & Tracy Hutton, CEO, CENTURY 21 Scheetz Real Estate, Indiana There are multiple ways to grow. For Toderick, it was through a strategic acquisition, while Hutton focuses on recruiting. In this roundtable discussion, we talk about each strategy, lessons learned, and get insights into trends regarding...

Ep. 88: Migration of 2020, 3rd quarter Earnings, and Commission Compression 10.11.2020

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending episode 88. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends. And today, we are discussing the great migration of 2020, 3rd quarter earnings from some publicly held companies, and commission compression and industry discussion...

Josh Team, President, Keller Williams Realty, Texas 06.11.2020

  Josh shares his views on the new holding company, the digital-first experience that the agent's driving, the importance of relationships, and how technology can help you build those relationships. Don't miss this thought-provoking, forward-thinking interview.

Tracy McLaughlin, Director of Luxury Estates for The Agency in Marin County, California. 03.11.2020

The Thousand: Ranking No. 20 by Transaction Volume With a keen eye for design and construction, Tracy parlayed that into a brand for her real estate business. In this podcast, she offers her strategies for building a brand and how to take a creative passion and build a business with that passion.

Ep. 87: Ignoring the Press, Planning for Election Outcomes, and Brokerage Profits and Returns. 27.10.2020

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news and trends. This is REAL Trending episode 87. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends. Today, we're going off the beaten path and we're going to talk about ignoring the press, planning for election outcomes and thought about brokerage profi...

Eric Stegemann, CEO of Tribus 16.10.2020

  With the Pandemic came faster technology innovation and more adoption. Stegemann talks about some of those trends and more in this informative discussion on real estate technology trends.

Ep. 86: Zillow, Compass Entry Into the Title and Settlement Business, and the Issue of Segmentation and Data Analysis 13.10.2020

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry trends. This is REAL Trending episode 86. 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 developments at Zillow, secondly Compass and their entry into the title and settlement business, and the issue of segmentation and data an...

Sue Yannaccone, Executive Vice President for Coldwell Banker Realty 09.10.2020

  With a special focus on supporting female leaders, Sue launched a series called "What Moves Her." The wildly successful series encourages women in leadership and offers actionable advice. In this podcast, Sue talks about the self-imposed obstacles women place in front of themselves and offers advice on how to let go.

Ben Hess, co-founder Co-Recruit 02.10.2020

  Specializing in helping brokers and team leaders build systems to recruit, Ben is on the cutting edge of trends in this COVID-19 recovery market. Find out his keys to successful recruiting and retention in this informative podcast

Ep: 85 Inventory Challenge, Sales Surge, and Crazy Valuations 29.09.2020

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending Episode 85. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and agents. I'm Steve Murray, President of REAL Trends. And today we're discussing the inventory challenge, the sources of the sales surge and crazy valuations. What are these trends mean? And how can brokers firms best deal w...

Joe Rand, Chief Creative Officer for Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty, Hudson Valley 25.09.2020

Executive Director, Broker Public Portal After taking a hard look at brokerage finances when the pandemic hit, Joe and the leadership team found ways to cut without sacrificing agent or consumer services. Find out some of the permanent changes they made. Bonus: Joe talks to us about some goals of the Broker Public Portal.

Ep. 84: importance of Core Services, The Growth and Impact of Referral Organizations, and Housing Consumer Exuberance 15.09.2020

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending, episode 84. 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 going to discuss the importance of core services, the growth and impact of referral organizations, and housing consumer exuberance. What do these t...

REAL Trending Special Edition: Leading Through Challenging Times: Mark Johnson, CEO, JP & Associates Realtors, Texas 04.09.2020

Using his background in business development with Tom Ferry Coaching, Johnson put a retention program in place that has been thriving no matter what the market holds. 

Ep. 83: Political Party Platforms About Housing and Brokerage, Trends in Home Purchasing, and Preparing for Fall 2020 01.09.2020

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate, this is REAL Trending, episode 83. 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 political party platforms about housing and brokerage, trends in home purchasing, and preparing for fall 2020. What do these trends mean and how can b...

Adam Elias, owner of RE/MAX Celebrations in East Windsor, New Jersey 28.08.2020

  A real estate attorney and title insurance company owner, Elias decided to expand and purchase a RE/MAX franchise--in the middle of a pandemic. Find out how they managed a successful virtual transaction.

Jonathan Spears: Scenic Sotheby's International Realty, The Spears Group, Northwest Florida 25.08.2020

Ranked No. 87 Individual Agents by Volume Making the REAL Trends + Tom Ferry The Thousand at the age of 24, Spears' hard work found him handling foreclosure sales. However, the luxury market was calling him and, in 2015, he joined Sotheby's and found his niche. Find out his tips and insight for moving from foreclosures to luxury.

Rob Roham, broker/owner of RealtyWeb.com 21.08.2020

  Personal contact with his 22 agents has made all the difference in retaining those agents. Find out what Roham is doing to lead through this challenging market filled with shutdowns, reopenings and market uncertainty.

Ep. 82: 2nd Quarter Results, Findings From our Agent/Team Rankings, and Focus is the Key 18.08.2020

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry trends and news, this is REAL Trending episode 82. 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 second-quarter results for the large national companies, findings from our recent agent and team rankings, and a comment about, no...

Jim Fite, CEO of Century 21 Judge Fite Company in Dallas-Fort Worth 14.08.2020

Making the most of virtual recruiting, Fite and his team developed a series of virtual recruiting events to show value to potential agents as well as retain current agents. Listen in to find out more about these events.

Kyle Seyboth, The Seyboth Team Real Estate, CENTURY 21 Rhode Island and Massachusets 11.08.2020

  Ranked No. 1 real estate agent by transaction size and No. 50 real estate agent by volume Transitioning from an individual sales associate to a broker amid a pandemic is not for the faint of heart. Find out how Kyle made the transition, changed companies and is setting himself up for success as a selling broker.

REAL Trending Recruiting Special Edition: Ryan Carter, president of 8z Real Estate in Denver 07.08.2020

Relying on organic growth, Carter and the leadership team at 8z Real Estate didn't have an organized recruiting program. The pandemic changed all that. Find out how they built a recruiting and retention plan and implemented it despite a challenging market.  

REAL Trending Episode 81: Black Homeownership Rates, the COVID-19 Market & Insights From Our Top Rankings Real Estate Professionals 04.08.2020

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry trends and news, this is REAL Trending, episode 81. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends, today we're discussing recent housing market news, information about top agent preferences and merger and acquisition activity. What do these trends mean and...

Ryan Gorman, president and CEO of Coldwell Banker Real Estate 31.07.2020

  Gorman says he's learned one big lesson during his time in leadership: provide clarity and communicate continually. This has especially been vital during the pandemic when the Realogy headquarters building has been closed for business. Find out what Gorman and the leadership team are doing to serve network agents and brokers through a challenging market.

Kris Lindahl, founder and CEO of The Kris Lindahl Team 28.07.2020

  The Thousand: No. 16 team-owned brokerage by volume and No. 12 by transaction sites Find out the details of Lindahl's real estate scholarship program which will net him 75 new sales associates in August 2020.

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