Real Estate Rockstars Podcast

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SOTM 10: The Lawsuit That Could Kill Realtor Associations and the MLS Mar 13, 2019

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Last week, a class action lawsuit was filed against the NAR (among others) on behalf of “all persons who paid a broker commission since March 6, 2015 in connection with the sale of residential real estate listed on one of the Covered MLSs.” The MLSs included in the class action complaint cover major real estate markets and have serviced millions of consumers since 2015. While similar suits against the NAR have failed to go the distance, the law firms leading this one are among the most successful in the nation. Find out what could happen if they win on today’s State of the Market podcast!

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767: Adapt and Dominate Today’s Rapidly Changing Real Estate Markets with Veronica Figueroa Mar 11, 2019

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With nonstop technological advancements and entirely new types of competition, it's no surprise that the real estate industry has changed. Instead of fighting these changes, broker Veronica Figueroa embraced them and built a new type of team; it worked. Last year, her team generated $2.3 million in commissions at a profit margin of 27 percent. On this Real Estate Rockstars, Veronica explains what it takes to build a profitable team in the era of iBuyers and fly-by-night agents. Listen and learn how to build and manage a loyal team of tech-savvy agents that’s able to adapt to today’s rapidly changing markets.

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766: Never Buy Real Estate Leads Again! How to Generate Great Leads with James Festini Mar 08, 2019

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Like most veteran agents, James Festini has noticed a drastic drop in the quality of online leads in recent years. Fed up with their high cost and low conversion, James decided to cut online leads out of his business entirely. Now, instead of buying leads, he generates his own and has much more success converting them into clients. On today’s show, James shares his proven lead-generation scripts and strategies so that listeners can stop spending thousands on leads from sites like Zillow and Realtor.com. Tune in and hear how to instantly increase your business’ profitability!

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SOTM 9: Rent Control Law Passed in Oregon and ‘No-Pressure Agent’ Charged with Trespassing Mar 06, 2019

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The nation’s first statewide rent control law just passed in Oregon. Should landlords be worried? On today’s State of the Market, hosts Pat Hiban and Kevin Kauffman share their experience with rent control and discuss why it can be a big problem for rental owners. Other news highlights include “The No-Pressure Real Estate Agent,” Kevin Paffrath, getting charged with trespassing and a judge dismissing an antitrust suit filed against Zillow.

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765: Keep More of What You Make in Real Estate: Michael Hellickson’s Profitability Tips Mar 04, 2019

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At the end of the day, how much you make in real estate doesn’t matter. What matters is how much you’re able to keep. On today’s podcast, Michael Hellickson of Club Wealth joins Pat to discuss what it takes to boost a real estate business’ profitability. In addition to sharing ways for agents to reduce overhead, Michael outlines a clear path to profitability during periods of growth. Listen and learn what you can do to scale business affordably, the best way to build a real estate team, and more.

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764: Sell Like Ryan Serhant of Million Dollar Listing New York: Tips for Real Estate Agents Mar 01, 2019

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Ryan Serhant of Million Dollar Listing New York is more than just a television personality; he’s also a best-selling author and the head of New York’s top-ranked real estate team. On today’s show, Ryan discusses the skills and sales techniques that have helped him achieve so much since starting his real estate career in 2008. In addition to sharing strategies for winning both listings and buyer clients, he offers invaluable advice to rookie agents. Plus, Pat and Ryan discuss the biggest mistakes they’ve seen in the industry so that listeners like you can avoid common pitfalls that waste agents’ time and money.

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SOTM 8: Zillow CEO Steps Down and Remine Raises Millions for ‘MLS 2.0’ Platform Feb 27, 2019

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Major news to report regarding real estate giant Zillow on this State of the Market podcast. Spencer Rascoff, Zillow’s CEO since 2010, is stepping down. His replacement, Zillow co-founder Rich Barton, already has big plans for the company moving forward, including a shift in strategy that doubles down on Zillow’s budding iBuyer program. Listen to today’s show for more details and our take on the situation. Plus, hear about Remine’s new “MLS 2.0” platform, Purplebricks’ latest expansion problems, and more.

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763: A Simple System for Selling 100+ Homes per Year with Brad Korn Feb 25, 2019

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For the last 20 years, Brad Korn has sold 100+ homes annually. He's accomplished this with a team and as a solo agent, and he’s convinced that listeners can do it too by following his simple system for following up with past and potential clients. On today’s show, Brad describes how he systematically reaches out to every member of his database and turns quality contacts into closings. You’ll hear how to automate follow-up processes, when to reach out to prospects, and more so that you’re able to fully leverage your database for more sales. Don’t miss it!

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762: A Five-Year Plan for Building Wealth Through Real Estate with Ben Riehle Feb 22, 2019

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Want to build lasting wealth fast? If so, you won't want to miss this Real Estate Rockstars with agent and investor Ben Riehle! On today's show, he shares his five-year plan for building wealth via investment properties. You’ll hear how to start saving for your first investment property, where to find excellent real estate deals, and more. Plus, Ben shares insightful tips on building successful real estate companies (he owns three), advice on maintaining top-of-mind awareness with past and potential clients, and other strategies for agents looking to bring in more business.

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SOTM 7: Opendoor Showing Rivals’ Listings and Former Fannie Mae Employee Facing Prison Time Feb 20, 2019

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Opendoor is testing new waters in Dallas, opting to show other brokerages' listings and offering rebates to buyers who use Open Listings agents. On today’s State of the Market, Pat Hiban and Kevin Kauffman discuss how this may affect traditional agents in the Dallas market. Pat and Kevin also share their thoughts on the story of a former Fannie Mae employee facing 40 years in prison after making millions on shady foreclosure sales.

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