The Open House Studio

In this episode of the Open House Studio Podcast, we sit down with Joanna Concepcion—real estate professional, TV host, and someone bringing a fresh perspective to the industry. From her journey into real estate to becoming a host on The American Dream TV, Joanna shares how her experiences have shaped the way she approaches both business and life. As a breast cancer survivor, her outlook on resili...

Colin Seitz joins us to talk about real estate from both sides of the transaction. With a background in mortgages and years in the field as an agent, Colin shares his perspective on today’s market, seller strategy, financing, inventory, and why real estate is still very much a people business. Contact Colin: Colin Seitz Licensed Associate Broker 845-590-0680 cseitzrealestate@gmail.com RE/MAX Bench...

This week on The Open House Studio Podcast, we’re joined by Dean Diltz of Keller Williams First in New York. Dean shares how relationships, integrity, and consistency have helped him build a top 1% real estate business. We also dive into today’s Hudson Valley market, branding, and what it takes to succeed long-term in real estate. Connect with Dean: Dean Diltz Associate Real Estate Broker 845-325-...

In this episode of The Open House Studio Podcast , Virginia Corbett shares how a life-changing 90-day period led her from corporate America to becoming one of the Hudson Valley’s top real estate leaders. We dive into her journey, the power of marketing, building a team, and what it really takes to succeed in real estate today. Whether you're a home buyer, seller, real estate agent, or simply inter...

In this episode of The Open House Studio Podcast, we sit down with Dianne DeFalco of Howard Hanna | Rand Realty to talk about real estate leadership, agent coaching, office culture, business growth, and the skills agents need to build a long-term career in real estate. Dianne shares her 22-year journey in the real estate industry, from starting as an agent to becoming a respected office leader and...

In this episode of The Open House Studio Podcast , we sit down with John Olivero to talk about the role community plays in real estate and why relationships still matter in a constantly evolving housing market. From Orange County NY real estate trends to shifts in inventory, interest rates, and buyer behavior, John shares insights from decades of experience serving the local community. We also dis...

In Episode 3 of The Open House Studio Podcast , Laurel Lustgarten shares what she calls the true heart of the business — the human side of real estate. With over 20 years in the Hudson Valley market, Laurel talks about authenticity, empathy, preparing sellers, guiding buyers, and why personal connection still matters more than technology. A thoughtful conversation about trust, relationships, and r...

In Episode 2 of The Open House Studio Podcast , Barry Becker joins us to discuss what makes country and rural real estate different — and why smart strategy is essential when selling country homes and land. We talk about pricing, positioning, lifestyle marketing, attracting city buyers, and avoiding common mistakes with rural listings. If you’re interested in country living, Hudson Valley real est...

In this premiere episode of The Open House Studio Podcast , we sit down with Amy Tse Gold, a Hudson Valley, NY Realtor who brings a finance-first, detail-driven mindset to real estate — and proves why the smallest details can make the biggest difference in a successful sale. Amy shares her journey from a 20+ year career in investment banking and accounting to real estate, and how that background s...