
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Aug 21, 2020 • 15min
Rob Roham, broker/owner of RealtyWeb.com
Personal contact with his 22 agents has made all the difference in retaining those agents. Find out what Roham is doing to lead through this challenging market filled with shutdowns, reopenings and market uncertainty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 18, 2020 • 12min
Ep. 82: 2nd Quarter Results, Findings From our Agent/Team Rankings, and Focus is the Key
From REAL Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry trends and news, this is REAL Trending episode 82. 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 second-quarter results for the large national companies, findings from our recent agent and team rankings, and a comment about, now more than ever, focus is the key. What do these trends mean and how can brokerage firms best deal with them Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 14, 2020 • 21min
Jim Fite, CEO of Century 21 Judge Fite Company in Dallas-Fort Worth
Making the most of virtual recruiting, Fite and his team developed a series of virtual recruiting events to show value to potential agents as well as retain current agents. Listen in to find out more about these events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 11, 2020 • 13min
Kyle Seyboth, The Seyboth Team Real Estate, CENTURY 21 Rhode Island and Massachusets
Ranked No. 1 real estate agent by transaction size and No. 50 real estate agent by volumeTransitioning from an individual sales associate to a broker amid a pandemic is not for the faint of heart. Find out how Kyle made the transition, changed companies and is setting himself up for success as a selling broker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices