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The Pursuit of Home with Scott Harris#30: From First Homes to Legacy Wealth: Mastering Real Estate Strategy with Brett JenningsToday’s equity-obsessed market has led people to believe that real estate just isn’t worth the risk, anymore. But what if we’re all just doing it wrong? Because the reality is that the biggest cases of “old money” find their roots in real estate. Tune into the latest episode of The Pursuit of Home, as host Scott Harris sits down with Brett Jennings, Silicon Valley luxury home marketing expert and founder of Real Estate Experts, to unpack what it really takes to build wealth through real estate.What You’ll Learn:How to think like a real estate inves...2025-08-0527 min
The Real ExpertsEP12: From Burnout to Breakthrough: Mindset Shifts That Took Spring Bengtzen From Stuck to ScalingSuccess in real estate isn’t just about market trends. It’s about mindset, adaptability, and leadership. On this episode of The Real Experts Podcast, Brett Jennings sits down with Spring Bengtzen, CEO of Utah Life Real Estate Group.Spring’s journey into real estate wasn’t planned. She started her career in cosmetology, but a chance dinner conversation led her into a role she never expected. Her first six months in the industry were spent shadowing an agent, learning everything she could. Until one day, she closed her first deal over the phone. "I just repeated what I h...2025-06-1931 minThe Real ExpertsEP11: Kyle Whissel Proven Strategies to Close Over 800 Deals a YearOn this episode of The Real Experts Podcast, Brett Jennings welcomes Kyle Whissel, the CEO of Whissel Realty Group, recognized as the top real estate team in San Diego. Kyle’s introduction to real estate came with a surprising twist—he initially hated it. But after seeing an opportunity during the 2008 housing crash, he pivoted from commercial real estate to residential sales and started building his brokerage. “I’ve always thought about streams of sales, not just one transaction,” Kyle explains. This mindset has driven his approach to building a team and a business that thrives even in tough ma...2025-06-0544 minThe Real ExpertsEP10: Jon Cheplak’s 7-Step Framework for Redefining Accountability and Driving ResultsWhat does it take to move from managing chaos to mastering clarity? In this episode of The Real Experts podcast, Brett Jennings sits down with Jon Cheplak, a renowned real estate coach whose principles have transformed how real estate leaders approach growth, accountability, and leadership. Jon’s journey is not your typical success story. From working 110-hour weeks juggling jobs as a nightclub bouncer and seafood warehouse worker to selling 100 homes annually in his early career, Jon’s story exemplifies grit and determination. “The growth of your business is not outside of you—it’s inside of yo...2025-05-1938 minThe Real ExpertsEP09: Live to Give: Secrets of a $2Billion Dollar Real Estate LeaderWhat drives a $2 billion career in luxury real estate? Brett Jennings explores this question with Anthony Marguleas, founder of Amalfi Estates, in this episode of The Real Experts Podcast. With over three decades of experience, Anthony has built a reputation for excellence, including a record-breaking $63.1 million sale of the Hearst Estate.Anthony’s story begins with a leap of faith. Starting his brokerage in 1994 without prior sales experience, he taught himself the ropes and developed innovative strategies that set his firm apart. He shares how Amalfi Estates evolved from working solely with buyers to becoming a l...2025-03-1739 minThe Real ExpertsEP08: Jeff's Journey to Selling 1000 HomesThis week on the Real Experts podcast, Brett Jennings sits down with Jeff Glover, founder of Glover U and one of the top real estate trainers in the nation. Jeff’s story isn’t just about selling houses; it’s about building a system that works. From cold-calling furniture customers at 16 to leading a team that sells over 1,000 homes a year, Jeff’s journey is filled with lessons about persistence, discipline, and accountability.In this episode, Jeff talks about the importance of embracing your identity as a salesperson and mastering the fundamentals. He shares how his early experien...2025-02-0538 minThe Real ExpertsEP07: From Surviving to Thriving: Mike Schumm's Formula for Turning Failures into FortunesJoin Brett Jennings in this episode of The Real Experts podcast as he interviews Mike Schumm, a serial entrepreneur who has built multiple businesses from scratch. Mike’s journey didn’t start with a clear path. From his humble beginnings in Long Island to becoming a successful business owner, Mike’s story is one of grit, adaptability, and lessons learned through real-life experiences.
Mike’s early years were shaped by hardship, and his first ventures involved small jobs like painting fences and mowing lawns to help him escape his tough environment. Eventually, he moved into larger endeavors, from run...2025-01-2254 minThe Real ExpertsEP06: How Brian Combined Technology & Accountability to Drive Success for 70k Agents!On this episode of The Real Experts podcast, Brett Jennings talks with Brian Charlesworth, Founder & CEO of Sisu, about the intersection of technology and real estate. Brian’s career, spanning 25 years, is a fascinating blend of tech innovation and hands-on real estate experience, leading to the creation of a platform that’s now used by over 70,000 agents and is changing the way the industry operates.
Brian’s entrepreneurial journey began long before Sisu. From founding Talk2 Technology during the early days of the internet to navigating the challenges of the dot-com bust, Brian has always been at the fo...2024-11-1841 min
Real talk, with RealtorsBrett Jennings on growing your real estate business with the Master Your Business FrameworkBrett Jennings is a top-producing real estate agent with the remarkable achievement of selling over $1 billion dollars in real estate within a single year. He’s the Founder & Broker at Real Estate Experts and trained with and worked for 2 icons in personal development: Tony Robbins & Deepak Chopra. Hear how to see results with the Master Your Business Framework, why the growth of your business comes from inside you, the importance of your mindset in real estate, the benefits of finding a mentor and a mastermind, and the top lessons he learned from Tony Robbins. Connect with Brett at TheRealExperts.com...2024-10-3138 minThe Real ExpertsEP05: The Bold Moves to Go From Agent to Team Leader to InvestorJoin us on this episode of The Real Experts Podcast as we sit down with Neil Canlas, the co-founder of The Canlas Brothers Real Estate Group.
Neil’s journey into real estate isn’t your typical story—it’s a tale of taking risks, learning from every experience, and ultimately reshaping his career. In a market as cutthroat as San Francisco, Neil’s success is a testament to his relentless drive and innovative approach.
From an early interest in real estate sparked by a family member to a bold career shift that paid off in unexpected...2024-10-2550 minThe Real ExpertsEP04: From $300 to $1 Billion: Kevin Cruz’s Story of Growth and ResilienceJoin Brett Jennings, the founder of Real Experts, and Kevin Cruz, the founder and president of Kinetic Real Estate, one of the top 15 Mega Teams in California and ranked #54 in the US with over $1 billion in real estate sold, in this episode of The Real Experts podcast.
Kevin's journey began in the Philippines, where he immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 13. Starting with just $300, Kevin's entrepreneurial spirit led him to a range of ventures, from working in a pizza shop to launching his own event production company.
Kevin's story is not just...2024-10-0226 minThe Real ExpertsEP03: From Struggling Developer to Real Estate Leader: Dave’s Journey to $380 Million in SalesWelcome to another episode of The Real Experts Podcast. Join Brett Jennings, the founder of Real Experts Podcast, as he has a conversation with Dave Ness, the founder and president of Thrive Real Estate Group. Dave's journey in real estate began out of necessity during the 2008 market downturn, transitioning from a successful development career to becoming a real estate agent.
Dave's story is a testament to resilience and transformation. In 2008, Dave found himself in his kitchen, face in his palms, on the verge of tears. With one child and another on the way, his wife suggested he...2024-08-2946 minThe Real ExpertsEP02: Purpose & Profit : Building a $400M Purpose Driven Real Estate TeamJoin Brett Jennings, the host of The Real Experts Podcast, as he sits down with Ibrahim Hussein, the Founder of Affinity Real Estate. Ibrahim’s journey from practicing law in Egypt to leading a top-performing real estate team in Canada is nothing short of inspiring.
In this episode, Ibrahim shares his unique approach to real estate, which focuses on human resources and developing deep, long-term relationships. He explains how he transitioned from a career in law to real estate, driven by a desire to make a significant impact.
Ibrahim discusses the core philosophy of his bu...2024-08-0840 min
Conversations with a Recovering Loan OfficerEP62 - Harnessing Personal Growth for Real Estate Success with Brett Jennings Brett Jennings, a serial entrepreneur, coach, and a real estate expert with a rich history in personal development. Brett shares his journey from working with iconic figures like Tony Robbins and Deepak Chopra to diving into the real estate industry at a challenging time. He discusses the profound impact of aligning personal purpose with professional activities and introduces the concept of energy levels influencing business success. Brett's story offers insights into the power of mindset, the importance of meditation, and how understanding the scale of consciousness can revolutionize personal and professional growth. #RealEstateSuccess #PersonalDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #Coaching #MindsetShift #En...2024-06-1738 minThe Real ExpertsEP01: Exponential Growth: Facing Crisis & Finding PurposeJoin Brett Jennings, the founder of Real Estate Experts, and Amy Wienands, President and CEO of Amy Wienands Real Estate, in the first-ever interview on The Real Experts podcast.
Amy’s journey didn't begin with selling houses. Her career began rooted in service, first in psychology and then ministry. However, life's twists and turns led her to real estate, where she's been making a positive impact and achieving extraordinary success for nearly 30 years.
Amy's story is not just about selling houses. Her unique perspective on helping others through challenges to become the best they can be...2024-06-0540 min
The Breakthrough with Stephen HustedEP22: Brett Jennings on Breaking Barriers and Building Success in Real EstateIn this podcast episode of The Breakthrough, host Stephen Husted talks with Brett Jennings about his experience with plant medicine ceremonies, personal and professional growth, and the importance of working through trauma.
Brett shares his journey through the ayahuasca retreat in Costa Rica, his insights from working with Tony Robbins and Deepak Chopra, and how these experiences have shaped his coaching philosophy and approach to real estate.
Throughout the conversation, they discuss the power of intentional living, dealing with personal trauma, and the quest for authenticity in both personal and professional life.
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The Real ExpertsThe Real Experts Podcast is Live!Have you ever wondered what is that "X factor" that separates the average agents from top producers?
I did.
But for me it wasn't just a curiosity, it was an obsession.
For over three decades, I traveled the country to meet and mastermind with the brightest and best minds inside and outside of real estate to discover their secrets to success.
And all that searching led me to one powerful conclusion...
The growth of your business is INSIDE you, not outside you.
Whe...2024-05-3017 min
Own ItThe Power of Positivity (with Brett Jennings)Real Estate Experts founder, coach and podcast host Brett Jennings is on a mission to change the culture of business and bring more love into the world. (Not totally surprising, considering he’s worked with both Deepak Chopra and Tony Robbins.) In this episode of Own It, he discusses the importance of embracing positivity, setting audacious goals, and having a mindset of contribution in the real estate industry. Brett's Video BlogThe Real Estate Experts website_________________2024-04-0932 min
The Happiness Explorer Podcast with Mike DuffyNear-Death Experience Leads to Spiritual Awakening with Brett JenningsBrett Jennings is the owner and founder of Real Estate Experts. Brett is an award-winning luxury home marketing specialist and also holds a certificate in negotiation from Harvard Law.
He is a charismatic leader who cares as much about his team as he does about his clients. His commitment to delivering a five-star service experience for every client is carefully crafted by a hand-picked all-star team.
In this episode, we cover:
🔑 A Life-Changing Near-Death Experience
🔑 The Power of Meditation in Personal Growth
🔑 The Importanc...2024-03-071h 01
Bay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsWinning in a Multiple-Offer SituationHere are seven strategies you can use to help your buyers win out in a multiple-offer situation: 1. Know the market. By this I mean you need to study the recent comparable sales and, more importantly, the most recent pending sales. 2. Go big or go homeless. Obviously, you want to make an offer that’s higher than the last known comparable pending sale. If there were four offers on a recent pending sale, that means three buyers who lost out on the home will be looking to offer a higher price the next time around. 3. Consider using an escalation clause. This is...2024-02-1500 min
Fight Court177. Can I Say Something? (w/ Brett Jennings) pt. 1We are joined this week by the completely confident and not at all insecure Brett Jennings! We talk a lot about dating and a little about The Penguin.
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So You Want to be a Real Estate AgentSeason 4 Episode 10 - Building a Billion Dollar Business with Brett JenningsA must-listen episode! Brett Jennings, CEO and Founder of Real Estate Experts, shares incredible insights and wisdom that will inspire you and practical tools you can start to use today to enhance your business, no matter where you are in your real estate career. Brett shares his journey to (and beyond) a billion dollars in GCI, the 7 Stages of a Real Estate Business, planning the perfect week, why "the path is in the math," "the power of borrowed belief," and so much more! This is an episode you'll listen to again and again.So you want to...2023-08-0443 min
GRIT: The Real Estate Growth MindsetEpisode 129: Scaling Success in Real Estate: The Path to a Billion with Brett Jennings and Beth LazarLet’s jump in to this weeks episode of "GRIT: The Real Estate Growth Mindset", where we explore the intricacies of team development and leadership in the complex world of real estate. Host, Brian Charlesworth, steers an insightful dialogue with the distinguished figures in the industry, Brett Jennings and Beth Lazar.
In an era where effective leadership sets the pace for success, understanding how to lead with vision and influence becomes paramount. Brett, with his profound expertise and experience, gives us an inside look into his leadership style. He stresses the importance of emotional intelligence in...2023-05-3038 min
Business Scholarship PodcastBrett McDonnell on Stakeholder EngagementBrett McDonnell, professor of law at the University of Minnesota, joins the Business Scholarship Podcast to discuss his article Stakeholder Engagement. In this article McDonnell examines how public companies engage with their non-shareholder stakeholders, including employees and civil society.
This episode is hosted by Andrew Jennings, assistant professor at Brooklyn Law School, with editing by Christina Brow, a third-year student at Brooklyn Law School.2023-05-0225 min
Growing Green PodcastMarriage Monday Ep. 38- Creating “Couple’s Compromise”- Interview With Brett and Chase EikenbaryReach Out Via Text!In today’s show we’re honored to have the Eikenbarys join us to share about their first year in business. Brett and Chase are an inspiring couple who has totally transformed their life in the last 3 years. Tune in to hear them share how they worked through the process to Brett leaving his full time career of 10 years and starting Eikenbary Landscape. Connect with us below:Eikenbary IG-https://www.instagram.com/eikenbarylandscapeco/Support the show 10% off LMN Software- https://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io/growinggreenpodcast Signup for...2023-02-2049 min
The Australian Ghost WhispererInterview with Wiradjuri artist Brett Groves about healing CountryA very special interview with Wiradjuri artist Brett Groves about the importance of healing Country and ways that this can be achieved, plus a whole lot more! For more on Brett and his art, visit https://bilingarra.com.au/https://www.patreon.com/theaustralianghostwhispererhttps://linktr.ee/theaustralianghostwhispererContact us: caterina@caterinaligato.com.au or australianghostwhisperer@gmail.comCaterina's website: https://www.caterinaligato.com.au/Music: "The End" by End Scene - https://end-scene.bandcamp.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-1642 min
Optimized Real Estate with Rod WilsonOREP 007 | 7 Keys to thrive in a shifting market with Brett JenningsIn this podcast, Brett Jennings discusses the 7 keys to thriving in a shifting market. He shares his insights on how to adapt to the changing world and stay ahead of the game. He shares his insights on how to adapt to the changing world and stay ahead of the game.The 7 keys and the knowledge of what is working in the market today are an essential part of thriving in this changing world.Educate yourself on what is happening so you are well versed on what is working and not working right now. Can you get a...2022-11-2834 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsAli Mivehi | I've Got News to ShareI’m excited to announce a new and exciting partnership with Brett Jennings. As most of you know, I’ve spent my entire career trying to grow and develop my real estate skills. I do this to bring the best possible service to you. I’ve partnered with Brett Jennings of Real Estate Experts to take the next big step in that direction. We’ll be using the resources and systems that Brett provides to help more families achieve their real estate dreams without compromising on quality. To learn more about this exciting partnership, watch this short video. Home SearchHome Value2022-11-0400 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsWhy I’m Working With Real Estate ExpertsI’m collaborating with Real Estate Experts to take my service up a notch. Exciting news! I’ve decided to collaborate with the best real estate company in the Silicon Valley: Real Estate Experts. In my 21 years of experience, I’ve helped over 200 families find their dream homes. Now, I want to take things to the next level. To learn how I and Real Estate Experts can help you with your homeownership plans, watch this short video.2022-09-2000 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsGetting Listings Sold In A Shifting MarketThis market is insane, right? 120 days ago, interest rates were below 4%, homes were selling in a few days, and taking a listing virtually guaranteed you a paycheck. Fast forward to today and listings are taking weeks, if not months to sell, and cancellations and expireds are the highest they’ve been in almost a decade. Yet, while all of this is happening, there are a handful of listing experts who know how to weather a shifting market, how to price them properly, and most importantly… how to get them SOLD. To help you do the same, we’ve assembled a panel...2022-09-1900 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsI’ve Joined Real Estate Experts!Why I’ve joined with Real Estate Experts and how this will help me grow. I have some exciting news today: I’ve joined Brett Jennings as part of Real Estate Experts! They have fantastic name recognition, and I’m looking forward to growing with them personally and professionally. I like what I’ve done on my own, but I want to help more people, and this is the best way to do that without compromising. To learn more about why I’m joining Real Estate Experts, watch this short video.2022-08-1800 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsThrive Through the Shift SeminarWatch the Replay from our Seminar on June 17th Here’s what will be covered in this info-packed session: Where the Market is headed through 2022 and how to prepare for it How to identify the MOST motivated Buyers & Sellers that still want to transact How to Get Buyers Off the Fence & Back in the Game How to protect your business and bottom line during a market shift How to Help Your Sellers Price Right During a Shift2022-08-0100 min
Team Building PodcastHow Leaders Stunt the Growth of Their Agents with Brett JenningsMost team leaders hate it when agents leave them for better opportunities. The question we need to ask is “what kind of ceilings are we creating for our people?”, and how does this directly impact our turnover? In this episode, owner and founder of Real Estate Experts and award-winning luxury home marketing specialist, Brett Jennings discusses the common problems facing real estate team leaders and how to overcome them. Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode - The 7 stages of a real e...2022-07-2142 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsHow a Pre-Appraisal Can Net You Up To 18% More When SellingWe can sell your home for up to 18% more money. We’ll prove it to you. How can you sell your home for up to 18% more money? It sounds like a bold claim, but I’ll prove to you that we can do it for you by walking you through the third part of our five-part process. Last time, we talked about presenting your home to market and how we showcase your home using photo, video, and other cool technologies like Matterport. Once the home has been prepared and we’ve presented it to market, it’s now all about pricing...2022-07-0100 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsSelling Your Home For Up To 18% More - Part 2 - PresentationWelcome back to part two of my series about how to sell your home for up to 18% more money (if you missed part 1 you can view it here). I know that sounds like a bold claim, but we’ll prove it’s possible by walking you through our process. Last time, we talked about preparing the home for sale. Once it’s prepared, it’s now about presenting your home to the market. How do we do that? The first thing to do is stage the home. If you have nice furniture, we might leave most or all of it in the h...2022-04-2100 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsSelling Your Home For Up To 18% More - Part 1 - PreparationHow can we sell your home for 18% more money on average? I know it sounds like a bold claim, but over the next few videos I’ll walk you through the process to show you exactly how we do it. This process was developed between 2011 and 2013 when I worked with an investor client to buy, sell, and remodel over 150 homes. The investor wanted every last drop of equity out of his homes, so it was my job to look at all the houses and find all those little details that could affect the final sale price of the home. This ex...2022-03-1000 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett Jennings4 Tips to Help You Hire the Right Listing AgentHow can you find the right agent when selling your home? There are four key criteria that you should look out for: 1. How much experience do they have? Did you know that 90% of home sales are done by 10% of the available real estate agents? Fortunately in today’s market, we do have an online resource that provides transparency to consumers: Zillow. You can see how many home sales an agent has done, figure out who’s doing business by looking at their activity, and find out what it’s like to work with an agent by reading their reviews. From there...2022-02-0900 minGRIT: The Real Estate Growth MindsetEpisode 093 with Brett Jennings, Owner & Founder of Real Estate ExpertsBrett Jennings got into real estate right after the market crashed in 2008. At that time, he saw an opportunity doing short sales and foreclosures, which gave him the experience necessary to understand the value of leverage and importance of building a team.
Yet, Brett knew that he couldn’t do short sales and foreclosures forever. So even before the market turned a couple of years later, he was already looking for his next niche opportunity. That’s when he shifted his focus into building a real estate team.
He worked the real estate team model success...2022-02-0836 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsWhat Will 2022’s Market Look Like?What’s the future of our real estate market? You may have heard some rumblings in the media that a crash is coming right around the corner, but is it true? Today I want to take a look at our local market and make some predictions about what the winter will bring. It’s been a cold and snowy winter so far; will our real estate market remain hot? You can listen to my full message in the video above, or you can skip to each topic using the timestamps provided: 0:01 — Introduction 0:34 — The effects of COVID-19 on our market 1:11 — Tons of people...2022-01-1000 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsExpert on Fire: Laura BurkeWe’re back once again to talk about another Expert on Fire, Laura Burke. She has an inspiring success story that I’m excited to hear. Laura took her production from $5 million to $25 million in just one year after an incredible breakthrough. We discussed her story, success, and goals for the future.2022-01-0600 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsAgent Panel: Investing & Year-End Tax StrategiesOn this edition of our “Top Agent Panel,” we’re back for another insightful and educational discussion. This time, we’re talking all about investing and year-end tax strategies. I’m joined by top agents Aaron West and Daniel Del Real or PMZ Real Estate, as well as Jeremiah Boucher of Patriot Holdings, to get their expert insight into the best tips and tricks. Most people get into real estate to eventually get out of it, and we’ll cover the wealth-building strategies that you need to get there. If you have any questions, please call or email me. I am always wi...2021-11-3000 min
The Hustling AgentTips from Silicone Valley's Elite Real Estate Agent | Brett JenningsBrett Jennings is the founder and owner of Real Estate Experts, a real estate agency based in Silicon Valley homes. Brett Jennings is a Harvard-trained negotiation expert, real estate investor, and award-winning home marketing specialist, and it's an honor to have him on this episode! In this episode we talk about: 1. How we got started in real estate 2. Life lessons learned from real estate 3. The customer experience for large teams We talk about this and so much more! If you are looking for invaluable real estate information...2021-11-2234 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsZillow’s COO on the Future of Real EstateToday we’re bringing you something a little different. I’m interviewing Jeremy Wacksman, the COO of Zillow, about the future of real estate. He has a lot to say, so let’s get into it. I’ve been partnered with Zillow since about 2011, and you guys have always stayed on the cutting edge. What do you have planned for the future, and what do you think real estate will look like in three or four years? The biggest factor to consider in real estate’s future is technology. Customer expectations are trending up; people want a more streamlined and simplified...2021-11-0500 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsExpert on Fire: Jide OgunbiyiIn this part of our “Experts on Fire” series, I’m talking with Jide Ogunbiyi. In less than three years in real estate, he’s had amazing success and has doubled his business each year. In fact, he is currently on track to reach over $1 million in GCI. Cited below for your convenience are timestamps that will direct you to various points in the video. Feel free to watch the full message, or use these timestamps to browse specific topics at your leisure: 0:23 — Introducing Jide Ogunbiyi 1:22 — How did you get into real estate? 2:25 — Jide’s mentor 3:42 — Working as an intern 4:37 — Soccer career 7:30 —...2021-10-1900 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsExpert on Fire: From Plateau to BreakthroughToday I’m eager to catch up with Morgan McGuire, one of our newer partners. He’s been with us for about seven months, but he’s not new to real estate. As our latest agent on fire, he’s already done $28 million in sales just since joining us. He’s exceptional in many ways, but success starts with a solid mindset. Growing up, he played an array of sports that taught him to give everything his all because there’s always someone behind you wanting to take your place. If you’d like to discuss the topics covered in today’s video...2021-09-1400 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsIs Zillow’s Zestimate Feature Costing You Money?The big questions for today are: What is a Zestimate, how accurate is it, and how can you make sure that it’s not costing you money? What is a Zestimate? Well, the Zestimate is just an automated valuation model that’s derived from an algorithm that incorporates basic, public information about your home and other homes in the area to come up with an estimated value. Is the Zestimate accurate? Well, Zillow’s own website admits that the Zestimate can be anywhere from 10% to 20% off the market value of a home. It really only is meant to be a starti...2021-09-0900 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsExpert on Fire: Coulter Stansell’s Journey to $1 Million in One YearOn this edition of our “Expert on Fire: Road to a Million” series, we’re talking to another rising agent in our network, Coulter Stansell. He shared his unique journey with us in a recent conversation. We talked about his background in real estate on the administrative side, his mindset today, the skills he’s been developing, and how he’s on the road to earning $1 million in commissions in just his first year. If you’d like to discuss the topics covered in today’s video or want to schedule a strategy session on how to improve your business, don’t hesitate...2021-08-2000 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett Jennings5 Ways to Make Your Home ShineThere are really five key things to think about when it comes to sprucing up your curb appeal: 1. Spruce up your landscaping. Go through the front of the property and trim back any bushes or trees that need pruning. Put some nice, fresh, colorful flowers in the flowerbeds, and then add mulch or bark to any areas of exposed dirt to create a nice, crisp line between any concrete or grass and the flowerbed. 2. Pressure-wash the exterior of the home. If you don’t have a pressure washer, there is the option of renting one or else borrowing one from the...2021-07-0100 min
Level Up - From Agent to EntrepreneurBattle of the Business Models: The Future of Teams and Brokerages in the Real Estate Renaissance w/Brett JenningsFor the past few decades, brokerages have been the mainstay of the real estate business, but as the industry goes into a renaissance, that’s set to change.
Why are so many agents shifting from brokerages to teams, and from teams to ‘team-erages’? Which organizations are most likely to last in the long term, and what can we do to retain more of our agents, regardless of the model we choose?
In this episode, Founder of Real Estate Experts, Brett Jennings returns to explain how to hold on to agents and continue...2021-06-2432 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsHow to Get Listings in a Low Inventory MarketIn this training video, you’re getting a look inside how my team is adapting and thriving in this low inventory market. The No. 1 problem agents are facing right now is low inventory. Today I’ll show you how we are getting listings in this market and share our top five strategies for finding them with you. One of the strategies is reaching out to past clients who have bought from you to see if they’re interested in selling. If you’d like to discuss the topics covered in today’s video or want to schedule a strategy session on how to...2021-06-2100 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett Jennings5 Ways to Win a Multiple-Offer SituationWhen you’re in the market to buy a home, you’re very likely to run into a multiple-offer situation where you’ll have to compete against other buyers. If you want to navigate the bidding war smoothly and find success, keep the following five points in mind: 1. Know your competition. Track how many offers you’re bidding against and make sure your agent asks how many disclosure packages have been downloaded. Around a quarter or a third of the number of disclosure packages downloaded will indicate how many offers you can expect to bid against. 2. Know the market. Figure out what...2021-05-1800 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsExpert on Fire: How Nathan Broke Through a Plateau By Joining a Team and 5X His ProductionFor this edition of “Expert on Fire,” I’m catching up with Nathan Galloway. Nathan has been in the business since 2014 and has had an amazing start to 2021. In just two months, he managed to close eight deals worth roughly $8 million in escrow. This is a huge bump compared to his early career, so today we’ll tell the story of how he was able to create these amazing results. Cited below for your convenience are timestamps that will direct you to various points in the video. Feel free to watch it in its entirety, or use these timestamps to browse sp...2021-05-1100 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsExpert on Fire: Arjun AyyarIn this episode of “Expert on Fire,” I sat down to interview none other than Arjun Ayyar to discuss his journey from being on a team at the start of his career to eventually building his own team. In just a year, Arjun is now doing as much business in a single quarter as he used to do in a whole year, so today we’ll learn about what changes he had to make to form his team and make such a monumental leap in business. Thanks for joining us for today’s “Expert on Fire” interview. If you have any question...2021-04-2800 min
Real Estate Rockstars Podcast970: Are Teams the Future of Real Estate? – Brett JenningsPlenty of industry experts believe that teams are the future of real estate. But not just any team can succeed in today’s increasingly competitive markets. In order to achieve sustained success, real estate teams must find and keep quality agents. On this podcast with Brett Jennings, the founder of Real Estate Experts, we discuss strategies for building and supporting a team of high-quality agents. Listen in and learn why good agents often leave good teams, how to plot a course for a team’s growth, and what results Realtors can expect after joining a quality team.Visi...2021-04-2641 min
/RealEstate$12M GCI Direct Mail Strategies for Listings in Affluent Markets w/ Brett JenningsApril’s first Keeping It Real Training offered by Real Geeks and hosted by Greg Harrelson and Frank Klesitz explored direct mail strategies for lead generation in affluent real estate markets. Featuring Brett Jennings, a real estate agent and team leader in the Silicon Valley, this episode provides direct answers to the question, “How can I generate seller listings now?” Establishing credibility through sending direct mail to property owners and following up with phone calls, targeting mapped school areas, and circle dialing were all ways Jennings suggested staying in front of sellers. “All will sell at some point,” h...2021-04-0744 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsExpert on Fire: Ian BatraIn today’s episode of “Expert on Fire,” I’m excited to catch up with Ian Batra, an amazing team leader who has led his team through the challenges of last year to a place of massive success in 2021. Obviously, the pandemic shook things up for all of us in 2020, but nevertheless, Ian, his wife Laura, and their team rounded out the year with more than $20 million in sales. We’re only a few months into the new year, but they’ve already doubled what they did all of last year—as of the night before this video was recorded, they had $41 mi...2021-03-3100 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsExpert on Fire: From Coach to QuarterbackBeing a coach is fantastic, but sometimes, the glory of the game pulls you back onto the field. I recently had the privilege of sitting down with two amazing real estate veterans who left management roles to get back into the action—Julia Cocchi and Chris Rasmussen. In his role as a broker manager running three offices, Chris found himself giving advice to agents that he could have benefited from years ago on the sales side. Meanwhile, the challenges of COVID-19 opened up new sales opportunities for Julia last spring. Now, they’re both having profound success with Real Estate Expe...2021-03-1000 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsYour 2021 Market Update & ForecastWe are currently in the midst of the most significant shift in how we live and work since the Industrial Revolution. Before and during the 19th century, people lived a primarily agrarian lifestyle on farms. But during the 1800s, there was a major migration where people began to move to urban centers to take jobs in factories. The next major shift was in the 1950s when people went from working in factories to working in office buildings. Now, 2020 will mark the year when people went from primarily working in the office to working from home. This change has people moving...2021-03-0400 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsExpert on Fire: 3 Buyers Pended in 1 Day!For the latest episode of my “Expert on Fire” series, I’m joined by Olympia Pistalu to talk about one of the challenges all of us are facing in this market. If you’ve been representing buyers, you know it’s difficult to get them into contract. Olympia is crushing it with buyers and got three into contract in a single day! Hear her insights and talk tracks on how she’s getting buyers to be “in it to win it”! Feel free to watch the video above in its entirety to learn the keys to getting buyers into contract or use these time...2021-02-1800 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsExpert on Fire: Nneka Jenkins’ Road to $2 MillionToday I have the privilege of catching up with Nneka Jenkins, another one of our “Experts on Fire.” Nneka is a shining example of what it means to embrace a growth mindset in this business, adopt the right systems, and flourish because of it. Cited below for your convenience are timestamps that will direct you to various points in the video. Feel free to watch the full message or use these timestamps to skip to topics that interest you most: 1:05- Nneka’s background and how she got into the real estate business 2:45- How Nneka’s scarcity mindset initially prevente...2021-02-0200 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsHow Work From Home Is Changing Real EstateWorking from home is a trend that surged in 2020 due to the pandemic, and consequently, many people are now seeking more space in their homes. A survey from Forbes magazine indicated that 60% of American workers would prefer to work from home if their employer would allow them to do so permanently. The number of people who are moving is increasing at just about every price point in every market across the country. I had the good fortune of catching up with Mackenzie Buchholz from HomeLight, Inc. to talk about this work-from-home trend, the challenges that homebuyers and sellers face in t...2020-12-2200 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsQ: Do You Want to Grow a Successful Team?Today we wanted to share our latest Top Agent Panel with you. The topic: How to Successfully Grow a Team. This is a recording of the live version, but we wanted everyone to benefit from the great tips and advice we provided. Real estate teams are here to stay, so you should know all about the mistakes to avoid and the best practices to implement. We had a wonderful panel join us for this discussion: Nicole Solari, Eric Boyenga, Joe Velasco, and Brett Jennings. If you have questions about today’s video or anything real estate related, don’t hesitate to r...2020-10-2900 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsExpert on Fire: How Natalie went from $0 to $300k GCI in just 90 DaysToday I have the privilege of being joined by Natalie Brumley of the LaRocca Group here at Real Estate Experts. The economy may still be faltering, but this agent is absolutely on fire. She joined us during one of the most challenging times for any agent to switch brokerages, but she managed to close 4 transactions in her first 60 days and has 5 pending at the moment. How did she go from 0 to 9 deals in just 90 days? Watch the video above in its entirety to find out. For your convenience, I’ve provided timestamps so you can skip ahead to various sections: 1:42—Natal...2020-10-0100 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsHow to Double Your Business With a One-Page Strategic PlanHow do you take your business to the next level? With a plethora of opportunities to consider, what should you implement next? Clarifying your goals and having a proven plan will help concentrate your power and create exceptional results for your business. Since 2014, Real Estate Experts founder Brett Jennings has implemented a one-page business plan to double his business year over year. Just as you need a CRM for your business, this is the operating framework to consolidate, summarize, and focus a multitude of business strategies and tactics into one simple, elegant page. By setting forth a long-term vision based...2020-09-1100 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsExpert on Fire: 10 Transactions & $11M In Escrow in One Week!See Nneka’s full Top Agent Panel Interview here! We’re about six months into the pandemic, and while the economy is failing, Nneka Jenkins is on fire! I remember when she first started working with us about 2 ½ years ago and she had to make a scary decision—leave the full-time job she’s depended on and leap into real estate, which until then had only been a part-time job. However, based on her personality type, professional track record, and work ethic, I knew she’d be successful. Prior to joining us, she’d only managed 10 deals, but she rocketed up to 36 in he...2020-08-2600 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsHow to Go From Agent to CEO of Your Real Estate BusinessHow can you move from being a real estate agent to becoming the CEO of your own business? I’ve done it myself, and I’d like to show you how you can do it too. The journey took about three years, and I’ve grown from $3 million in production to over $165 million. My mentor, who made 300 sales each year compared to my 15, told me that the problems start with EID: entrepreneurial idiot disease. 80% of real estate is 20$ to 25$ per hour work. If you relegate yourself to doing these low-cost tasks, you only have 20% of your time that you can spend d...2020-08-2500 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsExpert on Fire: Hear How Kelly Will Earn $1 Million GCI in Her 2nd Year With Real Estate ExpertsI’m back again to talk to another agent on the Real Estate Experts team that is absolutely on fire. This time, I’m catching up with Kelly Baldwin. Although we work together a lot, we don’t get to check in that often, so I was excited to chat with her about the amazing success she’s been having. Here’s an outline of our discussion, with timestamps so that you can skip around to the section(s) that interest you most: 1:15- Kelly tells me about her amazing (and busy) July 2:20- Kelly’s real estate journey from Lake Tahoe t...2020-08-0400 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsSuccess Secrets to Get Your Buyers Offer AcceptedFor the last 12 years, I’ve traveled the country to meet, mentor, and mastermind with some of the best and brightest minds both inside and outside of real estate. I brought those ideas back to our team of experts and sold hundreds of homes each year across Silicon Valley. The market is heating up and we are facing Multiple offers once again. Using some ninja scripts and tactics, our Partners were able to put 35 BUYERS IN CONTRACT in the last 60 days, even when buyers are saying “We think the market may go down. We want to wait and see what happ...2020-06-1500 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsOvercoming “Let’s Wait & See” to Land $6 M in Deals During SIPLionel Madamba has succeeded during shelter-in-place and is on his way to generating $6 M in buyers and new listings by showing clients what’s happening with the market. I caught up with him recently for a discussion about what he’s been doing differently. Feel free to follow along in the video above, or use the timestamps I’ve provided below to navigate the discussion at your leisure: 1:04- How has Lionel been approaching business differently during the pandemic? 4:10- How giving market updates via Zoom has helped Lionel turn hesitant clients into confident ones 5:30- An example of one of the...2020-05-2700 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsHow to Succeed Under Shelter in PlaceI’ve been getting questions from other agents on what we are saying and doing to address the shift. Here’s our 30-day plan during Shelter in Place. How to identify the MOST motivated buyers and sellers Best Practices for Virtual Presentations What to Say During this Time To access slides simply register for our free mastermind at www.ThriveThroughTheShift.com Special Thanks to Enrique Medellin, Joe Velasco, Kenny Fast, Jordan Mott, Mike DelPrete & Tom Ferry for inspiring me to put this together. Click here to watch the full video on Facebook Live.2020-05-0500 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett Jennings5 New Contracts During Shelter in Place?!While some agents have furloughed themselves during Shelter in Place, Omid shifted his mindset and followed our lead to use this time to go deep on connecting with his clients, bringing clarity about the market and put 5 deals in contract in just 30 days! Watch to see how he did it. For the full details of Omid’s 30-day action during shelter in place, see our webinar linked here.2020-04-3000 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsMarket Forecast and Agent Survival GuideI’ve been getting questions from other agents on what we are saying and doing to address the shift. Here’s part 1 of our forecast & Action Plan. Where the Market is headed & How To Prepare How to identify the MOST motivated Best Practices for Virtual Presentations & What to Say During this Time 5 Strategies to Thrive through a Shift A 30-day plan during Shelter in Place to gain Market Share Now To access slides simply register for our free mastermind at www.ThriveThroughTheShift.com Special Thanks to Enrique Medellin, Joe Velasco, Kenny Fast, Jordan Mott, Mike DelPrete & Tom Ferry for inspiring me to...2020-04-2300 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsBring Calm to Clients in Times of CrisisToday I’m sharing some tips for how you can reassure your clients in these difficult times. Any client right now has some uncertainty or fear about the coronavirus, the market, and where things may be heading. During a crisis or crash, real estate is still the safest place to be. It’s not as if we haven’t seen crises and crashes before. In 2008 we had both the financial collapse and the colossal recession that followed. If you have any more questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to me! I’d love to be of value to you, so just le...2020-04-1500 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett Jennings3 Reasons Our Market Is on FireAlthough our stock market may be dipping, our real estate market is on fire! We know this in part because open houses are one of the leading indicators of our real estate market’s overall health. Our team held an open house recently and over 181 buyers came through. When it came to the day to take offers, we ended up with 24 offers on that property, which ended up selling for more than $161,000 over the asking price. “Whether you’re buying or selling, the time to act is now.” What’s driving this surge in Silicon Valley real estate? There are three reason...2020-03-0200 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsHow to Leverage Listings & Leads to Get 5 Contracts in 1 WeekDon Mitchell and I have known each other for quite some time—he’s been in the real estate business for over 20 years, and I met him when I was first getting started 12 years ago. I wanted to share his success story with you. We’ve decided to partner up, and since Don joined the Real Estate Experts Group, his business has been exploding! In the last week alone he’s gotten five contracts, which is between five and six million dollars in sales. Real estate is a roller coaster, and I wanted to make sure great, solo agents could benefit...2020-02-2100 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsThe Power of Partnership: Noriel AdriculaI have been in real estate for 30 years and thought I had seen it all until Brett Jennings met our team. That’s why we decided to partner up. We’re a client-first company and believe in supporting our clients and delivering the most value that we can. To that end, we want to be a resource for you from today until forever. “We’re a client-first company through and through.” If you’re thinking of buying a home, be sure to check out our MLS link. If you’re thinking about selling, we can also give you an instant estimate to val...2019-12-1300 min
Enrique MedellinBrett Jennings | Finding the Right ReasonsIn this episode we sit down with top producing Realtor and team leader, Brett Jennings, to dive deep into his journey to success. After many setbacks in his early career, Brett quickly realized that doing business strictly for the money would not help him achieve success at a high level. It was only when Brett pursued his passion for coaching and helping others that his business exploded to levels many would wish for. Today, Brett is on track to produce over 200M in Real Estate sales while positively impacting the lives of his clients and teammates. 2019-12-1240 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsThe Power of Partnership: Lin-Lin Tsou-OtaniWhy did our new partner Lin-Lin Tsou-Otani decide to join Real Estate Experts? We’ll let her explain it. “After closing over $114 million in home sales, I have discovered that it was crucial to offer top-notch service to my clients without restrictions. In this bifurcated market, it was important to identify a team with prudent success strategies for getting the best results for their clients. After much consideration and offers to join top teams in the area, I’ve selected the Real Estate Experts due to their client care team being in the top 3% under Bret Jennings’ amazing guidance.” “Through best-in-class...2019-12-1000 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsWhy NOW is the Best Time to Buy in Silicon ValleyIf you’ve been wanting to get a great deal on a home, when is the best time to jump into the market? According to recent history, there have actually been two perfect times to buy property in the Silicon Valley area. One took place in December 2012, when the market had hit a low point. The other is taking place right now. Here are three reasons why now is the perfect time to buy: “Our interest rates are currently very low” 1. Where we are in our market cycle: Like clockwork, our market has corrected itself consistently over the last 30 years. The co...2019-09-3000 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsHaving a Say in Your Fate as an AgentToday’s focus is on something that has the real estate industry buzzing with conversation lately: What’s happening with disruptive companies like Opendoor and Redfin? More importantly, what fate is destined for the real estate agent amid all of this? Let’s explore this a little today. Cited below for your convenience are timestamps that will direct you to various points in the video. Feel free to watch the full message or use these timestamps to browse specific topics that interest you most: 0:50—A brief explanation of the insights I gained by attending Inman’s “Disconnect” event 1:40—Who the players are and wha...2019-07-0300 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsSuccess Interview: Kelly BaldwinWelcome to Episode No. 3 of our “Agent Success” series! Today I have the great privilege of sitting down with and shining the spotlight on Kelly Baldwin. The story of our meeting began when she happened to be renting a vacation property that I own in Lake Tahoe. As a result, we forged a friendship and she decided to break into real estate. Just five months into full production, she’s already closed 13 transactions to the tune of $15 million in business and is on pace to close an amazing 30 transactions by the end of 2019. Cited below for your convenience are timestamps that will d...2019-06-1700 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsHow Nneka Sold $26 Million in Real Estate in 9 MonthsBoth before and after joining the Real Estate Experts, Nneka Jenkins has had quite the journey in real estate. Today I sat down with her to talk about her story of success and what she has achieved since joining our team. Cited below for your convenience are timestamps that will direct you to various points in the interview. Feel free to watch the full video or use these timestamps to browse specific topics at your leisure: 0:50—Her journey prior to joining the Real Estate Experts5:00—On joining the Real Estate Experts: Adjusting to a new environment and new practices9:20—What were Nn...2019-05-2000 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsSuccess Spotlight - Tony Fery: How to Go From 0 to 36 Deals a YearWelcome to Episode 2 of our “Agent Success” series! In this series, I hold interviews with some of our team’s up-and-coming stars in the sphere of real estate and pick their brain about their journey—where they come from, their challenges along the way, and where they’re headed. Without further ado, I’m super excited to introduce today’s guest: Tony Fery. Our friendship actually predates his emergence in real estate, and as someone fairly new to the industry, he’s already on pace to do 36 transactions this year alone. He’s certainly proven to be an asset to our team. Cited b...2019-04-0800 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsHow to Sell Your Home Without a RealtorSince we’re real estate professionals ourselves, you may be wondering why we’d want to tell you how to sell a home without us. Because we’re in such a hot market, plenty of people have been asking us how to sell a home on their own, so we figured we’d provide the information for doing so. Here are the five steps for selling your home without a Realtor: 1. Prepare your home for the market. Well-prepared homes are selling for 5% to 7% more than unprepared homes. Clean up your home, declutter, and paint rooms that you feel need it. Keep in...2019-04-0500 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsCompass, Zillow, Redfin & The Fate of AgentsThe real estate landscape is changing. I’ve gotten phone calls from a number of agents recently with questions about what’s going on, so I thought I’d explore the matter with all of you today. Cited below for your convenience are timestamps that will direct you to various points in the video. Feel free to watch the full message or use these timestamps to browse specific topics at your leisure: 00:28 - An introduction to today’s topic 02:39 - How digital platforms are changing the future of our industry 06:10 - How various digital platforms operate in different price ranges of our mar...2019-04-0100 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett Jennings8 Ways to Increase Your Home’s Value on a BudgetMaximizing your home’s value doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. There are eight different ways that you can add up to $50,000 to your home’s value by spending less than $6,000: 1. Deep clean your home. Hire a cleaner that’s going to get all the grease off of your range hood, dust in the areas that you haven’t seen for a while, and get the house looking immaculate. This will make the home feel inviting and give buyers a great first impression. 2. Declutter the home. Put away anything that’s smaller than a football that sits on your...2018-11-0500 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsCan Facebook Help You Sell Your Home?If used correctly, Facebook can be an amazing marketing tool for today’s home sellers. Considering Buying? Click here for gateway access to MLS Considering Selling? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Click here to access off-site properties In the age of the internet, there are many online resources that can help people sell their homes—but what about Facebook? Can Facebook help you sell? Actually, yes. Using a targeted approach, Facebook can allow sellers to double their exposure online. Here’s how it works: First, ask yourself who the ideal buyer for your property is. Defining the profil...2018-10-1600 min
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2018-10-0834 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsHas The Silicon Valley Market Hit Its Peak?A lot of people have been wondering if the Silicon Valley real estate market has peaked. Today we’re taking a closer look to determine whether that’s the case or not. Considering Buying? Click here for gateway access to MLS Considering Selling? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Click here to access off-site properties With Silicon Valley home prices up by 25% this year already, many area property owners are wondering whether prices can go higher or the market has hit its peak. I’ve got a fall market update for you today that will answer that question. To und...2018-10-0200 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett Jennings4 Qualities of an Exceptional Buying AgentIf you need a real estate representative for your next home purchase, there are four qualities to look for if you want to hire the best possible agent. Considering Buying? Click here for gateway access to MLS Considering Selling? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Click here to access off-site properties When it comes time to buy a new home, how can you be sure that the agent you’ve hired is well-suited for the job? There are four key qualities to look for when evaluating an agent’s fitness for your transaction: 1. How much experience does the agen...2018-09-0700 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsDont Forget These Home Buying CostsWhen buying a home, it’s sometimes easy to forget about certain other costs that come with it. Here are five such costs that you need to remember to budget for. Considering Buying? Click here for gateway access to MLS Considering Selling? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Click here to access off-site properties As a homebuyer, here are five costs that often get forgotten about that you need to remember to budget for: 1. The down payment. Most people don’t actually forget the down payment, but they forget about what kind of difference how much you put down...2018-08-2000 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsHow to Sell Your Home for 18% More Money Part 5: NegotiationsIn today’s fifth and final installment into our latest series, we’ll be discussing the last component of earning more money for your home: Negotiations. Considering Buying? Click here for gateway access to MLS Considering Selling? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Click here to access off-site properties “HAVING A SKILLED NEGOTIATOR WHO CAN THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX WILL BE VERY HELPFUL FOR YOU IN ANY REAL ESTATE SCENARIO.” There are four strategies that I recommend all sellers employ when it comes time to negotiate a deal for their home sale. These strategies are the last piece of the p...2018-08-0600 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsHow to Win a Multiple Offer Situation: Part 1Having the right financing is essential to winning a multiple offer situation, and today we’ll discuss three pieces of advice related to this point. Considering Buying? Click here for gateway access to MLS Considering Selling? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Click here to access off-site properties Today’s market is extremely competitive for buyers. So when they’re up against multiple bids from other buyers on the same house, what can they do to make their offer stand out? Today’s topic marks the first installment of my series that addresses that very conundrum. Our team’s preferre...2018-07-1200 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsAnother Way to Net Up to 18% More for Your HomeMarketing is a key step to net up to 18% more for your home. Today I’d like to go over four areas of marketing you must focus on to optimize your results. Considering Buying? Click here for gateway access to MLS Considering Selling? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Click here to access off-site properties Today I’m back with the fourth installment into our series on how you can sell your home for 18% more money. I know this sounds like a bold claim, but it’s true. In previous episodes we talked about preparing, presenting, and pricing your h...2018-07-0900 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsHow to Move Up In a Tight Housing MarketHow can we help move-up buyers in today’s market? Here are a few solutions. Considering Buying? Click here for gateway access to MLS Considering Selling? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Click here to access off-site properties The question that we’ve been hearing the most lately in our market is, “How do I make a move up in a low-inventory market like this?” Most people would prefer to buy a home before selling, but most people can’t afford two mortgages at once. That puts the seller in a position where they need to sell first, but they a...2018-04-1000 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsShould You Sell your Home or Buy a New One First?How can you sell a home when you also want to buy another? Today, we’ll go over four options. Considering Buying? Click here for gateway access to MLS Considering Selling? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Click here to access off-site properties Juggling two real estate transactions can seem like a daunting task. In fact, one of my most frequently asked questions is about how to sell a home while also wanting to buy another. Many people are confused about the right way to approach a situation like this. Should you buy first or should you sell fi...2017-08-0800 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett Jennings5 Ways to Win a Multiple Offer Situation in Silicon ValleyIf you want to win the bid in a multiple offer situation for a Silicon Valley, consider these five things. Considering Buying? Click here for gateway access to MLS Considering Selling? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Click here to access off-site properties If you want to buy a Silicon Valley home but you find yourself in a multiple offer situation, there are a few select things you can do to ensure you win the home you want. Consider these five things: 1. Know the competition: Your agent should try to find out how many bids you’re competing ag...2017-06-1300 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsJoin Our Client Concierge ClubLately, many people have asked us for recommendations for an architect, contractor, designer, landscaper, and CPA. Of course, we know great professionals we can hook you up with. In fact, we have a particular resource better than Angie’s List, Craigslist, and Diamonds Certified, Considering Buying? Click here for gateway access to MLS Considering Selling? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Click here to access off-site properties Over the last eight years, we’ve curated a preferred vendor list for the surrounding Los Gatos area. We want to share this list with you. It’s easy! Just text BJREX...2016-03-2400 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett Jennings5 Home Improvements to Boost Your Home Value5 Improvements Guaranteed to Raise Your Home’s Value Considering Buying? Click here for gateway access to MLS Considering Selling? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Click here to access off-site properties Our topic today comes to us from people asking about the recent increase in home values throughout California and Silicon Valley. I wanted to show you 5 different ways that you can increase your home’s value through home improvements. 1. Front Door: You never get a second chance to make a first impression. A new front door can cost anywhere from $700-$5,000 but on average, you can expect a 12...2014-05-2100 minBay Area Real Estate Podcast with Brett JenningsHow to Move Up: Buy First or Sell First?How to Purchase When Inventory is Low Today I’m going to to speak about a problem that a lot of buyers in Silicon Valley have been asking me about lately. Inventory is currently very low in this area, and clients have been asking me how to buy a home with so few properties available. I have three simple things you can do to increase your chances of finding a great home for yourself. Considering Buying? Click here for gateway access to MLS Considering Selling? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Click here to access off-site properties 1. Get Ga...2014-04-2300 min