The Real Estate Sessions

Contrary to popular opinion, second-generation realtors tend to avoid the path their parents took, as Vija Williams, our guest for today's episode, did.  As a political science + English major and a pre-law student, Vija was always on track with her attorney dream. She didn't want to be a realtor. And after landing a prized internship at the Santa Barbara District Attorney's office, this drea...

Real Estate Sessions Rewind - Episode 352 – Veronica Figueroa, eXp Realty

Debbi DiMaggio, a descendant of the legendary baseball player Joe DiMaggio, is a real estate professional with a unique perspective shaped by her creative and philanthropic background. Debbi's real estate philosophy, "luxury as a service," is not defined by a price point, but by the level of service provided to clients. She believes that everyone deserves VIP treatment and attention, regardless of...

Caroline Hobbs is a seasoned and innovative professional in the real estate industry, with over 17 years of experience and a successful tenure as a broker owner for Reward Realty. Her innovative approach to the industry is centered on streamlining processes and eliminating duplication of efforts, with a strong belief that the low adoption rates among team leaders and brokerages are due to the need...

Phillip Gagnon is a seasoned professional in the real estate industry and the founder of Three Data Pulse, a company dedicated to enhancing the three pillars of successful brokerages: recruiting, retention, and agent productivity. Gagnon believes that AI can play a crucial role in improving real estate operations and decision-making. His perspective is shaped by his extensive experience in the ind...

Sharran Srivatsaa, President of REAL Brokerage, LLC, is a distinguished real estate entrepreneur and advocate for employee ownership, who has a unique perspective shaped by his personal journey from India. His perspective on real estate entrepreneurship, mindset, and employee ownership is deeply rooted in the power of partnership and collaboration, as evidenced by his strong alignment with Tamir,...

Liz Rossof, with her diverse background in arts, theater, and education, has carved a unique path in the real estate industry. Her journey began in the art world, focusing on contemporary artists incorporating pre-Columbian culture, which led her to study in Latin America and develop a passion for its architecture. After experiencing the limitations of renting in the competitive San Francisco mark...

Andrew Flachner, President of RealScout, has dedicated his career to enhancing agent-client relationships in the real estate industry. Flachner has seen firsthand the challenges of maintaining relevant contact with everyone in a real estate agent's database. He believes that while AI has transformative potential, the focus should be on the core of a product or service and its ability to solve prob...

Rachel Kilmer is a renowned real estate agent with Reese Nichols Real Estate in Kansas City, Missouri, who has successfully leveraged her background in sports and video production to excel in her career. Rachel's perspective on success in real estate and the use of social media is rooted in authenticity and personal strengths. She believes that one should not force themselves to adopt marketing st...

Craig Rowe is a seasoned tech columnist and real estate tech reporter for Inman News, with a rich background in publishing, journalism, graphic design, and advertising. His perspective on the topic of "Craig Rowe: tech columnist, real estate investor, outdoor enthusiast" is shaped by his extensive experience and expertise in real estate technology. Rowe is passionate about the intersection of tech...

Real Estate Sessions Rewind – Andrew Flachner, Co-Founder and President – RealScout Originally aired August 20th, 2019   Serial entrepreneur Andrew Flachner of RealScout shares his story on Episode 201 of The Real Estate Sessions podcast. Andrew has been part of several start-ups, and he details some of the interesting aspects of these companies. Of course, we discuss RealScout and the state...

00:00:00 - Craig Grant So anytime you have AI generated content, I don't care if it's written imagery, anything, you don't want to just copy and paste and use it immediately. You got to make sure that every aspect of it is accurate. So you want to fact check things. You can ask for sources and go check if those sources are correct. You should legal check it, everything before you go use that in th...

If you are obsessed with cold marketing and promotion because you believe it’s the only feasible way to help your business grow in today’s times, think again. The guest for this episode, Jay O’Brien, built an undefeatable real estate empire without any of that, thus breaking age-old myths with the principles of hard work and sincerity. Investing generously and gratefully in his existing customers...

The Short Term Shop Episode 241 - Avery Carl, The Short Term Shop powered by eXp Realty Time Stamp (00:01:28) The Benefits of Using Short-Term Rentals (00:07:32) Rock and Metal Enthusiast's Musical Journey (00:11:40) Finding a Southern Balance in Nashville (00:16:26) The Responsive Vacation House Experts (00:21:09) Short-term Rental Success in Vacation Towns (00:27:19) Creating Memorable Experienc...

Episode Summary: I am thrilled to introduce today’s guest,  Alex Montalenti , the Co-Founder and CRO of  Real Grader , a tool that helps agents with their social presence online. In this episode, I sit with Alex, a native of Long Island, and he emphasizes the importance and roles of having a substantial online social presence in Real Estate today. He also shares different modalities to a...

Description: Brian Hall, a realtor with EXP Realty in El Paso, Texas, has a unique background as a military chaplain in the army, which has shaped his current career in real estate, specializing in assisting soldiers with their transitions. His perspective on the topic of "from army chaplain to realtor, assisting soldier transitions" is deeply rooted in his belief in the importance of soldiers' fr...

You think you can beat your competitors by simply offering more services than they do to their customers, right? But that’s until you hear this conversation with Rick on the Real Estate Sessions podcast today. In his words,  “Don’t fool yourself for a minute to think you’re gonna do more than the average agent and everything in real estate.”  Instead, offer little but offer it best. Do w...

Dani Vanderboegh is a distinguished journalist and advocate in the real estate sector, currently serving as the service editor at Inman. With a background in writing and journalism, and a master's degree from the Missouri School of Journalism, Vanderboegh has significantly influenced real estate journalism and advocacy. Her role at Inman involves transforming industry news into serviceable content...

DESCRIPTION Rick Gonzalez is a seasoned real estate agent based in Florida's panhandle, with a unique focus on serving military members and their families. Born in New York and raised in Puerto Rico, Rick's father's service in the Air Force during the Vietnam War instilled in him a deep respect for the sacrifices made by military families. This, coupled with his own experience serving in the Navy,...

We head back to Jan 19, 2021, for this Real Estate Sessions Rewind with Sean Carpenter of Coldwell Banker and Sean Speaks, LLC. One of the most popular guests on the podcast, This was the first episode where I brought a guest back on to catch up. This has now evolved into Short Cut Sessions as I catch up with previous guests. Thanks for always helping other innovate, Sean! Enjoy! Our guest has bee...

Description: In this podcast episode, Bill Risser and Russell Shaw delve into the fascinating world of real estate and career success. They explore the evolution of Phoenix real estate, from a small town to a bustling metropolis. Shaw's unconventional career path from selling life insurance to comedy and then real estate is also discussed. The concept of "carte blanche" is explored, emphasizing th...

The podcast episode explores the growing interest in artificial intelligence (AI) in real estate and the need for agents to embrace its potential applications. It features David Marine, the chief marketing officer for Coldwell Banker, discussing the successful rebranding efforts of the company and the positive impact it had on changing people's perception. The conversation also touches on personne...

August 1, 2023 is the 8th anniversary of The Real Estate Sessions podcast. I thought I would do 10 episodes, just to understand the process of recording, editing and publishing a podcast. I quickly discovered that my curiosity itch was getting scratched with every episode. Learning things I never knew about connections in the industry was cool! Interviewing over 100 Inman Connect contacts made the...

Starting a career in the real estate industry can be overwhelming. In this podcast, Bill Risser and Jim Remley discuss the importance of recruiting experienced agents and utilizing motivation as a key component to success in the real estate industry. They explain that a good relationship between the broker leader and the agents is essential and that nurses and teachers make great realtors due to t...

In this episode of Real Estate Sessions, Bill Risser and Katie Day catch up since the last episode 18 months ago and discuss the importance of video content for their business and the impact of technology on the real estate industry. They conclude that technology will not replace agents, but will help them become more efficient. Additionally, they discuss the importance of creating experiences for...