Keeping It Real Podcast • Secrets Of Top 1% REALTORS ® • Interviews With Real Estate Brokers & Agents

Mark Plesha describes how he transitioned from his W-2 job into the real estate business in the middle of the pandemic. Mark discusses the pros and cons when working with investor buyers. Next, Mark explain what probate leads are and how he works in that area. Mark also emphasizes the importance of being nice and how that translated into business opportunities. Last, Mark discusses what he’s doing right now for the future of his business. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Mark Plesha can be reached at 219-433-9154. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks.

Welcome to our monthly feature Unpopular Real Estate Opinions with Chris Linsell. In this episode, Chris and D.J. discuss the NAR lawsuit on commissions settlement. Chris discusses how will the buyers be affected and the possibility of them being taken advantage of. Chris also gives advise on what agents should tell their clients right now. Next, Chris discusses the impact of the settlement on the buyers and what does the future of buyer’s agents looks like. Please check Chris’ profile on LinkedIn. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks.

Cameron Buening a 30 under 30 class of 2023 laureate talks about his shift in career from musical theater to real estate. Cameron discusses how he found clients during his first year as a realtor. Cameron talks about how he quadrupled his business and discusses the importance of open houses in his success. Cameron also talks about first-time home buyer seminars he offers. Last, Cameron talks about interest rates and the zero dollar commissions. Please follow Cameron on Instagram here. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Cameron Buening can be reached at  +1 317-430-6749 and cam.buening@kw.com. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks.

Welcome to the first episode of Grow with Me: Business, Wealth & Health with Dr. Erin Helle. In this episode Dr. Erin Helle introduces herself and talks about what she’ll be offering in her segment. Dr. Erin explains that twice per month she’ll be offering guidance in building your skills, systems, mindset and goals. Please follow Dr. Erin Helle on Instagram and LinkedIn. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Dr. Erin Helle can be reached at erin@bcglobainvestments.com. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks.

In our March episode, Carrie McCormick talks about how she helps sellers get their homes ready for the market. Carrie discusses the hard conversations she has with her clients and the importance of having data to show them when asking them to make changes. Carrie also talks about building relationships with agents in different markets and the step further she’s taking there. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Carrie can be reached at carrie@atproperties.com or by phone at 312.961.4612. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Apply Design (get 15% off of your first purchase using real24).

Welcome to our monthly feature Unpopular Real Estate Opinions with Chris Linsell. In this episode, Chris and DJ discuss how the situation evolved around the cooperative commissions. Chris discusses what buyer agents should do when they are faced with a zero cooperative commission rate. Last, Chris also discusses the approach that buyers agents should take at the moment. Please check Chris’ profile on LinkedIn. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Apply Design (get 15% off of your first purchase using real24).

Caira Button a 30 Under 30 2023 laureate talks about her initial plan when she moved to Chicago and how that lead to her career in real estate. Caira shares her tips and tricks for starting a YouTube channel and also discusses how she built her own channel. Caira discusses her process of writing, editing and publishing a video on her channel. Caira also talks about how she built her team. Please check out Caira’s YouTube Channel here. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Caira Button can be reached at caira.button@compass.com. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Apply Design (get 15% off of your first purchase using real24).

Shahar Plinner a tax expert talks about how he got into taxes. Shahar discusses ways agents can structure their entities that enable them to save on taxes. Shahar also discusses how to keep a clearer picture of your taxes by keeping separate accounts. Shahar shares tax deductible examples for agents to leverage. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Get a complimentary business evaluation by clicking here. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Apply Design (get 15% off of your first purchase using real24).

Brad Boeye talks about how he got started in the real estate business as the third generation in the business. Brad discusses his perspective on the market right now and where it’s headed. Brad also discusses branding and what he’s doing to maintain his brand. Last, Brad talks current market and the importance of good relationships. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Brad Boeye can be reached at bboeye@bradboeye.com. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Apply Design (get 15% off of your first purchase using real24).

Award-winning video marketer and coach Kim Rittberg shares tips on blending personal interests with professional content on social media for real estate agents. She emphasizes the importance of using personal experiences like dancing to connect with the audience and enhance authenticity. Learn how to create powerful visual metaphors that resonate with viewers and grab a free download for tips on creating revenue-generating videos.