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RealTrending

The RealTrending podcast features conversations with the brightest minds in real estate. Every Monday, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts join us to share their secrets to success, trends, and the lessons they’ve learned. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio.
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Episodes

Ep. 90: What We Learned in 2020, The Advance of Real Estate Tech, and CoStar's Entry Into Residential Real Estate.

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending, episode 90. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, and today we're discussing what we learned in 2020, the advance of real estate tech, and CoStar's entry into residential real estate. What do these trends mean, and how can brokerage firms best deal with them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 07, 20207 minEp. 191

Neal Collins, Latitude Regenerative Real Estate, brokered by eXp, Portland

Collins took his passion for building a more sustainable, regenerative life and combined it with his real estate business. Now, he has agents seeking him out to join his team. Find out how he built his team around a common purpose and get strategies for marketing green homes. Collins took his passion for building a more sustainable, regenerative life and combined it with his real estate business. Now, he has agents seeking him out to join his team. Find out how he built his team around a common ...

Dec 04, 202028 minEp. 190

REAL Trending Special Edition: Technology

Tom George, president and managing partner of Constellation Real Estate Group What's the future in tech mergers and acquisitions? Tom offers insight into what the real estate technology industry's future looks like in light of COVID-19. He'll talk about brokerage tech trends, M&A, and more in this edition of the REAL Trending podcast with Tracey Velt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 27, 202016 minEp. 189

Ep. 89: Forecast for 2021, The Rising Presence of Discount Brokerage, and NAR is New Discrimination and Anti-harassment Policy

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending episode 89. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, President of REAL Trends. And today we're discussing our forecast for 2021. The rising presence of discount brokerage and NAR is new discrimination and anti-harassment policy. First, a quick message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 24, 202013 minEp. 188

Shawn Telford, Chief Appraiser, CoreLogic

With access to a deep well of data, Shawn has his finger on the pulse of the real estate market, especially as it pertains to appraisals. Learn about some of the trends in the appraisal industry that may impact real estate professionals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 20, 202020 minEp. 187

America's Best Shelton Wilder, Team Leader, Shelton Wilder Group, Compass Real Estate, Malibu California

Rankings No. 376 by volume for small teams As a natural in front of the camera, Shelton has parlayed that trait into her real estate brand in the form of video marketing. In this podcast, Shelton talks about her HGTV pilot and her video series called The Wilder Ways of Real Estate. She'll offer actionable tips for real estate professionals and broker who want to boost their video marketing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 17, 202028 minEp. 186

REAL Trending Special Edition: Two Tales of Brokerage Growth

Greg Sexton, COO, CENTURY 21, Jennette Philips Toderick, CEO, CENTURY 21 Union Realty Co, California & Tracy Hutton, CEO, CENTURY 21 Scheetz Real Estate, Indiana There are multiple ways to grow. For Toderick, it was through a strategic acquisition, while Hutton focuses on recruiting. In this roundtable discussion, we talk about each strategy, lessons learned, and get insights into trends regarding brokerage growth and M&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 13, 202032 minEp. 185

Ep. 88: Migration of 2020, 3rd quarter Earnings, and Commission Compression

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending episode 88. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends. And today, we are discussing the great migration of 2020, 3rd quarter earnings from some publicly held companies, and commission compression and industry discussion about that. What do these trends mean and how can brokerage firms best deal with them? Learn more a...

Nov 10, 202011 minEp. 184

Josh Team, President, Keller Williams Realty, Texas

Josh shares his views on the new holding company, the digital-first experience that the agent's driving, the importance of relationships, and how technology can help you build those relationships. Don't miss this thought-provoking, forward-thinking interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 06, 202029 minEp. 183

Tracy McLaughlin, Director of Luxury Estates for The Agency in Marin County, California.

The Thousand: Ranking No. 20 by Transaction Volume With a keen eye for design and construction, Tracy parlayed that into a brand for her real estate business. In this podcast, she offers her strategies for building a brand and how to take a creative passion and build a business with that passion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 03, 202021 minEp. 182

Ep. 87: Ignoring the Press, Planning for Election Outcomes, and Brokerage Profits and Returns.

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news and trends. This is REAL Trending episode 87. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends. Today, we're going off the beaten path and we're going to talk about ignoring the press, planning for election outcomes and thought about brokerage profits and returns. What do these trends mean and how can brokerage firms best deal with them? Learn mor...

Oct 27, 202011 minEp. 181

Eric Stegemann, CEO of Tribus

With the Pandemic came faster technology innovation and more adoption. Stegemann talks about some of those trends and more in this informative discussion on real estate technology trends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 16, 202020 minEp. 180

Ep. 86: Zillow, Compass Entry Into the Title and Settlement Business, and the Issue of Segmentation and Data Analysis

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry trends. This is REAL Trending episode 86. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAl Trends. Today, we're discussing developments at Zillow, secondly Compass and their entry into the title and settlement business, and the issue of segmentation and data analysis. What do these trends mean and how can brokerage firms best deal with them? First, a quick me...

Oct 13, 202011 minEp. 178

Sue Yannaccone, Executive Vice President for Coldwell Banker Realty

With a special focus on supporting female leaders, Sue launched a series called "What Moves Her." The wildly successful series encourages women in leadership and offers actionable advice. In this podcast, Sue talks about the self-imposed obstacles women place in front of themselves and offers advice on how to let go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 09, 202022 minEp. 179

Ben Hess, co-founder Co-Recruit

Specializing in helping brokers and team leaders build systems to recruit, Ben is on the cutting edge of trends in this COVID-19 recovery market. Find out his keys to successful recruiting and retention in this informative podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 02, 202018 minEp. 177

Ep: 85 Inventory Challenge, Sales Surge, and Crazy Valuations

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending Episode 85. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and agents. I'm Steve Murray, President of REAL Trends. And today we're discussing the inventory challenge, the sources of the sales surge and crazy valuations. What are these trends mean? And how can brokers firms best deal with them? First, a quick message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 29, 202012 minEp. 176

Joe Rand, Chief Creative Officer for Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty, Hudson Valley

Executive Director, Broker Public Portal After taking a hard look at brokerage finances when the pandemic hit, Joe and the leadership team found ways to cut without sacrificing agent or consumer services. Find out some of the permanent changes they made. Bonus: Joe talks to us about some goals of the Broker Public Portal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 25, 202026 minEp. 175

Ep. 84: importance of Core Services, The Growth and Impact of Referral Organizations, and Housing Consumer Exuberance

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending, episode 84. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, President of REAL Trends, and today we're going to discuss the importance of core services, the growth and impact of referral organizations, and housing consumer exuberance. What do these trends mean and how can brokerage firms best take advantage of them? Learn more about your ad choices...

Sep 15, 20209 minEp. 174

Ep. 83: Political Party Platforms About Housing and Brokerage, Trends in Home Purchasing, and Preparing for Fall 2020

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate, this is REAL Trending, episode 83. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends. Today we're discussing the political party platforms about housing and brokerage, trends in home purchasing, and preparing for fall 2020. What do these trends mean and how can brokerage firms best deal with them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 01, 202012 minEp. 172

Adam Elias, owner of RE/MAX Celebrations in East Windsor, New Jersey

A real estate attorney and title insurance company owner, Elias decided to expand and purchase a RE/MAX franchise--in the middle of a pandemic. Find out how they managed a successful virtual transaction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 28, 202018 minEp. 171

Jonathan Spears: Scenic Sotheby's International Realty, The Spears Group, Northwest Florida

Ranked No. 87 Individual Agents by Volume Making the REAL Trends + Tom Ferry The Thousand at the age of 24, Spears' hard work found him handling foreclosure sales. However, the luxury market was calling him and, in 2015, he joined Sotheby's and found his niche. Find out his tips and insight for moving from foreclosures to luxury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 25, 202018 minEp. 170

Rob Roham, broker/owner of RealtyWeb.com

Personal contact with his 22 agents has made all the difference in retaining those agents. Find out what Roham is doing to lead through this challenging market filled with shutdowns, reopenings and market uncertainty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 21, 202015 minEp. 169

Ep. 82: 2nd Quarter Results, Findings From our Agent/Team Rankings, and Focus is the Key

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry trends and news, this is REAL Trending episode 82. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends. Today we're discussing second-quarter results for the large national companies, findings from our recent agent and team rankings, and a comment about, now more than ever, focus is the key. What do these trends mean and how can brokerage firms best deal ...

Aug 18, 202012 minEp. 168

Jim Fite, CEO of Century 21 Judge Fite Company in Dallas-Fort Worth

Making the most of virtual recruiting, Fite and his team developed a series of virtual recruiting events to show value to potential agents as well as retain current agents. Listen in to find out more about these events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 14, 202021 minEp. 167

Kyle Seyboth, The Seyboth Team Real Estate, CENTURY 21 Rhode Island and Massachusets

Ranked No. 1 real estate agent by transaction size and No. 50 real estate agent by volume Transitioning from an individual sales associate to a broker amid a pandemic is not for the faint of heart. Find out how Kyle made the transition, changed companies and is setting himself up for success as a selling broker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 11, 202013 minEp. 166

REAL Trending Episode 81: Black Homeownership Rates, the COVID-19 Market & Insights From Our Top Rankings Real Estate Professionals

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry trends and news, this is REAL Trending, episode 81. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends, today we're discussing recent housing market news, information about top agent preferences and merger and acquisition activity. What do these trends mean and how can brokerage firms best deal with them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Aug 04, 202013 minEp. 164

Ryan Gorman, president and CEO of Coldwell Banker Real Estate

Gorman says he's learned one big lesson during his time in leadership: provide clarity and communicate continually. This has especially been vital during the pandemic when the Realogy headquarters building has been closed for business. Find out what Gorman and the leadership team are doing to serve network agents and brokers through a challenging market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 31, 202018 minEp. 163
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