The Closing Table with Lawyers Title

Want to wow your guests—or your clients—this holiday season?  In this episode of The Closing Table with Lawyers Title , Tamera Gaede sits down with Kristen Bullard , owner of Full Bloom , a woman-owned florist serving Celina, Frisco, and all of Collin County.   Kristen shares insider secrets for creating long-lasting bouquets, hosting unforgettable client appreciation events , and decorating your...

Real estate is not a 9-to-5 job — it’s a 24/7 commitment — so how do you build a successful career without losing yourself, your family, or your sanity along the way? In this Participate in Life Together Series: Women in Business episode, host Tamera Gaede sits down with Stacey Feltman, top producing agent and  team leader of the Stacey Feltman Real Estate Group, and team member Jodi Smith to talk...

Clear Cooperation has become one of the most controversial topics in real estate—but most agents still don’t fully understand how it really affects their business, their listings, and their fiduciary responsibility. In this episode, Tamera Gaede sits down with Chris Ohlig and Melissa Hailey to uncover the real issues behind Clear Cooperation, MLS control, delayed listing strategies, syndication, a...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and in this heartfelt episode, Tamera Gaede sits down with two incredible women — Terri Phillips (Radius Group with Compass) and Jamie Brannagan (eXp Realty) — who openly share their courageous journeys through breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. From finding their first lumps to facing double mastectomies and chemotherapy, Terri and Jamie wa...

Are you overwhelmed by the flood of new AI tools in real estate? In this power-packed episode of The Closing Table with Lawyers Title , host Tamera Gaede sits down with returning guest Jason Esparza – “The Rook” – to break down the 4 must-have AI tools every REALTOR® should start using today to work smarter, market better, and close more deals.   Jason shares practical examples of how these tools...

Are mortgage rates really plummeting—or is it just media hype? In this episode of The Closing Table with Lawyers Title (Ep. 103), host Tamera Gaede sits down with Aaron Bush, Senior Loan Officer at Fairway Home Mortgage, to cut through the noise around interest rates, the Federal Reserve, and the housing market. Aaron shares insights from his 27+ years of experience in the mortgage industry, break...

Ever wondered what it’s really like to help celebrities and pro athletes buy and sell luxury real estate? In this episode of The Closing Table with Lawyers Title, host Tamera Gaede sits down with Rod and Laura Watson—luxury realtors and founders of Distinct Concierge Real Estate in Los Angeles and San Diego. Rod, a former professional athlete, and Laura share how they broke into the sports and ent...

Discover What’s Next for Celina, TX with the EDC! In this episode of The Closing Table with Lawyer’s Title, host Tamera Gaede sits down with Anthony Satarino (Executive Director, Celina EDC) and Andy Buffington (Director of Community Development & Downtown Services). Together, they unpack the rapid growth, new businesses, and long-term vision shaping one of North Texas’ fastest-growing cities....

Balancing Business, Family & Self-Care in Real Estate | The Closing Table Podcast How do top-producing women in real estate manage the constant balancing act between business, family, and self-care? In this inspiring episode of The Closing Table with Lawyers Title, host Tamera Gaede sits down with Lisa Elliott and Luann Clancy-Flaherty from The Hershenberg Group to talk about navigating life t...

What does it take to become the official real estate agent for a Major League Baseball team? In this episode of The Closing Table, host Tamera Gaede sits down with nationally ranked top producer Melissa Tucci — Coldwell Banker Global Luxury agent and the exclusive REALTOR® for the San Diego Padres. Melissa shares her 26-year journey in real estate, including: How a single introduction led to an 11...

In this episode, Tamera and special guests Jamie Brannagan and Tracey Byrd have a candid discussion about what it's like to be successful women in business. They talk family life, business practices, how they made the decision to get into the real estate world, and so much more! Enjoy this friendly and fun conversation about real life, work, and real estate. Please go to https://dfw.ltic.com/ for...

In this episode, Tamera and special guest Jeff Jannasch talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly details about today's market. They encourage realtors to not be discouraged, but to move with more intention going forward. Jeff talks about how his experience in the mortgage world for nearly 30 years has shown him incredible ups and downs in the industry, and shares perspectives that can help strug...

In this episode, Tamera and special guests Mike Hansen and Shawn Zafarpour talk about ZHS Investments - their local, Texas-based wholesale and renovation company! They will talk about what wholesalers do and how their company strives to be different from other companies that do the same thing. They'll highlight how they team up with realtors in their area to strategize a win-win-win solution for e...

In this episode, Tamera and special guest Courtney Benson talk about her social media methods! They will talk about the different types of platforms she uses and why, how she plays to the strengths of those platforms, and how she niches down in her content creation! Even though she admits that she doesn't often sell listings by posting them on social, Courtney does talk about what she does to sell...

In this episode, Tamera and special guests Sue and Chris Wallace talk all about Freedom Boat Club! This is an exclusive members-only club where boaters can access many different crafts all year-round! They offer a red-carpet experience where guests simply arrive at the docks and the staff on site will help them load up and ship out. No waiting and no hassle with maintenance, insurance, or other he...

In this episode, Tamera and returning special guest Tom May walk through the strategies this husband and wife  team have implemented that keep them thriving, even in a tough market. Not only will they go over their lead generation system and how they continue to earn business from returning clients, but they will also dive into the important conversations realtors need to make sure they're having...

In this episode, Tamera and special guests Sean Gallagher and Stacy Windom define and discuss the opportunities behind mid-term rentals. They talk about how renting out properties for mid-term is better and more secure for property owners than most short and long-term options, why Airbnb’s are not what they used to be, and the different areas that Texas Corporate Homes is expanding to! Do you have...

In this episode, Tamera and special guest Nick Klein discuss important updates and news surrounding home insurance policies in Texas. They will talk about why prices have gone up over the last few years, unpack the different elements of a home insurance policy, and even share insights that will help you pick the best and most effective coverage for your home. Please go to https://dfw.ltic.com/ for...

In this episode, Tamera and returning special guest Melissa Hailey talk through the contract changes made in November. They will talk through solutions to some of the biggest concerns real estate agents have had surrounding these changes and go through the updates to what forms need to be used and when and how they all work to make sure agents on both sides of the transaction get compensated fairl...

In this episode, Tamera and special guest Tony Caliendo talk about how real estate professionals can reset their mentality so they can hit it big and accomplish all their goals in 2025. They will define the difference between happiness and joy, show how implementing small changes in the verbiage you use can change how you think, and give active examples of mindset hacks you can start applying to y...

In this episode, Tamera and special guest Kristen Bullard talk about her passion for floral arrangements and her journey of becoming a florist and opening Full Bloom Flower Shop! They will talk about why flowers to this day make such a great gift, why working with a local florist can enhance the experience of receiving an arrangement for your loved one, and even some ways to make your beautiful bo...

In this episode, Tamera and returning special guest, Patty Newby, will talk about why, even in today’s market, it’s a great time to buy a house! They will talk about homeownership as a wealth-building and retirment-planning strategy, ways to consolidate your debts to lower your overall monthly payments, and how realtors can make their listings more attractive to buyers with buydown programs. Pleas...

In this episode with special guest, Leo Timmons, Tamera will dig into the mortgage industry as it stands today. They will go through real-life applicable strategies that homeowners can use to lower their monthly debt payments, talk about why buying now and refinancing later is the best choice in this difficult market, and discuss different programs available to all kinds of buyers, whether they're...

In this episode with special guest, Stacey Leslie, Tamera will uncover her tricks of the trade; how her geofarming techniques have earned her 80% of her business, what free tools and strategies she employs when farming a community, and even how an agent with no sphere can get started building a database from total scratch.

In this episode with special guest, Jason Northcutt, Tamera will dive into the intricacies of land listings in Texas. What does an agent need to know when it comes to listing open land? What does a buyer need to know if they intend to build a home on land they're considering purchasing? What should you know if you're buying land with the intention of holding it as an investment? All this and more...