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Real Estate Excellence

194 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratings

Real Estate Excellence is a unique podcast where you will hear from the best of the best in real estate. A real estate transaction involves many individuals working in their area of expertise. Whether it is the agent, loan officer, home inspector to name a few there are many professionals involved. You will hear from the best in each of these professions and what makes them great. Tips and tricks, trials and tribulations they have all encountered and overcome to help you be the best at what you do. Whether you are an experienced agent or rookie, a homebuyer or seller, or just someone who is involved in the real estate industry in general you will benefit from this podcast.

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Troy Dolney: Professional Fisherman to Expert Home Inspector

December 21, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MB

Welcome back to another episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast! Today, I have Troy Dolney on the podcast.  Troy Dolney is the Services Leader with LunsPro Home Inspections.  His story is as amazing as the service his team provides at LunsPro.  From Professional Fisherman to Home Inspector Troy is someone you want on your speed dial.      [00:01 - 08:33] Opening Segment   I welcome Troy to the show  Fishing professionally for five years! Growing up in Minnesota and his life ...

Kim Davis: Empower the Women, Develop the Nation

December 14, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 98 MB

Welcome back to another episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast! Today, I have Kim Davis on the podcast.  From Teacher to Entrepreneur Kim Davis has an amazing history of success.  With 28 years in sales in medical sales and real estate Kim Davis has reflected outstanding experience and performance.  In her amazing career she has not only been an agent but a mentor, coach but a developer, and author.  She has vast experience in commercial and investment property evaluation.  She is the...

Corey Hasting: CEO at Engel and Volkers JAX

December 07, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MB

Welcome back to another episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast! Today, I have Corey Hasting on the podcast.  After purchasing the franchise rights to Jacksonville, Florida in late 2017, Corey Hasting opened his first Engel & Völkers shop in Jacksonville Beach on April 30, 2018. Since then, Corey has opened 3 additional shops located in Amelia Island, the Beaches Town Center, and St. Johns Florida. Since opening Corey has recruited over 80 top producing advisors who should sell more th...

Kristin Lunsford: Dr./Mom/Entrepreneur/Business Owner

November 30, 2021 06:00 - 51 minutes - 71 MB

Welcome back to another episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast! Today, I have Kristin Lunsford on the podcast.  Kristin was born in Jacksonville, Florida, then moved to the Atlanta, Georgia area when she was 10 years old as her father became pastor at a church there.  After graduating from college with her master's degree in education, she taught middle school for ten years in Georgia and Florida.  She met her husband in Atlanta and they got engaged a year later at the top of the Eiff...

Stevie Hahn: Sold by Stevie

November 24, 2021 06:00 - 59 minutes - 81.1 MB

Welcome back to another episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast! Today, I have Stevie Hahn on the podcast.  Stevie Hahn is an American Success Story!  Went from the lowest of low or "Broke as a Joke" just 7 years ago to one of the top real estate agents in NE Florida.  Her consistent production puts her at the top nationwide.  She has shown how to positively use social media for business.  With over 22000 Instagram Followers and growing, Stevie has taught herself how to utilize these p...

Lisa Andrews: Leadership, Influence and Dedication

November 18, 2021 06:00 - 50 minutes - 69.2 MB

Welcome back to another episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast! Today, I have Lisa Andrews on the podcast.  Lisa Andrews has spent her professional career in the real estate industry.  From lending to title work, she has exercised great knowledge, leadership, and a dedication to excellence.     [00:01 - 06:47] Opening Segment   I welcome Lisa to the show  Golden Dog Title and Trust’s Story Your companion “Everybody gets a little golden retriever.” Lisa shares her life sto...

Kelly Bello: The Realtor MOM

November 11, 2021 06:00 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MB

Welcome back to another episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast! Today, I have Kelly Bello on the podcast.  Kelly Bello is a Real Estate Agent in Jacksonville Florida. She has been in the business for 6 years and she absolutely loves what she does. Kelly started as a Mortgage Loan Officer with Bank of America and had great success in that role. After learning so much about real estate, she decided that she wanted to make a MAJOR and scary leap of faith by leaving a secured job she had ...

Melissa Ricks: Fueling Her Fire

November 04, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MB

Welcome back to another episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast! Today, I have Melissa Ricks on the podcast.  Melissa Ricks is a realtor and the owner of Melissa Ricks Real Estate (MRRE).  She is a full-time agent servicing sellers and buyers in NE Florida. She specializes in first-time home buyers, military and retirement relocations, new construction, and sellers in all circumstances.   The MRRE Dream Team provides top-notch customer service with weekly updates to all parties inv...

Patti Ketcham: A Source of Knowledge and Influence in Florida Real Estate

November 02, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MB

Welcome back to another episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast! Today, I have Patti Ketcham on the podcast.  Patti Ketcham will go down as one of the most influential people in Florida Real Estate.  She is the most sought-after instructor for Real Estate Continuing Education. Serves on the Florida Real Estate Commission which is appointed by the Governor.  Ketcham Realty Group is well known and respected in the Tallahassee Community.  When it has to do with Real Estate Patti Ketcham i...

Kelly DeLucia: Master Listing Agent

October 28, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MB

Welcome back to another episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast! Today, I have Kelly DeLucia on the podcast.  Kelly DeLucia has over 10 years of experience as the Lead Listing Agent for one of the top teams in NE Florida.  She has worked with 100's of sellers in an extremely wide variety of selling situations.  She is known for her professionalism, follow up and simply getting the best dollar for your home.  Kelly is a Master Listing Agent and an expert in her field.   She is a Best of...

Matt McCord: Combat Veteran to Successful Real Estate Agent

October 21, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MB

Welcome back to another episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast! Today, I have Matt McCord on the podcast.  Matt McCord is a 20-year special operations veteran.  He has traveled the world defending freedom and today he is not only a successful real estate agent he is giving back.  Matt started Legacy Realty Investments where he builds spec homes for workforce housing.  He makes a very slim margin to keep this business going and looks to fill the homes with those who are unable to buy t...

Beth Ruggeri: VP and Managing Broker Watson Realty ST Augustine Beach

October 12, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MB

Welcome back to another episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast! Today, I have Amy Ransdell on the podcast.  Beth is a Vice President and Managing Broker of Watson Realty St. Augustine Beach, Florida. She manages, educates over 50 agents. Her office is consistently a leading producer in the NE Florida Region.    In this episode, Beth shares about her real estate experience as an agent and how she leads her team to stay on top of the economy and their game.  If you’re interested in ...

Amy Ransdell: Executive Execution TRANSFORMATION & Peak Performance COACH

October 08, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 58.1 MB

Welcome back to another episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast! Today, I have Amy Ransdell on the podcast.  Amy Ransdell is an executive execution transformation & peak performance coach, active real estate investor, real estate investment mentor, real estate agent trainer, investment strategist, licensed real estate broker, brokerage owner, sales trainer, national speaker, marketing lead for multiple companies, and NLP Certified Master Practitioner breakthrough coach.  Having empower...

Jet Jargon: Debrief of my Mortgage Marketing Animals Event

September 30, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MB

Welcome back to another episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast! Today, I have my fellow loan officer here at Jett Home Loans, Chris Austin. In this episode, I will be sharing with you my key takeaways and some really exciting insights from the Mortgage Marketing Animals event. I want to debrief not just Chris, but to all the loan officers who are listening so that we can all learn and prepare for what’s to come for our industry in 2022. Let’s dive in!  [00:01 - 11:00] Key takeaways f...

John Bowens: Real Estate IRA's

September 14, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MB

Welcome back to another episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast! Today we're having John Bowens on the podcast. He is one of the most sought-after and respected educators in the self-directed IRA industry, partly due to his unique ability to take a complex issue and break it down into simple-to-understand terms. Currently a Senior Manager at IRA custodian Equity Trust Company, John draws from his 15 years in the real estate industry and his experience as an active real estate investor....

Alan Levinson: Flipping Homes in Jacksonville

September 09, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MB

Welcome back to another episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast! Today I have Alan Levinson of Roundtable Realty in the studio with me. He is an entrepreneur and an experienced home flipper. From the first time I met this agent, I saw a focused, motivated, and an up and coming superstar in the real estate business here in Northeast Florida. And now, he has flipped around 25 homes as of this recording.    If you are interested in flipping homes, this is an episode that you surely wo...

Tyler Fitz: Focused and Driven Real Estate Professional

September 07, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MB

Welcome to today’s episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast. Today our guest is Tyler Fitz: The Florida Real Estate Wizard!  A young successful entrepreneur who quickly built up a chain of retail stores and sold them.  He chose to make a run at Real Estate and shortly after passing his exam he was working as a Listing Assistant with one of the Top Real Estate Teams in Northeast Florida.  His valuable time at that brokerage saddled with his personal drive to be successful was an amazing ...

Getting to know Alexis McDaniel with Engel & Volkers

September 03, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 56.3 MB

Welcome back to The Real Estate Excellence podcast! Today I have a friend and a real estate agent who has been on fire this year. Alexis McDaniel works for one of the most respected teams in Northeast Florida, the Engles and Volkers here in St. Augustine, formerly with Watson Realty. She hails from West Virginia, where she escapes very frequently and is well connected in our community of Palencia here in St. Augustine, Florida. She loves the boat, trout fish, and selling homes.  In this ep...

Jessica Villmow: Florida Homeowners Insurance Need To Know

August 28, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MB

In today’s episode, we will be sitting down with Jessica Villmow of Foundation Insurance. Jessica  has over 10 years of experience in writing homeowners insurance in Florida and she is highly regarded by many in the Real Estate Industry in Jacksonville Florida as an extremely reliable and knowledgeable resource when educating homeowners on proper insurance coverage.    Make sure to tune in until the end because Jessica will be walking us through the important things to watchout for in a ...

Jet Jargon: CDD or Community Development District it's a lifestyle

August 21, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MB

Today is another Jet Jargon episode, with our guests Allie Penny, Zack Hendrickson and Chris Austin, combined, they have over 25 years of experience in the Real Estate Industry. Being the lender for a large builder in NE Florida they field questions from buyers and agents regarding the CDD or Community Development Districts. Listen in to their questions while the host Tracy Hayes who has 11 years experience on the board of a local CDD community. Let’s dive in! [00:01 - 07:15] Opening Seg...

Katy Haluch: Sharpening Your Company Culture in Real Estate

August 12, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MB

  Welcome back to another episode of the Real Estate Excellence podcast with your host Tracy Hayes!   In today’s episode we have yet another power player in the industry: Katy Haluch!   Katy is the Operations Manager for one of the top real estate teams in Northeast FL. She is dedicated to her job, is continually looking to improve and just "gets it".  She plays a pinnacle role in setting the culture of not only her office but the agents she supports. In this interview she shares t...

Howard Flaschen : People Before Property

August 03, 2021 11:00 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MB

  Welcome back to the Real Estate Excellence podcast with your host Tracy Hayes!   In today’s episode, we are going to deliver another best of the best with our guest, Howard Flaschen. He is one of the most well-respected brokers in NE Florida.  He runs an office of highly educated and supported agents at Round Table Realty.  "People Before Property" is his motto and all of his agents fit the mold.  Howard is dedicated to what he refers to as "family" when speaking of his agents at Rou...

David Heekin : The secret sauce of Landmark Title

July 29, 2021 11:00 - 46 minutes - 64.6 MB

Welcome back to the Real Estate Excellence podcast with your host Tracy Hayes!   In today’s episode, we are going to deliver another best of the best episode with our guest, David Heekin, the Founder of Landmark Title.  His great leadership and vision have taken his title company to the top.  Landmark Title is one of the best title companies in FL. David has a Law Degree and MBA from the University of Florida.  His company is growing fast and opening up a new headquarters in 2022, as wel...

Bill Savage: Heartfelt Relationships with Heartfelt Cards

July 27, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MB

Welcome back to the Real Estate Excellence podcast with your host Tracy Hayes!   In today’s episode, we are going to deliver another best of the best with our guest, Bill Savage of All Real Estate Options, a seasoned real estate agent.  He understands that long-term success requires long-term relationships.  He has built his real estate business on just that and utilizes a service that makes it even more simple.                                                                             ...

Angi Bell : Successful Real Estate Industry Coach

July 22, 2021 11:00 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MB

Welcome back to the Real Estate Excellence podcast with your host Tracy Hayes!   In today’s episode, we are going to deliver another best of the best with our inspiring guest, Angi Bell. She was born in the Bayou, where she became a successful Real Estate Agent after launching her career in the middle of Katrina. Angi graduated from the Loyola University of New Orleans as a Summa Cum Laude. Now she is one of the most popular Real Estate Industry Coaches in Northeast Florida.  Let’s div...

Terry Kelly : Empowering Real Estate Professionals to Succeed

July 20, 2021 11:00 - 48 minutes - 112 MB

  Welcome back to the Real Estate Excellence podcast with your host Tracy Hayes!   Today’s episode is a great demonstration of how powerful podcasting is with our guest, Terry Kelly. Terry is a 16 year veteran of the Real Estate Industry.  His experience is priceless, and he shares it regularly with his EXP Agents.  He is passionate about helping real estate professionals be the best that they can be.    Let’s dive in and learn about his keys to make it in real estate. [00:01 - 0...

Kevin Grant: Stage to Sell Realty Unique Marketing Position

July 15, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutes - 86.6 MB

  Welcome back to the Real Estate Excellence podcast with your host Tracy Hayes!   Today's guest is a special one because they are our sponsors and have a unique marketing concept, the merger of two individuals Adrienne and Kevin.  Kevin played Tennis at a high level while getting his degree from Furman University.  His wife Adrienne and Kevin are not only married but business partners as well.  Kevin is a seasoned Real Estate Professional, and Adrienne is a successful home stager.  ...

Jennifer Myrick : Horses to Real Estate

July 13, 2021 13:41 - 58 minutes - 135 MB

  Welcome back to the Real Estate Excellence podcast with your host Tracy Hayes!   Today's guest is Jennifer Myrick, a young motivated real estate agent. She is showing the potential to be a top agent at Roundtable Realty here in Northeast Florida. In this podcast,Jen will be sharing with us her journey from horses to real estate, how her life has brought her up to this point where she made her success in her real estate career, and also some insights for new upcoming real estate agent...

Lauren Scott : Collegiate Athlete, Marathon Runner to Superstar Realtor

July 08, 2021 10:00 - 57 minutes - 132 MB

Welcome back to the Real Estate Excellence podcast with your host Tracy Hayes! Today's guest is Lauren Scott. She is an up-and-coming superstar in Northeast Florida Real Estate.  A Collegiate Athlete, Marathoner, and intensely competitive. She is truly an entrepreneur at heart and understands what it takes to be successful.  She helps families find homes in the First Coast, passionately advocates to protect our ocean and coasts as a member of the First Coast Chapter of The Surfrider Foun...

Becky Cady Turner: Stay at Home Mom to successful Real Estate Agent

July 06, 2021 02:33 - 54 minutes - 124 MB

Welcome back to the Real Estate Excellence podcast with your host Tracy Hayes! Today's guest has positioned herself in one of the hottest markets in the country AKA Nocatee Florida, Becky Cady Turner. She has turned from stay at home mom to superstar realtor.  Utilizing her many contacts as a mom of 4 successful young men, two of which are United States Marines, has become a force in Ponte Vedra, Florida. Let’s dive in and learn more about her inspiring story in the financial advising ...

Andrew Michael: The Veterans Agent

July 01, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 118 MB

Talking with veterans is rare.  Talking with a veteran real estate agent is a more rare occurrence. Today, I welcome my guest Andrew Michael.  Andrew is a graduate of The Citadel, The Military College of SC Class of 2000.   He is a United States Marine and a successful Real Estate Agent with EXP Realty.  In this episode, we are going to explore the life of a veteran in the real estate world.     Let’s dive in and learn more about real estate investing in South Florida as a United States ...

Gettys Glaze with Sports Psychology and Keys to Success

June 29, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 158 MB

Shifting from one thing to another is challenging and even more so when you’re shifting careers! Today, I welcome my guest Gettys Glaze, a professional baseball athlete and now one of the most successful realtors.  Gettys is also the Founder of Sandlapper Real Estate Group, a most innovative firm with the mission of enhancing the overall value of South Carolina living while ultimately raising the national standing of our great state.   Let’s dive in and learn more about the keys to succe...

Jet Jargon Current Market, Pool Loans, Renovation Loans

June 25, 2021 14:07 - 33 minutes - 75.6 MB

Today is going to be one of our Jet Jargon episodes with our guest Chris Austin, a former marine and my teammate here at Jet Loans, and one of our newest recruits Zack Hendrickson in this episode we are going to talk about the current market, pool loans, renovation loans and many more.   Let’s dive in and learn more about various types of loans and the current market.   [00:01 - 06:15] Opening Segment    I welcome today’s guests, Christ Austin and Zack Hendrickson. Chris talks a...

Austin Gray with Gray Home Inspections

June 24, 2021 11:32 - 1 hour - 166 MB

The peace of mind is priceless. That is why it is better to pay a home inspection upfront than paying later for a repair. Today, I welcome my guest,  Austin Gray, the Owner and President of Gray Home Inspections Inc., one of the highly respected in-home inspection spaces in North East Florida. In this episode, we are going to discuss the importance of home inspection in the real estate industry in the process of buying or selling a home to make sure that the property that you buy is not ...

Matt Carpenter with Peak Credit

June 22, 2021 15:03 - 1 hour - 157 MB

The problem with credit is that there is so much information out there that everything becomes white noise. Today I welcome Matt Carpenter, one of the top leading young professionals in the credit consulting and repair space. He is the founder of Peak Credit Course and Hummingbird Growth and Automatisation. He has built a name for himself in this competitive industry due to his speed of turnaround, high-quality work and efficiency, and superb client relationships.  Let’s dive in, and learn...

Jet Jargon: Tips for New Loan Officers

June 21, 2021 15:00 - 31 minutes - 72.4 MB

In loans, you can’t learn everything in one day, but you can start one piece at a time till you form a whole picture. Today I welcome back Chris, a former marine and my teammate here at Jet Loans, and one of our newest recruits Zack Hendrickson. Zack is a new originator with us, and as a young man, fresh in the industry, I thought it would be interesting to have him come in for a coaching session that I believe everyone can benefit from. Let’s dive in, ask some high-quality questions, and le...

Jet Jargon: New Loan Officer Tips

June 18, 2021 14:24 - 30 minutes - 70.7 MB

Welcome to the very first Jet Jargon, where we’ll be breaking down our proven best practices, as well as tips, hacks, and tricks to boost your business. In this episode, we’re going to talk about VA loans. Here to talk about it with us is Chris, a veteran and fellow friend from Jet HomeLoans. Listen in for some new loan officer tips and how we can take care of our veterans by getting them the best deal. [00:01 - 04:44] Opening Segment  Welcome to Jet Jargon, talking VA loans with Chris ...

Pete Ruffing of Two Men and a Truck

June 17, 2021 13:06 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

Moving sucks, according to Pete Ruffing. That’s why his team at Two Men and a Truck provides great service to their clients, carefully packaging all their things and safely delivering them to their destination. Their employees have also received positive feedback with their attitude and demeanor, making Two Men a Truck a highly recommended moving company. What is their secret for excelling in this niche? Pete happily shares everything...and more.  Tune in now and learn real estate excellen...

Bailey Jordan of Navy to Navy Homes and Homes for Heroes

June 15, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 124 MB

Bailey Jordan founded The Jordan Group Jax of Navy to Navy Homes to help clients with their real estate needs in Jacksonville, Florida. She joins us in this episode to look back on her real estate journey, from doing administrative tasks to closing deals as a broker associate. She also mentioned the most important facets of her real estate business, which include relationship-building. Bailey explains why relationships are crucial to be successful as a broker in the real estate space.  T...

Jet Jargon Talking About VA Loans

June 11, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Veterans and military members, as well as their surviving family, deserve to be rewarded for the services they offer to our country. This is the reason they should be knowledgeable about VA loans, a mortgage specifically offered to them to buy real estate. Chris Austin of Jet HomeLoans, LLC, joins us today to give a crash course about VA loans and how our service members can benefit from them.  Let’s listen to Chris and excel in VA loans!  [00:01 - 02:23] Opening Segment  I welcome toda...

Bailey Martin, Round Table Realty

June 10, 2021 07:30 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

Are you looking for a real estate agent who will go above and beyond? Our guest for today is exactly like that. Bailey Martin of Round Table Realty has tripled her business in the last three years with her “People Before Property” philosophy in real estate. Going solo now, Bailey is here to drop a ton of golden nuggets to help her fellow agents excel in this industry.  Let’s dive right in and hear real estate excellence from Bailey!  [00:01 - 07:09] Opening Segment  I welcome today’s gu...

Leading a Real Estate Team with Christina Welch

June 09, 2021 12:42 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MB

Welcome back to Real Estate Excellence! Leaders, regardless if they are in real estate or not, have a daily challenge of keeping their team at the top of their game. They always make sure their teams remain productive while keeping them from being burned out.  This is a challenge that Christina Welch has figured out. That is why we invited her to our podcast to talk about her leadership style and share practical tips for real estate agents to set themselves up as successful leaders in the ...

Sellin' with CC Underwood

June 05, 2021 10:59 - 47 minutes - 109 MB

Welcome to the pilot episode of Real Estate Excellence! There is no better way to start our podcasting journey than having an amazing conversation with CC Underwood, Chief Executive Officer and Seeker of Awesome at Sellin’ with CC. She will discuss her real estate journey, which started with a random infomercial she saw on the television. She will also talk about her innovative and unique leadership approach that drives her team to excel.  Tune in now and learn real estate excellence fro...

Real Estate Excellence Trailer

May 13, 2021 15:51 - 2 minutes - 2.95 MB

Real Estate Excellence is a unique podcast where you will hear from the best of the best in real estate. A real estate transaction involves many individuals working in their area of expertise. Whether it is the agent, loan officer, home inspector to name a few there are many professionals involved. You will hear from the best in each of these professions and what makes them great. Tips and tricks, trials and tribulations they have all encountered and overcome to help you be the best at what ...

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