🚀 In this episode of Pending and Trending, host Deidre Quinn sits down with John LeRoy, founder and CEO of REALAY, a groundbreaking referral platform changing the way real estate agents connect, collaborate, and build wealth. They discuss the shift in the industry post-COVID, the benefits of referrals over leads, and how Realay ensures high-quality, trustworthy, and efficient agent connections. From “mailbox money” to passive income opportunities, this episode unpacks how agents can use referrals to scale smarter, serve clients better, and even build a retirement plan — all without paying monthly fees or chasing low-quality leads.

🎧 Hosted by: Deidre Quinn

👤 Guest:

🏡 John LeRoy – Founder & CEO of REALAY

John LeRoy is the Founder and CEO of Realay, a SaaS platform launched in 2023 to streamline real estate referrals for independent brokers and agents across the U.S. Based in the Detroit metro area, he created Realay to address a major industry gap—helping clients relocate between markets without losing continuity or service quality. Before entering real estate tech, John built a career in the healthcare and medical products sector, focusing on solutions for consumers with chronic conditions and developing systems to improve efficiency and client experience.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ The real difference between a referral and a lead — and why it matters

✔️ How RELAY is creating trust-driven agent relationships nationwide

✔️ Why referrals close up to 60% more than traditional leads

✔️ How RELAY helps retiring agents build a lasting income stream

✔️ Why RELAY’s network model benefits both agents and clients

✔️ How to use RELAY for contractor referrals and vendor connections

🎵 Whether you’re a realtor, lender, or entrepreneur, this episode shows how one simple app is redefining what it means to connect in real estate.

💼 Connect with John LeRoy & RELAY:

🌐 Website → https://realay.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/RealayAgent/

📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/realayagent/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/realay/

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