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So You Want to be a Real Estate AgentHow to Handle Complex Transactions in a Shifting MarketIn this timely episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Meredith Fogle, Alicia Soekawa, and Deborah Morton tackle one of the most pressing challenges in today’s real estate industry: navigating complex transactions in an uncertain and rapidly changing market.From tricky appraisals and tight timelines to buyer hesitations and shifting seller expectations, this conversation offers real-world insight and practical strategies for managing deals when nothing goes by the book. Whether you’re a newer agent unsure how to adapt or a seasoned pro...2025-07-1823 minSo You Want to be a Real Estate AgentThe Definition of SuccessIn this thought-provoking episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Meredith Fogle, Alicia Soekawa, and Deborah Morton unpack one of the most important questions every real estate professional will face: What does success actually mean—and who gets to define it?From chasing production goals and growing teams to building balance, fulfillment, and purpose into your business, we explore how success can look very different for every agent—and why defining it for yourself is essential to long-term happiness and sustainability.🔑...2025-05-3036 minSo You Want to be a Real Estate AgentShedding Light on Clear CooperationClear Cooperation: What Agents Need to Know (Pros, Cons & Real Talk) 🏡📢In this episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, hosts Meredith Fogle, Alicia Soekawa, and Deborah Morton dive into one of the most talked-about policies in the industry today: Clear Cooperation.Whether you’re for it, against it, or just trying to make sense of it, we break down what Clear Cooperation really means for real estate agents, teams, and brokerages—and how it impacts your business, your listings...2025-05-0234 minSo You Want to be a Real Estate AgentHitting the Reset Button on Your Real Estate CareerIn today's episode, co-host Alicia Soekawa shares the story of her decision to "start from scratch" as she hits the reset button on her real estate career. If you are considering what your path forward should look like, this is the episode you need! So you want to be a real estate agent? Learn how to decide whether real estate is the right career for you, get tips and tools for real estate success, find out what is most important in your first 90 days in real estate, learn how to achieve real estate success using lead generation systems, learn i...2024-12-0639 min
So You Want to be a Real Estate AgentWhat I Wish I Knew When I Started in Real EstateSo You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent? Whether you are brand new, a seasoned agent ready for a recharge or fresh start, or at any stage in your career and ready to take your business to the next level, this is your podcast! In today's episode we introduce the funny, intelligent, insightful, and impressive Alicia Soekawa. Our new cohost brings a wealth of experience as a seasoned real estate company owner, successful real estate coach, and a multi-faceted and talented business woman. Today, as Alicia shares what she wishes she knew when she started in real estate...2024-03-1536 minSo You Want to be a Real Estate AgentWhen the Going Gets ToughLet's face it, it's a challenging time to be a real estate agent. Lower inventory means fewer transactions with buyers and sellers choosing to only to work with agents they consider the top experts in the field. In a market like this one, you need to be at the top of your game. In this episode, owner of The Collaborative, top producing real estate team leader, and real estate coach, Alicia Soekawa, shares strategies you can employ today to take advantage of the opportunity this market offers to strengthen your real estate skills, improve your mindset, increase your expertise...2024-03-0144 min