KW shows phenomenal growth in 2nd quarter, new law predicts major impact on real estate teams, and mortgage lenders loosen their standards. Mega Agent Craig McKenzie of KW Whidbey Realty joins us, sharing life-changing lessons from working smarter, leading (and giving) with heart, and building the ultimate referral base through his military network.
Aug 06, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 13
KW New Homes launches, home prices shatter records, and mortgage apps are up. Special guest Dee Dee Shirkey joins us of KW Mountains to Sound , sharing her passion for helping families achieve generational wealth, and emphasizing the importance of ‘doing the work’ - in real estate, and in life. Bruce and Dee Dee get real, with an open conversation about race relations, particularly in the Northwest Region.
Jul 30, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Bruce and Chase do a deep dive into the new Keller Williams Expansion Network. Go-getter guest Shana Brown of KW Tri-Cities shares how she accomplished 52 transactions in 2020, only her third year as a realtor! She may be new to the industry but she’s already set the bar high - from community awards, to social media strategies, to ‘getting into action’, you won’t want to miss this interview.
Jul 23, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 11
KW Northwest Region has a record month in June, new listings rise while mortgage rates drop, and NAR has more members than ever. Stacie States of KW Boise joins us to share her journey, growing from an agent to a top leader with a competitive edge (and the numbers to prove it).
Jul 16, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Mortgage applications drop for the first time since the start of the pandemic, KW Puget Sound celebrates a profit share milestone, and hosts Bruce and Chase ask: Is Zillow the Trojan Horse of real estate? Special guests Barb Huntley and D’Ette Owen of the Huntley Owen Team join us to share the ins and outs of their diverse focus on new construction, REO, and foreclosures.
Jul 09, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Ginnie Mae unveils a 40-year mortgage term, the eviction moratorium is extended, and HUD makes a plan to increase Black homeownership. Guests Cindy Carrigan and Doc Nicolson of Five Star Spokane discuss their goal of reaching $200 million, ‘uncomfortable’ investment in coaching, and the key to their success: consistency.
Jul 02, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Updated student loan options help those seeking homeownership and US existing-home prices hit another record high in May. CEO / Team Leader Angie Mykel of Keller Williams Greater Seattle joins us, sharing leadership best practices, the value of marketing, and why you should "just follow the model."
Jun 25, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Lumber prices drop and Ramsey Solutions makes a big announcement that stresses the importance of authentic lead generation. Bruce and Chase welcome the #1 Luxury team in ALL of Keller Williams Realty, Katherine and Rob of Rixon + Cronin Luxury Real Estate in Sun Valley, ID.
Jun 18, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Bruce and Chase take a look back at the outstanding numbers of KW Northwest Region from May 2021. RealTrends releases ‘The Thousand’ report for 2021 with 6,300 teams qualifying for the top spots (half of which were KW)! Guest Robyn Long of Platinum Real Estate Group in Juneau, AK joins us to discuss the importance of culture and how she landed the KW Indie of the Year Award.
Jun 11, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 5
NAR releases their Annual Member Profile, showing a banner year in 2020 and industry growth in diversity. Guest Alex Frankov of KW Mountains to Sound in Kent, WA shares his creative strategies for lead generation, revealing how he achieved close to $40 million in sales volume in his second year as a realtor (and in a pandemic)! Chase Williams joins Bruce Hardie as podcast co-host.
Jun 04, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 4
New home sales decline while median home prices rise. Place Inc. attracts Berkshire Hathaway CEO Chris Stuart into new role as President. On this episode, we welcome guests Shawn Anderson, Kris Bertagnolli, and Mike Hicks from one of the top teams in the KW Northwest Region, Anderson Hicks Group located in Idaho Falls, ID.
May 28, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Demand for mortgages sags, the NAR board makes a new MLS vote, and the cost of lumber rises. We’re joined by special guest Chase Williams, Area Director and Growth Leader of the NW Region, as he flips the conversation on our host, Bruce Hardie, to interview him about the journey of the Region and how it came to be what it is today.
May 21, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Federal foreclosure and eviction moratoriums come to an end, real estate offices look to a post-pandemic future, and we're joined in our inaugural episode by guests Cheryl and Dan Dennis of My Puget Sound Homes.
May 14, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Take a real look at the wonderful world of real estate in the Northwest! In this trailer, host Bruce Hardie introduces the new podcast and gives you a taste of our first guest interview with Cheryl and Dan Dennis of My Puget Sound Homes. Subscribe and come along on this journey of growth, knowledge, and opportunity with us.
May 06, 2021•3 min
