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Agent Series 24: Stop Chasing Leads: Why 'Boring' Real Estate Wins Feb 09, 2026

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Eric Bramlett isn't trying to be the flashiest brokerage in the country, just the best-run. In this episode, James and Keith sit down with the founder of Bramlett Partners to talk about the power of systems, the limits of online leads, and why "boring real estate" might just be the secret to building something scalable, profitable, and sustainable.

Eric shares:

How he scaled from solo producer to 148 agents and $750M in volume
Why online leads are overrated (and SOI is the real goldmine)
The systems and tech stack that run his brokerage
What "client experience" really means and how they measure it
Why culture is the ultimate business system

This is a masterclass in building a real business with humanity, accountability, and structure.

Give your clients the competitive edge with Zillow's Showcase. Discover how this exclusive, immersive media experience featuring stunning photography, video, virtual staging, and SkyTour helps agents drive more views, saves, and shares. Agents using Showcase on the majority of their listings on Zillow list 30% more homes than similar non-Showcase agents. Learn how to stand out and become the agent sellers choose.

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Zillow Zeitgeist 2025 https://www.zillow.com/learn/zeitgeist-2025/

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AI, Robots & Real Estate: Futurist Steve Brown on What's Coming Next Feb 04, 2026

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What's the real difference between a smart tool and an intelligent robot? In this special episode, AI futurist and author Steve Brown joins James and Keith to talk about the future of work, real estate, and humanity in an AI-powered world.

They cover:

Why agents won't be replaced—but do need to evolve
The 4 waves of AI (generative, agentic, spatial, physical)
The real threat (and opportunity) of humanoid robots
How "AI alignment" is the single biggest challenge of our time
Why the best agents in the future will be designers and orchestrators—not just doers

If you've felt overwhelmed by the pace of change, this episode is both a wake-up call and a roadmap. The AI shift is happening now. The leaders who thrive will be the ones who learn to lead it.

Links mentioned in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=675d_6WGPbo

Connect with Steve:

Website: stevebrown.ai

Book: https://amzn.to/45IQk4x

Newsletter: synthetic.stevebrown.ai

AI training course: stevebrown.ai/ai-course

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/futuresteve

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@futureofai

Blog: www.stevebrown.ai/blog

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Agent Series 23: Build Your Real Estate Grit: Systems, Scale & Showing Up Feb 02, 2026

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In one of the rawest and most inspiring episodes yet, James and Keith sit down with Jeffery Mcgonigle, co-founder of Power Real Estate Group. From crying in his car to closing 560 deals and leading a 160-agent team, Jeffery shares how grit, structure, and clarity fueled his rise—and why "feelings aren't real" might be your new mantra.

They go deep on:

The 3-2-1 method that every agent should be using
Why most agents live in a fog of activity (and how to clear it)
How he scaled with virtual assistants, ISAs, and dashboards
Why clarity, not complexity, drives accountability
The power of ambition and choosing the harder path on purpose

Whether you're brand new or running a big team, this episode will leave you fired up and focused on what matters.

https://bit.ly/4jIetOp

Zillow Zeitgeist 2025 https://www.zillow.com/learn/zeitgeist-2025/

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3 Years of ChatGPT: What Most Agents Are Still Missing Jan 28, 2026

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Rajeev Sajja, SVP of Digital Marketing & Innovation at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, joins James and Keith for one of the most forward-looking, practical, and real conversations about AI in real estate you'll ever hear.

From replacing agents to empowering them, Rajeev explains where AI is actually delivering results today and where the hype still outweighs the help. This episode goes deep on what makes an agent "AI-fluent," how brokers can build systems that support scale, and why humanity, not automation, is still your moat.

In this episode:

The 3 stages of AI: done by you, done with you, done for you
What agents need to do to show up in ChatGPT search results
Why emotional intelligence still beats machine intelligence
How to use AI as a "second brain" to win back time
What the best agents are doing right now with AI—and what they're not

Plus: ChatGPT wiring a thermostat, oil changes via video chat, and why AI can make you more human not less.

Links mentioned in the episode: Real Estate AI Flash podcast details https://realestateaiflash.com

Agent Bio Optimizer GPT for AI Search https://chatgpt.com/g/g-687e4fde4ac48191aa71be5a671951b5-agent-bio-visibility-optimizer

Gemini 3's Nano Banana Pro http://gemini.google.com

Episode with RealScout https://youtu.be/0KMHkREqlsw

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Agent Series 22: The 'Micro Team' Strategy That Sold 1,000 Homes in 2025 Jan 26, 2026

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From a Craigslist ad to a 1,000-unit-a-year powerhouse, The Hogan Group's journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode, James and Keith sit down with Mike Hogan (Founder) and Alicia Pittman (Principal Broker & President) to unpack how they've scaled their Virginia-based team to 80 agents across multiple markets without sacrificing culture, accountability, or profitability.

They break down:

Why micro-teams are the secret to mentorship, retention, and scale
The onboarding expectations that instantly filter out the wrong hires
Their unconventional "counter-recruiting" pitch that builds long-term loyalty
How they use AI and CRMs to support, not replace, human connection
Why clarity is kindness when it comes to letting agents go

This is a blueprint for building something real—with systems that support people, not replace them.

https://www.zillow.com/agents/showcase/

Links mentioned during the episode:

https://owldoor.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTj69Gv3ZaU

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Connect with Alicia on LinkedIn. Learn more about The Hogan Group on Facebook - Instagram or online at hogangrp.com.

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AI, Lawsuits & MLS Shakeups: 2026 Real Estate Predictions Jan 22, 2026

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Every January, James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson go on record and hold themselves accountable. In this annual "Predictions + Report Card" episode, the dynamic duo looks back at what they got right (and wrong) about 2025… and lays out bold predictions for the year ahead.

This year's predictions episode covers:

What the Compass/Anywhere merger signals for the future of brokerage
Why big players like Zillow and CoStar may make even bigger moves
The death of clear cooperation? NAR's crossroads and MLS consolidation
AI-powered agents, humanoid robots, and the tech shift no one's ready for
Agent attrition, lawsuits, inventory wars, and private listing strategies

James and Keith don't pull punches and they don't sugarcoat the data. This is your insider playbook for what's really happening in residential real estate.

Links mentioned during the show: https://youtu.be/jqYxIsV_59g

https://youtu.be/jWsHGDyKsCA

https://youtu.be/XcO3OnRufpA

https://youtu.be/I4VUBMamHuY

https://youtu.be/p4kiwl2A_nI

https://youtu.be/wGgzzj_ugf0

https://youtu.be/2G7GYoox63k

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Housing Crisis, Private Listings & The New Realtor.com+ with Damian Eales Jan 22, 2026

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Damian Eales, CEO of Realtor.com, joins James and Keith for a no-punches-pulled conversation on the future of the MLS, the dangers of private listings, and why the real estate industry needs to stop the infighting and start serving the consumer.

In this episode, Damian unpacks:

The housing affordability crisis and why we're running out of first-time buyers
How the new Realtor.com+ platform is reshaping agent-client collaboration
Why private listing networks could spark the next wave of fair housing lawsuits
The real reason some portals are misleading consumers and investors
Why it's time to double down on transparency, cooperation, and consumer trust

This is one of the most candid conversations about where the industry is headed, and why the stakes have never been higher.

Links mentioned during the show:

Damian's blog post: https://www.realtor.com/homemade/from-conflict-to-concrete/

Episode 26 with Damian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rOrSszA9-0

Episode with Danielle Hale: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vwsw9FYTNe4

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Learn more about Realtor.com+: https://www.realtor.com/plus-learn

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Agent Series 21: He Quit Zillow to Build a Real Estate Empire Jan 20, 2026

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What happens when a former Zillow exec jumps back into production and builds one of the most successful teams in Northern California—from scratch? You get Colby Culbertson, founder and CEO of Culbertson & Gray Group at eXp.

In this episode, James and Keith dive deep with Colby on:

How he grew from 6 to 185 agents in 5 years
Why he starts every recruiting call trying to talk people out of joining
The one requirement his team must meet—or they're out
The culture killers that quietly destroy teams
Why "ego" is the real enemy of collaboration

This episode is equal parts blueprint and gut check for leaders who actually want to scale something meaningful.

Give your clients the competitive edge with Zillow's Showcase. Discover how this exclusive, immersive media experience—featuring stunning photography, video, virtual staging, and SkyTour—helps agents drive more views, saves, and shares. Agents using Showcase on the majority of their listings on Zillow list 30% more homes than similar non-Showcase agents. Learn how to stand out and become the agent sellers choose.

https://www.zillow.com/agents/showcase/

Links mentioned in the episode: https://youtu.be/ZC2MLnd1Ylc

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Learn more about Culbertson and Gray online at culbertsonandgray.com.

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The Secret 'Gray Market' of Real Estate Inventory Jan 14, 2026

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What if "not for sale" didn't mean "not interested"? In this episode, James and Keith sit down with Katie Hill, founder and CEO of Unlisted, a startup turning heads and headlines by unlocking the hidden inventory between "just browsing" and "for sale."

Katie's background in direct mail, digital marketing, and startup advising uniquely positioned her to spot a massive opportunity in the market: homeowners who might sell, just not yet. Unlisted isn't trying to replace real estate agents; it's giving them a new front door into consumer conversations before they're ready to list.

In this episode:

How a pool, a pandemic, and a bold question inspired a whole new real estate model
What makes the "gray zone" of real estate so valuable (and overlooked)
Why the future of selling your home could start with a waitlist
How to use direct mail right in 2025
Why agents should get excited (not threatened) by this new lead source

Plus: real talk on startup life, rejection as fuel, and why planning is often just fear wearing a tie.

Links mentioned during the episode: https://unlistedhomes.com/agents

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Learn more about Unlisted on - LinkedIn - Facebook - Instagram and online unlistedhomes.com.

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Agent Series 20: Inside the Rise of Compass: A Founding Agent's Story Jan 12, 2026

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NYC real estate is not for the faint of heart. In this episode, James and Keith sit down with Scott Hustis, co-founder of Paradigm Advisory at Compass, to talk about how he built one of New York's top-performing real estate teams; one relationship at a time.

Scott shares why he runs his team more like a wealth advisory firm than a brokerage, how he built a repeat-and-referral machine in one of the most cutthroat markets in the world, and why most agents simply aren't consistent enough to succeed.

Plus, hear:

The 9-year story behind his $61M Central Park sale
What the "three-phase" marketing plan really looks like in NYC
His thoughts on off-market listings, Zillow, and MLS politics
The power of mentors, coaches, and long-term compounding

If you're burned out, tempted to shortcut the process, or unsure how to build a sustainable business, this is a masterclass in patience, precision, and real trust-building.

https://www.zillow.com/agents/showcase/

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Learn more about Paradigm on Instagram - LinkedIn and online Paradigm Website, Paradigm Advisory Video.

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