LISTEN: Get ready for guest Molly de Mattos to bring the energy in this episode! This mega talent wears a lot of hats, from Dean of KSCORE , to BOLD coach, to Co-Owner of the Matt & Molly Team out of Asheville, North Carolina. Molly lives the mantra, “the highest form of learning is teaching”, reminding us all that there is no finish line in life. As she puts it, we get to keep chasing the beauty that is growth, where opportunities are endless. How cool is that?!...
Jan 26, 2024•38 min•Season 4Ep. 108
Rates dip to 6.6%, the lowest since May 2023, however the mortgage-backed securities market imbalance could fuel future rate hikes. Brokerage MV Realty is barred from North Carolina in another lawsuit of the ever-increasing string of real estate lawsuits, but this one stands out as particularly “unique”.
Jan 24, 2024•18 min•Season 4Ep. 107
LISTEN: Special guest Ryan Hvizda jumps on a call with us from paradise (Barbados, to be exact). She shares exactly how she leads her team remotely for 6 months out of the year with Keller Williams Metropolitan in Concord, New Hampshire. She’s embraced the power of technology and continues to nurture her network, building her community with team members, clients, and other east coast agents. Ryan has also learned to let go of ego and lean into leverage, gaining something priceless in return: a l...
Jan 19, 2024•38 min•Season 4Ep. 106
In this episode special guest and KW Leader, Ericka Lalka, joins us to get into the latest headlines, including new homeseller suits in AZ and NY targeting commission rules and more hits for NAR following President Kasper’s exit. Plus…new CFA stats reveal 49% of agents sold either 1 home (or none) this past year!
Jan 17, 2024•21 min•Season 4Ep. 105
LISTEN: Look who’s back! Top Northwest agents Chase Craig and Brent Hanson return to the podcast, who have since combined their businesses to form a new team, Livian Select out of Keller Williams Realty Boise . Their story is living proof that who you’re in business with truly does matter. If you can find someone who aligns with your values, that’s where vision is born. We’re getting into the successes and challenges Chase and Brent have faced thus far in combining their teams, plus - what they ...
Jan 12, 2024•35 min•Season 4Ep. 104
Today we’re joined by special guest and KW Leader, Tracey Forde, as we break down the December jobs report and how it could impact mortgage rates, discuss the latest in NAR membership losses, and explore the recession in the year ahead…what exactly is the nation’s economic outlook? Tune in!
Jan 10, 2024•21 min•Season 4Ep. 103
LISTEN: In this episode, we’re bringing you our favorite moments from Season 3 of The Real Look Podcast. Our highlight conversations with top agents spanned from Lead Gen to Wealth Building to the Shifting Market, and everything in between. Take a real look at this look back in 2023.
Dec 29, 2023•41 min•Season 3Ep. 102
LISTEN: In this episode we welcome special guests Juan Mendoza and Ramon Murillo with Keller Williams Greater Seattle . Juan and Ramon share their journey building their partnership during the Great Recession, which quickly transformed into a brotherhood. They’re serving their clients in the hispanic community at the highest level, by teaching banking basics, helping them build credit, and navigating the intricacies of immigration. Not to mention, these two are changing lives through generationa...
Dec 22, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 101
47 Texas real estate firms get hit with a second commision lawsuit, while mortgage trade group CHLA is concerned about commission lawsuit lending impacts. Plus, Opendoor founder announces he’s leaving to focus on ‘building new things’ with startups.
Dec 20, 2023•14 min•Season 3Ep. 100
LISTEN: Mega Agent and Investor Nick Beveridge joins us from Keller Williams Realty Coeur d'Alene in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Nick shows full transparency with us throughout the interview, sharing how his journey in real estate had him starting out with no money, no car, no database, and a massive health scare but - as he puts it - “I figured it out.” Fast forward to today and Nick has achieved net-worth millionaire status through his investing endeavors in the housing industry. And while investing...
Dec 15, 2023•43 min•Season 3Ep. 99
Fathom sets eyes on raising more than $7M by hiking agent fees and selling shares, while mortgage rates edge up on a surprisingly strong jobs report. Plus - mythbuster! No, Wall Street investors have not bought 44% of homes in 2023, despite the social media rumors.
Dec 13, 2023•19 min•Season 3Ep. 98
LISTEN: We welcome two spectacular guests, Matt Dimmick a.k.a The Breadman, and Liz Steele of Team Dimmick with Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group . These two opposites walk us through the growth of their team, navigating their partnership, and evaluating “7th level” goals. As Matt puts it, he wants “to live the MREA” which is no surprise that we see them following the models: lead gen, budget, operational, you name it. These two are truly students of the game!...
Dec 08, 2023•39 min•Season 3Ep. 97
Conforming, FHA loan limits rise for 2024 as pending home sales fall to their lowest level in two decades. Plus…Seattle-based Coldwell Banker franchise ditches NAR.
Dec 06, 2023•17 min•Season 3Ep. 96
LISTEN: This is a unique episode with Northwest guest Josh Adams , who runs a 99.9% word of mouth business - no CRM, no drips, no cold calling, no farming, yet he’s still managed to take the top spot for Units Sold by Solo Agents at Keller Williams Coeur d'Alene for 9 consecutive years from 2013 to 2022. Not to mention, he dedicates months of the year to enjoying the great outdoors, hanging with his son, and getting income from his investment properties. He shows us the perfect example of how to...
Dec 01, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 95
Fannie Mae’s Q4 predictions show lowest home sales since 2010, while mortgage-free homeowners hit an all-time high in 2022. Plus, Fathom and RE/MAX both announce CEO changes.
Nov 29, 2023•20 min•Season 3Ep. 94
LISTEN: Today we welcome Kathy Kleber with Keller Williams Puget Sound in Federal Way, Washington. She shares her experience finding success in the last recession and discovering her specialties in Staging, Seniors, and Military Communities. Now, she leads Team RED of 8 agents and admin, known to their clients for being Resourceful, Experienced, and Dedicated.
Nov 24, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 93
Home inventory climbs faster, HomeServices evidence gets messy in Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit, and NAR’s Lawrence Yun shares 2024 predictions.
Nov 22, 2023•23 min•Season 3Ep. 92
LISTEN: Guest Erin Bee Thompson joins today’s show from Keller Williams Realty Bothell in Bothell, Washington. Erin gets into marrying her love of finances with her love of people to build a mega real estate team of niche experts. She balances coaching her team with navigating the market, all while staying up to speed on her most beloved specialty: land!
Nov 17, 2023•34 min•Season 3Ep. 91
Commission lawsuits are piling up in the wake of the Sitzer | Burnett verdict, Compass’ Q3 Earnings Report shows $39M net losses, and iBuyers slide even farther from hyped market disruption.
Nov 15, 2023•19 min•Season 3Ep. 90
LISTEN: On this episode, we’re excited to welcome Andrew L. Anderson who shares his unique story, from hitting rock bottom living in his parent’s basement in his late-20s to discovering his passion in coaching at Keller Williams Realty Boise . 10 years later, Andrew is living his best life, exuding the KW mantra “where entrepreneurs thrive” after expanding his coaching company, authoring an international bestseller, and launching a non-profit to benefit future generations. Talk about a breakthro...
Nov 10, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 89
Today we’re joined by special guest and KW Leader, Stacie States, as we break down the shocking Sitzer | Burnett verdict, discuss the latest $500 Million Zillow acquisition, and look to the future of NAR as CEO Bob Goldberg retires early.
Nov 08, 2023•17 min•Season 3Ep. 88
LISTEN: From submarine mechanic to real estate agent (talk about a 180), Rachel Harris of Keller Williams Greater 360 in Kitsap County, Washington shares her career adventures with us. In just five short years, Rachel has become one of the top individual agents in the Northwest by staying connected with her sphere, providing long-term client service, and trusting in herself.
Nov 03, 2023•26 min•Season 3Ep. 87
Pending home sales see an uptick in September and Q3 reports show GDP increasing 4.9%, fewer homebuyers in the market, and borrowers making higher down payments.
Nov 01, 2023•14 min•Season 3Ep. 86
LISTEN: Today we welcome Heather Caine of Caine Luxury Team with Keller Williams Realty Naples in Naples, Florida. Heather is the definition of a BIG thinker, as she takes us on her journey launching the award-winning technology platform, Style to Design . It’s no wonder when she least expected it, she had agents knocking on her door begging to join her team. With every challenge she faces, Heather approaches it with confidence, or as she puts it: “game on!” You won’t want to miss this episode....
Oct 27, 2023•38 min•Season 3Ep. 85
Homebuilder sentiment falls (again) as existing home sales waned last month - however - home values surge to new record as median prices climb to $350K.
Oct 25, 2023•14 min•Season 3Ep. 84
LISTEN: In this episode, we welcome Mathew Wray of Kama Homes with Keller Williams Portland Central in Portland, Oregon. Mathew worked hard to build trust with his mentor and prove he could provide value to her business. With patience and care, he acquired Kama Homes and continues to lead his team to success, even through the market shift. What’s even cooler? He’s just getting started.
Oct 20, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 83
The White House announces new housing initiatives to boost homeownership, mortgage rate lock volume plummets 20% last month as rates soared, and Freddie Mac rolls out a new down payment assistance tool.
Oct 18, 2023•11 min•Season 3Ep. 82
LISTEN: Liz Landry began her real estate journey at the start of the shift in 2006 where she learned the hard lesson that you can’t shortcut the systems. After building her Mega Team, she leveled up her passion for teaching and pursued her coaching career (going on 13+ years now) which led her to her latest role as Leader of the KW Talent Community . We get into the importance of leverage and how KW agents of all kinds can utilize this incredible opportunity....
Oct 13, 2023•36 min•Season 3Ep. 81
NAR allows listing brokers to offer $0 commissions, while RE/MAX settlement ends NAR membership requirement. Plus: the economy adds 336K jobs last month, causing a blow for housing.
Oct 11, 2023•18 min•Season 3Ep. 80
LISTEN: We’re honored to welcome not just one, but TWO incredible coaching legends to The Real Look. Dianna Kokoszka and Tony Dicello join us, sharing their wisdom from coaching top agents and leaders through a shift, and how exactly you can start winning in this market. Plus, Dianna lets us in on her new book, Becoming More: You Can’t Get to Better Until You Get to Different . To say the least, you’ll need at least one copy in your library…wow!...
Oct 06, 2023•39 min•Season 3Ep. 79
