🚀 In this episode of Pending and Trending, host Deidre Quinn sits down with Kurt Byers, Head of Business Development at New Western, the nation’s largest private real estate investment marketplace. With operations in 35+ markets and a network of 250,000 investors, New Western specializes in distressed and value-add properties, helping both sellers in tough situations and investors looking for profitable deals. Kurt shares how their boots-on-the-ground model sets them apart, how agents can benefit from partnerships, and why distressed homes represent massive untapped opportunity in today’s market.

🎧 Hosted by: Deidre Quinn

👤 Guest: 🏡 Kurt Byers – Head of Business Development, New Western

Kurt Byers is the Head of Business Development at New Western, the nation’s largest private real estate investment marketplace and the largest private buyer of residential investment properties in the U.S. With a presence in over 35 markets—including a rapidly expanding footprint in Metro New York—New Western specializes in value-add properties that need renovation, connecting investors with opportunities sourced through a vast network of wholesalers, agents, contractors, and lenders.

With over two decades of experience in marketing and strategic growth, Kurt has played a key role in scaling New Western’s operations and investor base nationwide. Under his leadership, the company has grown significantly, making off-market real estate more accessible to everyday investors.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ What makes New Western different from other investor groups

✔️ How their two-sided marketplace helps both sellers and investors

✔️ Why distressed properties are the key to affordability & opportunity

✔️ How real estate agents can monetize difficult-to-list properties

✔️ The role of partnerships and tech in scaling real estate investment

✔️ The top markets where New Western sees growth potential

🎵 Whether you’re an investor, an agent, or just curious about distressed real estate, this episode reveals how to turn challenges into opportunities.

💼 Connect with Kurt Byers & New Western:

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

📺 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/newwestern

🌐 Website → https://www.newwestern.com/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/newwestern

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