The Agent Retreat Podcast

Ready for Instagram to be your main source of leads? This episode was made for you! Megan is one of the most impressive agents I've seen on Instagram, and her numbers go to show how successful she is with it. I am so excited I got to pick Megan's brain about her Instagram strategy and how she is building such a successful  real estate business from social media.   If you're someone who wants to at...

In today's interview episode I got to bring on my brand developer, Elizabeth Averyanova. Elizabeth is a branding expert and has worked with Realtors and Brokers across the globe helping them build impactful online brands.   Elizabeth is talking to us today about the importance of branding, branding for lead generation, online branding, and she's taking us through her signature process so you can d...

Real estate by nature can be a very inconsistent business. You're not alone if you've had a crazy good month followed by multiple months of $0 in commission. But in 2021, I was so done with that. I committed to adding additional streams of revenue to my business and starting Jan of 2021 I never had a $0 month again.   In this episode I am walking you through all of my streams of income in hopes to...

Today I am doing a bit of a stroll down memory lane of my first year in real estate. While looking back at my first year, I wanted to note some things I wish I did differently so hopefully you don't make the same mistakes. Episode Sponsor: Coffee + Contracts https://coffeecontracts.idevaffiliate.com/783.html Discount Code: JESSICA15

Let's talk about the not so sexy side of real estate - - the stressful side. Because it's real. And we all experience it. You are so not alone if you're having a heck of a time in this industry. Like most jobs, real estate is not a stress-free career.   This will be your go-to episode during stressful times in your real estate career. Come back to it on the days you need it. I'm sharing tools to h...

In today's episode I am walking you through the goal setting exercise I've used to reach and surpass my real estate goals the past 2 years in a row.  Download a copy of your own goal setting sheet below so you can follow along and learn how to set truly successful and attainable real estate goals for 2022. Goal Setting Worksheet: https://bit.ly/2022goalsheet Episode Sponsor: Coffee + Contracts htt...

If you are looking for a podcast that can turn around your entire real estate business, this episode is it. I am so excited for you to hear from this incredible agent who has taken open houses, flipped the strategy, and made them a successful and duplicatable lead generation machine.   In this episode Max Wardlaw is teaching us how you can host strategized open houses that you know will add immedi...

You know those little "I made it moments?" The ones you can look back on and say that was the moment I felt like I really made it here.   I had a strong one recently and it was when I took a step back and realized I had 30 showings in 1 weekend and only physically attended 3 of them.   How? Outsourcing and leveraging.   As agents, sometimes it feels like we can become fully at mercy of our client'...

I know Zillow can be a pretty controversial word in the real estate community but let's talk about it.   While Zillow has been taking the heat lately for the faults in their i-Buyer program, this isn't a new concept in the industry. I am breaking down the Zillow controversy in this episode while also diving into what companies like Zillow, Opendoor, and Offerpad are doing to our real estate busine...

We've been diving deep into relationship marketing on this show lately and you really can't further your real estate business through relationships without this piece. Client experience. If you plan to grow your real estate business organically, client experience has to be something you have in place. In this episode we talk about building out a client experience strategy so that you can turn 1 cl...

Switching brokerages was one of the most difficult decisions I've made to date. I know I know, sounds dramatic, but it's true. This was not a decision that was made easily or lightly for me. There was so much involved in this decision and I'm taking you through how that process unfolded. In today's episode I'm walking you through my real estate journey through the eyes of my brokerage journey. I'm...

There are 2 common marketing strategies in real estate: transaction marketing vs. relationship marketing. Relationship Marketing just so happens to be my favorite and I think you may really like it too. Relationship Marketing is an amazing way to bring leads to you, rather than chasing them. In this episode I help you identify whether your real estate business strategy is transactional or relation...

In 2021 I hit the 6 figure mark in commission from real estate sales in 5 months and wanted to share some behind the scenes of what I believe helped me get there so quickly. Today I am bringing you through what I consider to be the 6 keys to 6 figures for my real estate career. I'm taking you through each key and sharing what I did and how it affected my business for the better. My hope in sharing...

Listing Presentation Template: https://www.jessicabaskies.com/listingpresentation Whether you're brand new to real estate or 10 years in, it's so important as a Realtor to have your listing presentation ready for when you land those listing appointments. In this episode I walk you through what I consider 'The Perfect Listing Presentation.' Over the years I've had agents, brokers, team members, and...

Today on the podcast I got to interview Nicole Zarcadoolas, the founder of Serenity Now. Serenity Now is a gifting company that specializes in custom and subscription gifting. She came on the podcast to talk about the importance of gifting, how to implement and automate a gifting strategy, and the why behind strategized gifting. Nicole also goes into how to create a ROI on your gifting. Gifting is...

On today's episode my podcast producer (aka my brother), Jon Baskies, came on the podcast to ask me 20 questions… kinda. In this episode you'll get to explore more of my own personal real estate business, team, and online business. I dive into every question he throws my way on the spot and he wrote down some pretty interesting questions! There will be some things we talk about regarding my busine...

Today I got to talk to real estate agent Shaun Blake and he brought his A game for us. Shaun is a young full-time Realtor in South FL and he doesn't look like your typical Realtor. What most would view as hurdles, Shaun has used to propel him forward. Shaun openly talks about his journey being a Realtor while not exactly fitting the mold of what's expected.   Shaun lives with Tourette Syndrome whi...

I am always amazed by agents that come into real estate and become successful really quickly. That is Shanice. The potential for success in real estate is endless, and it can be quick, if you're willing to go all in. Shanice is walking us through her journey from beginning to now and giving us the behind the scenes on how she built this business in just 2 years time. There can be a lot of pressure...

We're at the half-way mark! And it's time to make sure you are on track to hit those 2021 goals. If you're not, it's time to figure out what changes need to be made to get there (I promise it's not too late). With 6 months left to hit our real estate goals, this half-way mark is the perfect point to plan and pivot whether you're on your way to your goals or a bit off track.   This episode is desig...

Your real estate questions answered! On this episode of the Lifestyle by Real Estate Podcast I'm answering every single real estate question that was submitted over on the @lifestylebyrealestate Instagram. I'm answering all of your questions from when's the right time to hire a transaction coordinator all the way to what to do as a brand new agent.   I hope you like this episode and if it's someth...

Do you ever see an agent's closing and immediately think, where did she get those clients from!? Me too. So I decided to spill the beans and share the details on where each of my 2021 clients have come from.   On this series "Behind the Closings" - I'm giving you a behind the scenes look straight into my real estate business in hopes it inspires you in one way or another.   At the time of recordin...

Listen in to learn more about some critical tips and strategies to beat, avoid, and manage burnout. This market is one of the most stressful markets for an agent to work in. If you're feeling burnout creep in or you fear it may be coming, it is so important to take it seriously.   In this episode we will go through 2 business-changing exercises for Realtors to help guide you through burnout before...

This episode is really important. Press play if you are feeling overworked, stressed out, or flat out burnt out. We are working in one of the most stressful markets we've seen for agents in a really long time. Is the market great? Yeah! Is it awesome that people are buying and selling? Absolutely! But at what price to your mental health?   As Realtors, we are our business. Our mental health determ...

Today I am talking about a topic that I don't think we discuss enough, money! Today I am diving into how I manage my finances as an agent. And it has changed drastically over the years. I am giving you the exact breakdown of what I did to gain control of my own finances as make the switch from scarcity to overflow   I walk you through the way I manage my accounts, the apps I use, and the categorie...

So many fun and innovative lead gen ideas in one episode! In Part 2, Morgan dives even deeper into the exact strategy she follows to create her repeat and referral real estate business. She is full of fun and creative ideas for you to bring into your own business. This episode is really fun and I can't wait to hear how you implement these proven strategies Morgan shares.   Morgan has truly mastere...