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

This episode is the first session of our “Mastering Real Estate in 2025: The Blueprint to Become a Top Agent Seminar” with Greg Pekarsky talking about how he made 2024 his best year ever with 290M in closed sales. Greg also talks about what he’s doing to make 2025 even better for his business. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!  This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.

Lou Eytalis talks about her journey into real estate and how she built her brokerage. Lou discusses her issues and concerns with the National Association of Realtors (NAR), including their overreach of authority, mandatory membership requirements, and the recent lawsuit settlement. Lou also talks about the potential threat of technology and AI disrupting the real estate industry, and the need for agents to make themselves indispensable. Last, Lou talks about her legal actions against NAR, including filing a lawsuit in federal court and her experience with the small claims court case. Check out Lou’s Facebook group Real Estate Reform & Fairness Initiative here. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!  Lou Eytalis can be reached at 940-257-3875 and louallen76@gmail.com This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.

In this episode Real Estate Video Coach Kim Rittberg talks about how to start showing up and stay on camera. Apply asap for Video Boot Camp, only 3 spots left! Live small group coaching program that takes the overwhelm, nerves and stress out of video making! Get confident on camera, learn what to make and then make it together in this small group program. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!  Follow Kim on Instagram. Subscribe to Kim on YouTube. Listen to Kim’s 5 minute mini-master classes on marketing every Friday on The Exit Interview with Kim Rittberg podcast. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks.

Melanie Everett talks about being an introverted real estate agent and the challenges/benefits of that. Melanie discusses her approach to building her brand and company’s brand identity. Melanie talks about her strategy of writing client stories and hosting home buying seminars to attract clients and also the evolution of her home buying seminar strategy over the years. Last, Melanie describes the traits she looks for when hiring agents and building loyalty on her team. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!  Please follow Melanie on Instagram here. Melanie Everett can be reached at (312) 219-4312 and hello@melanieeverettco.com. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks.

Kina De Santis talks about her background in tech and how she applies that experience in running her real estate brokerage. Kina talk about her “high touch” approach to client service and how she is constantly refining her team’s processes. Kena also describes how she uses the “startup accelerator” model to provide individualized coaching and support for her agents. Last, Kina discusses how she uses the help of virtual assistants to proactively address client needs. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!  Please follow Kina on Instagram and TikTok. Get your seat for our first ever Live Event The Blueprint to Become A Top Agent In 2025 here. Kina De Santis can be reached at kina@reframere.com and (949) 537-2600 This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks.

Trisha Lee talks about how she got into the home staging business. Trisha discusses the benefits of home staging for real estate agents, including increased perceived value, faster sales, and a higher return on investment. Trisha also shares specific home staging tips and mistakes to avoid in different rooms of the home, such as the entryway, dining room, living room, and kitchen. Last, Trisha talks about the role of aesthetics and creating an emotional connection with buyers through professional home staging. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!  Get your seat for our first ever Live Event The Blueprint to Become A Top Agent In 2025 here. Trisha Lee can be reached at Trisha@loveleehomes.com and 316-990-0389. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.

Mary-Anne Gillespie talks about the trends she sees with her clients when planning for 2025. Mary-Anne discusses the importance of building relationships and how to build business by reaching out to people. Mary-Anne also discusses social media and connection to people and shares ideas on how to reach to you sphere 55 times every year. Last, Mary-Anne discusses how much time should an agent spend in lead generation activities. Please follow Mary-Anne on Instagram here. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!  Get your seat for our first ever Live Event The Blueprint to Become A Top Agent In 2025 here. Mary-Anne Gillespie can be reached at admin@redapplecoaching.ca This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks.

In this episode Real Estate Video Coach Kim Rittberg talks about how to use AI to create the best content to grow your real estate business. Kim also talks about how AI can hurt your business if not used correctly and how to avoid that. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!  Get your seat for our first ever Live Event The Blueprint to Become A Top Agent In 2025 here. To grab Kim’s free download “5 Videos Every Agent Needs to Sell More Homes” – click here. Follow Kim on Instagram. Subscribe to Kim on YouTube. Listen to Kim’s 5 minute mini-master classes on marketing every Friday on The Exit Interview with Kim Rittberg podcast. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks.

In this episode Real Estate Video Coach Kim Rittberg will talk about 3 videos you can make during the holiday season that will help your business grow in 2025. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!  Get your seat for our first ever Live Event The Blueprint to Become A Top Agent In 2025 here. Grab her free 10 tips to video that sells more homes + bonus ‘Get Confident On Camera’. Follow Kim on Instagram. Subscribe to Kim on YouTube. Listen to Kim’s 5 minute mini-master classes on marketing every Friday on The Exit Interview with Kim Rittberg podcast. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.

We are excited and proud to announce that our first live event for listeners is scheduled for Jan 7, 2025! We have amazing speakers lined up to help provide all the tools you need for your best year ever: Lead Generation, Leveraging Social Media Video, and Strategic Business Planning! Learn more about the event here. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks.