My Real Estate Show

Today’s episode features the hosts mixing industry discussion with lighthearted commentary, starting by debating the truthfulness of a Tony Robbins AI claim before exploring a video showcasing an innovative New York skyscraper designed to avoid casting shadows over a public park. They use the engineering choices made to discuss critical thinking and creative problem-solving. The next clip they watch goes over the importance o...

Sandi Lyn, Josh Ries, and Producer Brian discuss a variety of topics, starting with a fun World Cup prediction that almost came true. A five-year-old Twitter/X prediction correctly picked Spain and Argentina as the finalists, though it missed the final score by predicting Argentina would win. The conversation then shifts to Josh’s “prospecting by points” system, a strategy designed to help agents stay consistent w...

Today’s episode kicked off with a warning about a scam that could easily spill into the real estate industry, from fraudulent moving-company “can you transfer these funds for me?” requests to earnest money schemes. Sandi Lyn and Brian stressed trusting your instincts, recognizing red flags before money changes hands, and avoiding situations where scammers manipulate victims through sunk-cost tactics or seemingly l...

The episode focused on what real estate agents actually get paid to do, challenging the common belief that an agent's primary job is finding the perfect home. Sandi Lyn explained that today's buyers have access to the same listings online, making expectation-setting, negotiation, market knowledge, and problem-solving the real value an experienced agent brings. She and Brian discussed how home buying is driven as much by emotion as ...

This episode of My Real Estate Show featured home inspector and radon mitigation expert Roy Wier, who shared how humor and authenticity helped build his business. Roy recounted the viral TikTok that unexpectedly earned 1.7 million views after he was mistakenly accused of stealing a museum mug during his son's field trip. Rather than complain, he turned the experience into a marketing opportunity with “I’m not rich but I...

Today’s episode opens with Sandi Lyn discussing a post from a real estate influencer facing an ethics complaint after he posted a video with AI-generated content that someone mentioned in the video found to be offensive. She criticizes the use of rage bait as a business strategy, rejects the idea that AI prompts excuse someone from responsibility for what they publish, and questions the influencer's attempt to distance himsel...

Sandi Lyn welcomes former executive Helen Chioros for an in-depth conversation about leadership, brokerage growth, and the unique challenges women face in executive roles within the real estate industry. Helen reflects on helping scale major brokerages including eXp Realty, Real Brokerage, and Realty of America, sharing how women often have to work harder than their male counterparts to earn credibility in leadership positions. Tog...

The episode opens with Sandi Lyn mixing humor with practical conversations about construction laborers ability to accurately measure by eye, and creative home organization methods for cabinetry. She and Producer Brian discuss a reel involving a homeowner navigating restrictive local property ordinances. Sandi Lyn argues that while excessive government regulation can be frustrating, property owners should thoroughly research zoning,...

The episode opens with Sandi Lyn discussing the realities of building a real estate career and why so many new agents struggle during their first months in the business. She explains that agents often spend months without income while learning how to manage clients, recognize red flags, and establish systems that earn respect. Rather than acting as someone who simply unlocks doors, she argues that successful agents become trusted a...

The episode opens with Sandi Lyn and Producer Brian reacting to a variety of marketing and educational content, beginning with a discussion of Bobby McFerrin and his skillful demonstration of how the human brain instinctively recognizes musical patterns. From there, the conversation shifts into podcast recommendations, with Sandi Lyn saying that her shared military experience with Brian and their discussions of the Marine Corps &ld...

The episode opens with Sandi Lyn discussing a motivational cold-calling video; she argues that while cold-calling can be effective, every agent should choose a handful of lead-generation pillars that work for their personal or business style, and become relentlessly consistent rather than spreading themselves too thin. She and Brian also critique a video discussing how to get better SEO (Search Engine Optimization) results, but als...

The episode opens with Sandi Lyn reacting to a social media post criticizing the value of industry awards and designations. She argues that many recognitions in real estate have become marketing tools rather than meaningful measures of success, often requiring agents to pay nomination or submission fees. The conversation expands into authentic branding, with Sandi Lyn praising creators who use humor and personality to stand out ins...

The episode opens with hosts Sandi Lyn and Josh critiquing a short-form real estate marketing video, using it as a springboard to discuss authenticity, branding, and the fine line between being memorable and appearing unprofessional. They debate to what extent agents should use sex appeal in marketing, ultimately agreeing that confidence and personality can be effective only when backed by genuine expertise and credibility. They al...

Sandi Lyn answers a listener question about repeated instances of sellers who pull their homes off the market after a short period of time, with extensive preparation by the agent having been done. Drawing from a frustrating personal experience, she explains how investing significant time, money, and emotional energy into listings without protection led her to rethink her business practices. She advocates for including cancellation...

The episode begins with a discussion about creative social media marketing and the importance of capturing attention in crowded feeds. Sandi Lyn and Josh react to a real estate post that used Oprah as a scroll-stopping image despite having little connection to the actual content, sparking a conversation about whether unrelated or outdated visuals help or distract from the intended message. They argue that modern real estate marketi...

Josh hosts a solo edition of the show while Sandi Lyn is away, opening with a discussion about real estate coaching, social media algorithms, and sales psychology. He critiques the idea that agents can “hack” social media platforms or rely on scripts to generate business, arguing that real estate success comes from building genuine relationships rather than chasing shortcuts. The conversation focuses on how many agents ...

The episode centers on a unique real-world ethics and reputation-management situation involving an agent with Sandi Lyn’s brokerage, who joins the show to discuss a recent one-star review that appeared on her Realtor.com profile after showing a home to prospective buyers. The review accused her clients of causing damage and of Emily not following standard procedures for agents during a showing and appeared to come from the se...

This episode starts with reviewing a couple Instagram posts, using them as examples for marketing, authenticity, and standing out in the crowded real estate social media landscape. Sandi Lyn and Josh react to a real estate creator known for hiding humorous (and sometimes profane) Easter eggs throughout his carousel listing photos. They praise the strategy for increasing engagement, watch time, and memorability while filtering for c...

Josh hosts the episode solo while Sandi is away, speaking on a series of marketing, real estate, and business stories with Producer Brian. They begin by discussing FIFA’s decision to cover non-sponsor branding at World Cup venues, focusing on how companies like Levi’s and Gillette turned the situation into a marketing win by embracing the attention rather than fighting it. The conversation highlights the value of public...