The Closing Table with Lawyers Title

Is your real estate business still relying on antiquated dinosaur methods, or are you scaling your brand through video? In Episode 132 of The Closing Table with Lawyers Title, host Tamera Gaede assembles a powerhouse panel from the Hunt Global Collective. Featuring founder Daniel Hunt, relocation specialist Luke Jones, and top-producing $60M advisor Tommy Wooten, this episode acts as an unfiltered...

Is your business strategy built on hard data or panicked headlines? In Episode 131 of The Closing Table with Lawyers Title, host Tamera Gaede welcomes back Kris Jones, Sales Leader for Ebby Halliday Realtors' Prosper and Celina offices. In a refreshing alternative to standard market doom-and-gloom, Kris provides an objective, field-tested guide on navigating real estate corrections, advising anxio...

DFW is growing by an estimated 300 people a day—is our infrastructure moving fast enough to keep up? In Episode 130 of The Closing Table with Lawyers Title, host Tamera Gaede dives into the state of North Texas roadways with Brian SanFilippo, Project Communications Manager, and Rachel Kulhavy, Senior Manager of Engineering Operations at the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA). This panel breaks d...

Are you ready to trade traditional cold outreach for a scalable content engine? In Episode 129 of The Closing Table with Lawyers Title, host Tamera Gaede cracks open the mechanics of podcasting with industry experts Jeff Updike and Theresa Flood. Moving past the superficial metrics of "likes" and subscribers, this panel discusses the deep business benefits of episodic audio—from clearing client fe...

We are in a highly quirky, hyper-local market—is your strategy keeping up? In Episode 128 of The Closing Table with Lawyers Title, host Tamera Gaede welcomes back real estate power-brain Chris Ohlig from Compass and Smile Property Management. Chris shares a direct, blunt look at what it takes to get listings closed in today's market, using a real-world case study of a house that went through three...

Stop just putting a sign in the yard—it’s time to activate your listings. In Episode 127 of The Closing Table with Lawyers Title, Tamera Gaede sits down with Ty and Sarah Duncan to unpack their exhaustive 5-phase circle prospecting system. While many agents rely solely on their sphere, the Duncans share how they use every new listing as a vehicle to build long-term, high-value relationships in tar...

Are you the salesperson or the CEO of your business? In Episode 126 of The Closing Table with Lawyers Title, Tamera Gaede sits down with power player Brianna Castillo to discuss why delegation is the ultimate key to scalability. Brianna shares her rigid, multi-step hiring process—including the famous "Time and Energy Audit"—designed to help you stop being the bottleneck in your own business. In th...

Is it time to trade your boat trailer for a red-carpet experience? In Episode 125 of The Closing Table with Lawyers Title, Tamera Gaede sits down with Chris Wallace from Freedom Boat Club. As a 5-year member herself, Tamera explores the "Luxury Without Ownership" model that is taking over DFW waterways. From concierge dock service to unlimited free training, Chris explains why more boat owners are...

A bad moving experience can kill your next referral—but a great one can secure your next five. In Episode 123 of The Closing Table with Lawyers Title, Tamera Gaede sits down with Jameson Olsen from All My Sons Moving & Storage. With 14 years in the industry, Jameson shares her powerful personal story of why she is passionate about moving and how she has turned a traditionally stressful event i...

In Episode 124 of The Closing Table with Lawyers Title, Tamera Gaede sits down with Brooks Kelly, Division Manager at American Portfolio Mortgage and loan officer coach. They tackle the growing trend of consumers using ChatGPT to navigate home sales and financing, and why relying solely on AI might lead to "hallucinations" and thousands of dollars left on the table. In this episode, you’ll discove...

Texas has nearly every natural disaster possible—but that isn't the only reason your premiums are soaring. In Episode 122 of The Closing Table with Lawyers Title, Tamera Gaede sits down with insurance expert Nick Klein to discuss the state of the 2026 insurance market. From the densely populated hail-prone fields of North Texas to the shocking rise of "nuclear verdicts" in personal injury law, Nic...

The way homes are appraised is changing forever on November 2, 2026. In Episode 121 of The Closing Table with Lawyers Title, Tamera Gaede sits down with Matt Hyatt, a nationally recognized valuation expert, to unpack the transition to the Unified Appraisal Dataset (UAD) 3.6. This isn't just a form update; it's a move toward dynamic, data-driven reporting that will change how Realtors collect infor...

Are you prepared for the May 2026 Texas contract rollout? In Episode 120 of The Closing Table with Lawyers Title, Tamera Gaede and Melissa Hailey provide an essential roadmap through the latest TREC and Texas Realtors updates. From the official definition of "Legal Holidays" to the radical restructuring of how broker compensation is handled in the One-to-Four Family Residential Contract, this epis...

Is your AI helping you win deals, or is it just creating "AI Slop"? In Episode 119 of The Closing Table with Lawyers Title, Tamera Gaede sits down with Jason Northcutt, team leader of North Realty Group and an expert in AI integration. Jason moves past the generic advice and shares his custom-built workflows—including a massive Land CMA prompt that pushes against actual appraisal standard guidelin...

Are you waiting for the market to change, or are you making the market change for you? In Episode 118 of The Closing Table with Lawyers Title, Tamera Gaede sits down with Eric Sachs, co-founder of Breakthrough Broker, to discuss how agents can move past "paralysis by analysis." Eric shares his "traditionalist" approach to real estate, explaining why a one-page business plan and consistent sphere m...

Mortgage rates have officially dipped below the 6% threshold—is this the tipping point the 2026 real estate market has been waiting for? In Episode 117 of The Closing Table with Lawyers Title, host Tamera Gaede sits down with Chris Pedison, Senior Loan Originator at Cross Country Mortgage. With over 20 years of experience, Chris breaks down why today’s 5.99% rate is a game-changer and how it align...

In Episode 116 of The Closing Table with Lawyers Title , host Tamera Gaede welcomes back veteran producer Lisa Elliott for an unfiltered look at life in the 2026 real estate market. From navigating a literal house fire to balancing the emotional stress of modern transactions, this episode explores what it really takes to stay successful when the "filter" comes off. In this episode, we dive into: R...

Can you achieve MORE by doing LESS in the 2026 real estate market?  In Episode 115 of The Closing Table with Lawyers Title, host Tamera Gaede sits down with Tony Caliendo, co-founder of Rethink Coaching and author of Less Over More, to redefine success for real estate professionals.  As we navigate a "flat" fourth year of market shifts, the "Success Trap" is real: what got you here won't get you t...

Episode 114 of The Closing Table with Lawyers Title dives deep into one of the most confusing — and critical — topics in real estate today: digital visibility in the age of AI. Host Tamera Gaede sits down with Michael Tritthart, international tech instructor and co-owner of MichaelTritthart.com, to break down SEO vs GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) and explain how Realtors actually show up on...

Episode 113 of The Closing Table with Lawyers Title continues the Inside the Mind of Power Players series with returning guest Nick Good, team leader of the Good Home Team, bestselling author of The Six Figure Agent, investor, and developer. Nick’s team is closing out the year at $70M in production, and in this episode he delivers an unfiltered breakdown of what’s really happening in today’s marke...

Episode 112 of The Closing Table with Lawyers Title is all about starting the year with clarity, calm, and intention.   Host Tamera Gaede sits down with Charley Turo , Chief Design Officer and Owner of Closet Karma , to talk about how renewing your space truly helps renew your mind . From closets and garages to pantries and full-home organization, Charley explains why clutter creates stress — and...

Episode 111 of The Closing Table with Lawyers Title kicks off a brand-new segment — Inside the Minds of Power Players — and the very first guest sets the bar high.   In this episode, host Tamera Gaede sits down with Stacey Leslie , team leader of The Agency powered by eXp Realty and one of the top-producing agents in DFW. Stacey and her team are closing out the year at $90 million in production ,...

How do top agents scale to seven figures without burning out their family, their sanity, or their schedule? In Episode 109 of The Closing Table with Lawyers Title, Tamera Gaede sits down with top-producing agent & coach Brianna Castillo to reveal the systems, hires, AI tools, and mindset shifts that allowed her to double her production while working less. Brianna breaks down: ✅  Her unique te...

What does the largest Realtor association merger in NAR history mean for North Texas agents? In Episode 108 of The Closing Table with Lawyers Title, host Tamera Gaede sits down with Johnny Mowad, President of the MetroTex Association of Realtors and top-producing broker with Ebby Halliday. Johnny breaks down: ✅  The MetroTex + CCAR merger — why it worked and what Realtors gain ✅  New member bene...

What does it take to build a thriving small business in one of the fastest-growing cities in America? In Episode 105 of The Closing Table with Lawyers Title, host Tamera Gaede sits down with Traci Miller, owner of Terramania — one of downtown Celina’s most-loved home décor shops. Traci shares the REAL behind-the-scenes story of building her business: ✅  Pivoting her store from furniture to décor...