Real Estate, For Real

Eric is joined by managing broker at The Real Estate Group, Mike Oldenettel to talk about all of the positions Mike has held with CAAR, IAR, and NAR. They also cover how Mike got into the business, becoming a managing broker, his move to The Real Estate Group, the importance of keeping up with evolving changes in the industry, and why agents from all companies should help and look out for each other.

Eric and Kelly Stotlar work through some technical issues and discuss her transition from working on a real estate team, to becoming a solo agent.They discuss the various perks and benefits of being part of a team, as well as determining the appropriate time to make a career move. Despite their best efforts to stay on topic, the conversation veers into fondly remembering Myspace, and their favorite Asian restaurants.

Eric is joined by Natalie Dodson. Natalie is the Assistant Vice President of Mortgage Lending at Illinois National Bank. They discuss many aspects of the mortgage lending process, such as types of loans, interest rates, appraisals, PMI, local lenders vs national lenders, and the secret room in the basement where the underwriters hide. Also covered is the importance of building relationships with Realtors, and whether buyers should call a lender or a Realtor first.

Eric Pedigo is joined by Julie Davis. The conversation touches on how the profession has evolved over the years, adapting to change, the importance of good training for new agents, the impact of the internet on the industry, taking vacations, and Mike Buscher.

Eric sits down with Ketki Arya to talk about moving to the United States from India and building her real estate business. The conversation shifts to the importance of building good relationships with other Realtors, what defines success, driving too nice of a car, and getting hired because you have nice shoes.

Eric sits down with Josh Kruse (Finally) to talk about his keen fashion sense, why Realtors don't retire, effectiveness of billboards, and being a 3rd generation real estate agent.

Eric sits down with Logan Frazier to discuss becoming an agent at 18 years old, and what it took to build a successful business at a young age. Topics also include perception vs reality of being a Realtor, the importance of good training, balancing work and personal time, and the strangest experiences they've had on the job.

Eric sits down with fellow Realtor Wade Ebert to talk about interest rates dropping, life after the NAR settlement, hurt feelings, and FSBOs.

A conversation with Realtor, Adam Bugos. Eric and Adam discuss how they got into the business, traits that make a good agent, Crave vs Crumbl, and adjusting to the NAR Settlement.

A quick introduction to a new podcast on the reality of life in Real Estate.