Join the Adventures in CRE Team, Michael Belasco, Spencer Burton, and the series' host Sam Carlson, as they interview some of the brightest minds in real estate financial modeling, careers, and education.
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Agent Upgrade features amazing interviews of how other realtors have upgraded their real estate businesses into well-balanced, productive, and profitable careers. It's hosted by top mortgage lender Jasmine Krnjetin. Jasmine has been a trusted mortgage banker for a couple of decades now. She is in the top 1% of mortgage loan officers in the country with over $125M in annual production. She is always looking for new ways to help her realtor partners increase and grow their businesses. Be sure ...
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Welcome to Season 5 of the Adventures in CRE Audio Series! Spencer Burton and Michael Belasco are back to take you on another exciting journey through the world of commercial real estate. This season, they'll explore AI developments, share major announcements like the launch of A.CRE's Accelerator 3.0 platform, and discuss how these innovations imp…
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In this episode of the Adventures in CRE Audio Series, Spencer Burton and Michael Belasco discuss what's new in their lives and at A.CRE. Michael provides an update on his RV@Olympic project, sharing insights into the challenges and successes that have shaped the development so far. Spencer talks about his move to Miami and the launch of CRE Agents…
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Modeling Like a Deal-Seasoned Pro – Accelerator 3
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8:45Join Spencer Burton and Michael Belasco in this episode of the A.CRE Audio Series as they explore Modeling Like a Deal Seasoned Pro and introduce the new Accelerator 3.0. Learn why they created the Accelerator, how it accelerates real estate financial modeling mastery, and what's new in 3.0—including AI tools, networking features, and accountabilit…
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In this episode of the Adventures in CRE Audio Series, Spencer Burton and Michael Belasco explore Generative AI and its growing role in commercial real estate. Learn how generative AI differs from traditional AI, the opportunities it presents for improving productivity, and why it’s crucial to understand its limitations. Spencer shares real-world a…
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In this episode, Spencer Burton and Michael Belasco break down the game-changing technology of AI Agents and their impact on commercial real estate (CRE). Learn how these bodiless robots can automate repetitive yet highly technical tasks like broker opinions of value (BOVs) and construction draws. Unlike traditional software solutions, AI agents in…
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In this episode of the Adventures in CRE Audio Series, Spencer Burton unveils CRE Agents, his newest venture that aims to transform commercial real estate with the power of vertical AI agents. This innovative platform, built on technology developed at Stablewood, automates repetitive yet critical tasks, allowing CRE professionals to focus on strate…
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Physical AI and the Future of Commercial Real Estate
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15:26AI isn’t just virtual anymore—it’s physical. In this episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, Spencer and Michael dive into the growing role of Physical AI, or robotics, in commercial real estate. Discover how technologies like cashierless stores, drone inspections, and even humanoid robots are changing the way properties are managed. They also share how…
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What does AI mean for the future of jobs in commercial real estate? In this final episode of Season 5, Spencer and Michael tackle the ethical questions and real-life impacts of AI on the workforce. They discuss the potential for job displacement, the new opportunities emerging from automation, and how professionals can adapt by developing strategic…
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Strategy Discussion and Full Model Walkthrough of RV@Olympic
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28:35In this episode of the A.CRE Audio series, Michael walks Spencer and Sam through the RV park development model used to analyze Michael's current project with Firm Ridge, RV@Olympic, spotlighted in episode 8. Michael also shares additional insights on the overall strategy, supply and demand dynamics, the strategic location, and market positioning of…
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In this episode of the A.CRE Audio series, Sam, Michael, and Spencer talk about the role that CRE teams play in different real estate strategies. Michael's current work at Firm Ridge lays the foundation for the conversation and allows Michael to share his experience with how a well-assembled team is important. In this conversation, the guys cover t…
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In this episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, led by Michael, who is working on an RV Park development with Firm Ridge, the guys talk about the burgeoning RV park market. RV parks can serve as a good investment opportunity, as they are flexible, short-term ground lease opportunities with guests bringing their own RVs. Michael's RV Park development str…
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Team Spotlight Edition: Business & Marketing Strategy with Sam Carlson
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18:58In this special intermission episode of the A.CRE Audio series, Sam Carlson, a member of the A.CRE team, takes center stage as he shares insights into his background and the role he plays within the A.CRE. Sam also discusses his approach to strategy, marketing, and persuasion, and offers valuable advice to job seekers and others looking to market t…
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The Sixth Sense of Real Estate: An Intro to Super Forecasting
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32:04In this episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, Spencer, Sam, and Michael explore the concept of "super forecasting," featured in the book "Superforecasting" by Philip Tetlock and Dan Gardner. The guys discuss the skills of super forecasters, people with a knack for prediction, and how they can be valuable in CRE. Through a practical forecasting exercis…
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How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Commercial Real Estate - The Good & Bad
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44:56In this episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, the team explores the impact of AI on the world of commercial real estate. While the last episode talked about AI in general, this episode discusses how it applies to CRE. This episode explores how AI is reshaping careers within the industry, and how roles may evolve in the future. From AI-driven screening…
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In this episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, Spencer, Sam, and Michael discuss the evolving landscape of commercial real estate in a world where AI is becoming extremely prominent. They explore the real impact of AI on business and whether all the publicity surrounding it is justified. From AI-powered Excel add-ins to interview preparation coaching, …
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Disruption and Evolution in the CRE Markets
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39:02Welcome back to season 4 of the A.CRE Audio Series! In this latest podcast episode, Spencer, Sam, and Michael discuss the disruption and evolution that has occurred in real estate and capital markets in the past several years. Specifically, we'll talk about how rising interest rates and the post-COVID world have changed CRE. Listen here to learn ab…
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Intro to the A.CRE Audio Series Season 4: A.CRE On Site
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3:43Welcome back to this new season 4 of the Adventures in CRE Audio Series! Join Sam, Michael, and Spencer as they take you on a journey through the future of commercial real estate. This season, they'll dive into AI, evolving CRE trends, and provide an exclusive inside look at a real deal in progress. Listen to this episode to learn about everything …
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A Look at Commercial Real Estate Lease Audits with Michael Hetchkop
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28:51In this episode of the A.CRE Audio series, Spencer, Michael, and Sam consult Michael Hetchkop about the complicated world of commercial real estate lease audits. Michael Hetchkop, a seasoned professional in the field, shares his expertise on the nuances of lease audits, the complexities of lease terms and expenses, and common issues that can arise …
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How To Setup a Real Estate Fund Like A Pro with Matt Burk
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35:28In the latest episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, Spencer, Sam, and Michael delve into the world of real estate investment funds with Matt Burk, CEO of Fairway America. Matt brings a wealth of experience, having transitioned from individual deals to pooled investment funds in the late '90s. This episode explores various facets of real estate fund ma…
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The Insider's Edge to Real Estate Investing with James Nelson
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41:08In the newest episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, James Nelson, principal and head of Avison Young's Tri-State Investment Sales Group (as well as an active CRE investor himself), shares his insights and expertise on various aspects of real estate investing to help CRE professionals develop an insider's edge with their investments. James and the guys…
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The Real Estate Entrepreneurial Journey From Employed to Self-Employed with Drew Breneman
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Pathway to Career Success: CRE Alumni Associations, Networking, and Giving Back with Chad Hagle
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40:46In this episode of the Adventures in CRE podcast, Chad Hagle, CEO of Aventine Development and founding member of the Stanford Professionals in Real Estate (SPIRE), discusses the importance of CRE alumni associations and networking in launching successful careers. Chad shares his experience in forming SPIRE and overcoming initial resistance, highlig…
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How to Win a Real Estate Case Competition
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24:14Real estate case competitions are a great opportunity for real estate students to show what they know and practice skills used in the real estate industry. Winning a competition can be a great achievement and improve a student's future. In this article, we will explore the success story of Monty McClendon and Justin Du from the University of Texas …
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From Ukraine Pursuing a CRE Dream In Time of Conflict
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29:08In the midst of conflict and uncertainty, chasing a dream can seem like a daunting task. For Dima Nazarenko, who's featured in this special episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, this was establishing a successful career in commercial real estate. Despite the challenges posed by the ongoing armed conflict in his home country, Dima remains undeterred in…
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In today's society, diversity and inclusivity have become important topics across all industries, including commercial real estate. As businesses strive to be more representative of the communities they serve, CRE professionals are also recognizing the benefits of a diverse team. To gain insights on the topic of diversifying CRE, we sat down with A…
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Advice From a Seasoned CRE Pro During Times of Economic Uncertainty
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43:35In times of economic uncertainty, commercial real estate (CRE) professionals face unique challenges in navigating the market. To gain insights into how to manage these challenges, we sat down with seasoned CRE pro and founder of Patriot Holdings, Jeremiah Boucher, to get his advice. With decades of experience in the industry, Jeremiah has weathered…
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Student to Skilled CRE Analyst With Travis Headapohl
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27:48In this newest Accelerator in Action episode, Sam talks to Travis Headaphol. Travis, like many young professionals, started his career in commercial real estate as a student. Through dedication, hard work, and a commitment to learning, he went from a novice to a skilled CRE analyst. In this podcast episode, we'll take a closer look at Travis's jour…
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Transitioning From Employee to CRE Entrepreneur with Kyle Keene
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32:10In this newest special episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, Sam and Michael talk with Kyle Keene from Keene Development Group. Kyle transitioned from working for a construction management group into starting his own development group. Listen to this episode to learn about how to bridge the gap from employee to entrepreneur and how to make the transit…
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Streamlining Asset Management with RE Analytics
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30:19In this newest special episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, Sam, Michael, and Spencer talk to George Burchlaw and Carol Ann Flint from Re Analytics Business Development. RE Analytics is a service that partners with real estate investment companies to provide efficient, cost-effective back-office asset management and analyst services. Listen to this e…
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True or False, Knowing real estate buying patterns can fast-track your career as an agent
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1:05:26Starting out in real estate can be tough. It doesn’t take long to realize that you not only do you need to learn common procedures and processes but also about people’s buying behaviors. Finding a community of folks who are seasoned in these areas is one of the most efficient ways to learn these things. And this is precisely why Jasmine (and her hu…
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Impact Development Doing Good While Doing Well with Brian Murray
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31:25In this special episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, Sam, Michael, and Spencer talk to Brian Murray, the CEO of Shift Capital. Shift Capital is a B-certified impact real estate group. A B-certification is a designation that certifies that a group focuses on social and environmental returns to society. Founded with the mission of influencing the pover…
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Ep 63: From pain to coziness in life and in business with Self-Mastery Coach Adair Cates
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53:41Over the past few years, it’s been harder to separate our personal lives from our work lives. They’ve become more intertwined for reasons beyond our control. There is a certain grief in this change but there’s also an opportunity. Bridging the calm from our personal lives into what can be momentary chaos in our busy professional lives can help bala…
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Ep 62: Real estate is calming down, not crashing with Heather Dean of Sage and Cedar
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59:49Change is scary, especially when it impacts our financial stability. But there's more panic about the real estate market right now than there needs to be. That's why Jasmine sat down with Heather Dean of Sage and Cedar to dispel any myths. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aforLalA9pM Jasmine Mortgage Team https://www.jasminemortgaget…
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Ep 61: All the things real estate agents want to ask a closing attorney but were embarrassed to ask!
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53:40The closing process can be a complicated process with many people involved and it can be confusing. That's why this Agent Upgrade conversation focuses on Jasmine getting to the heart of the process with top Closing Attorney Mehrnush Saadat. Mehrnush dispels a lot of myths and clears up a lot of common confusion about the process. Jasmine and Mehrnu…
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Ep 60: Are Appraisals Still Relevant In This Real Estate Market? With Kelly of Kelly Riedinger Appraisals
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58:17Should homeowners always consult with an appraiser before they do renovations on their property? Kelly Riedinger says YES and she's here to share with Alan and Jasmine why. They leave no property type uncovered in this extensive conversation including single-family homes, multi-family homes, condos, and eco-homes, to name a few. Agent Upgrade is pr…
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Why Manufactured Housing Communities (MHC) are the safest investment in CRE with Brandt Foster
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29:10In this special episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, we feature Brandt Foster, Director at Northwestern Mutual Real Estate, one of the largest real estate investors in the nation. In this conversation, Spencer and Sam ask Brandt about MHCs, manufactured housing communities, where there are multiple different tiers of property types that sit within th…
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Leveraging Data & Technology to Streamline Real Estate Debt Procurement
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26:06In this special episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, we feature Yaakov Zar and Sammy Greenwall, the founders of Lev Capital, a commercial mortgage marketplace for capital market advisors. In this conversation, Spencer, Michael and Sam ask Yaakov and Sammy about what Lev is doing to bring real estate financing into the 21st century. Watch, listen, or …
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Ep 59: Paul Ross, Master Hypnotist, On Selling To The Unconscious (Real Estate) Mind
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57:01We all remember the Jedi mind trick that Darth Vader used in Star Wars, right? Is it possible that this power of suggestion is true in real life? That's what author, international speaker, sales trainer, Master Hypnotist, and Trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming Paul Ross is going to dive into during this conversation with Alan and Jeff Goddard …
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Ep 58: Staying Authentic with Rock Star Realtor Skylar Brillante of Harry Norman Realty
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46:20While Agent Upgrade is under construction, we're revisiting a fan favorite episode with the dynamic Skylar Brillante of Harry Norman Realty. He takes us through how he's hustled his way to amazing success and shares his tips on how he makes 300 calls a day. Yes, a day! Skylar also gives us his favorite real estate coach along with his best lead gen…
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Ep 57: Real Estate Agents Flexibility & Growth Personality Characteristics
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43:03Do you have a problem-solving mindset? Do you hustle? Kaplan Real Estate Education said that these are two of the ten traits that real estate agents have in common. What do you think the other traits are? Have a listen to Alan and Jasmine compare their experiences in the space with Kaplan's list and find out the rest of the characteristics on the l…
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Ep 56: Logan Mohtashami of HousingWire Does A Temperature Check On The Real Estate Market
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1:00:16Logan Mohtashami is a housing data analyst, financial writer, and blogger covering the U.S. economy with a specialization in the housing market. There’s a lot of misinformation and fear about the current real estate market so Alan and Jasmine wanted to get the scoop from Logan about how to view it all. Their conversation touches on the supposed hou…
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Ep 55: Real Estate Engagement Advice You Can Do Now with Matt Muscat of Treadstone
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49:55Are you so busy that you don’t have time to develop an engagement strategy for your real estate clients? Here at Agent Upgrade, we get this and we’re here to help! When we read Matt Muscat’s Tangible Action Guide: For Real Estate Marketing we knew that Matt had to come on the show for this very purpose. Alan, Jasmine, and Matt had a fast-paced, sim…
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Ep 54: How to stay relevant in real estate after 20 years with Adriana Scholz of Coldwell Banker
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50:34Starting out in real estate is hard enough but having staying power is even harder, especially with the natural ups and downs of the housing market. That’s why we wanted to talk to Adriana Scholz of Coldwell Banker in Boston. She transitioned her experience in real estate from Germany to the U.S.over 23 years ago and pushed through some difficult t…
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Ep 53: Real Estate Tax Strategist and Investor Amanda Han shares the tricks of the trade!
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59:43As both a tax strategist and real estate investor, Amanda Han helps investors with strategies designed to supercharge their wealth-building using entity structuring, self-directed investing, and income offset opportunities to keep more of what they make. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_h1P692qAbA Agent Upgrade is proudly sponsored …
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The Forefront of Climate Solutions for The Built Environment with Jacob Racusin
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46:17This episode of the A.CRE Audio Series features Jacob Deva Racusin, a real estate professional and co-founder of New Frameworks. New Frameworks is a worker-owned cooperative focused on environment-friendly construction. An active member of the carbon leadership forum, Jacob is engaged in code and policy development, professional training, and other…
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Ep 52: Building a relationship-based real estate business with Nathaniel Pitchon-Getzels, Compass
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58:55Is the cost of a property an important factor for celebrity real estate clients? Los Angeles native Nathaniel Pitchon-Getzels shares what he’s learned about this in his time with many Actor, Musician, and Athlete clients over the years. He also shares how he shifted to a relationship-based business focus with what he calls “social marketing.” There…
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Ep 51: How to sit in the seat of your visionary real estate career with Jess Lenouvel of The Listings Lab
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52:52Welcome to the school of efficient and humane real estate business practices, led by Jess Lenouvel. I'm sure you remember her last Agent Upgrade episode (#24), where she shared her philosophy and practice for organic and sustainable social media practices for your real estate business. Alan and Jasmine loved that conversation and it looks like you,…
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Ep 50: You Gotta Be Able to Zig and Zag with Maria Quattrone of Re/Max
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54:58Let's face it, the real estate market is changing fast. No matter the reason for this change, one thing is clear, we need to be flexible right now. Jasmine, Alan, and Maria Quattrone of Re/Max share some honest, blunt moments about how to do this. It's not easy but with the advice in this conversation, you'll be better prepared. Alan and Maria even…
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Ep 49: The Yin and Yang of Real Estate Business Partnerships with Rob Smith of Keller Williams Realty
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1:10:42Finding the right real estate partner can be difficult. You need to balance out your skills (who is creative, who is methodical, etc), your workflows, your expectations and so much more. There are also the key elements that our guest in this conversation, Rob Smith of Keller Willians Realty, mentions, of matching your vision and values. In this con…
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Ep 48: Overcoming Real Estate Buyer Fatigue with Jennifer Wehner in Scotsdale, Arizona
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33:47Did you know that you can watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3sMfbFkeTtI Alan's noticed heightened buyer fatigue recently in the real estate market in Atlanta, Georgia so he wanted to bring Jennifer Wehner onto the show to see if the same was happening where she is in Scottsdale, Arizona. While teasing out how to handle this emotional …
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