🎙️ Episode Overview

Hosts Jamal Abdoul and Adam Ruben return after a break to discuss:

• A PNW real estate and mortgage market update

• Homebuyer resources

• Behind-the-scenes insights into being a real estate agent and lender

• Business strategies and brokerage transitions

• Rates are up again after a brief drop—affected by geopolitical events and investor moves from stocks to bonds, then to gold.

• Mortgage News Daily is a recommended site to track rate trends (not a personal quote source).

• Reminder: Your personal rate depends on credit, down payment, and other factors—always consult your lender.

• Ruby recently switched brokerages to a more marketing-forward and hands-on team.

• Seeing an uptick in buyer activity, especially in the $400–$500K range.

• Bidding wars are happening again—if you see a home you love, act fast.

• Spring season is expected to bring more listings and energy to the market.

• Ruby’s new team emphasizes accountability and attention to detail, with support but personal ownership.

• Jamal shares how running his business solo (no team/assistant) has improved client communication and control of the process.

• Both agree that the client experience and communication are crucial, especially during contracts and document handling.

• Determine what you value most: leads, marketing help, training, flexibility, or admin support.

• Ruby sought marketing resources to reach her sphere more effectively.

• Jamal notes the benefits of staying hands-on, especially for strong communication and customer satisfaction.

📉 Mortgage Market Update (Jamal)🏡 Real Estate Market Update (Ruby)💼 Agent & Lender Insights💡 Advice for Agents Switching Brokerages