

RealTrending
RealTrends
The RealTrending podcast features conversations with the brightest minds in real estate. Every Monday, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts join us to share their secrets to success, trends, and the lessons they’ve learned. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio.
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Oct 13, 2020 • 11min
Ep. 86: Zillow, Compass Entry Into the Title and Settlement Business, and the Issue of Segmentation and Data Analysis
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry trends. This is REAL Trending episode 86. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAl Trends. Today, we're discussing developments at Zillow, secondly Compass and their entry into the title and settlement business, and the issue of segmentation and data analysis. What do these trends mean and how can brokerage firms best deal with them? First, a quick message.

Oct 9, 2020 • 22min
Sue Yannaccone, Executive Vice President for Coldwell Banker Realty
With a special focus on supporting female leaders, Sue launched a series called "What Moves Her." The wildly successful series encourages women in leadership and offers actionable advice. In this podcast, Sue talks about the self-imposed obstacles women place in front of themselves and offers advice on how to let go.

Oct 2, 2020 • 18min
Ben Hess, co-founder Co-Recruit
Specializing in helping brokers and team leaders build systems to recruit, Ben is on the cutting edge of trends in this COVID-19 recovery market. Find out his keys to successful recruiting and retention in this informative podcast

Sep 29, 2020 • 12min
Ep: 85 Inventory Challenge, Sales Surge, and Crazy Valuations
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending Episode 85. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and agents. I'm Steve Murray, President of REAL Trends. And today we're discussing the inventory challenge, the sources of the sales surge and crazy valuations. What are these trends mean? And how can brokers firms best deal with them? First, a quick message

Sep 25, 2020 • 26min
Joe Rand, Chief Creative Officer for Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty, Hudson Valley
Executive Director, Broker Public PortalAfter taking a hard look at brokerage finances when the pandemic hit, Joe and the leadership team found ways to cut without sacrificing agent or consumer services. Find out some of the permanent changes they made. Bonus: Joe talks to us about some goals of the Broker Public Portal.

Sep 15, 2020 • 9min
Ep. 84: importance of Core Services, The Growth and Impact of Referral Organizations, and Housing Consumer Exuberance
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending, episode 84. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, President of REAL Trends, and today we're going to discuss the importance of core services, the growth and impact of referral organizations, and housing consumer exuberance. What do these trends mean and how can brokerage firms best take advantage of them?

Sep 4, 2020 • 18min
REAL Trending Special Edition: Leading Through Challenging Times: Mark Johnson, CEO, JP & Associates Realtors, Texas
Using his background in business development with Tom Ferry Coaching, Johnson put a retention program in place that has been thriving no matter what the market holds.

Sep 1, 2020 • 12min
Ep. 83: Political Party Platforms About Housing and Brokerage, Trends in Home Purchasing, and Preparing for Fall 2020
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate, this is REAL Trending, episode 83. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends. Today we're discussing the political party platforms about housing and brokerage, trends in home purchasing, and preparing for fall 2020. What do these trends mean and how can brokerage firms best deal with them?

Aug 28, 2020 • 18min
Adam Elias, owner of RE/MAX Celebrations in East Windsor, New Jersey
A real estate attorney and title insurance company owner, Elias decided to expand and purchase a RE/MAX franchise--in the middle of a pandemic. Find out how they managed a successful virtual transaction.

Aug 25, 2020 • 18min
Jonathan Spears: Scenic Sotheby's International Realty, The Spears Group, Northwest Florida
Ranked No. 87 Individual Agents by VolumeMaking the REAL Trends + Tom Ferry The Thousand at the age of 24, Spears' hard work found him handling foreclosure sales. However, the luxury market was calling him and, in 2015, he joined Sotheby's and found his niche. Find out his tips and insight for moving from foreclosures to luxury.


