Named "Best Realtor Podcast" by Feedspot, The Real Look is your all-access ticket into the real estate industry! Tune in each week with host Chase Williams as he brings you 'Northern Lights' interviews with Mega Agents in the Northwest. Learn best practices, challenges, and everything in between in raw discussions about the journey to the top. If you're a real estate agent, or aspiring to be one, hit the subscribe button now.
Pending home sales fell 7.1% in August, Seattle-based Redfin makes the decision to leave NAR, and the US housing market is now worth a record $52 trillion…which is 49% higher than before the pandemic.
LISTEN: We’re excited to welcome Chase Delperdang with Keller Williams Southern Arizona in Tuscon, Arizona. Chase got into the real estate biz plain and simple: his kids needed braces. Fast forward and he’s now leading Team Integrity with top agents across the nation. He lets us in on his techniques for hiring the right people, holding them accountable to their goals, and how they grew to pocket $5.5 Million in GCI in less than 10 years....
NAR reports existing-home sales moved lower in August, surprisingly strong jobs report sends interest rates soaring, and Fannie Mae’s chief economist shares housing market outlook.
LISTEN: In this episode we’re honored to welcome KW legend Abe Shreve , CEO of Business MAPS Training & Coaching and founding partner of the Millionaire Business Network . Abe gives us a masterclass on the importance of coaching and why every entrepreneur needs ’the 4 Ps’ to succeed. Plus: his big why, adventures in rock climbing, and surviving the ’08 crash.
Shelter costs rose again in August, RE/MAX settles commission lawsuits for $55M, and Guaranteed Rate Affinity sues former originators over advanced compensation.
LISTEN: We welcome Beth Allen to the show with Keller Williams West Sound in Gig Harbor, Washington. Beth adjusted her mindset and decided to go ‘all-in’ on her real estate career, in fact she challenged herself to see how much money she could make in two years. This led her to doubling her business, and she hasn’t looked back since! We dive into all the hot topics: from lead gen, to leverage, to client care. Tune in!...
Rev share programs surface for eXp and The Real Brokerage, NWMLS CEO reveals retirement plans, and what the Anywhere settlement might mean for the future of buyer broker compensation.
LISTEN: Nick Nelson joins this episode with Keller Williams Realty Eugene & Springfield in Eugene, Oregon. Nick made the bold move to cash out his 401K and go all-in on investment properties during the ’08 crash. Turns out, it was the start of a beautiful relationship with real estate! He prides himself on being an ally to his life-long clients, leading with honesty, and celebrating the true value of their homes....
Anywhere Real Estate settles buyer broker commission lawsuits, single-family construction slows across the country in Q2, and recent jobs data gives Fed space to decide next interest rate move.
LISTEN: Alissa Gamble of Keller Williams Realty Boise shares her journey as a third generation realtor who faced the perfect storm of challenges during the Great Recession. Today, she’s not only prepared for this market shift…she’s actually excited about it! With a love of leverage and a passion for coaching, Alissa now leads her all-star team at Minegar Gamble closing 150 deals a year.
Jerome Powell gives it to us straight on the future of rates, Fannie Mae predicts weak home sales in 2024, and Keller Williams announces major profit share change for ex-agents.
LISTEN: From the restaurant industry to the real estate industry, Stacy Hartzler joins us from KW Portland Premiere and proves her high ceiling of achievement for service level. She wholeheartedly knows who she is and sticks to what feels right to her: an individual agent who’s not interested in cold calling and enjoys a healthy work/life balance.
Bruce and Chase break down the highlights from Gary Keller’s State of the Industry Report, plus Judge dismisses antitrust claims against NAR and Zillow, while the Mortgage Bankers Association reveals an improved IMB lost/loan in Q2.
LISTEN: Guest Luke Gilbert joins us with Keller Williams Realty Boise in Boise, Idaho. He entered the real estate game in his mid-30s, achieving Rookie of the Year at his market center right out of the gate. Now he’s all about coaching his team and clients to build wealth through investment properties and tax strategies, all while making big goals to grow.
Judge denies Zillow’s motion for summary judgment in the REX suit, Q2 Earnings Call highlights continue from Compass, The Real Brokerage and Fathom Realty - plus - total household debt reaches $17.06 Trillion in Q2 2023.
LISTEN: Guest Blake Elder joins us of RMG Real Estate Network with Keller Williams offices in Alaska, Washington, and Idaho. His motivation to get into real estate over a decade ago? To become an Investor! Fast forward: Blake’s leading a team of 50+ who’ve delivered as much as $200 Million Closed Volume in a single year…yet his true passion lies in their mission to build wealth and wholeness for all.
We’re diving into the Q2 Earnings Call highlights from eXp, RE/MAX, Redfin and Opendoor - plus - what the labor market’s ‘modest cooling’ in July could signal for the real estate industry.
LISTEN: We’re joined by guest Molly LeBlanc with Keller Williams Portland Central in Portland, Oregon. Molly got into the industry as a new mom in her early 20s (in 2008!) and launched her career through short sales and cold calling. This self-starter now embraces all the leverage and technology KW has to offer, and thinks BIG with her team at Elevate Realty Group.
Inman headline states “US economy avoids recession yet again”, but data shows housing market history may be repeating what we saw in 2008 crash. What’s your prediction?
LISTEN: Richelle Killian joins us with Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group in Anchorage. She takes us on her individual agent journey, from nurturing clients, to engaging with intention, to seeking a work/life balance through leverage. Not to mention, Richelle holds the title for biggest residential home sale in Alaska history ($8.5 Million)!...
Bright MLS breaks with NAR policy on commissions, mortgage demand for new homes jumps 26.1%, and existing-home sales hit 14-year low as prices soar.
LISTEN: Krista Hopkins joins this episode with Keller Williams Columbia Basin in Kennewick, Washington. She started in real estate as a self-proclaimed “irritating sponge” soaking up all she could from the experienced agents around her. Now, Krista runs a successful team built on a foundation of systems and models, but faces challenges as a leader just like the rest of us. Her advice? Be hungry, be humble, be smart....
Former CEO Mark Willis returns to KW and U.S. inflation hits two-year low as rent prices decline.
LISTEN: Luke Brown joins today’s episode with Keller Williams Coeur d’Alene in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He shares his journey making the move from new construction at Coldwell Banker to residential real estate at KW, building a team, surviving multiple shifts, and serving investor clients. Plus, the future of his business: focusing on the next generation of his legacy and database....
Housing market tracker shows negative inventory year-over-year, Better.com posts $90M net loss in Q1, and Invitation Homes looks to buy thousands of single-family rentals.
LISTEN: Guest Jen Singer joins us with Keller Williams Sunset Corridor in Hillsboro, Oregon sharing her journey from high school teacher to real estate educator! With almost 20 years in the industry, Singer channels her passion for teaching others into bettering the lives of her clients through homeownership.
Class is in session in this special episode dedicated to the Mindset of Millionaires in Real Estate. Bruce & Chase give listeners exclusive insight into the 6 personal perspectives every agent needs to master in order to get one step closer to “millionaire” status. The best part is? With practice, anyone can put this mindset into place…you up for it?
LISTEN: Michelle Bailey joins us with Keller Williams Realty Boise sharing her journey picking up her life in NorCal and moving to Idaho with her two kids to launch a mega real estate team. From adventures with Ben Kinney to getting out of her own way, Michelle discovered her true passion throughout it all: helping people.
Homebuilders are all smiles due to industry improvements while potential commercial real estate crash looms. Mortgage rates decline again, but what will that mean for the summer season of homebuying?
LISTEN: Aurora Courtney joins us with Keller Williams Alaska Group in Anchorage. Her industry path began in property investments, and has since evolved into building her team at TAG Real Estate. A proud Alaskan native, Courtney exudes love for her community while letting us in on her biggest motivator: “I like making money!” Who else can relate?
