In The House

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Presenting their unpopular opinions, Toni and Jenny talk candidly as they investigate and make recommendations on how our real estate associations and regulatory bodies who govern our industry can do better. How do we be the best of the best in our industry when the techs and tools provided are complex and inefficient and the supplementary administrative documents are extraneous. They call it supervising and discipline while benefiting the public; we call it auditing and reporting the consumer’s behaviour on real estate purchase and sale practice using real estate agents as the vehicle. Let’s improve the efficiency of our business and we have some solutions for you in this episode on how we can level up to benefit both the public and the real estate professional.

We are all aware home buyers and sellers are searching online to find service providers, products, and reputable businesses.  Clients are 7x more likely to trust recommendations from peers, families, and friends than traditional advertising.  Recommendations on where to find these opinions have expanded over the years including the service provider's own website, other third party real estate centric websites, and google.  Rate-My-Agent.com is one very effective strategy that is simple, easy, and cost effective.  This website allows for authentic reviews from clients. The purpose of Rate-My-Agent.com is to increase transparency by connecting Buyers and Sellers with great quality real estate agents and its also a fantastic platform for reputable realtors to access their ideal clientele - A match made in heaven.

Website: https://www.rate-my-agent.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rate_my_agent_com/

As the Owner and Founder of Pardee Properties, Tami Pardee has outperformed the traditional model of managing a real estate brokerage and is 100% committed to making the best real estate company in the nation.  By building specialized departments to support her top producing team, an agent at Pardee Properties makes an average income of $350k a year. Now located in three cities with up to 50 work family members, Tami is recognized for being #56 largest woman-owned business in Los Angeles by the Los Angeles Business Journal.  Dominating the real estate industry, it is no wonder her team is ranked #1 Sales Team in Los Angeles, #2 team in California, and #6 team in the United States.  

She remains steadfast in her approach with problem solving, team building, and navigating through life with personal challenges.  Discover all the details in this episode on how to sustain a successful business from learning how to structure a team, growing your referral base to more than 50%, and building a healthy company culture that is loving and supportive all whilst raising two girls and twin boys.  Donating over $1.5M to school and local charities, Tami also founded Life Change Warriors, a program committed to helping participants change their life through self-discovery, thoughtful planning, and active support for homeless pregnant women and unprivileged youth. Oh, and did we mention her 2022 goal is to close over $1B in real estate deals?!

Website: https://pardeeproperties.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pardeeproperties/

Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon provides accommodation for families, so they can be close to their seriously ill children undergoing treatment. The House is a place of comfort, healing, and a home away from home for kids and families from all across British Columbia and the Yukon. Sarah Tarling is the Director of Development, Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorship at The Ronald McDonald House and joins us on this episode to tell us how she got into this role and her passion for helping children and families in our community. She also discusses the launch of a new real estate specific donation program - Realty With Heart. A program that is designed to raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House. Every donation helps give sick kids and their families staying at the house. As a Realtor, you can learn how to make a lasting impression with your clients by making a contribution in their name. Learn how to get involved yourself and how to choose the correct charitable organization when you are looking to give back.

Website: https://rmhbc.ca/rwh/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rmhbc/

Top producer, Tina Mak of Macdonald Realty, joins us this week to talk about how she has earned her client's loyalty for the past three decades. Servicing a wide range of clientele, she believes the ultimate ingredient to a long lasting career is her motto, "People before Profits". With her outgoing, optimistic, and love for life personality, Tina interviews the elite and gets interviewed by real estate leaders across Canada, US, China, as well as around the world. For the past 15 years, she has hosted her own weekly radio real estate show targeting the Chinese community on AM1320 CHMB covering topics on cultural diversity, national and international real estate, and the overall economic landscape.

In this episode, you will learn:
- How her business philosophy has put her in the Top 5% in the Vancouver real estate industry over the past 30 year
- What it takes to build a community as the Founding President of AREAA Vancouver
- What it means to the real estate industry as we manage one of the biggest challenges - bridging the cultural gap
- How to manage client's expectations when information is misconstrued by the media
- The top 3 spots to invest in for real estate
- How to run a business all by referral

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Allison Andrew-Harris is the co-owner and Director of Designer + Trade of CF Interiors. In this episode while she talks about entrepreneurship and managing the family's furniture business. It wasn't a straight line to success; it took hard work, a great deal of passion, and a collected wealth of knowledge through generations. Follow along as we listen to Allison's story when she first started working in the furniture store in Vancouver when she was a teenager and now rebranded, CF Interiors, has 3 locations in Western Canada. The start of 2020 forced CF Interiors to listen to their designers, bring in new products, and introduce a Designer + Trade program where they offer exclusive discounts and personalized services with dedicated account managers for each interior designer. CF Interiors take the grunt work out of the logistical nightmares and they handle all the shipping, warehousing, claims, and consolidation of delivery items to service both the homeowner and designer. In this episode, you will learn:

- How to play to your strengths in a family business

- How to rebrand and evolve to stay competitive in the furniture industry

- How to structure lifelong partnerships with vendors and interior designers to advocate for your business

- What you need to know when opening a furniture business

- Top 3 furniture and design must-haves in every home

Website: https://www.cfinteriors.ca

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonandrewharris

Are you ready to officially start your own real estate brokerage? If you are a self-starter with a strong work ethic and you know how to bring out the best in others, you may just be ready to start your own real estate brokerage. However, there are many steps you will need to take, like creating a business plan and establishing lead generation strategies before you can call yourself a managing broker. In this episode, Jenny and Toni discuss their personal experiences with their respective brokerages, the costs involved in getting started, how to pick the right staff, why we must charge desk fees to make it a profitable business, setting up the brand, and the type of culture you must build to attract and retain agents. Roll up your sleeves and let's get started!

Imagine the time you’ve wasted having to keep on target with each task for each of your clients? The key to building and scaling a business sustainably is to add systems, set up automation, and delegate your processes. Jessica Frigon, CEO and Founder of PROJECT LOVE, discusses the operational foundation you need to increase efficiency and productivity. You can also catch Jessica on LOVE Unplugged, her weekly podcast with expert advice on attaining your goals with purpose and passion.

In this episode, you will learn to:
- Elevate your client’s experience with higher quality service
- Implement tech tools to keep you on target so you are not starting from scratch with each task
- Eliminate gaps in your business that are costing you lost revenue
- Onboard new team members to ensure they produce the same high level, quality of service to your clients
- Take on more clients and increase your sales revenue without working longer hours