If you know Washington Real Estate, you know the name Formant. Mike Formant has Real Estate in his blood. Son of the late John C. Formant, who fostered much of the H-Street Corridor's revival after the 1968 riots, Mike is the fourth generation of Formant realtors in Washington. Deeply rooted in the city, Mike is an encyclopedia of all things DC. Get ready to learn some real estate history in the Nation's Capital on this episode of the Keyed In Real Estate Podcast with Max Rabin and Brent Jackson.

If you know Capitol Hill, you know Joel Nelson. Joel is synonymous with selling historic homes in one of Washington, DC's most iconic neighborhoods. Joel has not only renovated numerous properties, he is renowned for his expertise in selling them. On today's episode, Max and Brent roll up their sleeves and explore Joel's impressive career, his insights on the shifting landscapes of real estate, and what the latest developments from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) mean for the future. Don't miss this discussion on the past, present, and future of real estate with Joel Nelson.

Born and raised in Israel, Avi Galanti came to the United States in 1997 after 4.5 years of active duty in the Israel Defense Forces. An entrepreneur at heart, Avi started a consulting firm in 2001 located in San Francisco, CA. He got involved in real estate in 2004, moved his real estate expertise to Bethesda, MD in 2005, and launched his own firm, Galanti Group, in 2015. As the #1 agent in Sales Volume in the Bethesda office, Avi Galanti has personally exceeded over $600MM in sales, while his team, Galanti Group, has sold over $1 Billion collectively. Avi is married to Karen, a talented freelance graphic designer, and father to 3 amazing kids: Ella, Maya, and Leo. Everyone in the Galanti household is a Tae Kwon Do Black Belt... except for Avi, who is too busy selling houses.

Join us as Max and Brent host previous Keyed In Podcast guest Jen Touchette to delve into the most recent news from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), offering listeners an engaging and informative analysis of the ever-changing market that is real estate. They discuss the implications of the latest housing market trends, dissect the newest policy changes, and forecast their potential impact on both realtors and homebuyers nationwide. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the dynamics of the U.S. real estate market, providing a comprehensive overview of NAR's latest reports and initiatives.

Join us for this special ENCORE broadcast revisiting one of our most popular episodes. Revisit our interview with Jeremy and Justin Kittrell, seasoned residential real estate developers in Washington, DC. These brothers, along with a third brother behind the scenes, have carved a niche in the competitive real estate market through their unique blend of family values and entrepreneurial spirit. From their roots in a family business to making music together, the Kittrells' path to success is as inspiring as it is varied. How do they outpace the competition? Where do they find those elusive deals? Dive into this episode for a closer look at the Kittrells' strategies and the lessons they've shared. Catch this must-hear recap and see why it's a listener favorite.

Join us for this special ENCORE broadcast revisiting one of our most popular episodes. Revisit our interview with Mandy & David, who have figured out how to scale their operation to maximize everyone’s take home. With over $200m in annual sales, their team is different. They truly are a machine. 

Join us for this special ENCORE broadcast revisiting one of our most popular episodes. Revisit our interview with Meredith Margolis, whose love affair with the DC area inspired her to become a real estate agent in 2006. Before pursuing a career in residential real estate, Meredith was a Business Development Manager for the law firm of Arent Fox LLP and prior to that, she pursued her combined love for art and retail to a paint-your-own pottery studio located off Dupont Circle. Meredith is a past Board Member for the Washington Project of the Arts and a member of the Board of the Edlavitch DC JCC. Originally from Baltimore, and an American University alumna, she resides in Dupont Circle with her husband and her two children. Our question is this: when and why did Meredith make the transition to real estate, and how exactly was she catapulted into the most successful tier of realtors in the DMV? Was she destined for real estate, or does she simply have an ingrained determination to succeed?

Join us for this special ENCORE broadcast revisiting one of our most popular episodes. Revisit our interview with Anna-Louisa Yon to find out what it was like to break $30M in sales in one year.  A native of the Washington, DC Metropolitan area, Anna-Louisa Yon began her career as a top-producing sales rep for one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. With a father in construction and a mother in real estate investing, Anna-Louisa applied her pharma sales skills to a new career real estate in 2015. In a short amount of time, Anna-Louisa found her niche on Capitol Hill. Her 2021 volume was over $34 Million. Today, Brent and our previous guest, Leslie Backoff Snider, explore Anna-Louisa’s fast rise within the industry and current predicament: how to start building a team.

Join us for this special ENCORE broadcast revisiting one of our most popular episodes. Revisit our first interview with one of the mega-stars of real estate: Daniel Heider. As the CEO and Founder of HEIDER Real Estate at TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, Daniel’s practice is the most followed real estate team in the world on social medial with over 3.5 million followers across all their social platforms. As a fifth-generation Washingtonian and resident of Logan Circle, Daniel is personally invested in the city he loves.

Join us for this special ENCORE broadcast revisiting one of our most popular episodes. Revisit our interview with Anne Savage and Nate Guggenheim, the top-selling team at Washington Fine Properties. Formed in 2007 from a foundation of friendship and respect, their partnership combines Nate's strategic negotiation prowess with Anne's passion for showcasing homes, selling more units annually than any other individual or team at Washington Fine Properties.