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The Agent Retreat Podcast70. Why I Joined SerhantBreaking down the entire brokerage search from my point of view as an agent. Talking to Realtors/Brokers, interviewing, what I learned about different brokerages, and why I ultimately chose Serhant Real Estate for my next move2025-04-2321 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast69. Why I Left EXP RealtySharing for the first time why I left EXP Realty after 5.5 years, walked away from a downline, rev share, and thousands of dollars in awarded stock. If you’ve been thinking of switching brokerages, this is the perfect listen for you 2025-04-1620 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast68. The NAR Settlement - Next Steps for RealtorsSo the time has come once again, change is coming to the real estate industry. And this time, there's no real way around it. Yes, this will shake things up. No, it's not as bad as the headlines Join me in this episode to cut through the noise of the NAR Settlement Proposal in real time. I recorded this within 24 hours of the news break and will continue to keep you posted, be sure to subscribe to keep in the loop Join the FREE Agent Retreat Realtor Community for real time up...2024-03-1833 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast67. Let's Talk Realtor Money & NumbersI'm opening up the numbers behind my business like I've never done before. In this episode I talk about wrapping up my 5th year in real estate with some hard hitting lessons. And then I'm going to walk you through my numbers every single year in real estate. This is quite the vulnerable share! I've never opened up my books like this but I think it's important to show you the behind scenes Thank you for listening! Follow the host here: https://www.instagram.com/jessicabaskies/2024-01-0528 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast66. Confessions of a RealtorholicReal estate is a crazy ride, let's talk about it. Today's episode is Q + A style and I'm so excited to dive into the questions you guys had. I'm getting open, honest, and hopefully not cancelled for today's episode. Sharing stories I've never told and situations I hope you don't get yourself into2023-11-3033 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast65. How to be a Realtor that likes to travelIn this episode I am breaking down the systems and processes I implemented on my lastest travels that allowed my real estate business to run smoothly, even when I wasn't physically present While I was out of the country on a 7 hour time change, I still closed deals, went under contract, and launched a listing. Here's how you can do the same!2023-11-2019 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast64. Wedding + Real Estate UpdatesIn ‘This Week in Real Estate’ we are bringing you real time real estate updates. Each week you can join us for this segment of the Podcast where we will be talking about the top real estate stories of the week and market updates with real life real estate experiences tied in. This way you can speak intelligently about real time real estate with your buyers and sellers Episode Sponsor: Coffee + Contracts https://coffeecontracts.idevaffiliate.com/783.html Discount Code: JESSICA15 2023-04-2824 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast63. How to Use AI (Artificial Intelligence) in your Real Estate BusinessAI such as ChatGPT and Jasper are making a really big splash in the online world. We are seeing AI pop up everywhere in what feels like a bit of randomness. While on the outside these platforms may seem scary, if you can understand them and start to work with them, you will be in a better place in your real estate business We are talking about how to integrate AI into real estate for lead generation and more Episode Sponsor: Coffee + Contracts https://coffeecontracts.idevaffiliate.com/783.ht...2023-04-0518 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast62. Real Estate Sales are UP! After 12 month straight declineIn ‘This Week in Real Estate’ we are bringing you real time real estate updates. Each week you can join us for this segment of the Podcast where we will be talking about the top real estate stories of the week and market updates with real life real estate experiences tied in. This way you can speak intelligently about real time real estate with your buyers and sellers Episode Sponsor: Realther Summit Grab your free ticket - Home - RealtHER Summit Grab the All Access Pass (discount incl...2023-03-2232 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast61. How Bank Failures are Impacting Real EstateSVB bank failure and how these bank failures could affect you and your real estate business. We’re also taking a look into the spring market this year and what to expect. Tune in each week for your real estate market updates I want to hear from you! Message me on Instagram to share your thoughts and stories on this episode Follow along on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicabaskies/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicabaskies?lang=en2023-03-1716 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast60. This Week in Real Estate - Hottest Markets of 2023 & What to Expect for the Spring MarketIn this new series ‘This Week in Real Estate’ we are bringing you real time real estate updates. Each week you can join us for this segment of the Podcast where we will be talking about the top 3 real estate stories of the week and market updates with real life real estate experiences tied in. This way you can speak intelligently about real time real estate with your buyers and sellers Episode Sponsor: Coffee + Contracts https://coffeecontracts.idevaffiliate.com/783.html Discount Code: JESSICA15 2023-03-0729 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast59. This Week in Real Estate - Opendoor tanks, Rents fall, & Realtors in hot waterIn this brand new series ‘This Week in Real Estate’ we are bringing you real time real estate updates. Each week you can join us for this segment of the Podcast where we will be talking about the top 3 real estate stories of the week and market updates with real life real estate experiences tied in. This way you can speak intelligently about real time real estate with your buyers and sellers Episode Sponsor: Coffee + Contracts https://coffeecontracts.idevaffiliate.com/783.html Discount Code: JESSICA15 F...2023-02-2825 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast58. This Week in Real Estate - Mortgages, Metaverse, & Snoop Dogg - oh my!In this brand new series ‘This Week in Real Estate’ we are bringing you real time real estate updates. Each week you can join us for this segment of the Podcast where we will be talking about real estate top stories and real time market updates with real life real estate experiences tied in. This way you can speak intelligently about real time real estate with your buyers and sellers Episode Sponsor: Coffee + Contracts https://coffeecontracts.idevaffiliate.com/783.html Discount Code: JESSICA15 F...2023-02-2214 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast57. How to Overcome the Fear of a Shifting Real Estate MarketConstantly hearing about a crashing real estate market can alter your mindset around the safety of your own career, even if you don’t realize it’s happening. When you hear and see 'the real estate market is crashing', on a regular basis, it is so hard to block it out. So instead of falling to the fear, we’re talking about how to lean into it and shift it If you're interested in learning more about The Agent Retreat @ EXP Realty, click here to book a free call with Jessica Episode S...2023-02-1025 minThe Agent Retreat PodcastReal Estate After Loss2023-01-3115 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast55. From Broke Realtor to Breaking Records with Liz Quinones“If I don’t do my job, I’m going back to homelessness” - Liz Quinones This week I have a very special guest, Liz Quinones. Liz is now a rockstar Realtor in Orlando but she did not spend her first few years in real estate that way. Liz has gone from losing just about everything to extreme success in a short amount of time as a Realtor. Liz was on the verge of foreclosure before her business did a complete 180 when she switched to EXP Realty. She went from averaging 10 closings per year to expecting...2022-11-1635 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast54. Tik Tok Lead Generation for RealtorsI can’t believe I am even saying this but, I get real estate leads from Tik Tok. There, I said it. I would have never believed it a year ago but here we are. Do I dance for leads? Not so much. Listen to find out how. Tik Tok is an incredibly powerful platform and I don’t know that it will always stay that way. I wanted to get this episode to you ASAP so you got to work now if Tik Tok intrigues you. There’s no way of knowing how long this ty...2022-10-2124 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast53. Building & Elevating your Real Estate BrandWelcome to The Agent Retreat Podcast! Formerly the Lifestyle by Real Estate Podcast. Join us today as I take you through my rebranding journey and we will walk through step by step how you can take your real estate business to its next level with branding. Join our agent community: Episode Sponsor: Coffee + Contracts https://coffeecontracts.idevaffiliate.com/783.html Discount Code: JESSICA152022-10-1316 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast52. Selling Sunset Series: S5E5 with Hailey DesserJoin us for this fun series of podcast episodes where each week we will be reviewing an episode of Selling Sunset! We are recapping Selling Sunset from a Realtor point of view. While this show is all the glitz, glam, and drama (and I promise we talk about that too), it’s also high-end luxury specialized real estate. Hailey and I break down the drama and the real estate all in one fun and info-packed episode. Whether you’re an agent or just a fan of the show, join us for an interesting perspective on the Selling Sunset Series. 2022-07-0832 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast51. Selling Sunset Series: S5E4 with Hailey DesserJoin us for this fun series of podcast episodes where each week we will be reviewing an episode of Selling Sunset! We are recapping Selling Sunset from a Realtor point of view. While this show is all the glitz, glam, and drama (and I promise we talk about that too), it’s also high-end luxury specialized real estate. Hailey and I break down the drama and the real estate all in one fun and info-packed episode. Whether you’re an agent or just a fan of the show, join us for an interesting perspective on the Selling Sunset Series. 2022-06-0732 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast50. Selling Sunset Series: S5E3 with Hailey DesserJoin us for this fun series of podcast episodes where each week we will be reviewing an episode of Selling Sunset! We are recapping Selling Sunset from a Realtor point of view. While this show is all the glitz, glam, and drama (and I promise we talk about that too), it’s also high-end luxury specialized real estate. Hailey and I break down the drama and the real estate all in one fun and info-packed episode. Whether you’re an agent or just a fan of the show, join us for an interesting perspective on the Selling Sunset Series. 2022-05-2725 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast49. Selling Sunset Series: S5E2 with Cindy PlourdeJoin us for this fun series of podcast episodes where each week we will be reviewing an episode of Selling Sunset! We are recapping Selling Sunset from a Realtor point of view. While this show is all the glitz, glam, and drama (and I promise we talk about that too), it’s also high-end luxury specialized real estate. Cindy and I break down the drama and the real estate all in one fun and info-packed episode. Whether you’re an agent or just a fan of the show, join us for an interesting perspective on the Selling Sunset Series. 2022-05-2043 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast48. Selling Sunset Series: S5E1 with Cindy PlourdeJoin us for this fun series of podcast episodes where each week we will be reviewing an episode of Selling Sunset! We are recapping Selling Sunset from a Realtor point of view. While this show is all the glitz, glam, and drama (and I promise we talk about that too), it’s also high-end luxury specialized real estate. Cindy and I break down the drama and the real estate all in one fun and info-packed episode. Whether you’re an agent or just a fan of the show, join us for an interesting perspective on the Selling Sunset Series. 2022-05-1145 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast47. Healthy Life Healthy Business with Angelica VentriceWhen it comes to running a successful real estate business, our health can sometimes be the first thing to be put aside. Frome eating fast food in our cars to the stress of the real estate industry as a whole, it is common for health to become a low priority for agents. Angelica helps entrepreneurs and Realtors bring their health back into focus. She has helped women around the world transform their health and their businesses through her programs and is giving our listeners a special offer at the link below to get started. Episode Sponsor: 2022-05-0438 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast46. Preparing for a Changing Real Estate Market w/ Megan RykerWhile we don’t foresee a market crash, we do definitely foresee shifts and changes to the state of the market we are currently in. So rather than sitting back and waiting to see, Megan has taken a proactive approach. She is sharing with us how you can keep your business change-proof to the ever-changing market. Episode Sponsor: Market Dwellings https://marketdwellings.com/ Discount Code: lifestylebyre Episode Mention: All Things Real Estate https://www.allthingsrealestatestore.com/?rfsn=3736946.d3...2022-03-2819 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast45. $13M+ in Transaction Volume from Instagram - How She Did It with Megan RykerReady for Instagram to be your main source of leads? This episode was made for you! Megan is one of the most impressive agents I’ve seen on Instagram, and her numbers go to show how successful she is with it. I am so excited I got to pick Megan’s brain about her Instagram strategy and how she is building such a successful real estate business from social media. If you’re someone who wants to attract leads rather than chase them, Megan’s business model is for you. Listen in to learn how she does it and be sure to ch...2022-03-1721 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast44. Building your Online Real Estate Brand with Elizabeth AveryanovaIn today’s interview episode I got to bring on my brand developer, Elizabeth Averyanova. Elizabeth is a branding expert and has worked with Realtors and Brokers across the globe helping them build impactful online brands. Elizabeth is talking to us today about the importance of branding, branding for lead generation, online branding, and she’s taking us through her signature process so you can do your own brand audit while listening along. If you’re looking to use your online presence and social media to bring in leads, this episode is for y...2022-03-0336 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast43. Never have a $0 month in real estate againReal estate by nature can be a very inconsistent business. You’re not alone if you’ve had a crazy good month followed by multiple months of $0 in commission. But in 2021, I was so done with that. I committed to adding additional streams of revenue to my business and starting Jan of 2021 I never had a $0 month again. In this episode I am walking you through all of my streams of income in hopes to spark inspiration for you. There are so many ways to make money in real estate. Sales can be a piece of th...2022-02-2417 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast42. What I Would Have Done Differently in my 1st Year of Real EstateToday I am doing a bit of a stroll down memory lane of my first year in real estate. While looking back at my first year, I wanted to note some things I wish I did differently so hopefully you don’t make the same mistakes. Episode Sponsor: Coffee + Contracts https://coffeecontracts.idevaffiliate.com/783.html Discount Code: JESSICA152022-02-0913 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast41. How to Deal with the Stress of being a RealtorLet’s talk about the not so sexy side of real estate - - the stressful side. Because it’s real. And we all experience it. You are so not alone if you’re having a heck of a time in this industry. Like most jobs, real estate is not a stress-free career. This will be your go-to episode during stressful times in your real estate career. Come back to it on the days you need it. I’m sharing tools to help you deal with the stress of real estate while it’s happening as well as tools to...2022-01-2825 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast40. How to Set Successful Real Estate GoalsIn today’s episode I am walking you through the goal setting exercise I’ve used to reach and surpass my real estate goals the past 2 years in a row. Download a copy of your own goal setting sheet below so you can follow along and learn how to set truly successful and attainable real estate goals for 2022. Goal Setting Worksheet: https://bit.ly/2022goalsheet Episode Sponsor: Coffee + Contracts https://coffeecontracts.idevaffiliate.com/783.html Discount Code: JESSICA152022-01-2112 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast39. The Open House Strategy to 10X your Real Estate Business w/ Max WardlawIf you are looking for a podcast that can turn around your entire real estate business, this episode is it. I am so excited for you to hear from this incredible agent who has taken open houses, flipped the strategy, and made them a successful and duplicatable lead generation machine. In this episode Max Wardlaw is teaching us how you can host strategized open houses that you know will add immediate buyer and seller leads to your pipeline. Ready for the crazy part? Max is still a newer agent. Just 2 years in...2021-12-091h 08The Agent Retreat Podcast38. How to Successfully Outsource as an AgentYou know those little “I made it moments?” The ones you can look back on and say that was the moment I felt like I really made it here. I had a strong one recently and it was when I took a step back and realized I had 30 showings in 1 weekend and only physically attended 3 of them. How? Outsourcing and leveraging. As agents, sometimes it feels like we can become fully at mercy of our client’s schedules. But almost all agents I k...2021-11-2615 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast37. Should agents fear Zillow and companies alike?I know Zillow can be a pretty controversial word in the real estate community but let’s talk about it. While Zillow has been taking the heat lately for the faults in their i-Buyer program, this isn’t a new concept in the industry. I am breaking down the Zillow controversy in this episode while also diving into what companies like Zillow, Opendoor, and Offerpad are doing to our real estate businesses. We’ll talk about what you can do to stay ahead of Zillow and their business tactics, even when they mak...2021-11-1721 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast36. How to Turn 1 Real Estate Client into 10We’ve been diving deep into relationship marketing on this show lately and you really can’t further your real estate business through relationships without this piece. Client experience. If you plan to grow your real estate business organically, client experience has to be something you have in place. In this episode we talk about building out a client experience strategy so that you can turn 1 client into 2, 5, 10 and beyond. Episode Sponsor: Coffee + Contracts https://coffeecontracts.idevaffiliate.com/783.html Discount Code: JESSICA15 Episo...2021-09-2425 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast35. Why I Left My BrokerageSwitching brokerages was one of the most difficult decisions I’ve made to date. I know I know, sounds dramatic, but it’s true. This was not a decision that was made easily or lightly for me. There was so much involved in this decision and I’m taking you through how that process unfolded. In today’s episode I’m walking you through my real estate journey through the eyes of my brokerage journey. I’m talking about where I started, why I left, and what brought and kept me where I am today. Hope you enjoy! 2021-09-1026 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast34. Bringing Leads To You Through Relationship MarketingThere are 2 common marketing strategies in real estate: transaction marketing vs. relationship marketing. Relationship Marketing just so happens to be my favorite and I think you may really like it too. Relationship Marketing is an amazing way to bring leads to you, rather than chasing them. In this episode I help you identify whether your real estate business strategy is transactional or relational. I also go into lead gen strategies for both and help you find ways to build out your relationship marketing strategy. Episode Sponsor: Market Dwellings https...2021-08-1918 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast33. 6 Keys to 6 FiguresIn 2021 I hit the 6 figure mark in commission from real estate sales in 5 months and wanted to share some behind the scenes of what I believe helped me get there so quickly. Today I am bringing you through what I consider to be the 6 keys to 6 figures for my real estate career. I’m taking you through each key and sharing what I did and how it affected my business for the better. My hope in sharing this is so you can take it to help you get to the 6 figure mark in your real estate business as well....2021-08-1224 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast32. The Perfect Listing PresentationListing Presentation Template: https://www.jessicabaskies.com/listingpresentation Whether you’re brand new to real estate or 10 years in, it’s so important as a Realtor to have your listing presentation ready for when you land those listing appointments. In this episode I walk you through what I consider ‘The Perfect Listing Presentation.’ Over the years I’ve had agents, brokers, team members, and coaches give me their input on what makes up the perfect listing presentation and for the first time ever I am selling it as a template. This Listing Pre...2021-08-0527 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast31. Implementing a Gifting Strategy in your Real Estate Biz with Serenity NowToday on the podcast I got to interview Nicole Zarcadoolas, the founder of Serenity Now. Serenity Now is a gifting company that specializes in custom and subscription gifting. She came on the podcast to talk about the importance of gifting, how to implement and automate a gifting strategy, and the why behind strategized gifting. Nicole also goes into how to create a ROI on your gifting. Gifting is such a fun lead gen strategy to implement to your business and your clients are sure to love it! Nicole also talks about her business journey as a...2021-07-3024 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast30. 20 Questions with Jessica BaskiesOn today’s episode my podcast producer (aka my brother), Jon Baskies, came on the podcast to ask me 20 questions… kinda. In this episode you’ll get to explore more of my own personal real estate business, team, and online business. I dive into every question he throws my way on the spot and he wrote down some pretty interesting questions! There will be some things we talk about regarding my business that will probably surprise you. Enjoy! Market Dwellings https://marketdwellings.com/ Discount Code: lifestylebyre2021-07-2230 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast29. Authentic Selling with Shaun BlakeToday I got to talk to real estate agent Shaun Blake and he brought his A game for us. Shaun is a young full-time Realtor in South FL and he doesn’t look like your typical Realtor. What most would view as hurdles, Shaun has used to propel him forward. Shaun openly talks about his journey being a Realtor while not exactly fitting the mold of what’s expected. Shaun lives with Tourette Syndrome which appears physically when with clients and he is also fully tattooed. Shaun talks to us about how he embraces the thing...2021-07-1545 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast28. 2 Years In And 33 Deals Done - How She Did It with Shanice TuckerI am always amazed by agents that come into real estate and become successful really quickly. That is Shanice. The potential for success in real estate is endless, and it can be quick, if you’re willing to go all in. Shanice is walking us through her journey from beginning to now and giving us the behind the scenes on how she built this business in just 2 years time. There can be a lot of pressure in the real estate industry to do things a specific way and Shanice has broken through that and done things her own way wh...2021-07-0628 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast27. Mid-year ReviewWe’re at the half-way mark! And it’s time to make sure you are on track to hit those 2021 goals. If you’re not, it’s time to figure out what changes need to be made to get there (I promise it’s not too late). With 6 months left to hit our real estate goals, this half-way mark is the perfect point to plan and pivot whether you’re on your way to your goals or a bit off track. This episode is designed to be a turning point in your business. I will take you thro...2021-06-2923 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast26. Real Estate Agent Q + AYour real estate questions answered! On this episode of the Lifestyle by Real Estate Podcast I’m answering every single real estate question that was submitted over on the @lifestylebyrealestate Instagram. I’m answering all of your questions from when’s the right time to hire a transaction coordinator all the way to what to do as a brand new agent. I hope you like this episode and if it’s something you want to see more of please let us know in the reviews or with a message on Instagram! Cof...2021-06-2231 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast25. Behind the Closings: Where My Buyers & Sellers Come FromDo you ever see an agent’s closing and immediately think, where did she get those clients from!? Me too. So I decided to spill the beans and share the details on where each of my 2021 clients have come from. On this series “Behind the Closings” - I’m giving you a behind the scenes look straight into my real estate business in hopes it inspires you in one way or another. At the time of recording this we were 3 months into 2021 and I had 6 transactions under contract. I gave you the detail...2021-05-0418 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast24. Beat Burnout, Part 2Listen in to learn more about some critical tips and strategies to beat, avoid, and manage burnout. This market is one of the most stressful markets for an agent to work in. If you’re feeling burnout creep in or you fear it may be coming, it is so important to take it seriously. In this episode we will go through 2 business-changing exercises for Realtors to help guide you through burnout before it takes over. I hope this helps you become even more productive and helps you beat burnout before it even sets on! 2021-04-1537 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast23. Beat BurnoutThis episode is really important. Press play if you are feeling overworked, stressed out, or flat out burnt out. We are working in one of the most stressful markets we’ve seen for agents in a really long time. Is the market great? Yeah! Is it awesome that people are buying and selling? Absolutely! But at what price to your mental health? As Realtors, we are our business. Our mental health determines the health of our businesses. And if you are running on empty, there’s a big chance you are one of the 90+% of us ag...2021-04-0238 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast22. How I Manage My Finances as a RealtorToday I am talking about a topic that I don’t think we discuss enough, money! Today I am diving into how I manage my finances as an agent. And it has changed drastically over the years. I am giving you the exact breakdown of what I did to gain control of my own finances as make the switch from scarcity to overflow I walk you through the way I manage my accounts, the apps I use, and the categories I manage my finances by. I am giving you an inside look at what I do...2021-03-2634 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast21. Building a Business on Repeats & Referrals with Morgan Hoffman, Part 2So many fun and innovative lead gen ideas in one episode! In Part 2, Morgan dives even deeper into the exact strategy she follows to create her repeat and referral real estate business. She is full of fun and creative ideas for you to bring into your own business. This episode is really fun and I can’t wait to hear how you implement these proven strategies Morgan shares. Morgan has truly mastered how to make lead generation enjoyable. It’s not about the number of cold calls, it’s about the relationships she cultivates. If you’ve...2021-03-1627 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast20. Creating Clients for Life with Morgan Hoffman, Pt. 1Have you ever dreamed about running your business on word of mouth and referrals? Morgan is showing us how in this 2 part episode! We start with this episode and Morgan gave us so much info we actually were able to bring you 2 episodes! (#20 and #21) Getting her real estate license at 18 years old, Morgan had to do some work to get her sphere to actually know, like, and trust her. She worked hard learning how to gain this KLT factor at such a young age and has spent the past 17 years perfecting her repeat business strategy.2021-03-1138 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast19. How to Create Multiple Streams of Income with your Real Estate LicenseToday’s episode is all about thinking outside of the box to create financial freedom with your real estate license. I am so incredibly passionate about this topic. There is something so powerful about putting more money into the hands of powerful women like you, we need more of that. And I can’t think of a better place to start than real estate. Your earning potential in real estate is quite literally limitless. But did you know there are more ways to earn than sales? This year passive income has become a big part of my...2021-03-0540 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast18. How to Get Your Buyer’s Offers AcceptedIf you are sick of losing out in multiple offer situations, look no further. When my buyer’s love a home, my top priority is to get their offer accepted. That includes getting creative wherever possible to ensure our offer is on the top of the pile. In this episode I share my list of ways I get my offers accepted, from pre-writing the offer to presenting it. I touch on ways to spruce up your financing contingencies, leverage your lender relationships, and I even give you an inside look at my offer cover letters. I...2021-02-2619 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast17. Building A Brokerage With Magnolia Homestead RealtyEver thought about getting your broker license? Has the thought of opening your own brokerage ever been intriguing to you? On this episode of the Lifestyle by Real Estate Podcast I got to interview the broker owners of Magnolia Homestead Realty, a thriving brokerage out of Ocala, Florida. Holly and Ashley walk us through what it’s like to own their own brokerage, the differences from real estate agent to real estate broker, and what to look for if opening a brokerage is the right next move for you. They give us an inside look at...2021-02-1941 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast16. From Followers to Closings with Kasie GrayKasie is joining us to share her real estate experience from getting her license at 18 years old to creating multiple streams of income as an agent. She’s diving into her strategies and tools that keep her business going and she also shares with us exactly what she does to convert her instagram followers into clients. There are so many amazing nuggets of strategy in this episode, I can’t wait for you to hear Kasie’s real estate approach! Episode Links: Coffee + Contracts https://coffeeco...2021-02-1140 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast15. The Exact Process I Take Agents Through From Activating Their License to the Closing TableWhether you’re brand new to real estate or years in, a solid foundation is instrumental to success. In today’s episode I’m bringing it back to the basics, from getting your license all the way to making it to the closing table. I’m giving you the step-by-step process I use with my coaching clients to bring them from beginners to closers. You’ll be able to audit your business to see what practices you have in place as well as what’s missing in order for you to go from education to implementatio...2021-02-0328 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast14. Full-time Award Winning Agent + Full-time Mom - How She Does It All with Erin EllisOn today’s episode I got to sit down with Erin Ellis! Erin is a full-time real estate agent in New Brunswick, Canada, as well as a full-time wife and toddler momma. With 45 transactions closed in just her 4th year in real estate, I couldn’t wait to dive in and see what she was doing to gain so much success in such a short amount of time. Erin is consistently a top producing agent at her brokerage month after month. She talks about how she built her real estate business from the ground up and h...2021-01-2846 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast13. How to Breakthrough Imposter Syndrome as an AgentEpisode Links Coffee & Contracts https://coffeecontracts.idevaffiliate.com/783.html Discount Code: lifestylebyre Imposter Syndrome can destroy an agent’s business without even knowing it’s the root issue. Do you ever struggle with insecurity? Do you doubt your abilities to succeed in this industry? Do you find yourself lacking confidence even when you don’t know why? Chances are imposter syndrome is looming. When imposter syndrome goes unnoticed and untamed, it can grow out of control and take over our own beliefs of ourselves and our abilities. We’re br...2021-01-2225 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast12. Your 2021 Marketing Plan - Client CampaignsEpisode Links: Coffee + Contracts https://coffeecontracts.idevaffiliate.com/783.html Discount Code: lifestylebyre Market Dwellings https://marketdwellings.com/ Discount Code: lifestylebyre The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to start building out your marketing plan for the year and we are doing just that today with Client Campaigns [one of my top favorite marketing tools]. Client Campaigns are quarterly campaigns you can create to add an extra level of personalization to your real estate marketing. In today’s episode I am...2021-01-1320 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast11. Conversations With A Billion Dollar Agent, My Real Estate Mentor, Fred DeFalcoEpisode Links: Coffee + Contracts https://coffeecontracts.idevaffiliate.com/783.html Discount Code: lifestylebyre As soon as I started a podcast I knew I had to have the ‘Godfather of Real Estate’ on, Fred DeFalco. I am so excited to bring you this conversation with Fred - billion dollar agent, 40+ years of real estate experience, founder of Public Pricing, true real estate extraordinaire. It is an honor to bring you this conversation with one of the most brilliant men in this industry and I am so grateful to call him my mentor. 2021-01-0544 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast10. 7 Systems for your Real Estate BusinessEpisode Links: Coffee + Contracts https://coffeecontracts.idevaffiliate.com/783.html Discount Code: lifestylebyre Struggling to figure out what systems to implement in your real estate business? I’m going over my top 7 recommended systems to help you organize and systematize your business. I’m breaking down what systems I use and which systems I recommend to new Realtors to help manage your real estate business.2020-12-1726 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast09. DOJ vs NAR - Breaking Down the Affect on AgentsEpisode Links: Coffee + Contracts https://coffeecontracts.idevaffiliate.com/783.html Discount Code: lifestylebyre The National Association of REALTORs (NAR) got sued… now what!? Today I am diving into the lawsuit that came about on November 19, 2020 - Department of Justice (DOJ) vs. National Association of REALTORs (NAR). Why did NAR get sued? What effects does this have on me as a real estate agent? What’s going to change from this lawsuit? We’re going to answer these questions in today’s episode!2020-12-1020 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast08. How to Create a Stream of Leads on InstagramEpisode Links: Coffee + Contracts https://coffeecontracts.idevaffiliate.com/783.html Discount Code: lifestylebyre Market Dwellings https://marketdwellings.com/ Discount Code: lifestylebyre In this episode of the Lifestyle by Real Estate Podcast we are diving into lead generation through Instagram. While it may seem super specific, the reason for that is because there is so much potential for lead generation with your instagram account alone. I’ve watched countless agents capitalize on Instagram to the point where it is the only form of marke...2020-12-0221 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast07. How to Create and Grow your DatabaseEpisode Links: Coffee + Contracts https://coffeecontracts.idevaffiliate.com/783.html Discount Code: lifestylebyre Market Dwellings https://marketdwellings.com/ Discount Code: lifestylebyre We are taking the confusion out of your real estate database, right here right now. Database can feel like such a confusing topic for real estate agents because there are so many options. What exactly is a real estate database? How do I make one? Do I need an Email Service Provider? Do I need a fancy CRM? Who even goes in...2020-11-2418 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast06. How to Deal with the Emotional Roller Coaster of Real EstateEpisode Links: Coffee + Contracts https://coffeecontracts.idevaffiliate.com/783.html Discount Code: lifestylebyre Are you feeling the stress of the real estate market? You are so not alone. We’re talking about the not so sexy side of real estate, the emotional part. We are in the middle of some pretty stressful times, and your buyers and sellers are undoubtedly affected, having ripple effects in your real estate business. Although this market looks amazing to work in from the outside, the inside is full of “should shoppers,” yeses and then nos, el...2020-11-1720 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast02. Innovative Ways To Lead Generate Within Your RE NicheEpisode Links: Coffee + Contracts https://coffeecontracts.idevaffiliate.com/783.html Discount Code: lifestylebyre Market Dwellings https://marketdwellings.com/ Discount Code: lifestylebyre Part 2 of niching down in real estate! We’re going even further on this subject because it’s just that important. I’m giving you an exact framework you can follow to build out your lead generation strategy around your niche. If you’re driving, continue to listen and think on this topic (please know typing and driving!), and come back to this episode again when you...2020-11-1018 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast03. How I Turned My Buyers Into Listing LeadsEpisode Links: Seller Case Study: https://bit.ly/seller-case-study Coffee + Contracts https://coffeecontracts.idevaffiliate.com/783.html Discount Code: lifestylebyre I’m breaking down the Case Study I created to take you through step by step how I turned my buyers into 4 listing leads in the $650,000-$750,000 price range for just $39. I’m going to take you through exactly what I did in this episode and walk you through the process. Check out the case study so you can download the full template and process!2020-11-1020 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast01. How To Pick Your Real Estate NicheEpisode Links: Coffee + Contracts https://coffeecontracts.idevaffiliate.com/783.html Discount Code: lifestylebyre What is a real estate niche? Why do I need a niche in real estate? How do I pick the right one? Niching down in real estate is one of the quickest ways I’ve seen agents grow their businesses (including myself). It gives you the ability to become an expert in the fastest amount of time. We’re diving deep into niche real estate in this episode. We’re covering all things niche real estate and giving you everyt...2020-11-1017 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast05. Which Real Estate Marketing Strategy Is Right For Me?Episode Links: Coffee + Contracts https://coffeecontracts.idevaffiliate.com/783.html Discount Code: lifestylebyre There are 2 main types of real estate marketing, push marketing and pull marketing. We’re going over both types so you can identify which real estate marketing strategy is best for you. This is all about finding what works for you, there are a million different marketing strategies in real estate and it’s easy to feel like you need to do it all. In this episode we’ll help you identify which strategy aligns best for you and your b...2020-11-1021 minThe Agent Retreat Podcast04. 5 Marketing Tips to Get Your Listings Sold Without Asking For a Price ReductionEpisode Links: Coffee + Contracts https://coffeecontracts.idevaffiliate.com/783.html Discount Code: lifestylebyre Market Dwellings https://marketdwellings.com/ Discount Code: lifestylebyre How Money Walks: https://www.howmoneywalks.com YOU GOT THE LISTING! I’m happy dancing for you and you should be too! But let’s talk about when listings no longer turn into celebration. When the Days On Market get a little too high for comfort. How do you sell this home without asking for tons of price reductions? How do you...2020-11-1023 min