
RealTrending
Trends, analysis and success stories from leaders in the real estate industry.The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Every week, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.
Latest episodes

Nov 13, 2020 • 32min
REAL Trending Special Edition: Two Tales of Brokerage Growth
Greg Sexton, COO, CENTURY 21, Jennette Philips Toderick, CEO, CENTURY 21 Union Realty Co, California & Tracy Hutton, CEO, CENTURY 21 Scheetz Real Estate, IndianaThere are multiple ways to grow. For Toderick, it was through a strategic acquisition, while Hutton focuses on recruiting. In this roundtable discussion, we talk about each strategy, lessons learned, and get insights into trends regarding brokerage growth and M&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 10, 2020 • 11min
Ep. 88: Migration of 2020, 3rd quarter Earnings, and Commission Compression
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending episode 88. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends. And today, we are discussing the great migration of 2020, 3rd quarter earnings from some publicly held companies, and commission compression and industry discussion about that. What do these trends mean and how can brokerage firms best deal with them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 6, 2020 • 29min
Josh Team, President, Keller Williams Realty, Texas
Josh shares his views on the new holding company, the digital-first experience that the agent's driving, the importance of relationships, and how technology can help you build those relationships. Don't miss this thought-provoking, forward-thinking interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 3, 2020 • 21min
Tracy McLaughlin, Director of Luxury Estates for The Agency in Marin County, California.
The Thousand: Ranking No. 20 by Transaction VolumeWith a keen eye for design and construction, Tracy parlayed that into a brand for her real estate business. In this podcast, she offers her strategies for building a brand and how to take a creative passion and build a business with that passion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 27, 2020 • 11min
Ep. 87: Ignoring the Press, Planning for Election Outcomes, and Brokerage Profits and Returns.
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news and trends. This is REAL Trending episode 87. We're analyzing the most important trends affecting brokerage companies and their agents. I'm Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends. Today, we're going off the beaten path and we're going to talk about ignoring the press, planning for election outcomes and thought about brokerage profits and returns. What do these trends mean and how can brokerage firms best deal with them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 16, 2020 • 20min
Eric Stegemann, CEO of Tribus
With the Pandemic came faster technology innovation and more adoption. Stegemann talks about some of those trends and more in this informative discussion on real estate technology trends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices