[Podcast] Real Talk, with Realtors: House Hacking, with Marcus Norman
Marcus Norman is a serial entrepreneur, Navy veteran, and the founder and CEO of Mark's Real Estate Holding Company. He has several businesses he operates and invests in. In this episode of Real Talk, with Realtors, hear what house hacking is, how to expand to multiple properties, become a stronger investor, invest in REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts), and how real estate agents can benefit from house hacking. This episode covers everything from house hacking to modern investing. Here's a small sample of what you will hear in this episode: How did Marcus get into house hacking? Is Dalip house hacking? Were there any conflicts among the house guests? Where does Marcus go for crowdfunding? What are the risks with real estate investing? How do you acquire your first house hacking property? What was Marcus's evolution with house hacking? How do you profit with house hacking? Connect with Marcus at the GentleMan Style Podcast and on social media. Listen on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Visit the episode homepage for show notes and more detail.

[Podcast] Decoding Real Estate: Deliver Clarity to Clients Amongst Shifting Market Concerns
What's everyone in real estate talking about these days? The shifting market and how it will affect inventory, sales and consumer confidence. This month's Decoding Real Estate is talking about it too, but we've got a much more positive spin than the doom and gloom media narrative. That's because RPR (Realtors Property Resource®) has recently introduced new charts and graphs that can help REALTORS® deliver local market stats to their clients and prospects. Hyperlocal data can ease fears and cut through the confusion. And there's no better expert on the subject than DRE's own host, Reggie Nicolay. Listen in as Genie Willett asks Reggie to explain what the new housing Market Trends charts and graphs contain, including definitions of the type of market areas are in, months supply of inventory, days on market, median prices, and much more. Reggie also offers up a slew of tips on how agents can use, share and promote these crucial stats, and he lists a handful of other impactful ways agents can promote their business (using free RPR tools and data!). Plus, a sneak preview of RPR's next big product release. Decoding Real Estate is hosted by Reggie Nicolay and Genie Willett. Subscribe/Follow Click here for a complete transcript of the episode. And be sure to check out these helpful and relevant links: RPR Unveils New Charts and Graphs in its Neighborhood Pages Shifting Real Estate Market: How to Create a Video That Clears up Confusion Free Templates to Help you Create Social Media Market Updates Printable guide: How's the Market? How to Build Your Neighborhood Database from Scratch Realtors Property Resource® Listen on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher To view the original article, visit the RPR blog.

[Podcast] Lead Gen and Leveraging Data with Ed Carey of Audience Town
In this episode of It's Closing Time, RentSpree CEO Michael Lucarelli sits down with Ed Carey, Founder and CEO of Audience Town, a digital advertising platform designed for real estate. In addition to talking about Audience Town's advertising products, they also dive into how lead-gen technology shifted during the pandemic and how real estate agents should be leveraging data.  

[Podcast] Growing Your with Technology with Matthew Kuchar
In this episode of It's Closing Time, Matthew Kuchar of Showami sits down with RentSpree CEO Michael Lucarelli to discuss technology tools for real estate agents and how agents can extend their professional network with PropTech tools. Showami is a service that connects licensed real estate agents with other licensed real estate agents to assist with buyer showings. Learn more about Showami at www.showami.com.  

[Podcast] iBuyers and 'Zillow-geddon' with Kala Laos of Zoodealio
In this episode of It's Closing Time, Kala Laos sits down with RentSpree CEO Michael Lucarelli to discuss the future of iBuying within real estate, as well as her real estate software company Zoodealio. Michael and Kala discuss "Zillow-geddon" and how real estate agents should view iBuying companies. Kala also discusses how her company, Zoodealio, is designed to empower agents within the iBuyer market and provides her top tips for effective lead generation.

[Podcast] Decoding Real Estate: Improving Dollar-Producing Productivity Without Stressing Out with Terri Murphy
"Available day or night," "Multi-tasking" and "Call me during dinner" are shock collar terms that sound like they belong to hard working real estate agents. However, they're actually impossible to achieve and do way more harm than good. Communication specialist Terri Murphy discusses the importance of self care and how to properly balance work and life in our latest episode. Terri also explains the importance of setting goals, setting boundaries, how to stay focused, and why delegating smaller tasks can make you a more dollar productive agent at the end of the day. There's also tips on how to say "no," decreasing the stress in your life and how to stop procrastinating. Tune in today to learn some systems and methodologies that will keep you on track and in sync. Decoding Real Estate is hosted by Reggie Nicolay and Genie Willett. Subscribe/Follow And be sure to check out these helpful and relevant links: TerriMurphy.com Realtors Property Resource Listen on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher To view the original article, visit the RPR blog.

6 Tips for Starting Your Real Estate Podcast
Podcasts have been around for quite a while. They are a fantastic tool when it comes to generating real estate leads, especially if you are able to capture those prospects in the research phase of their buying process. Here are six tips for starting your own real estate podcast: 1. Have a "Gimmick" Just like you should have a unique identifying reason why prospects should use you and not another real estate agent, you should have a reason that people should listen to your real estate podcast. This can be content unique to your area, your personality, a weekly giveaway, etc. Don't just sit there and talk, but have a plan. 2. Start It NOW Don't take too long planning—the only way you will gain any traction is by starting your podcast TODAY. Your first few episodes may be embarassing a year from now, but it's important that you just "do it." Just like waiting months to perfect a website before a launching it is a mistake, not having that online presence will cost you missed opportunities. As time goes on, your podcasts will improve and you will have better workflows to efficiently record new episodes. 3. Have Fun with It Don't worry about copying what has been done before. What works for other real estate agents might not work for you. Don't be afraid try experimenting with concepts you think would work. If they don't work, simply don't use them again in future podcast episodes. It's important that podcasting is fun for you, otherwise it won't be fun for others to listen to. 4. Be Consistent To create a real estate podcast that will generate perpetual residual leads is to have regular weekly episodes. This will train your audience to look forward to your next episode—or have them download all of your archived episodes to listen on their morning commute. 5. Invest in Good Sound Quality Just like purchasing a good quality camera for YouTube videos, the same goes for making an intelligent purchase towards your audio quality. You can certainly record your podcast on your phone, but listeners can tell the difference. This also goes for recording in a properly soundproofed room versus an open room that emphasizes the echoes of your voice. 6. Understand It Takes Time to Grow There isn’t a single product or program on the market that can give you quick results (aside from programs that leverage Google or Facebook advertising). So you'll need to accept that through consistency you can build yourself a sizeable following. Keep at it, and your three listeners can grow into 30, which can grow into even more! To view the original article, visit the Zurple blog.

[Podcast] Decoding Real Estate: Social Media Marketing with Travis Thom
For many agents, social media and digital marketing as a whole are tough concepts to grasp, and they tend to have more questions than knowledge: How do I get started? Where do I get started? How much should I spend? What techniques help drive lead generation? One listen to Travis Thom, and you'll have the answers. He's the founder of Elevated REM, a full-service, digital marketing agency that specializes in helping real estate agents find their voice in the social/digital world. In our latest episode, Travis gives tips and shares strategic insight on how to break into social media marketing, what platforms to adopt early (hint: the clock is Tik-ing), and breaks down digital terms such as pixels, code, cookies, funnels, retargeting, discovery cycles and storytelling. It's everything you need to know to start or fine-tune your real estate digital marketing plan. Decoding Real Estate is hosted by Reggie Nicolay and Genie Willett. Subscribe/Follow And be sure to check out these helpful and relevant links: Elevated REM The Ultimate Guide to Facebook Lead Ads for REALTORS® Realtors Property Resource To view the original article, visit the RPR blog.

The 7 Best Real Estate Podcasts to Listen to Right Now
Podcasts aren't just books for your ears. This is an entirely different medium for learning and entertainment. Episodes are guided by a host(s) and range in format from one-on-one interviews to Q&As to personal narratives. The variety of content and depth of information are part of what makes them so engaging and worthy of your time. Whether you're just getting into podcasts or want to breathe some fresh air into your library, we've collected the seven best real estate podcasts that you should check out this year. Together, they provide a good mix of inspiration, business tips, industry news and tech trends. You may not end 2021 subscribed to all of them, but give each one a listen and stay devoted to those that you find most useful and engaging. In no particular order, the seven best real estate podcasts are:

How to Achieve Success through Intent: One Real Estate Entrepreneur's Story
"Relationships are the driver for me in everything that I do," says Molly McKinley. You may recognize her name as a former technology executive in the real estate space. In fact, it was Molly's relationship with real estate professionals during her time as a tech executive that, in part, led her to start a company of her own, Intentionaliteas, an "intentional gifting platform" that helps agents "stay in flow" with current and past clients via automated gift giving. Molly is the first guest in a new interview series, 24/seven with Bondilyn Jolly, that explores "the person behind the professional." In each episode, host and real estate technology entrepreneur Bondilyn Jolly delves into what makes each guest tick—and what inspiration agents and brokers can learn from them. The series is produced by 3sixtyfive, a creative marketing agency that serves real estate professionals. Each episode delivers content via podcast, video, written interview, and photography. So what's Molly's secret to being remarkable at business? "Being thoughtful," she says in this episode. "We as human beings are just hardwired to connect with each other and that's the part that most people are trying to shortcut." But thoughtfulness takes time, and it isn't always easy, so she wondered how could she create thoughtfulness for people in their businesses so it's not just about technology, but "good, old-fashioned emotional intelligence." Hear more about how Intentionaliteas helps real estate agents achieve just that, Molly's spiritual approach to life and work, her dreams, greatest fears, and hopes for the future in this episode of 24/seven. Visit the official podcast webpage to listen to the interview and explore bonus content. You can also watch the podcast at the video below or stream it on your podcast app of choice: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Castbox, Transistor, and Listen Notes. Podcast Timeline 0:12 - Bondilyn introduces the podcast and its first-ever guest, Molly McKinley. 3:13 - Molly shares her spiritual and intent-driven approach to work and life. 8:21 - Molly talks about how she first conceived the concept for Intentionaliteas. 10:00 - How working with real estate professionals during the previous five years influenced the creation and concept of Molly's business. 11:48 - Molly explains the basic idea behind Intentionaliteas, and how it automates and simplifies the gift-giving process for real estate agents. 14:05 - Molly shares her greatest fear going into starting a new business from scratch. 16:42 - How authenticity, right living, and not sacrificing her core principles are central to Molly in life and in business. 19:48 - Bondilyn and Molly discuss being mindful and being at a point in life where everything needs to align. Molly talks about how the technology she uses aligns with who she is, and how she uses it to manage and run her business. 24:37 - Molly offers advice to others who are looking to start a business or make a leap of faith like she did. 28:05 - Molly introduces us to her new podcast, Afternoon Tea, which features conversations for and with women in business. 30:35 - Bondilyn wraps up the podcast and points listeners to bonus content related to this episode (see below). Next Steps Listen to the full podcast and explore bonus content like photos, a written Q&A, fun facts about Molly, and more. Visit the Intentionaliteas website to learn how to automate thoughtful gift-giving to your clients Visit the 3sixtyfive.agency and Elevate websites Stay tuned for the next episode of 24/seven with special guest Brenda Thompson!

What Every Agent Should Know About Podcasting
A popular, but seldom discussed marketing option for real estate agents is podcasting. This medium is uniquely well suited for real estate because of the on-the-go nature of the business. Some agents listen to podcasts to up their selling game. Others create podcasts to share their experiences with other agents or to teach potential buyers and sellers what's what. Other agents, however, aren't familiar enough with podcasts to take advantage of them at all. If you count yourself among these, whether you're interested in listening to podcasts or creating your own, we've got what you need to know about what podcasts are and where to find them below.

Using Podcasts to Build Your Real Estate Brand
Whether stuck in traffic or on the treadmill at the gym, chances are you've listened to a podcast at least once. In today's digital world, they're more popular than ever and according to 2018 Edison Research, "monthly listeners grew from 24 percent of Americans 12+ to 26 percent year over year." Lisa Fettner, VP of Marketing at ReferralExchange, recently interviewed Bill Risser, VP of Digital Strategy at Fidelity National Title and Founder/Host of The Real Estate Sessions Podcast, to discuss all things podcasting. If you're considering starting your own podcast, below are a few tips from Bill to keep in mind:

Free Podcast Series from the #1 Ranked Real Estate Agent in the World
Here's a great holiday gift and it's free: a new, four-part real estate podcast series that's available today featuring the wisdom and a little wit from Ben Caballero. Ben is the world's #1 ranked real estate agent. He's also the first and only agent in U.S. history ever to exceed the $1 billion mark for residential sales transaction volume in a single year, a feat he has achieved in each of the last three years.

From Books to Podcasts: Best Resources for New Real Estate Agents
New real estate agents everywhere--it's time to study up! From your lunch break to your morning commute to the office, reading real estate books, listening to awesome podcasts, and browsing some of the best online resources is the best way to advance your career (other than getting out there and working with more clients). We've compiled a group of resources for new real estate agents that includes websites, books, and podcasts to keep your brain active and entertained, and most importantly provide you with skills and knowledge to help you advance your marketing strategy, client relationships, and overall expertise.

Stitcher: How real estate agents can learn on the go with podcasts that educate and entertain
Aside from Uber drivers and bus drivers, real estate agents may put in more road time than any other profession. And while you're always focused on getting from one place to the next in record time, you may not be handling your drive time as efficiently as possible. This week, we'll talk about the best mobile apps for real estate agents on the go. Check out our first post, where we looked at the Waze app and its Send ETA feature.

Why Reusing Listing Photos Could Mean Legal Trouble
That house you sold in 2012 has just come back on the market. You know you still have a picture somewhere--there it is--and the home still looks pretty much the same. You upload the photo and relist the property. No problem, right? Well, actually, you could be stepping into some dangerous legal territory. We spoke with Larry Lohrman, a real estate photographer and blogger in Salem, Oregon. He frequently writes about issues at the crossroads of real estate and photography. One of the most common topics of discussion on his blog is usage rights for photographs commissioned from professional photographers. "I have a friend who's an agent and photographer in Seattle," he says. After a conversation about just this subject, Lohrman's friend went back to his office of more than 80 agents and asked around. "Down to a person, no one" -- not the managing broker, not a single agent -- "understood that when the agents pay a photographer for photos, they aren't getting ownership of the photos. They're only licensing those photos for a specific time and purpose." A number of recent high-profile cases have brought this issue to light, and may be cause for concern if you're not 100% sure of the legal status of your listing images: In 2008, photographer Liz Ordonez-Dawes was awarded more than $12 million when the court agreed that her client's distribution of seven photographs to third parties constituted copyright infringement. In 2013, Palm Beach County photographer Andy Frame sued several websites over misuse of his photos of Olivia Newton John's home in Jupiter, Florida. In 2014, a class action lawsuit was filed against CoreLogic for allegedly tampering with and distributing proprietary photographic works to their MLS clients.