Latest Keepingitreal Podcast Episodes
How NAR Locked in Higher Compensation for High Value Agents
Keeping It Real - Real Estate Growth Tips, Tricks, & Techniques - April 25, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsThe announcement of the NAR settlement has caused quite a stir in the real estate world, leaving many agents unsure about their futures in the industry. In this episode of Keeping It Real, Todd Tramonte is back to share his insights on how this will affect the future of our industry and how to t...
Leveraging Tech to Scale w/ Darren Woodard
Keeping It Real - Real Estate Growth Tips, Tricks, & Techniques - April 11, 2024 18:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this episode of Keeping It Real, Darren Woodard shares his journey in real estate and how he leveraged SEO to generate leads. From door knocking and using a reverse directory book to find phone numbers to his first real estate website in 2006 which he quickly started optimizing for SEO with...
The Biggest Concerns in the Real Estate Industry Today w/ D.J. Paris
Keeping It Real - Real Estate Growth Tips, Tricks, & Techniques - March 28, 2024 20:03 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsFor this very special episode of Keeping It Real we are joined by Chicago based broker and podcast host D.J. Paris. On D.J.’s podcast, also named Keeping It Real, he sits down and talks to real estate experts to share what is really working for them in their business and the state of industry....
Why Your Google Business Profile Matters w/ Scott Vancea
Keeping It Real - Real Estate Growth Tips, Tricks, & Techniques - March 14, 2024 19:16 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this episode of Keeping It Real, Scott Vancea, the co-founder of Optimize5, joins us to explain why your Google Business Profile is even more important than you may realize. Scott dives into: The key elements to optimize your Google Business Profile Why your Google Business Profile impor...
5 Essentials for Launching or Scaling a Team!
Keeping It Real - Real Estate Growth Tips, Tricks, & Techniques - February 01, 2024 19:06 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsA team is more than a group of people sharing a logo, a copier, and a website. Todd Tramonte is back to share his insights from almost 15 years of coaching and helping teams grow. In this episode Todd goes beyond just sharing his essentials for launching a team. Some of the topics we cover a...
Setting Up Your Website for Success
Keeping It Real - Real Estate Growth Tips, Tricks, & Techniques - January 18, 2024 20:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsChuck Richards is back again to go over some best practices for your website. In this episode, we will cover: What information to include on your website Some of the pages you should build Tips for creating a positive user experience Basics for driving traffic to your site Whether...
Relationships, Reviews, and Referrals w/ Haris Hadziselimovic
Keeping It Real - Real Estate Growth Tips, Tricks, & Techniques - December 14, 2023 20:03 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsOn this episode of Keeping It Real, Haris Hadziselimovic joins us to share his Triple Rs: Relationships, Reviews, and Referrals. Haris is a top selling broker covering Vancouver and Southwest Washington who has seen every kind of market since starting as a solo agent in 2004. The backbone o...
Working with Institutional Investors to Support Your Community w/ Michael Oden
Keeping It Real - Real Estate Growth Tips, Tricks, & Techniques - December 01, 2023 21:05 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsMichael “Mo” Oden joins us for a special episode of Keeping It Real, recorded live in person at the 2023 Unofficial Real Geeks User Conference, to share his unique approach to combining institutional investors and affordable housing. Mo works with a diverse range of investors, from small group...
Working in a Second Home Market
Keeping It Real - Real Estate Growth Tips, Tricks, & Techniques - November 17, 2023 21:18 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsFor this episode of Keeping It Real, we have assembled a panel of experts to discuss some of the unique challenges and differences when working in resort markets. Susie Ellis, Greg Harrelson, and Marc Plotkin bring their wealth of experience to the table, offering invaluable insights into ...
How to Get Started and Blow Up on YouTube w/ Roger Wakefield
Keeping It Real - Real Estate Growth Tips, Tricks, & Techniques - October 12, 2023 18:57 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsRoger Wakefield is being modest when he says he’s “just a plumber”. Roger runs the #1 plumbing YouTube channel out there! On this episode of Keeping It Real, Roger sits down with guest host Todd Tramonte to dive into how he got started with YouTube and gives you insights and actionable takeaways...
Must Hear Basics of Real Estate Marketing
Keeping It Real - Real Estate Growth Tips, Tricks, & Techniques - October 10, 2023 18:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsOn this episode of Keeping It Real guest host, Todd Tramonte, turns the tables and interviews Chris Whitling and Sean McGuire from Real Geeks’ marketing team. They have an open conversation about their philosophies on marketing, some common mistakes they see agents making, and knowing who you...
Protecting Your Commission w/ Todd Tramonte
Keeping It Real - Real Estate Growth Tips, Tricks, & Techniques - October 09, 2023 18:13 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsWant to take home more money? Tune in to this episode of Keeping It Real with Todd Tramonte where he gives you the mindset and tools for proving your worth. Not all real estate agents provide the same value, so why should they make the commission? Todd teaches you how to protect your commi...
Coaching Agents Through Attitude, Work Ethic, and Mindset w/ Jason Simard
Keeping It Real - Real Estate Growth Tips, Tricks, & Techniques - September 07, 2023 18:55 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsGuest host Paul Diaz, VP of Real Leads, visits Jason Simard at his office in Nanaimo, BC to discuss Jason’s remarkable journey to success and his transformative coaching initiative. Jason is killing it right now, his team is the number one team in BC and is on track to be the number one team in ...
CRM 101 w/ Chuck Richards
Keeping It Real - Real Estate Growth Tips, Tricks, & Techniques - September 05, 2023 18:15 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this episode of Keeping It Real we go through the absolute basics of what a CRM is. Chuck Richards, Product Manager at Real Geeks, joins us again to break down what a CRM is, why you would want one, and how it can help your business grow. If you’re not sure where to start with your CRM or ...
Constructing the Future of Real Estate Technology w/ Dan Corkill and Kevin McCarthy
Keeping It Real - Real Estate Growth Tips, Tricks, & Techniques - August 10, 2023 19:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this special episode of Keeping It Real, we have an exclusive interview with two prominent CEOs in the real estate tech space: Dan Corkill, the visionary leader behind Follow Up Boss, and Kevin McCarthy, the driving force behind Real Geeks. They dive into the inception of their respective c...
SEO Happy Hours w/ Erin Alls
Keeping It Real - Real Estate Growth Tips, Tricks, & Techniques - July 27, 2023 19:50 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsSilicon Beach’s own Erin Alls joins for this episode of Keeping It Real. Erin runs an indie brokerage in Marina del Rey perfecting the art of customer service one transaction at a time. She breaks down both her online and offline leads sources as well as some of her killer strategies for o...
Opening Doors: The Secrets to Successful Open Houses w/ Craig Schneider
Keeping It Real - Real Estate Growth Tips, Tricks, & Techniques - July 05, 2023 14:31 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsOpen houses can be an excellent source for highly motivated leads, but it isn’t worth much if you don’t have systems to maximize these opportunities. Craig Schneider, Founder of NORCHAR, Rochester, New York, is back to share his systems for hosting open houses and some of his do’s and don’ts....
Decoding the Future: AI and Real Estate w/ Kevin McCarthy
Keeping It Real - Real Estate Growth Tips, Tricks, & Techniques - June 09, 2023 19:35 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this technology-focused episode of Keeping It Real, host Chris Whitling sits down with Real Geeks Co-Founder Kevin McCarthy to discuss Artificial Intelligence. AI has been a hot topic of conversation lately with some people quick to adopt it and others not sure what it is or how it works. H...
The Future of Text Messaging w/ Todd Tramonte and Dillon Simms
Keeping It Real - Real Estate Growth Tips, Tricks, & Techniques - April 21, 2023 16:23 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsOn this episode of Keeping It Real we are joined by Todd Tramonte, DFW-based broker, team owner, coach, and host of URGUC, and Dillon Simms, Director of Product at Real Geeks. Texting has been a major topic of conversation lately due to the new opt-out language that's been popping up. Join u...
Working in One of The Fastest-Growing Cities in the US w/ Theresa Bastian
Keeping It Real - Real Estate Growth Tips, Tricks, & Techniques - April 12, 2023 21:16 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsJoin us for part two of our very special two-part Keeping It Real where we sat down with Theresa Bastian in person at Pouch 6 Studios in Austin. Theresa is an Austin-based broker and Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE) with extensive experience selling, marketing, and pricing propertie...
Social Media for People Who Don’t Do Social Media w/ Theresa Bastian
Keeping It Real - Real Estate Growth Tips, Tricks, & Techniques - April 11, 2023 21:04 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsJoin us for a very special two-part episode of Keeping It Real where we sit down with Theresa Bastian in person at Pouch 6 Studios in Austin. Theresa is an Austin-based broker and Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE) with extensive experience selling, marketing, and pricing properties. ...
Expanding Into More Markets w/ Bob McCranie
Keeping It Real - Real Estate Growth Tips, Tricks, & Techniques - April 10, 2023 20:45 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsOn the next episode of Keeping It Real, we welcome back Bob McCranie. Bob is A DFW-based broker and Tom Ferry coach expanding his business across Texas and Louisiana. Bob shares his plans for his expanding business model, how his business has grown, and how he is tying these new markets into ...
Advanced Real Estate Tech Road Map w/ Craig Schneider
Keeping It Real - Real Estate Growth Tips, Tricks, & Techniques - February 23, 2023 20:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsCraig Schneider is a driving force in Rochester’s new construction residential real estate sector and a Real Geeks superuser. Craig provides a roadmap for getting started with technology and scaling it alongside your real estate business. He emphasizes the importance of having a client-centric...
Rebooting Your Business in a New Location w/ Susie Ellis
Keeping It Real - Real Estate Growth Tips, Tricks, & Techniques - February 09, 2023 19:13 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsSusie Ellis is neither a stranger to the real estate game nor to retiring. You are not locked into one market forever as a real estate agent. Susie is proof that with the proper skill set and work ethic, you can start over in any market and thrive. Join us as Susie shares her surprisingly ...
Utilizing Video in Real Estate w/ Sascha Chatman
Keeping It Real - Real Estate Growth Tips, Tricks, & Techniques - January 26, 2023 20:15 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsWe are back with new Keeping It Reals, and to kick it off, we are bringing back real estate tech ninja Sascha Chatman. Sascha is crushing it with videos. He does everything from using them for lead follow-up to social media posts to running a successful YouTube channel! In this episode, Sasc...
Wrapping Up 2022 and Predictions for 2023
Keeping It Real - Real Estate Growth Tips, Tricks, & Techniques - December 16, 2022 15:45 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsOn this episode of Keeping It Real, we invited back a few of our most requested guests to close out the year and discuss the changes witnessed in 2022, how to scale your real estate business successfully through 2023, as well as, some predictions for 2023 and beyond. Joining us from across th...
How to Acquire 30 Real Estate Clients Online Next Year w/ Eric Preston
Keeping It Real - Real Estate Growth Tips, Tricks, & Techniques - December 05, 2022 21:37 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsOn this episode of Keeping It Real, we talk to Agent Launch CEO and Collaborative Movement Co-Founder, Eric Preston. Many agents lose faith when leads from sources like Google PPC fail to convert right away. However, most leads DO convert; it can just take more than six months. The real m...
Why Role Play Matters w/ Dale Archdekin
Keeping It Real - Real Estate Growth Tips, Tricks, & Techniques - November 21, 2022 18:06 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsOn this episode of Keeping It Real, we are joined by real estate coach and Smart Inside Sales founder Dale Archdekin. Dale is a master at role-play. In this episode, he explains why role-playing remains essential in succeeding in the shifting market and share some of his top tips to get the ...
Dealing With Stress and Anxiety in a Shifting Market w/ Pree Poonati
Keeping It Real - Real Estate Growth Tips, Tricks, & Techniques - November 17, 2022 16:31 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this episode of Keeping It Real, we hear from Pree Poonati, stress & anxiety coach, Founder of The Art of Nirvana and Nirvana Gym. The Art of Nirvana, based out of Austin, Texas, has already helped over 1000 people transform their life. In this episode, Pree breaks down how agents can b...
Biggest Onboarding Mistakes w/ Nick McLean
Keeping It Real - Real Estate Growth Tips, Tricks, & Techniques - October 24, 2022 18:08 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this episode of Keeping It Real, we hear from Nick McLean, a real estate coach specializing in optimizing real estate agents' workflows and getting new agents to a closed deal in their first 90 days. Nick also has experience as a commercial airline pilot! Join us for this episode for more o...
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