The Real Look

NAR has agreed to pay $418 million in damages to settle the real estate commission lawsuits. We go over the implications and what it means for the real estate industry. And good news, FHA raised lending limits for the Manufactured Home Loan Program.

LISTEN: We’re joined by Scott Rosenthal with Keller Williams Alaska Group - Fairbanks . Scott, a military veteran, shares his journey in the industry as well as highlighting his passion for investing in properties and the unique challenges and opportunities of the Fairbanks market, including extreme weather conditions. He emphasizes the importance of using TikTok for business and building personal...

A strong jobs report could postpone any rate cut delays until summer and we explore the latest move from CFPB provoking criticism from the mortgage industry. Meanwhile, the Sitzer | Burnett saga continues with plaintiff attorneys asking for a third of the settlement payout.

LISTEN: We’re joined by Matthew Claeys with Keller Williams Sunset Corridor serving the Portland Metro area in Oregon! He shares his unique journey working the high volume, low margin model, building his team back up recently to 39 agents with a goal of 100 by end of year. We get into recruiting, culture, and building a supportive foundation to keep his agents on the business path that best suits...

Fannie Mae discovers older homeowners want to age in place but are averse to extracting equity. Meanwhile, mortgage rates ease for the 2nd consecutive day on inflation data - but what does that really signal for the Fed’s decisions long-term as far as “quantitative tightening”?

LISTEN: Today we’re joined by the other half of the Matt and Molly Team out of KW Asheville , Matt Tavener ! Matt shares his journey as a 2nd generation realtor balancing his strengths in numbers, listings, and lead gen with his partner Molly de Mattos. He lets us in on what it takes to develop a positive culture, how to hire the right people, and the lessons he’s learned from Gary Keller. Tune in...

Bruce and Chase are coming to you live from Keller Williams’ Family Reunion in Las Vegas, sharing their  inspirational takeaways thus far. We learn about the importance of energy from keynote speaker Tony Robbins, the power of words by Phil Jones, telling your story through branding, and (calmly) preparing for a recession. Because you just never know what the future holds. Tune in!

LISTEN: Real estate legend Steve Chader is in the studio joining us from Keller Williams Integrity First Realty in Gilbert, Arizona. He lets our listeners in on his decades of experience, from rebuilding his business after a shift, to the art of team building, to moving from success into significance. Steve has brought his heart into the very mission of the Keller Williams culture and made a treme...

NAR runs out of liability insurance, Opendoor looks to rescale business, and Nevada real estate firms get hit with a second commission lawsuit.

LISTEN: A true legend is in the studio today! In this special episode we’re honored to welcome guest Joe Williams , co-founder of Keller Williams Realty (you know, THAT Williams). A master teacher and storyteller, Joe details his journey getting into the industry 51 years ago and the wisdom he’s developed along the way. We get a ‘real look’ into how he met Gary Keller and developed their partnersh...

NAR says falling rates helped drive home price growth in Q4, as new Altos data shows sellers are coming back into the housing market. Plus, the copycats continue as commission lawsuits head to Utah.

LISTEN: In this episode, we’re joined by Levi Gurno with Keller Williams Coeur d’Alene in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. From full-time pastor to real estate leader, he shares his journey following his passions in coaching, building his Mega Team, and trusting in his best friend / business partner. Levi reminds us that it doesn’t take long to move from success to significance if you stay learning-based, at...

Powell addresses rate cuts with no Fed pivot in sight, while Fannie Mae economists release housing market outlook making predictions with their own rate cut timeline. In other news, Freddie Mac proposes $2,500 credit through Home Possible…what opportunity could this provide for homebuyers? 

LISTEN: We’re joined by Mega Agent and Leader Dan Holt with Keller Williams Greater Springfield in Springfield, Missouri. His fascinating real estate journey began when he found himself $6.5 million in debt as a homebuilder when the ’08 crash hit and he opted to start selling. Fast forward, and he’s now running his carefully curated team of 15 at Holt Homes Group , selling around 500 homes a year!...

NAR gets dismissed from pocket listing ban lawsuit, homebuilders end 2023 on a high note (selling more homes than the year prior), PLUS - we break down the Pennsylvania commission lawsuit, which saw Anywhere affiliates get replaced by five local brokerages. Tune in!

LISTEN: Get ready for guest Molly de Mattos to bring the energy in this episode! This mega talent wears a lot of hats, from Dean of KSCORE , to BOLD coach, to Co-Owner of the Matt & Molly Team out of Asheville, North Carolina. Molly lives the mantra, “the highest form of learning is teaching”, reminding us all that there is no finish line in life. As she puts it, we get to keep chasing the bea...

Rates dip to 6.6%, the lowest since May 2023, however the mortgage-backed securities market imbalance could fuel future rate hikes. Brokerage MV Realty is barred from North Carolina in another lawsuit of the ever-increasing string of real estate lawsuits, but this one stands out as particularly “unique”.

LISTEN: Special guest Ryan Hvizda jumps on a call with us from paradise (Barbados, to be exact). She shares exactly how she leads her team remotely for 6 months out of the year with Keller Williams Metropolitan in Concord, New Hampshire. She’s embraced the power of technology and continues to nurture her network, building her community with team members, clients, and other east coast agents. Ryan...

In this episode special guest and KW Leader, Ericka Lalka, joins us to get into the latest headlines, including new homeseller suits in AZ and NY targeting commission rules and more hits for NAR following President Kasper’s exit. Plus…new CFA stats reveal 49% of agents sold either 1 home (or none) this past year!

LISTEN: Look who’s back! Top Northwest agents Chase Craig and Brent Hanson return to the podcast, who have since combined their businesses to form a new team, Livian Select out of Keller Williams Realty Boise . Their story is living proof that who you’re in business with truly does matter. If you can find someone who aligns with your values, that’s where vision is born. We’re getting into the succ...

Today we’re joined by special guest and KW Leader, Tracey Forde, as we break down the December jobs report and how it could impact mortgage rates, discuss the latest in NAR membership losses, and explore the recession in the year ahead…what exactly is the nation’s economic outlook? Tune in!

LISTEN: In this episode, we’re bringing you our favorite moments from Season 3 of The Real Look Podcast. Our highlight conversations with top agents spanned from Lead Gen to Wealth Building to the Shifting Market, and everything in between. Take a real look at this look back in 2023.

LISTEN: In this episode we welcome special guests Juan Mendoza and Ramon Murillo with Keller Williams Greater Seattle . Juan and Ramon share their journey building their partnership during the Great Recession, which quickly transformed into a brotherhood. They’re serving their clients in the hispanic community at the highest level, by teaching banking basics, helping them build credit, and navigat...

47 Texas real estate firms get hit with a second commision lawsuit, while mortgage trade group CHLA is concerned about commission lawsuit lending impacts. Plus, Opendoor founder announces he’s leaving to focus on ‘building new things’ with startups.

LISTEN: Mega Agent and Investor Nick Beveridge joins us from Keller Williams Realty Coeur d'Alene in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Nick shows full transparency with us throughout the interview, sharing how his journey in real estate had him starting out with no money, no car, no database, and a massive health scare but - as he puts it - “I figured it out.” Fast forward to today and Nick has achi...