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The Neighborhood Realtor

116 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratings

This is a podcast for real estate industry professionals who are doers. Each episode will feature an interview with a top producer or someone who is doing things differently in an exciting way. Our guarantee to you is that each episode will give you at least one tangible idea that you can execute on today. Your host is Matt Muscat, Marketing Director at Treadstone Funding in Grand Rapids, MI, and author of the Amazon Best Seller the "TAG Tangible Action Guide for Real Estate Marketing". Guests and gurus featured on this podcast are a mix of top Real Estate Agents, Mortgage Lenders, and other industry professionals who are operating at the highest levels. This podcast is sponsored by Treadstone Funding & Neighborhood Loans.

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Buying Leads Just Got Scary — David Roybal, NM

April 16, 2024 13:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

In this conversation, Matt and David Roybal discuss the impact of commission changes on agents buying leads, the challenges for first-time home buyers, and the importance of re-educating past clients. They also explore David's unique approach to engaging past clients through charitable events. David shares advice for new agents and emphasizes the need for a plan and mentorship. They discuss the potential impact of commission changes and conclude with a focus on moving forward with confidence...

How a Billion Dollar Agent Stopped Acting The Fool — Danielle Lazier, CA

April 02, 2024 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

Danielle Lazier, a top-producing real estate agent in San Francisco, shares her unique strategies for success in the industry. She discusses her early career, including the creation of San Francisco's first real estate blog, SF Hotlist. Danielle emphasizes the importance of avoiding common agent mistakes and finding ways to stand out in a crowded market. She introduces her pre-screening strategy for listing appointments, which helps determine if she is the favorite or the fool. Danielle also...

How a Former European Basketballer Closed $75m+ — Kyle Visser, MI

March 19, 2024 14:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB

This episode is different! Kyle Visser and I first met 7 years ago when he was first getting into real estate. I have watched him grow from a new agent to the top agent in the West MI market, and one of the top agents in really any market! He has big production and similarly brands himself as the big guy. Kyle Visser is a Realtor who has rewritten the rulebook on building relationships and strategic branding in the hyper competitive world of real estate. Prepare for a whirlwind tour from Kyl...

How To Build a 300+ Unit Property Portfolio From Scratch — Kevin Polakovich & Josh Smith, MI

March 05, 2024 14:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MB

In today’s episode we explore the journey of two individuals – Kevin Polakovich and Josh Smith who over time built one of the biggest portfolio of single family and 1-4 unit homes in the state of Michigan, and they did so without starting with piles of cash! They discuss their early beginnings, transitioning into real estate development, and eventually building a rental property portfolio. The conversation emphasizes the importance of core principles such as debt reduction and delayed gratif...

Chicago’s Queen of Leverage & Intentionality — Jamie Lemmons, IL

February 20, 2024 15:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

In this episode, Matt interviews solo Keller Williams agent Jamie Lemmons who in 2023 did over 50 transactions for $20,000,000 without a team! Jamie shares her strategies for leveraging transaction coordinators and virtual assistants for the “right” tasks. She has been extremely effective when it comes to using her VA to help set her up for the tasks she needs to accomplish, in a relationship where after lots of training her VA almost manages her! She discusses the importance of training and...

Real Estate Smoke & Mirrors, and the 4:30 Psycho Challenge — Ron Howard, MD

February 06, 2024 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

In this episode, Josh May and Matt chat with Ron Howard, the dynamic leader of the Greatest Moves Team at RE/MAX Advantage Realty, who has been making waves and creating community in Central Maryland's real estate market since 2005. With nearly a billion in sales, Ron and his team have achieved the rare feat of combining top-tier sales performance with unparalleled customer satisfaction, as reflected in their Zillow reviews. Ron's journey in real estate began with a series of successful pro...

Mastering Real Estate Investing Through Strategy & Tax Advantages — Brian Davis & Josh Smith, MI

January 23, 2024 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

In this episode of the Neighborhood Realtor Podcast, we delve into effective tax strategies for real estate investment with our guests, real estate guru Brian Davis from Spark Rental, and seasoned investor Josh Smith of the Fulton Group. Brian opens the discussion with insights from his article "7 Ways to Avoid Taxes on Real Estate Investments." He highlights the 1031 exchange, a tax-deferring strategy for property sales, and shares his shift towards 'lazy 1031 exchanges' in passive investm...

Squeeze the Orange, Become the Godfather in Your Market — Nate Martinez, AZ

January 09, 2024 14:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

Experience trumped all in today’s episode — our hosts and guests had a combined 75 years of experience in Real Estate, and our guest Nate Martinez with RE/MAX explained not only how he built a sustainable business but also provides tips for longevity in an industry where the only constant is market volatility. The conversation covers the importance of mindset and consistency in the real estate industry. It highlights the success of agents who are committed to doing the work and executing t...

Fired for TikTok to Top Realtor: Authenticity, Leads & Explosive Growth — Ryan Cecil, KY

December 19, 2023 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

In this captivating episode of "The Neighborhood Realtor" podcast, your hosts Matt Muscat and Josh May, sit down with real estate newcomer Ryan Cecil, a rising star in the Louisville market. Ryan's journey is nothing short of inspiring; she entered the real estate industry in 2020 after a setback in her logistics career due to her authentic use of TikTok. Little did she know that her authenticity would be the key to unlocking unprecedented success. Join us as Ryan shares her story of expone...

Deep Dive on Using Home Inspections to Close More Deals — Nick Wright, KY

December 05, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

In this episode of The Neighborhood Realtor podcast, we dive deep into the world of property inspections with a true industry expert. Our guest is not just any property inspector; he's someone who started his journey with a deal on his very first day in the industry and has since grown his brand to become synonymous with excellence in property inspections. This episode has marketing ideas for agents, inspection tips, and ways to partner with your inspector or home expert. We love talking to ...

Clients Need Patience, Agents Need Grind — Nevin Raghuveer, MN

November 21, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

In today’s episode Matt is joined by not one but 2 powerhouse agents who shared strategies for operating differently in a different market. Both agents were around for 2007-2010’s market and came out thriving because of the seeds they put down when others buried their heads in the sand. We discuss a different approach to team compensation that Nevin has always used, and discussed how he treats his clients like gold bars that he isn’t willing to part with. Josh and Nevin expounded on the idea...

Tactics That Let You Start From Scratch in Any Market — Blair Dinkins, CO

November 07, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

In this episode Matt talks with Blair Dinkins an expert agent in Colorado who moved her business from one state to another but didn’t lose her momentum. By applying systems and going after big opportunities she was able to make the move and grow to new levels. Her business is best described as tactically fun. She got her start by reaching out to top agents and simply asking what they were doing that is working. We discussed how even though she moved during the pandemic she was still able to ...

Marketing Where Your Competitors Aren’t — Megan Walters, MO

October 24, 2023 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

In this episode we connect with Megan Walters a NAR 30 under 30 agent for 2022. In only 6 years as a REALTOR , Megan has built up a serious business and is on track to beat her 2022 and do more in 2023. Megan’s Strategy? Spotting areas in her market and in her marketing where other’s weren’t competing  From Google Business to reels on Instagram Megan has built many marketing avenues out of areas that others weren’t tapping into. When you have multiple sources of business you don’t need to r...

Network with Networkers — Jon Bye, WA

October 10, 2023 12:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

In this episode we talk to a Seattle area top producer who despite the “locked in” effect that everyone else is talking about has continued to grow his business this year. He and his small team did over 120 units and 80 million in production last year and are on pace to beat it by a tad this year. Although 20 years of practice doesn’t hurt Jon’s biggest secret to real estate sales is in networking with networkers and professionals. Most Realtors network but network in all the wrong places. ...

Why Social Media Isn’t Working For You — Stefanie Lugo, AZ

September 26, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

Back by popular demand is one of our best guests of all time, Stefanie Lugo with My Home Group in Scottsdale, AZ. Stefanie and her husband Bryce are top performing agents who went all in on their database. Their business is 100% repeat and referral and they use social media to spread the word from those already in their network to those just 1 connection away. In this episode we discuss how social media is changing and why what worked for lead gen in 2019-20 isnt working anymore. Stefanie re...

Stop Wasting Their Time! Networking & Calling With Purpose — Sasha Trip, VA

September 12, 2023 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

Bombshell episode! Today we feature a dynamo Realtor and Broker Owner Sasha Tripp from Charlottesville, VA. Sasha originally got into real estate because she wanted to educate herself on the home buying process. For her first two years before she had the business, she spent her time learning about the market and creating content. After these bedrocks were set the rest was history! In our episode we discuss “partying with a purpose” - how to network with specific and tangible goals. We also...

A Secret Weapon for ANY Market — Cara Ameer, CA & FL

August 29, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

This week the Neighborhood Realtor Podcast welcomes Bi-Coastal Realtor and industry thought leader Cara Ameer.  Over her 20 year career in real estate Cara has developed niches in both Southern California and Florida. She uniquely plays her skill sets in both areas and markets tax and social advantages in each state to market herself as the expert for clients looking to go from 1 sunny state to another. Cara and Matt discuss how she started her career with tactics like door knocking, callin...

Supercharging Your Skills & Lead Gen with Free AI — Chris Johnstone, ON

August 14, 2023 18:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

On most episodes we focus on lead gen strategies that are old school and low tech – today we flip that on its head and talk with Chris Johnstone – master real estate tech marketer who we go deep with on all things AI. We discuss the importance of learning the prompts to feed AI to get the information that you want! We talk about what tools you can use to generate leads with the help of AI and how to use it as a booster for your current marketing rather than as a replacement.   Connect with ...

Why You Need Short & Long Term Lead Gen Strategies — Joshua Smith, AZ

August 01, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

In this episode Matt chats with real estate veteran Josh Smith in Arizona, who discusses why agents need to have a mix of both long and short term lead generation strategies. So many marketing ideas focus on nurturing leads over time, but those don’t pay the bills right now – his approach is to utilize a mix of strategies that can feed you now and in the long term. Josh is also the host of the GSD Mode real estate podcast – he is also a real estate broker, fitness fanatic, and entrepreneur. ...

From Special Agent to Real Estate Agent — Ali Garced, AZ

July 18, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

If anyone tells you that 2023 is a tough market, just have them call Ali Garced, a “special” agent out of Tucson, AZ. In only her 2nd calendar year as a Realtor, Ali has already closed 50 units and is on track to close 65-70. Ali’s secret is to be tactical as well as methodical. She is the queen of going deeper with her clients by way of probing questions followed up with meticulous note taking. She uses her CRM to store any piece of data possible because any piece of intelligence can be use...

How Beer Meet Ups Built 200+ Annual Closings — Shelby Johnson, NC

July 04, 2023 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

Its all about networking! Shelby (Osborn) Johnson started her professional life in the military. Over time, she realized that she wanted a career that would give her more freedom while also giving her potential to grow with no ceiling. After reading Rich Dad Poor Dad she decided to go into real estate investing, and a  short year later, she took all of the discipline from the military and pivoted it to closing 50 units and winning KW’s Rookie of the Year. A large part of her success was ...

Alligators, 18% Rates, & People Farming: Lessons from 1980’s Real Estate — Nico Griffith, MT

June 20, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

Today’s episode listens like an episode of Selling Sunset or the most salacious real estate show available on streaming—only it's all real and all took place in one agent's career between the mid 80’s and today. Nico Lundborg-Griffith is a top producing real estate agent listed in the RE/MAX Hall of Fame. Nico is not only an award winning and top producing REALTOR but is also the award winning author of Pandora’s Lockbox: A Wild and Wacky Real Estate Memoir. While reading her book, original...

Is Real Estate Your Business or Your Side Hustle? — Antonio Cousin, LA

June 06, 2023 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

Do you treat your real estate like a side hustle or like a business? There is a big difference between those who passively take clients as they come in and then sit around when there arent people to sell houses to VS those who are regimented and have a plan that they follow, know their numbers etc. In this episode we talk to Louisiana broker Antonio Cousin about his journey to becoming a top performing agent/broker. We discuss everything from how to leverage closed Facebook groups to keep cl...

AI Proofing Your Real Estate Business: Go Giant For Your Clients – Jay O’Brien, CA

May 23, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

What is the one thing that AI can't do? Do you really think you are smarter than a system that can catalog all of the real estate knowledge in the world and deliver it back in 2 seconds? The big differentiator between you and a machine is the ability to empathetically think and come up with ways to imbue customized excitement and positive emotion into the real estate transaction and into your client relationships. Jay O’Brien , NAR 30 under 30 Realtor and founder of Client Giant joins us...

AI Proofing Your Real Estate Business: Go Giant For Your Clients — Jay O’Brien, CA

May 23, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

What is the one thing that AI can't do? Do you really think you are smarter than a system that can catalog all of the real estate knowledge in the world and deliver it back in 2 seconds? The big differentiator between you and a machine is the ability to empathetically think and come up with ways to imbue customized excitement and positive emotion into the real estate transaction and into your client relationships. Jay O’Brien , NAR 30 under 30 Realtor and founder of Client Giant joins us...

Leveraging the Power of Family into 67 Closings in a Small Market — Mary Harmon Young, AL

May 09, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

Some people use family and having children as the excuse for why they couldn’t do more business or for other things that go wrong in life or their career — our guest does the opposite!  In today’s episode, Mary relays how her family is actually her greatest business asset. From past client events that focus on kids, to having customized kids listing agreements she leverages the power of family to make both her business and her community a better place. We also touch on the importance of hav...

Doubling Your Current Client Referrals — Brian Tash, MO

April 25, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

You don’t have to spend lots of money on online leads! Just take your current clients and find ways to go deeper with them. It's easier to get more referrals from people who already know and like you!  In this episode we sit down with Brian Tash, REALTOR with The Agency in St. Louis, MO. A career Realtor for 18 years, Brian kills it in his local suburban market where in 2022 he sold 60+ homes for over $20,000,000. Having a small team of administrative staff helps Brian go deeper with the cl...

Creating Your Own Inventory & Making A Plan for Your Money — Kendra Cooke, NC

April 10, 2023 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

In this episode, Matt chats with Kendra Cooke, coach to the real estate industry’s top 1%. To get to the top, Kendra recommends creating your own inventory because it puts you in control, and can be planned. Everything in real estate comes down to having a plan and sticking to it, and in this short episode Matt and Kendra cover numerous topics that with planning and accountability can take your business to the next level.  Kendra Cooke relocated to middle Tennessee from southern Illinois in...

Black Goat to Master Re-Marketer — Syed Mohsin, MI

March 28, 2023 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

In this episode we talk to a guy with a seriously cool character story.  Syed Mohsin immigrated to the US when he was a high schooler in 2006, he experienced culture shock upon starting school in Detroit realizing that real America didn’t look like the Disney and Marvel world he had seen on TV. He found a love for technology early on that he pivoted into real estate. Over the years Syed has built his business up and refined his strategies for generating, converting and closing online leads....

Bonus Episode — Sticky Things to Market: HUD Homes — Jeremy Drobeck, MI

March 21, 2023 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

Short Easy Episode Alert!! There are two crucial elements to good marketing – a target audience and a message to deliver. In this episode we learn about a super “sticky” message that real estate professionals can first understand and then market. HUD Homes. These were the big thing in all conversations among agents, clients and lenders back in the last recession but as the market got stronger and stronger they fell out of vogue. However as the market has gotten more competitive, our guest Je...

Leveraging NASCAR into Luxury Lifestyle: Branding, Social Media, & More — Josh Tucker, NC

March 14, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

Josh first came to North Carolina in 2002 and began his career as a NASCAR mechanic. A dream job for many, after 13 years he was looking for an exit strategy. Over the years Josh has leveraged his industry connections into a career in real estate. Although it didn’t start out as luxury, over time Josh has cultivated and nurtured his brand ad now sells $30,000,000+ per year in luxury real estate. He has a social media presence that is admirable not only for its quality but also for the amount...

Playing “Show Don’t Tell” to Close 504 Units — Andrew Undem, MD

February 21, 2023 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

Holy production batman! We have been lucky to interview many top producing agents and teams but this episode features Andrew Undem who is in a league of his own! In 2022 Andrew’s Sure Group team closed 504 units for over $192,000,000 in volume. He not only knows his numbers but shares many of his philosophies and secrets to how he and his team achieved these numbers. In this episode we cover a myriad of gold mine laden topics including: How to ask the right questions, the importance of hav...

Licensed 24 Hours After Graduating, Then Doing $295m In Sales — Matt Laricy, IL

February 13, 2023 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

In this episode I had the privilege of interviewing Matt Laricy, the #1 Realtor by units in Chicago. In 2022 he and his team ended the year with over 550 units sold for $295,000,000.  He walked us through his story starting – Matt is a 3rd generation Realtor but didn’t have anything handed to him, other than the notion that real estate could be a great career.  He was a practicing Realtor within 24 hours of graduating college in 2006.  Over the years Matt has developed the reputation as th...

Don’t Be a Passive Realtor! Create Your Own Opportunities — Ryan McKee, CA & Greg Iverson, MO

January 31, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

Talk about a powerhouse team! In this episode The Neighborhood Realtor interviews two powerhouse real estate professionals who work separately but as dynamite referral partners: Ryan McKee, top producing agent and 20 year veteran serving Southern California, and Greg Iverson, mortgage lender and team leader with Neighborhood Loans in St. Louis, MO. This episode is packed with nuggets on a variety of topics which include.   Growing your referral business by meeting people and staying in touc...

Social Media’ing Your Way to $75m in Business — Chris Perry Washington DC

January 17, 2023 14:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

Double the guest count, double the value. In this episode Matt chats with Washington DC area Realtor turned social media influencer Chris Perry who closed over $20m and 50+ units in 2022 off of strategic and focused social media. He is joined by Michigan based lender Mallory Strotheide who has consistently used social media to stay top of mind with her existing friend list, and who has leveraged social to help her business grow to over $50,000,000 in annual production. They discuss strategie...

Rebuilding Your Business in a New Area — John Muhammad, TX

January 10, 2023 14:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

In this episode we talk to John Muhammad, a Loan Officer in Texas who after making the decision to move his family to a new state, rebuilt his successful book of business. He shares his strategies for what worked and what didn’t. We also discussed the art of setting your own personal schedule/timeblock and sticking to it. Finally he shares an idea for a client and business partner event he did that helped him to go deeper and to be more memorable with his database. The Neighborhood Realtor ...

Taking Over by Being Present: Free & Cheap Strategies to Achieve $96m — Joe Fitzpatrick, RI

January 03, 2023 16:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

In this episode we sit down with 20 year real estate veteran Joe Fitzpatrick in Rhode Island. Joe literally serves the smallest state in the US from coast to coast, but his real claim to fame is being present in those communities in which he and his team serve. We discuss a myriad of topics including but not limited to: How to generate business without a budget using social media and open houses, how to sponsor something and how not to sponsor something, how to get more referrals from other ...

Thrift, Stage, Sell: Selling Homes for More Without Spending — Monica Brito, TX

December 20, 2022 13:00 - 8 minutes - 5.68 MB

  In this episode of The Neighborhood Realtor, Texas Realtor Monica Brito shares her easy to execute strategy for staging homes for free, and actually making a profit on the staging side. Monica’s passion for interior design and staging is something she was excited to marry to her career in real estate. Marrying these passions and finding applications for their intersection helps her to add more value to both her clients and her own life. Monica Brito can be found on Instagram at: https://...

Scripting With The Best: Interest Rate Objections & Tips to Convert More — Phil Puma, NC

December 06, 2022 13:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

On this episode of The Neighborhood Realtor Podcast you get a 2-1. We interview not 1 but 2 top producing professionals at the same time. Phil Puma, top producing Realtor in North Carolina, and Brendan O’Driscoll , top producing Loan Officer and Co-Owner of Treadstone Funding in Grand Rapids, MI. In this episode we talk all things scripting for the current market.   Sometimes its not about the leads you generate but rather the leads you convert. In this episode Brendan and Phil role play an...

Bite Size Strategies for a Shifting Market — Josh May, MI

November 22, 2022 13:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

On this episode of The Neighborhood Realtor, Matt Muscat talks with Josh May, an outstanding Realtor, speaker, and networker in Grand Rapids, MI.  Josh May has been a licensed real estate agent for 22 years. He started as a college student trying to get by as a football player at Grand Valley State University. He fell in love with business instantly and began selling commercial real estate. Although, Josh realized quickly a massive opportunity as a college-aged Realtor: all of his friends, ...

Bite Size Strategies for a Shifting Market — Josh May, MI

November 22, 2022 13:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

On this episode of The Neighborhood Realtor, Matt Muscat talks with Josh May, an outstanding Realtor, speaker, and networker in Grand Rapids, MI.  Josh May has been a licensed real estate agent for 22 years. He started as a college student trying to get by as a football player at Grand Valley State University. He fell in love with business instantly and began selling commercial real estate. Although, Josh realized quickly a massive opportunity as a college-aged Realtor: all of his friends, ...

Lessons From 2008 That Still Apply Today — Mark Brace, MI

November 08, 2022 15:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

On this episode of The Neighborhood Realtor, Matt Muscat sits down, face-to-face, with Mark Brace, a well-known and legendary real estate agent in Grand Rapids, MI. Mark built his business from nothing—literally. He had no special connections, no support, and no referrals. He learned how to hustle, and he learned quickly, since 2006 marked the beginning of his career in real estate. Mark built an admirable business despite the market conditions of the recession. It was the mindset that got ...

Recession Proof Your Business With Theme Days & A Greatness Tracker — Athena Brownson, CO

October 25, 2022 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MB

In eight short years, Athena went from being an avid interior designer to a real estate agent closing $22 million in real estate sales—all while battling serious health issues. She’s created a career in real estate by being clever, creative, and learning to love the art of helping people. Her business is based in Denver, Colorado, and she’s proven herself as a wealth of information and a skillful coach.  Growing up, Athena grew up being around real estate. Her dad was a residential develope...

Why Your Clients Hate Your Marketing & How To Fix It — Chris Cusimano, FL

October 11, 2022 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

On this episode of The Neighborhood Realtor, Matt Muscat talks with Chris Cusimano, a top-performing Realtor in Boca Raton, Florida. Chris began in real estate in 2005 and emerged from the 2008 financial crisis a wildly successful Realtor and business owner. His business has been built by clever innovations and creative pivoting when markets change. Even after nearly two decades in real estate and a track record of successes, Chris finds himself driven by giving back & providing for his fami...

Building Out a Niche in Luxury After Selling Timeshares — Moriah Taliaferro, FL

September 27, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Moriah Taliaferro is a Sarasota real estate agent and recognized as a brilliant 30 under 30 entrepreneur.   Jumping from college intern to licensed agent, Moriah began her career selling timeshares. She was sucked into the real estate industry, and began building relationships. Her internship turned into a sponsored real estate licensing opportunity—an opportunity she seized! She built the foundations of her career on timeshares.   By the time she was 22, she partnered with a local develop...

Introducing: The Neighborhood Realtor

September 13, 2022 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.7 MB

In this episode of Marketing in Other Markets, Matt Muscat introduces a new name for the podcast: The Neighborhood Realtor!  The Realtors interviewed on this podcast have reiterated time and time again that cultivating relationships and digging deep into your community is the most important part of building a successful business in real estate. Our new name has been forged from dozens of conversations, to better reflect the intention of this real estate podcast. It remains our goal to shar...

Secrets of a Small Town Realtor & Influencer — Bethany Nolan, TX

August 23, 2022 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

Bethany Nolan is a Real Estate Agent based in Longview Texas—she’s one of NAR’s 30 under 30 Realtors, an Instagram sensation, and a brokerage owner. Above all else, she’s a community-first Realtor.  Bethany has been in real estate for 5 years, and has already garnered an amazing level of success in the industry. A smash hit! In 2021, Bethany did 54 transactions, with a total value of $14.2 million. A majority of her work comes in the form of small town & rural deals, bringing her average de...

Realtor Recession Proofing: Automate Less, and Double Your Business — Stefanie Lugo, AZ

July 12, 2022 15:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

On this episode of Marketing in Other Markets, Matt Muscat talks to Stefanie Lugo, a Real Estate Agent in Phoenix, AZ. Stefanie works with her husband Bryce, as a husband/wife powerhouse duo, and have built their real estate business to $18 million in 9 years in business. One main thing powers their business: Empathy. The modern Realtor has become comfortably snug in the perks of their business living in the cloud; email, Zoom calls, and e-signed documents unintentionally distance Realtor...

How to Avoid Realtor Burnout (No Beach Necessary) — Jess Lenovuel, Bahamas

July 11, 2022 14:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB

On this episode of Marketing in Other Markets, Matt Muscat talks to Jess Lenovuel, also commonly known as “the Canadian who moved to the Bahamas”.  Jess has experienced every part of the real estate rollercoaster, experiencing the highest of highs, and the lowest of lows. Each twist and turn of her journey produced valuable lessons, which she’s been able to articulate into incredible advice for anyone who listens! Whether or not you’re a Realtor, Jess is a wealth of information for advancin...

How to Avoid Realtor Burnout (No Beach Necessary) — Jess Lenovuel, Bahamas

July 11, 2022 14:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB

On this episode of Marketing in Other Markets, Matt Muscat talks to Jess Lenovuel, also commonly known as “the Canadian who moved to the Bahamas”.  Jess has experienced every part of the real estate rollercoaster, experiencing the highest of highs, and the lowest of lows. Each twist and turn of her journey produced valuable lessons, which she’s been able to articulate into incredible advice for anyone who listens! Whether or not you’re a Realtor, Jess is a wealth of information for advancin...