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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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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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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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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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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Ep 47: Is the Housing Market Like 2008 with Kayla Preston of Every Door Real Estate
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53:31If you haven’t visited Kayla Preston’s Instagram page yet, we suggest you run and do so immediately! She's one of the top real estate agents in Seattle and her IG page has been a key tool to build traction. In addition to Kayla sharing her social media story and tips, they also ponder the state of the real estate market in Seattle and beyond. And s…
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Ep 46: What kind of hours do real estate agents work with Ross Seligman of Sphere
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57:17Ross Seligman realized that as his real estate career increased the quality of his life decreased and was not happy about it. Do you feel like this? If so, then you’ll be interested to know that after 12 years of feeling this way he was able to turn things around and take control of his work-life balance. It took creating a real estate-specific sof…
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Ep 45: Starting a new career as a Real Estate Agent
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55:19There are 3 key things you can build as a new agent to give you a head start to a successful real estate career: trust, branding, and visibility. In this The House of AC replay episode, Alan shares why these 3 characteristics are so important for real estate agents, especially new ones. Also, we get to hear from Jasmine, who’s on vacation in Europe…
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Ep 44: How to develop a business mindset through sports and living abroad in Shanghai with Milan Krnjetin
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55:39Milan Krnjetin is a tennis coach based in Shanghai and just so happens to be Jasmine’s cousin. So what does this have to do with real estate? Simply put, Milan has overcome challenges in several countries to reach the pinnacle of his profession by embracing consistency, surrounding himself with the right people, and finding mentors to emulate. He a…
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Ep 43: Multi-family Investing using FHA loans to create instant wealth - The House of AC #9
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1:19:53Are FHA loans better than conventional loans? In this replay episode from Alan’s The House of AC podcast, Jasmine and Alan are exploring FHA loans to clarify common misunderstandings and uncover the power and opportunity that they hold. Alan and Jasmine also explore the combination of FHA loans with small multi-family investing. They also break dow…
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Ep 42: What happens to my mortgage after closing with Jeff Goddard of Jasmine Mortgage Team
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59:38Homebuyers assume a 15 or 30 year fixed rate isn’t supposed to change, right? In this conversation, we talk with Jasmine Mortgage Team branch manager (self-proclaimed Master of the Boring Stuff), Jeff Goddard, to see if there is anything a home buyer can do to avoid post-closing changes to their mortgages. Some questions we hit head-on are: -What a…
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Ep 41: Who Should Pay Real Estate Agent Commissions with Jan Smits of the Alan Corey Team
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43:39Who pays a real estate agent’s commission is a standing debate in regular times but these are NOT regular times. We’re sure you’re feeling the effects of the unreal real estate market right now! So it felt like a great time to debate this issue. Who better to debate this with other than Jan Smits, a veteran real estate agent with the Alan Corey Tea…
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Ep 40: Turning community members into real estate clients with Kati Spaniak of eXp Realty, LLC
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53:53Kati Spaniak of eXp Realty and the Spaniak Team believes that reframing herself as an entrepreneur instead a real-estate agent greatly increased her success in the industry. She credits hiring people to complete a single task, managing client expectations, decomposing problems into smaller tasks, and being accountable to herself to her success. The…
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Ep 39: How outsourcing can increase your real estate business with Anna Kilinski
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56:57Anna Kilinski of Keller Williams and Intown discusses the importance of putting systems in place and delegating to automate as many tasks and responsibilities as possible. She explains how by answering a few simple questions, (i.e., Does this bring me joy or money? and What is my time worth?). By following the ‘do it, delegate it, or ditch it’ phil…
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Ep 38: Can Agents Use Loan Products to Sell Real Estate?
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19:12In this conversation Jasmine and Alan discuss multiple loan products both agents as well as primary residence buyers can utilize to grow their business and/or real estate portfolio. If you, or your client, thinks they can’t buy a house because they have high student loan payments, not much in savings, or irregular employment then this episode is a …
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Ep 37: Work Life Balance in Real Estate with Atlanta Agent Adrianna Berlin
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1:00:25In this conversation Adrianna Berlin opens up about coming to terms with a manageable work life balance that helps her focus on family, common myths about being a realtor, and what client attraction methods work for her as an introvert. Adrianna is a community focused Realtor who connects her clients to, as she says, “places, process and their comm…
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Ep 36: Importance of branding with Bullseye Creative Agency's Justin Schaeffer
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58:40This is a replay of Alan’s The House of AC podcast interview with principal creative Justin Schaeffer (@bullseyeatl). Justin talks about how entrepreneurs can best create their brand, their company voice, and their initial marketing materials. Find out the do's and don'ts in your new venture, no matter how big or small. Topics: - Importance of Bran…
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Ep 35: Real Estate Business Goals & Methods To Reach Them with Thomas McGiveron
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50:26When it’s time for a client to choose an agent, why should they select YOU over someone else? In this fast-paced episode, Long Island-based realtor Tom McGiveron joins Alan and Jasmine to discuss the importance of identifying your purpose to better tell your story in order to create a unique brand that reflects your values so as to attract and reta…
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Ep 34: Comparing Chicago and Atlanta's Real Estate Markets with Guest Nathan Binkley
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50:55Show Summary: Chicago-based realtor Nathan Binkley of Binkley Residential Compass joins Alan and Jasmine to discuss the overlap between hospitality and real estate, how to give meaningful gifts (not giftcards) to strengthen relationships with clients, the challenges of operating within historic areas, as well as how nurturing rental leads can evolv…
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Ep 33: Helping Your Real Estate Clients Build Wealth with Agent Nick Fitzpatrick of Keller Knapp
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48:13Show Summary: Are you familiar with the old axiom, “buy now before the rates go up”? In this episode, Nick Fitzpatrick of Keller Knapp joins Jasmine and Alan to explain the possible ramifications of the recent increase in interest rates. Nick then outlines how he adds value by engaging with the listing agent to ensure his clients’ offers stand out …
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Which brokerage to join or switch to is by far one of the hardest decisions to make in real estate. It matters because as a real estate agent you’re trying to build long-term wealth and retire comfortably. Alan and Jasmine talk through this decision and all of the ways you should build your own brand no matter where your realtor career takes you. A…
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Ep 31: What personality type is your client with Long Island, New York Realtor Jennifer Tucker
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49:18In this wide-ranging discussion, New York City-based agent Jennifer Tucker explains how she leveraged her passion for helping children to help families find their first homes. Jennifer also outlines the process she employs to make genuine connections with clients as well as build a team with diverse personality types leading to higher sales. Agent …
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Ep 30: What is real estate all about? With Jim Remley
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59:26Guest Jim Remley of eRealEstateCoach outlines how he got his start in the industry 30 years ago. He became successful by earning the trust of his clients two to three times his age as well as expanding his sphere of influence by focusing on attracting 1,000 true fans. In this conversation with Jasmine and Alan, Jim also highlights the importance of…
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Ep 29: Learn how to be a Leader and Innovator in Real Estate
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1:00:53“You can’t be everything to everyone, but you can try and do the most important things that only you can do on your team. “ - Jasmine Krnjetin Everyone loves a good origin story, and in this episode, Alan turns the tables on Jasmine to learn how she went from growing up in wartorn Yugoslavia, to cleaning homes at the age of sixteen in Atlanta, to c…
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Ep 28: A Case Study in What It Takes to Win in Real Estate
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51:39“It’s not my goal to sell; it’s to make sure that they’re happy because if they’re happy, they’re going to remember me, they’re going to refer me.” - Jennifer Waddy How does selling your primary home differ from an investment property? Our hosts pull back the curtain and outline Alan’s recent experience of doing just that with the help of Atlanta F…
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Ep 27: What End of Year Planning Should Realtors Do For Success in 2022?
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1:19:05“You have to get clear on what matters to you and then setting and achieving that goal will be relatively easy because now you have a map/gameplan.” - Jasmine Krnjetin At the end of another hectic year, Jasmine and Alan are here to help you gain some clarity on the year that was and set your intentions for the year that will be. In this wide rangin…
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Ep 26: How to get started in Real Estate with Joe and Amber Goodwin
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50:58“People over transactions always.” - Joe Goodwin We hear it all the time in real estate: “If you want to succeed, you need to get out there and really hustle!” But what does that actually mean? Well, this episode’s guests are here to explain how and why to hustle. In this insightful and engaging interview, husband and wife team Joe and Amber Goodwi…
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Ep 25: How the New Loan Limits and Inflation May Impact Real Estate
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32:21“If you were spending $12,000 a year on a mortgage payment 30 years ago, that same item would cost $24,000 now.” - Jasmine Krnjetin In this special episode, Alan and Jasmine discuss the Federal Housing Finance Agency's (FHFA) recent announcement regarding the increase in loan limits. Be sure to listen to this informative discussion between our host…
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Ep 24: Audience is the New Database For Real Estate Agents with Jess Lenouvel
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51:08“Really, really good marketing isn’t what everybody thinks it is. It’s being able to articulate what’s in the back of your ideal client’s head better than they can.”- Jess Lenouvel Are you someone who’s new to the field and isn’t sure how to market yourself? Or are you established in the industry but aren’t getting the return on investment (ROI) fr…
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Ep 23: How to be an instant success as a Real Estate Agent with Derek Wood of Keller Knapp Realty in Atlanta, Georgia
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52:51“This is a 9 to 5 job.” - Derek Wood While many people know what they should do to be successful, Derek Wood does it. In this episode, Derek outlines the replicable steps he took to do the hard work so he could be immediately successful. By doing this he avoided the common cliché of being a “starving realtor” during his first year in the business. …
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Ep 22: Luxury Listings As A Real Estate Niche with Ally May of Atlanta Fine Homes Sothebys International Realty
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41:07“Let’s have all the hard conversations right now.” - Ally May Do you dream of closing multi million dollar listings? Today’s guest Ally May is here to share how she has made luxury listings her forte and what she does to set, meet, and exceed the expectations of exacting clients. She also explains why she no longer does open houses, the advantages …
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Ep 21: Three Things He Wished He Knew As A New Real Estate Agent with Jeff Goddard of Waterstone Mortgage
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58:32Jeff Goddard wears many hats: branch manager of Waterstone Mortgage as well as a mentor to new agents who draws on his decade of experience as a realtor to teach what they didn’t learn while studying for their real estate license. Oh, and he is also Jasmine’s husband. In this episode he explains the three things he wished knew when he was starting …
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Ep 20: Lifestyle Design Via Real Estate with Agent & Actor Carl Childers
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55:30Carl Childers of Keller Williams is truly unique: not only is he an agent but he is also an actor and motivational speaker. In this episode we sit down with him to discuss overcoming fear by identifying and accepting risk, and how designing a winning mindset by choosing what stories we tell ourselves leads to success no matter the project. We also …
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Ep 19: The importance of zoning in Real Estate with Jonathan Rich
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1:06:42Alan calls Jonathan Rich a real estate activist and he means it in an aspirational way. Jonathan is not just selling homes, he's building communities. And he will be a big reason why Atlanta will become a top city. On this episode, Alan and Jonathan talk about why zoning laws need to change to help create higher-density cities and why that will be …
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Ep 18: Selling Alaskan Real Estate with Jerry Lymburner
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39:11Every locale has its own nuisances. And on this episode, we hear about Alaska's with North Pole-based (really!) realtor Jerry Lymburner. Jerry came from nothing and is killing it with15 agents in his brokerage. He proves that in real estate, you don't necessarily need a great education or be super connected to make things happen. If you are an agen…
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Ep 17: The Psychology of Selling Homes (and so much more!) with Danny Burgess
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54:54Danny Burgess is part of the PorchlLight Bay Area Team, brokered by eXp. Six years ago he sold two houses and now he's on his way to $120 million in sales this year. On this episode, we unpack all the tools and tricks he used. We also talk about the psychology of real estate and Zillow and how the markets are changing and Danny gives us great advic…
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Ep 16: Opportunities in Estate Services with Phillip King
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39:53As the brains behind King's Estates Services and Realty, Phillip King helps families with estate liquidation and management, downsizing, and general consulting around elder transition services. In this episode, Phillip tells us about all the business opportunities that exist around having an estate services company. And be sure to listen to the end…
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Ep 15: Bringing Method to the Madness in Real Estate with Rick Hamilton
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45:36Rick Hamilton has been doing real estate for over 40 years. Now with REMAX, he's had a CRM system since day one and it demonstrates the benefit of collecting those email addresses and staying in touch. Rick has mastered workflow and his calming presence means his clients have a great experience. Stay tuned for a golden nugget towards the end of the…
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