Unlocking Real Estate: Colibri Real Estate Podcast

Meet Melissa Douglas, an agent with Berkshire Hathaway Central IL Realtors in central IL/Bloomington/Normal Area. She is closing in on her second year in real estate, and was awarded Rookie of the year for the Midwest in her first year. She started her real estate career immediately after she graduated college from Illinois State University. In her first year she closed 14 transactions, with over...

In this episode we get to interview Sasha Valdes, CEO of Airos Homes at REAL Broker LLC. She's a mom of two young children, and right after having her second baby, she changed careers and became an agent within months! On top of that...she also moved her entire family from Colorado to Florida to launch her real estate career. She's on the Florida Association of Realtors Board of Director...

In this episode, we chat with George Gatt - proud realtor with Stephen Joseph Properties based out of Long Island, NY. He says being named a regional finalist for RISMedia's Real Estate Rookie of the Year award has been an incredible experience highlighting the dedication, commitment, and effort he's invested in his real estate career. In his first year, he focused on building strong rel...

In today's episode, we get to meet Jessica Bauer, most anyone who knows her calls her Jess (but some that have known her forever call her Jessie!). She is a part of the One Roof Team of The KW Collective in Maryland. She was born and raised in Maryland, and happily enjoys serving a large portion of Central Maryland. In November 2024, she was named the Southeast RISMedia Rookie of the Year spo...

Meet Yankun Zhen with TeamFast Brokered by eXp Realty, in Oakland CA. As a Rookie of the Year candidate for RISmedia, his journey has been marked by dedication, client satisfaction, and strong sales performance. In his first year, he successfully closed 14 transactions, leveraging market knowledge and negotiation skills to secure favorable deals for clients. He's built a reputation for being...

Meet Emily Blake, Realtor with The Chris Fritch Team & eXp realty in Twin Cities Metro. Emily closed 27 transactions in her first year in real estate, and has another 44 year to date in her second year. Emily was recognized as one of the top regional rookie agents nationwide in RISMedia’s Top 25 Rookie of the Year Finalists for 2024 and was also a 2024 Super Real Estate Agent. She's an av...

Meet Mary Cousley, who lives in Edwardsville, IL and is with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services/Select Properties. To Mary, her achievement as a Rookie of the Year candidate is certainly a reflection of the success she's had helping clients buy and sell their homes in her first year. However, it is more than just recognition for closing sales - it is a validation that putting in the work to be...

Meet Shirley Kimmel, realtor with John L. Scott in Redmond, WA. Her career as an agent began in the middle of 2022, after studying with Rockwell Institute and passing the licensing exam. She says it has been such a pleasure to help people with their real estate needs over the last couple of years.  In 2023, she was awarded the Rookie of the Year for John L. Scott for Western WA, after a very rewar...

Meet Heather Stenson, she is a real estate professional with Connect Realty, based in The Woodlands. She is proud to have partnered with Veterans United Realty, which allows her to specialize in helping military families and veterans navigate the home-buying process. Through her work with Veterans United, she's able to offer expert guidance and ensure that those who have served our country ha...

Sydney Hathaway, also known as Ms. Oklahoma City, is a dynamic realtor serving the Oklahoma City metro area with eXp Realty. In 2024, Sydney earned recognition as a top 25 finalist for Rookie of the Year and secured a spot on Real Producers' Top 500 Agents list. Sydney is highly involved in Hope Is Alive's Young Professional Advisory Board and taught a First Time Home Buyers Class for in...

With a diverse background in marketing, finance, interior design and the mortgage industries, Cole has emerged as one of southeast Michigan's top-producing residential and commercial real estate professionals. With a passion for the industry and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Cole has established a reputation for delivering unparalleled results, making him a trusted and sought-after...

In this inaugural episode, we interview David Super. David is a highly organized and motivated REALTOR® with a passion for helping his clients achieve their real estate goals. As a naval veteran, husband, and father of twin boys, he understands the complexities involved in moving. David was honored as one of RISMedia's Top 25 Agents in the USA, reflecting his dedication and expertise in the f...