Episodes

Brad Filliponi, co-founder of Boxbrownie.com, is a passionate and service-oriented professional who has made a significant impact in the real estate photography industry in Queensland, Australia. Brad believes in making real estate photography more accessible and convenient for agents, emphasizing the use of phone cameras as "the best camera is the one you've always got on you." His perspective is shaped by his personal experience in the real estate industry and his desire to create a tool that ...

Craig Grant is a renowned figure in the real estate industry, particularly recognized for his proficiency in real estate technology. He has significantly influenced real estate technology in Florida, leveraging his background in website development and his creation of the Real Estate Tech Institute website to educate agents on technology. His innovative and collaborative approach to education in the real estate industry, coupled with his instrumental role in introducing MLS data feeds and public...

Thad Wong and Mike Golden, co-founders and co-CEOs of @Properties, bring a wealth of experience from their diverse backgrounds in real estate and consulting. Wong, a seasoned professional with over 25 years in the industry, and Golden, a Boston native with a knack for solving contract-to-closing challenges, both emphasize the importance of workplace culture and relationships in business success. Wong believes that a supportive and inspiring office environment is crucial, attributing much of the ...

Tiffany McQuaid, a highly successful real estate broker, author, and community advocate, has over 21 years of experience in the industry and is the broker-owner of McQuaid and Company Real Estate. Tiffany's perspective is one of resilience, determination, and positivity, shaped by her experiences in the competitive real estate market and her commitment to serving her community. Despite facing numerous challenges, she remains committed to showing up every day with her head held high, leading the ...

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 dream of hers solidified. Eventually, Vija began to LOVE the job role, but it only lasted until she realized ...

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 their occupation or income. This philosophy extends to all service providers, such as plumbers, ele...

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 for agents to input information into multiple systems. Drawing from her extensive experience, inclu...

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 industry and his company's focus on leveraging technology and data analysis. He emphasizes the importan...

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, the founder of REAL. Sharran believes in creating a career-based financial incentive system for agen...

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 market, Liz transitioned into real estate in 2017, driven by a desire to help first-time home buyers. He...

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 problems and assist agents, rather than simply boasting about AI capabilities. His company, RealScout, i...

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 strategies that do not align with their interests or cause anxiety. Instead, she encourages individual...

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 technology and real estate, and he is dedicated to exploring and sharing advancements in this field. He ...

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 of technology in real estate today. 01:50 – Growing up in California 03:05 – Knowing real estate would b...

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 the public or in your marketing. You. 00:00:27 - Bill Risser You're listening to the Real Estate Se...

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 from the beginning of his real estate career, Jay realized the massive growth he could achieve just ...

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 Experiences with Short Term Rentals (00:32:22) Cautious Sellers and Increased Competition in Real Esta...

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 achieve this and the work his company does for agents and brokers to achieve the same result. Top Takeaways: “I...

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' freedom to practice their own spiritual beliefs within the boundaries set by the Army. He also discus...

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 what you can with sincerity, responsibility, and discipline. Rick is a US Navy veteran who also worked with law ...

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 for readers, aiding them in their business operations. Vanderboegh's Real Tea column, which cleverl...

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, has given him a unique perspective on the challenges faced by military families, particularly when ...

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 been recognized as one of Inman News 100 Most Influential People in Real Estate and lives by the phil...