The Weekly Closer Podcast

The Weekly Closer Podcast

The Weekly Closer is a passionate, entertaining, and educational podcast that shares some amazing strategies for your real estate business.

Episodes

June 1, 2023 32 mins

Mike Schweikardt, Designated Broker, Tina Nerland, Mentee Trainer, and Mike Vaughn, Director of Broker Operations, all with ProSmart Realty, joins us in studio. They share how the training program is helping their agents to stay productive. We also discuss the current market and what they are seeing out there right now. Enjoy.

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Tiffany Drejza with Re/Max Desert Showcase joins us, and Joanna Jones with Security Title, to discuss some amazing business numbers. Tiffany has been able to build a real estate business that runs on client referrals. The majority of her business comes from her database! She talks about how a simple decal on her car got her business. Tiffany also shares some of her client appreciation party secrets. Make sure to listen in.

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Steven Halen, Broker and Owner of R&S Premier Homes, joins us in studio. Steven's company does residential and commercial real estate, as well as property management. He shares some of the things that make a boutique brokerage like his different from other brokerages. Steven is passionate about his agents being successful. He talks about traditional ways they get business and some strategies that focus on a specific niche. There ar...

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Chris Tiller, Realtor with Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty, is back in the studio. He shares how he from a referral business, to transactional, and back to referral throughout his real estate career. Chris explains how important it is to build relationships. We also discuss the market, inflation, rates, and how these things impact housing.

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Carla Magee and Chelsea Barraco, Realtors with MHG Commercial, the commercial division of My Home Group, join us in studio. Carla and Chelsea share what is happening with commercial real estate throughout the Phoenix area. We discuss what this means for the valley. They also talk about how they can help residential agents with potential commercial deals. If you, as an agent, have questions, feel free to reach out to either Carla, o...

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Dawn Forkenbrock, Realtor with The Forkenbrock Group at eXp Realty, joins us to talk about being a mom and a full time real estate agent. Dawn shares her experience balancing home and work. We discuss how and when she knew it was time to look for help by building a team, from transaction coordinator to assistants and even working with showing agents. Dawn also likes to coach and mentor her team members. Enjoy!

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Mark Hicks, Realtor with Go Arizona Homes, and Jessica Benevento, loan officer with Movement Mortgage, join us to discuss VA loans and working with veterans. As a veteran himself, Mark has a passion to help other veterans with their real estate needs. Jessica goes over some specifics about VA lending and qualifications. They both share how honored they are to work with these clients. Enjoy this informational podcast.

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Jessica Benevento, loan officer with Movement Mortgage, Megan Urquidez, Realtor with the JP Anthony Group at eXp Realty, and Sarah Zocolo, escrow officer with Security Title Agency, join us in studio. We discuss mortgage, real estate, and title during this changing market. They also share the importance of working together to give clients a great experience.

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Brian Kelly, Loan Officer with Barrett Financial Group, and Jordan Page, Realtor with America One Luxury Real Estate, join us for an informative episode. We discuss the benefits of working with a mortgage broker, types of financing options that can help buyers, buydown strategies, adjustable rate loans, and even seller financing. Of course, we also talk about the market shift. Enjoy!

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Patrick Rapps, Loan Officer with Cherry Creek Mortgage, and Tony Scardina, Sales Executive with Security Title Agency, join us to discuss the current state of the market. Patrick gives his insight to the mortgage industry and interest rates. Tony shares his thoughts about the real estate and title business. They also talk about what it takes to continue getting business in this changing environment.

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Sarah Gates, the Sarah Gates Real Estate Group with Keller Williams Sonoran Living Realty, and Falon Kerby, Loan Officer with Bell Bank, are back in the studio. They talk about bulletproofing your real estate and mortgage business. Sarah and Falon believe it is extremely important to have like minded business partners that focus on the customer first. They share some great thoughts about how to win during a shifting market. Enjoy!

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Chris Bowers, The Bowers Team with eXp Realty, is back in the studio. Chris shares how he setup his showing partner model for his real estate business. The addition of this valuable team member has allowed Chris to go on 17 vacations over the past year. His showing partner model helps the team work with more clients and allows Chris to continue to generate more business. Chris also talks about the shifting market and how he has bui...

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Ann Sullivan, Senior Vice President of franchise and company growth with Long Realty Company, joins us in studio. Ann shares insights about recruiting agents and franchising opportunities. She also talks about how important agent support is, especially in this shifting market. Ann has a wealth of real estate knowledge. Enjoy.

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Morgan Hawes with Launch Real Estate and The Barkan Group shares her passion for real estate investing. Morgan works with investors and invests herself. She talks about long term holds, flips, and infill development. Morgan also discusses how her and her investors are changing their strategies to better fit the shifting market. Enjoy!

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Eric Heil, with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway Luxury Group, is back in the studio. In this episode, Eric shares what he did to get into the luxury market. He also gives an update on how today's market shift is impacting luxury real estate in Arizona. We also discuss how the stock market, interest rates, and inflation might influence buyer and seller decisions.

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Joining us this week is Mike Schweikardt and Tony Lee with ProSmart Realty, along with Sarah Blodgett and Bryce Nerland with Starboard Financial. On this episode, we all discuss the state of the housing and mortgage markets. They also share how important it is to work well with your business partners to help navigate clients through this current economy.

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Karl Isenburg, Isenburg Residential, with My Home Group joins us in studio this week. Karl talks about his decision to join the all-in-one real estate technology platform, PLACE. He shares how much of an impact it has made on scaling his real estate team and business. He says it frees him up to focus on what he does best, and they handle the rest. Karl also gives an invitiation to agents for an exciting event next week.

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