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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

REAL Trends 500: Karen Burks, co-owner of Virtual Properties Realty in Georgia.

Ranked No. 48 by transaction sides in the 2020 REAL Trends 500 Opening her company in her 50s, Burks was ready to tackle growing her brokerage. As an owner, she found that being prepared for success is the only way she could operate successfully. Find out her lessons learned and tips for success in this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 19, 202025 minEp. 132

Ep. 75: Consumer Anxiety, the Market Recovery, and What Have we Learned.

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry trends and news, this is REAL Trending, episode 75. 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 consumer anxiety, the market recovery, and what have we learned. What do these trends mean, and how can brokerage firms best deal with them? Fresh out from The Harris Poll, who has been tracking consumers for dozens of years,...

May 12, 202012 minEp. 129

Hoby Hanna, president of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, Virginia, Michigan, West Virginia, North Carolina, and Maryland

With different rules governing each of the states his company serves, Hanna was challenged to develop plans that adhered to the different government orders. Find out how he handled a multi-state operation and the actions he is taking to ensure agents are being taken care of and staying engaged. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 08, 202026 minEp. 128

REAL Trends 500 Podcast: Lane Hornung, founder and CEO, 8Z Real Estate, Colorado

Figuring out the puzzle of communicating with and serving virtual agents is vital to growth. Find out how Sunshine uses collaboration and culture to recruit and retain agents and how it relates to the growth the company had over the past few years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 06, 202015 minEp. 127

Lacey Conway, CEO, Latter and Blum Real Estate, New Orleans

Lacey Conway ditched the 30- and 60-day plans to develop weekly plans to mitigate the damage of the coronavirus on their firm. Find out what other steps she took to keep the company running smoothly and keep her agents engaged Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 01, 20209 minEp. 125

Ep. 74: Importance of Focus, Technology and Growth, and the Coming Recovery.

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news and trends, this is REAL Trending Episode 74. 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 importance of focus, technology and growth, and the coming recovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 28, 202013 minEp. 124

Mike Miedler, CEO, CENTURY 21 Real Estate

Communication and transparency are two of the most important things Miedler wants to offer its franchise brokers. From online masterminds to Facebook Workplace and video messages, tools like these are key to Mielder staying in constant contact. Find out what else he's doing to mitigate the losses from the coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 23, 202015 minEp. 123

James O'Bryon, CEO, RE/MAX Gold, California

Coming in at No. 22 by closed transaction sides on the 2020 REAL Trends 500 top brokerages, RE/MAX Gold has grown considerably. Hear from CEO James O'Bryon about how he built a leadership team of believers and how his avoidance of fads and misdirects keeps his company strong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 22, 202016 minEp. 122

Ep. 73:Getting Close to Your People, Preserving cash, and How to Bet on the Future.

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news and trends. This is REAL Trending episode 73. 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 getting close to your people, preserving cash, but a new topic, how to bet on the future. What do these trends mean and how can brokerage firms best deal with them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 14, 20208 minEp. 120

REAL Trending Podcast Special Edition: Leading Through A Challenging Market - Jack Fry

Within 48 hours of notice that coronavirus was going to impact real estate in Pennsylvania (and all over the U.S.), Jack Fry, broker-owner of RE/MAX of Reading, rebuilt his entire budget for the year. Find out what other actions he took to minimize loss during this pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 03, 202018 minEp. 117

Ep. 72: Coronavirus, Present and Future.

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry trends and news. This is REAL Trending episode 72 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 the future. Once we get past this, we're going to focus today on the statement once made by Rahm Emanuel, then chief of staff to President Obama back in '09 when he said never, "Let a good crisis pass you by." What he meant was ...

Mar 31, 20207 minEp. 116

Ep: 71: The Motivation, A Review of Top Performing Brokerage Companies, and a Preview of the REAL Trends 500,

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry trends and news. This is REAL Trending, episode 71. We're analyzing some important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends. Today we're discussing a new book by Patrick Lencioni called The Motivation. We'll look at a review of top-performing brokerage companies, and a preview of the REAL Trends 500, and what does it mean for our industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Mar 17, 202013 minEp. 115

Ep. 70: Coronavirus, Year-end Earnings Reports, and Commentary on Data Tech and Data

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news and trends, this is REAL Trending episode 70. 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 9/11 event, Coronavirus, year-end earnings reports and commentary on data tech and data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 03, 202012 minEp. 114

Ep. 69: Regulators Running Wild, Congress Threatens the Independent Contractor Status, and what Redfin's 2019 Results Tell Us

I'm Steve Murray, President of REAL Trends and today we're discussing regulators running wild. Congress threatens the independent contractor status and what Redfin's 2019 results tell us about the direction of the brokerage industry. What do these trends mean and how can brokerage firms best deal with them? But first, a quick message about an upcoming event Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 18, 202013 minEp. 113

Ep. 68: Gross Margins, Brokerage Performance, and The Cost of Being Distracted

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry trends and news, this is REAL Trending episode 68. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies, teams, and agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends, and today we're discussing gross margins, brokerage performance and the cost of being distracted. What do these trends mean, and how can brokerage firms best deal with them? Gross margins, the money that a brokerage company has left after outside refe...

Feb 04, 202013 minEp. 112

Ep. 67: 2020 Housing Upside, What's Going on With Moving Frequency and How the 2021 Elections May Impact the Economy

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending episode 67. We're breaking down the trends and news of the week and showing how they impact brokers and agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends. Today we're discussing 2020 upside surprises for the housing market, Americans not moving as much and last, preparing for 2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 21, 202013 minEp. 111

Ep. 66: The Trend Towards the Unbundled Brokerage, a Supreme Court's Decision and it's Impact on Housing and a Message of Gratitude

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending, episode 66. We're breaking down the events of the week, and showing how they impact brokers and agents. I'm Steve Murray, President of REAL Trends. Today, we're going to discuss the trend towards unbundled brokerage, and what it means for incumbents, an interesting Supreme court case, and its impact on housing, and notes about gratitude for a great 2019, and a hope for a better year for all in 2020. Learn ...

Jan 07, 202012 minEp. 110

Ep. 65: Relationships in the Brokerage Tech Era, Artificial Intelligence Trends and 2020 Industry Predictions

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending episode 65. We're breaking down the trends of the week and showing how they impact brokers and agents. I'm Steve Murray, President of REAL Trends, today we're going to discuss relationships in an era of technology, artificial intelligence moving front and center in the brokerage business, and some predictions for 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 24, 201914 minEp. 109

Ep. 64: Housing Market in 2020, What is Really Ailing the Brokerage Industry, and the Gathering of Eagles 2020

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending, episode 64. We're breaking down trends and news of the week, and showing how they impact brokers and agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends. Today, we're discussing the housing market in 2020, what is really ailing the brokerage industry, and the Gathering of Eagles 2020. What does this all mean? First, a quick message about an upcoming event Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Dec 10, 201913 minEp. 108

Ep. 63: Realogy Cartus Deal, Leaders, Third-quarter Earnings Reports

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending, Episode 63. We're breaking down recent trends and showing how they impact brokers and agents. I'm Steve Murray, President of Real Trends and today we're discussing what does the Realogy Cartus deal mean for the industry and for you? The challenge is when leaders are dismissive, arrogant, or distracted, answering the question, where are your energies invested? And third, some takeaways from third-quarter ea...

Nov 26, 201915 minEp. 107

Ep. 62: Importance of Hard Evidence, Issues of Coming Soon and Pocket Listings, and Inventory Challenges

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending, Episode 62. We're breaking down the trends of the week, and showing how they impact brokers and agents, I'm Steve Murray, President of REAL Trends. Today we're discussing the importance of hard evidence, the whole issue of coming soon and pocket listings, and inventory challenges appear to be multiplying. First a quick message about an upcoming event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Nov 12, 201913 minEp. 106

Ep. 61: New Data on Home Ownership, The Tech Treadmill, and The Demise of the World as we Know it

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending episode 61. I can't believe we've done 61 of these already. We're breaking down the trends of the week and showing how they impact brokers and agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends. Today, we're discussing new data on home ownership, the tech treadmill, and the demise of the world as we know it. First, a quick message about an upcoming event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Oct 29, 201913 minEp. 105

Ep. 60: iBuyer Trend, Merger and Acquisition Activity, Housing Markets Go from Here?

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news this is REAL Trending, episode 60. We're breaking down the trends of the week and showing how they impact brokers and agents. I'm Steve Murray, President of Real Trends and today we're discussing the expansion of the iBuyer trend, merger and acquisition activity picking up strongly, and where do housing markets go from here? But first a message about an upcoming event Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 15, 201912 minEp. 104

Ep. 59: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, Whole Slew of New Startups, Helping People get into Homeownership

From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending episode 59. We're breaking down trends and news of the week and showing how they impact brokers and agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends. Today we're going to talk about changes coming for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, a whole slew of new startups, helping people get into homeownership and valuations of agent and team practices and brokerage companies. But first a message about an upcoming event...

Oct 01, 201913 minEp. 103
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