Shows
Be the Solution with Maria QuattroneSpring Market Reality Check 2026: Why Buyers & Sellers Are Hesitating (And What You Must Do Right Now)What’s really happening in the spring real estate market 2026?In this solo episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, Maria Quattrone delivers a real-time, boots-on-the-ground update on what she’s seeing in the market right now—and it’s not what many expected.Despite forecasts of a strong spring surge, buyers and sellers are hesitating. Economic uncertainty, rising interest rates, global events, and shifting consumer confidence are all impacting decision-making.Maria breaks down exactly what’s happening, what it means for buyers, sellers, and agents, and what actions need to be...
2026-03-2705 min
Be the Solution with Maria QuattronePivot or Get Left Behind: How to Win in Any Real Estate Market (Mindset, Strategy & Adaptability)In this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, Maria Quattrone sits down with real estate investor and entrepreneur Daniel Harvey (“Dan the Real Estate Man”) to talk about one thing every agent, investor, and entrepreneur must master:👉 Pivoting in a changing marketFrom COVID to rising interest rates, the last few years have proven one thing—there is no predictability in real estate or life.Maria and Dan break down how mindset, adaptability, and strategic decision-making separate those who survive from those who thrive.If y...
2026-03-2452 min
Be the Solution with Maria QuattroneSell Smart in 2026: 5 Critical Steps to Maximize Your Home Sale Price (And the #1 Mistake Sellers Make)If you're planning to sell your home in 2026—or you're a real estate agent helping clients do it—this episode is your blueprint.In this solo episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, Maria Quattrone breaks down the 5 most important steps out of a 12-step selling system that directly impact how fast your home sells and how much money you walk away with.From understanding market conditions to pricing strategy and high-impact marketing, Maria shares what actually works in today’s market—and what mistakes are costing sellers thousands.And most...
2026-03-2017 min
Be the Solution with Maria QuattroneStop Overpricing Your Home: Why Pricing Right From Day One Gets Homes Sold FasterIn this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone breaks down one of the most common mistakes sellers make when listing their home: overpricing the property.Many homeowners believe that starting high and lowering the price later will maximize their return. In reality, that strategy often causes homes to sit on the market longer, lose leverage, and ultimately sell for less.Maria explains how market absorption rates, buyer search behavior, and pricing psychology impact how quickly homes sell and how much sellers actually walk...
2026-03-1313 min
Be the Solution with Maria QuattroneStop Playing Small: Giving Yourself Permission to Expand Your Life and BusinessIn this powerful episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, Maria Quattrone sits down with leadership coach and real estate powerhouse Lucy Quiñones to unpack a topic that impacts every entrepreneur, agent, and professional: playing small.Even high performers often limit themselves without realizing it. Through personal stories, mindset breakthroughs, and real-life experiences, Maria and Lucy explore how fear, past identities, and limiting beliefs keep people from stepping into their full potential.This conversation dives deep into mindset, identity, discipline, and the courage required to expand your life, b...
2026-03-1029 min
Be the Solution with Maria QuattroneBuyer’s Market or Seller’s Market? Understanding Market Absorption Rate and Who Really Has the PowerIn this episode of the Be the Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone breaks down one of the most misunderstood but powerful real estate metrics: market absorption rate.Have you ever wondered why some homes sell in a weekend while others sit on the market for months?It’s not luck.It’s supply and demand, and understanding this data is critical for buyers, sellers, investors, and real estate professionals.Maria explains how to calculate market absorption rates, how to interpret the data, and how...
2026-03-0615 min
Be the Solution with Maria QuattroneThe Power of One More: How Relentless Service & Consistency Build 30 Years of Success (with Christopher Vester)In this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone sits down with Christopher Vester, whose family has built a 30-year automotive business grounded in relentless service, resilience, and one powerful principle:Just one more.One more call. One more rep. One more conversation. One more attempt when everyone else quits.Christopher shares what separates top performers from average ones — and why serving people deeply, not chasing outcomes, creates long-term success.If you're in sales, leadership, or building a bus...
2026-02-2438 min
Be the Solution with Maria QuattroneAudacious Expansion: How Bold Action, Adversity & Fearlessness Unlock Your Next Level (with Erika Rothenberger)In this powerful episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone sits down with keynote speaker, leader, and newly published author Erika Rothenberger to unpack her new book Audacious Expansion.Erika shares the life-altering moment that forced her to rethink everything — and how that traumatic experience became the catalyst for stepping into bold leadership, writing her book, launching her summit, and living fearlessly.This episode dives deep into:What it means to be audaciousHow adversity can fuel expansionWhy fear is often the ga...
2026-02-2023 min
Be the Solution with Maria QuattroneFirst-Time Homebuyer Smart Moves for 2026: Top 5 Things You Must Know Before Buying a HouseIn this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone sits down with Elma Guardiani to break down the Top 5 Smart Moves First-Time Homebuyers Must Make in 2026.With rising prices, competitive markets, and fluctuating interest rates, first-time buyers need strategy—not guesswork.Maria and Elma walk through exactly what buyers must do before even stepping into a home—and how preparation can be the difference between winning and losing in today’s market.If you are a renter thinking about buying in 2026, this episod...
2026-02-1729 min
Be the Solution with Maria QuattronePhiladelphia & South Jersey Real Estate Market 2026: Inventory, Interest Rates, and What Buyers & Sellers Need to KnowIn this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone is joined by Rob Bunis to break down the Philadelphia and South Jersey real estate market heading into 2026.From shifting inventory levels and declining agent counts to interest rate psychology and pricing strategy, Maria and Rob unpack what’s really happening — and why this is shaping up to be a skill-based market where experience matters more than ever.If you're a buyer, seller, investor, or agent, this episode will help you understand:Wher...
2026-02-1328 min
Be the Solution with Maria QuattroneNo More Paperwork Madness: How Buyers Can Get Pre-Approved for a Home in MinutesIn this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone sits down with trusted lending partner Deanne Katsaros, widely known as Mortgage Mom, to introduce a game-changing solution for homebuyers: paperwork-free mortgage pre-approval.For decades, buyers have been overwhelmed by endless requests for W-2s, pay stubs, bank statements, and email back-and-forth. Deanne explains how that process is officially obsolete.Using a secure, bank-level encrypted system, buyers can now:Verify incomeVerify employmentVerify assets…all in minutes, without uploading a si...
2026-02-1005 min
Be the Solution with Maria QuattroneHow to Make More Money, Build Wealth, and Never Give Up: Larry Steinhouse on Mindset, Investing, and Being the SolutionIn this high-energy episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone welcomes back returning guest Larry Steinhouse—entrepreneur, investor, radio host, and founder of Investor Schooling.Larry doesn’t hold back. He shares how he 10× his income and doubled his net worth, why most people stay broke, and what it really takes to change your financial future. From real estate and silver to crypto, stock options, and mindset, this episode is a masterclass in radical responsibility, disciplined action, and refusing to quit.This conve...
2026-02-0655 min
Be the Solution with Maria QuattroneAlignment Is the Solution for Growth: How Jeff Gallo Built a Focused Insurance Business That ScalesIn this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone sits down with longtime industry partner Jeff Gallo, founder of Jefferson Avenue Insurance, for a powerful conversation on why alignment is the real driver of sustainable business growth.Jeff shares how Jefferson Avenue Insurance evolved from a generalist insurance agency into a highly focused, niche-driven partner for real estate agents, mortgage lenders, and homebuyers—and how saying no to misaligned business became the catalyst for massive growth.This episode is about:Focus ov...
2026-02-0531 min
Be the Solution with Maria QuattroneIs Title Insurance Boring—or Mission Critical? Inside TitleEQ with Matthew EinheberIn this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone sits down with Matthew Einheber, founder and CEO of TitleEQ, for a deep, eye-opening conversation about why title insurance is one of the most misunderstood—but most critical—parts of a real estate transaction.Most people think title is paperwork. Matt explains why that assumption is dangerous.From broken chains of title and hidden liens to underwriting judgment calls and last-minute problem solving, this episode reveals what actually happens behind the scenes—and why the diff...
2026-01-3046 min
Be the Solution with Maria QuattroneReferrals Made Simple: How Janis Benstock Is Reinventing Agent-to-Agent Referrals in Real EstateIn this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone sits down with longtime friend, real estate educator, and broker Janis Benstock to unpack a revolutionary new concept in real estate: Agent4Agent, a platform designed to make referrals simple, transparent, and relationship-driven.After decades in real estate and countless referral experiences that relied on spreadsheets, hope, and follow-up texts, Janis identified a massive industry problem: agents give referrals every day, yet have no reliable way to track them, monitor progress, or ensure accountability.
2026-01-2753 min
Be the Solution with Maria QuattroneDownsizing Done Right: How Denise Swick Built a Profitable Niche Helping Seniors Transition with ConfidenceIn this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone sits down with longtime friend and real estate veteran Denise Swick, founder of Downsize Allies.With more than 35 years in real estate and 3,000+ homes sold, Denise shares how she shifted from being a traditional agent to building a high-impact, high-margin niche business focused on seniors, executors, and families navigating major life transitions.This is a powerful conversation about:Why the riches are in the nichesHow downsizing is rarely “just a sa...
2026-01-2233 min
Be the Solution with Maria QuattroneRoofing, Construction Defects & Housing Quality: What Philadelphia Homeowners Need to Know (with Brian Spanier)In this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone sits down with Brian Spanier, founder of Philadelphia Roof Management, to unpack one of the most overlooked — yet critical — issues facing homeowners and developers today: roofing quality, construction defects, and long-term housing durability.Brian brings nearly two decades of experience working on both new construction and re-roofing projects across Philadelphia. Together, Maria and Brian discuss how cost-cutting decisions made during the 2010–2020 construction boom are now catching up to homeowners — and what buyers, sellers, and buil...
2026-01-2021 min
Be the Solution with Maria QuattroneWhy Top Real Estate Teams Are Moving to LPT Realty: Growth, Grit, and Scaling Without Limits (with Suneet Agarwal)In this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone sits down with Suneet Agarwal, founder of one of California’s top real estate teams and a nationally recognized leader at LPT Realty. Suneet recently celebrated his one-year anniversary at LPT Realty, and together, he and Maria unpack why they both made the move—and why so many high-producing teams are following.This conversation is a real, unfiltered look at:What it’s like to shut down an independent brokerageWhy compliance and broker-level overhead stall growthHow LPT Re...
2026-01-1629 min
Be the Solution with Maria QuattroneHousing Market Reality Check: Mortgage Rates, Inventory, and the Mindset Buyers Need in 2026 (with Fobby Naghmi)In this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone is joined by Fobby Naghmi, a 30+ year mortgage industry veteran and senior leader in lending. Together, they unpack the real story behind mortgage rates, housing inventory shortages, buyer psychology, and what’s actually coming in 2026.This is not surface-level market commentary. Maria and Fobby dive into:Why rates are moving (and why it’s not the Fed)How inventory shortages are the real housing problemWhy waiting for lower rates may cost buyers moreThe mindset shift buyers, agents, and lend...
2026-01-1450 min
Be the Solution with Maria QuattroneMortgage Mom Mindset: How Deanne Katsaros Helps Buyers Win in Any MarketIn this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone sits down with longtime partner and trusted lender Deanne Katsaros, widely known as “The Mortgage Mom.” With more than 15 years in the mortgage industry, Deanne has built a reputation for guiding buyers through complex lending scenarios with confidence, clarity, and care.This conversation goes beyond interest rates and loan programs. Maria and Deanne unpack the mindset, planning, and discipline required to succeed in real estate and mortgage lending, especially in challenging markets. From branding and leadership to fina...
2026-01-0829 min
Be the Solution with Maria QuattroneWhy I Moved My Brokerage to LPT Realty: Maria Quattrone on Growth, Listings, and Building a National Real Estate Brand (with Sharra Mercer)In this special episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone is joined by Sharra Mercer of the Gary Mercer Team at LPT Realty for an open, transparent conversation about why Maria made the move to LPT Realty and what this transition means for her team, her agents, and her long-term vision.This is not a sales pitch. It’s a real conversation about growth, alignment, scalability, and leadership—and what happens when a top listing agent decides she’s done playing small.Togeth...
2025-12-2435 min
Be the Solution with Maria QuattroneCreate Real Estate Leads on Demand: How to Create Opportunities Instead of Waiting for the Phone to Ring (with Matt Muscat)In this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone sits down with Matt Muscat, Marketing Director at Treadstone and a real estate marketing strategist who has worked with 3,500+ real estate agents across the country.This conversation is a deep dive into how real estate agents can generate leads consistently, even in slower markets — by creating opportunities instead of waiting for the phone to ring. Matt breaks down why most agents struggle, how to fix your calendar first, and how simple daily actions can dramatically in...
2025-12-1633 min
Be the Solution with Maria QuattroneCreative Financing Solutions with Caleb ChristopherIn this powerful new episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone sits down with Caleb Christopher, founder of Creative TC, a national consulting company specializing in creative financing and complex non-traditional real estate deals. Caleb handles the “weird stuff” in real estate — creative structures like Subject-To, Hybrid Financing, and Seller Finance Combinations — closing 30–50 creative deals monthly nationwideMaria and Caleb unpack how these deals really work, why most agents don’t understand them, what risks sellers and buyers must know, and how agents can identify whe...
2025-11-1828 min
Be the Solution with Maria QuattroneBuilding a Business Around Relationships with Simon Westfall-KwongIn this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, Maria Quattrone welcomes Simon Westfall-Kwong, CEO and Team Leader of the LuxeLife Group in North Jersey. Simon shares how he built one of the most admired real estate relationship systems in the region — his SOI Playbook — focused on authentic connection, consistent communication, and community-driven events.From hosting 11 years of pumpkin patch gatherings to creating detailed systems of follow-up, Simon reveals how to build a thriving referral-based business that grows year after year. Maria and Simon also discuss consistency, intentional follow-ups, and how to s...
2025-11-1133 min
Be the Solution with Maria QuattroneSmash the Mold: Reinventing Real Estate with Kevelyn GuzmanIn this dynamic episode of Be the Solution, host Maria Quattrone sits down with powerhouse real estate leader Kevelyn Guzman, a woman who's not only reshaped how brokerages operate—but how leaders lead.As Regional Vice President at Coldwell Banker Warburg, Kevelyn has spent more than two decades building innovative, people-first solutions for New York City’s most competitive real estate environment. She played a pivotal role in the firm’s 2021 acquisition by Coldwell Banker and has since redefined agent support by treating agents as clients—championing their growth with technology, strategic positioning, and ment...
2025-10-1441 min