Listing Bits Building Real Estate Technology: The Story of Real Geeks with Kevin McCarthy
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Greg Robertson talks with Kevin McCarthy, co-founder and CEO of Real Geeks, about his journey from a small-town tech enthusiast to creating a leading real estate technology company. Kevin shares insights into Real Geeks’ origins, its evolution, and how its all-in-one platform empowers real estate agents. The conversation touches on the early challenges of building a tech company, the role of SEO in the early internet era, and how AI is shaping the future of real estate technology.
Key Topics Discussed:
1. The Birth of Real Geeks
• How Kevin’s move to Hawaii led to a partnership with Jeff Manson, Real Geeks’ co-founder.
• The transition from building a single real estate website to creating a scalable product for agents.
2. The Real Geeks Platform
• Combining IDX websites with a CRM for seamless lead generation and management.
• The importance of fast, user-friendly software and SEO optimization.
3. AI Innovations
• Introduction of “SEO Fast Track,” an AI-powered website builder.
• The future of CRMs: AI taking over repetitive tasks to let agents focus on client relationships.
4. The Journey of Growth
• Challenges of starting in Hawaii and expanding operations to Dallas, TX.
• Navigating the sale of Real Geeks to Fidelity National Financial while preserving its mission.
5. Advice for Entrepreneurs
• Building a profitable, self-funded business in challenging markets.
• The value of focusing on user experience and sustainable growth.
Quotable Highlights:
• “Fast software is good software. Even milliseconds matter when it comes to user experience.”
• “AI will make CRMs fade into the background, automating tasks agents hate so they can focus on building relationships.”
• “Real Geeks is more than just software; it’s a tool that powers the livelihood of real estate agents.”
Reach Out:
LinkedIn for Kevin McCarthy
Real Geeks - Tools Tailored to Your Ambitions
Our Sponsors
Trackxi – Real Estate’s #1 Deal Tracking Software
Giant Steps Job Board – Where Proptech gets hired
Production and editing services by: