Make Money by Rethinking Real Estate | Erinn Nobel & Mark Chappell

Erinn Nobel is an innovative real estate leader with over two decades of experience, starting as a solo agent and eventually building a successful team, scaling across state lines, and spearheading global growth for top brokerages like eXp and Real. Now, as co-founder of ENRG Realty, she’s joined by Mark Chappell, a seasoned real estate investor and agent with more than 30 years in the business, who brings hands-on expertise from flipping houses, building teams, and mentoring new agents. Together, they’re at the helm of ENRG Realty—a new brokerage focused on leveraging data, technology, and agent-centric systems to make real estate careers more sustainable and profitable in a rapidly changing market.

On this episode we talk about:

• The real story behind launching a new brokerage (ENRG Realty) in a tough real estate market

• How Erinn and Mark built their real estate careers—starting as solo agents and enduring slumps and pivots

• Why data-driven tools and transparent revenue sharing are reshaping brokerage models

• Advice for aspiring agents on thriving regardless of market timing—what’s myth, what’s reality

• The unique culture, tech, and support that set ENRG Realty apart for new and veteran agents alike

Top 3 Takeaways

1. The best time to start in real estate is now—success depends more on drive, mentorship, and willingness to learn than on perfect market timing.

2. New agent-focused brokerages like ENRG Realty thrive by combining seamless data integration, true agent support, and a share-based rewards system.

3. Real estate rewards relentless action, transparency, and a willingness to adapt, with more people achieving financial freedom through property than any other industry.

Notable Quotes

• "The market is the opportunity you make of it—there’s always business for those willing to do the work."

• "Nobody owes you a dream life—you have to stop complaining, put your head down, and create it yourself."

• "We’re building a brokerage that’s agent-first: seamless data, real support, and a culture where everyone’s success is connected."

Connect with Erinn Nobel and Mark Chappell / ENRG Realty:

• Website: https://enrg.realty/

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