The Real Look

Ginnie Mae unveils a 40-year mortgage term, the eviction moratorium is extended, and HUD makes a plan to increase Black homeownership. Guests Cindy Carrigan and Doc Nicolson of Five Star Spokane discuss their goal of reaching $200 million, ‘uncomfortable’ investment in coaching, and the key to their success: consistency.

Updated student loan options help those seeking homeownership and US existing-home prices hit another record high in May. CEO / Team Leader Angie Mykel of Keller Williams Greater Seattle joins us, sharing leadership best practices, the value of marketing, and why you should "just follow the model."

Lumber prices drop and Ramsey Solutions makes a big announcement that stresses the importance of authentic lead generation. Bruce and Chase welcome the #1 Luxury team in ALL of Keller Williams Realty, Katherine and Rob of Rixon + Cronin Luxury Real Estate in Sun Valley, ID.

Bruce and Chase take a look back at the outstanding numbers of KW Northwest Region from May 2021. RealTrends releases ‘The Thousand’ report for 2021 with 6,300 teams qualifying for the top spots (half of which were KW)! Guest Robyn Long of Platinum Real Estate Group in Juneau, AK joins us to discuss the importance of culture and how she landed the KW Indie of the Year Award.

NAR releases their Annual Member Profile, showing a banner year in 2020 and industry growth in diversity. Guest Alex Frankov of KW Mountains to Sound in Kent, WA shares his creative strategies for lead generation, revealing how he achieved close to $40 million in sales volume in his second year as a realtor (and in a pandemic)! Chase Williams joins Bruce Hardie as podcast co-host.

New home sales decline while median home prices rise. Place Inc. attracts Berkshire Hathaway CEO Chris Stuart into new role as President. On this episode, we welcome guests Shawn Anderson, Kris Bertagnolli, and Mike Hicks from one of the top teams in the KW Northwest Region, Anderson Hicks Group located in Idaho Falls, ID.

Demand for mortgages sags, the NAR board makes a new MLS vote, and the cost of lumber rises. We’re joined by special guest Chase Williams, Area Director and Growth Leader of the NW Region, as he flips the conversation on our host, Bruce Hardie, to interview him about the journey of the Region and how it came to be what it is today.

Federal foreclosure and eviction moratoriums come to an end, real estate offices look to a post-pandemic future, and we're joined in our inaugural episode by guests Cheryl and Dan Dennis of My Puget Sound Homes.

Take a real look at the wonderful world of real estate in the Northwest! In this trailer, host Bruce Hardie introduces the new podcast and gives you a taste of our first guest interview with Cheryl and Dan Dennis of My Puget Sound Homes. Subscribe and come along on this journey of growth, knowledge, and opportunity with us.