🚀 In this episode of Realizations, host Andrea Gordon welcomes Pete Neubig, a real estate expert and the founder of Virtual Property Management Solutions. Pete shares his journey from managing properties to venturing into the virtual assistant space and explains how hiring virtual assistants can drastically improve efficiency and profitability in real estate. Pete also dives into the advantages of using virtual assistants, especially for realtors and property managers, and how his platform offers a unique and cost-effective solution.

🎙 Hosted by: Andrea Gordon

👤 Guest: Pete Neubig – Founder of Virtual Property Management Solutions

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How Pete’s real estate journey led him to launch a virtual assistant business

✔️ The benefits of using virtual assistants in property management and real estate

✔️ Why hiring globally can save costs while increasing efficiency

✔️ How Pete’s platform connects realtors with 40,000+ qualified virtual assistants

✔️ Tips for training virtual assistants and integrating them into your business

✔️ The importance of managing virtual assistants with clear metrics and KPIs

✔️ How virtual assistants can handle tasks like appointment setting, social media, and transaction coordination

✔️ Why taking the time to properly train virtual assistants can transform your business

🎬 Watch now to hear how Pete is helping real estate professionals become more profitable and efficient by leveraging virtual assistants in innovative ways!

📇 Connect with Pete Neubig

🌎 Website → https://www.vpmsolutions.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/pete.neubig.1/

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

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-neubig/

🎙 Follow Andrea Gordon

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

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

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreagordonrealestate/

💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate

🚀 Ready to leverage LinkedIn for real estate success? In this episode, real estate expert Jarred Talmadge shares his insights from his book, The LinkedIn Real Estate Agent. Andrea Gordon hosts Jarred as they discuss how to build meaningful connections, generate leads, and make LinkedIn work for your business.

🎙 Hosted by: Andrea Gordon - DRE# 01233563

👤 Guest:

🏡 Jarred Talmadge – Real Estate Expert & Author of The LinkedIn Real Estate Agent

Jarred Talmadge is the author of The LinkedIn Real Estate Agent, a groundbreaking book recognized by Inman as the "best business book" of 2024 and a must-read for real estate professionals looking to stand out in the digital world. Jarred specializes in teaching agents how to maximize LinkedIn’s free tools to build lasting relationships, generate leads, and grow their business efficiently—without spending hours online. His strategies help real estate professionals bridge the gap between networking and real client conversion.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How LinkedIn Can Revolutionize Your Real Estate Business

✔️ The Basics of Building a LinkedIn Profile that Ranks on Google

✔️ The Right Way to Connect and Build Relationships on LinkedIn

✔️ Effective LinkedIn Strategies for Lead Generation

✔️ Why LinkedIn is the Best Platform for Real Estate Professionals

✔️ Tips for Avoiding the Hard Sell and Focusing on Building Relationships

🎬 Watch now for actionable tips on how to grow your business through LinkedIn!

📇 Connect with Jarred Talmadge

🌎 Website →  https://www.classeswithjarred.com/

🔗 LinkedIn →  https://www.linkedin.com/in/masterinstructor/

🎙 Follow Andrea Gordon

 🌎 Website → https://andreagordon.com/

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

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

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreagordonrealestate/

💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate

📌 #RealEstateSuccess #RealEstateTeamBuilding #RealEstatePodcast #CommunityBuilding

In this episode of the Realizations Podcast, host Andrea Gordon interviews Rick Albert, a savvy real estate investor and developer based in Los Angeles. Rick shares his journey from foreclosure flips to house hacking, as well as his thoughts on investing in California and out-of-state markets. Tune in for insights on how to successfully navigate the real estate world, even in tough markets, and learn how to creatively increase your ROI.

🎙 Hosted by: Andrea Gordon

👤 Guest

🏡 Rick Albert – Real Estate Investor, Developer, and Podcast Host

Rick Albert is a top-producing Los Angeles Realtor, investor, and house hacking expert with over 300 real estate transactions under his belt. Featured in L.A. Times, Fox 11 News, The Real Deal, and BiggerPockets, Rick is known for his strategic approach to buying, selling, and investing in real estate. As a published case study in The House Hacking Strategy, he helps clients build wealth through smart real estate decisions. Ranked in the top 10% of agents in L.A., Rick specializes in luxury homes, investment properties, and creative financing strategies.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✅ What house hacking is and how it can help you buy property with minimal down payment

✅ Rick’s approach to investing in both California and out-of-state properties

✅ How to navigate rent control and eviction laws to make profitable investments

✅ The importance of choosing the right tenants and how it can impact your ROI

✅ How creativity in real estate investing can provide steady returns

✅ Rick’s thoughts on California’s real estate market and why it’s challenging for investors

🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!

📇 Connect with Rick Albert

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

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/rickbalbert/?hl=en

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickbalbert/

🌎 Website → https://rickalbertonline.com/

🎙 Follow Andrea Gordon

 🌎 Website → https://andreagordon.com/

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

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

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreagordonrealestate/

💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate
📌 #RealEstateSuccess #RealEstateTeamBuilding #RealEstatePodcast #CommunityBuilding

In this episode of Realizations 🎙️, the host interviews Robert Reffkin, the CEO and founder of Compass 🧭. Reffkin shares the story behind the company's name, inspired by the idea of helping clients navigate challenging times 🏡🔍.

He also discusses his diverse background 🌍, from running marathons for charity 🏃‍♂️💙, working at the White House 🇺🇸, to entering finance 💰—spurred on by his mother's career as a real estate agent 🏠.

Reffkin emphasizes Compass's principles of entrepreneurship 🚀 and their mission to better support agents 🤝. He also voices strong opinions on real estate industry regulations ⚖️, like the NAR’s clear cooperation policy, advocating for transparency 🔎 and choice for homeowners.

Additionally, Reffkin highlights the impact of strong women 💪 in his life and the significance of giving back through community initiatives like Compass Cares ❤️. He shares his vision for the future of Compass and the real estate profession, aiming to elevate its status 📈 and foster greater community involvement 🌍💡.

👤 Featuring:

🏡 : Robert Reffkin

Robert Reffkin founded Compass in 2012, drawing inspiration from his mother, Ruth, a longtime real estate agent. Under his leadership, Compass ascended to become the country's #1 real estate brokerage in the United States, achieving half a trillion dollars in real estate sales. Robert holds both a B.A. and M.B.A. from Columbia University, and his professional background includes roles at McKinsey and Goldman Sachs, along with a tenure as a White House Fellow. Beyond his business endeavors, he has run 50 marathons in 50 states, raising $1 million for charities–including the nonprofit America Needs You, which he founded to empower young people from underprivileged backgrounds, assisting them in becoming the first in their families to attend college. He is also donating all of his proceeds from his recent book, No One Succeeds Alone, to nonprofits that help young people realize their dreams.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✅ Why Robert founded Compass and the meaning behind its name

✅ The 8 Compass Entrepreneurship Principles that drive success

✅ How Robert's background in government and finance shaped his leadership

✅ The importance of empowering real estate agents and supporting their success

✅ Insights into clear cooperation and its impact on the real estate industry

✅ Robert's vision for real estate in the next five years and Compass’ role in it

✅ The role of strong women in Robert’s life and how it influences Compass’ culture

✅ The importance of giving back through Compass Cares

🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!
💼 Connect with Robert Reffkin:

🌐 Website → http://www.robertreffkin.com/

👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/robert.reffkin

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

💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertreffkin
🎧 Follow Andrea Gordon:

🌐 Website → https://andreagordon.com/

👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/AndreaGordonRealEstate/

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

💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreagordonrealestate/

👨‍💼With Special Guest:  Syed Mohsin

In this episode of Realizations with Andrea Gordon, guest Syed Moshin shares his remarkable journey from emigrating from Bangladesh to becoming a successful real estate entrepreneur in the Metro Detroit area, Michigan. Moshin recounts his path from early challenges, including culture shock and dropping out of engineering school, to discovering his passion for real estate. He dives into his initial forays into e-commerce, his first real estate deals, and the eventual establishment of his team and the Boss Agents Academy. The discussion also highlights the impact of industry changes, lead generation, and the importance of building sustainable business practices in real estate. Moshin and Gordon also address broader themes such as the role of technology, the challenges posed by corporations like Zillow, and the systemic issues affecting the real estate industry.

#RealEstateJourney #RealtorLife #ResidentialRealEstate #RealEstateTips #MarketKnowledge #RealEstateSuccess #WorkLifeBalance #RealEstateInsights #LocalMarketExpert #ContinualLearning #RealEstateChallenges #RelationshipFocused #RealEstateImpact #TeamBuilding #RealEstateAdvice

🗣️Notable Quotes:

“  There is no way out, but to go all in “ 

📇Connecting with Syed Mohsin

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesuccessbroker/

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thesuccessbroker

Website: http://thesuccessbroker.co

🎙️Connecting with Andrea Gordon

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndreaGordonRealEstate/

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreagordonrealestate/

Website: https://andreagordon.com/ 

⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

👨‍💼With Special Guest:  Michael Voulgarakis

In this episode of Realizations, host Andrea Gordon welcomes Michael Voulgarakis, a commercial realtor specializing in multi-unit buildings. They delve into Michael's journey into commercial real estate, the importance of strong relationships with brokers, and the dynamics of acquiring and managing properties in Seattle. Michael also discusses the intricacies of 1031 exchanges, financing challenges, and economic factors affecting the real estate market. The conversation provides valuable insights for anyone interested in the commercial real estate landscape.

#RealEstateJourney #RealtorLife #ResidentialRealEstate #RealEstateTips #MarketKnowledge #RealEstateSuccess #WorkLifeBalance #RealEstateInsights #LocalMarketExpert #ContinualLearning #RealEstateChallenges #RelationshipFocused #RealEstateImpact #TeamBuilding #RealEstateAdvice

🗣️Notable Quotes:

“   you want to help out the people that have helped you. And it becomes a great cycle, “ 

📇Connecting with Michael Voulgarakis

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelvoulgarakis/

Website: http://sreventures.com/

🎙️Connecting with Andrea Gordon

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndreaGordonRealEstate/

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreagordonrealestate/

Website: https://andreagordon.com/ 
⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

👨‍💼With Special Guest:  Andrea Blum

In this episode of Realizations, the host interviews Andrea Blum, a real estate agent and coach from Toronto. Andrea shares her journey from immigrating to Canada from Romania to becoming a successful listing agent and coach. She discusses the challenges of breaking into the real estate market without a sphere of influence, emphasizing the importance of learning to price properties, handling objections, and managing emotions. Andrea also talks about the changing regulations in real estate, the importance of contracts, and the evolving role of real estate agents. The episode delves into the immigrant experience, the dynamics of being a woman in the industry, and the necessity for agents to educate their clients and assert their value.

#RealEstateJourney #RealtorLife #ResidentialRealEstate #RealEstateTips #MarketKnowledge #RealEstateSuccess #WorkLifeBalance #RealEstateInsights #LocalMarketExpert #ContinualLearning #RealEstateChallenges #RelationshipFocused #RealEstateImpact #TeamBuilding #RealEstateAdvice

🗣️Notable Quotes:

“    I'm an immigrant. I'm going to make it work. I know where I came from. Nothing can buy me, but nothing can destroy me. I'm going to make it work no matter what. “ 

📇Connecting with Andrea Blum

Website: https://andreablum.komi.io/

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

🎙️Connecting with Andrea Gordon

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndreaGordonRealEstate/

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreagordonrealestate/

Website: https://andreagordon.com/ 
⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

👨‍💼With Special Guest:  Leonard Steinberg

In this episode of 'Realizations,' host Andrea Gordon interviews Leonard Steinberg, a distinguished real estate professional and Corporate Broker at Compass, where he serves as the Chief Evangelist. Leonard shares his insightful journey from a passion for real estate at six years old to his pivotal role in shaping Compass's culture and operations. He discusses the multifaceted nature of real estate transactions, emphasizing the importance of advisory roles and big-picture thinking. The conversation covers the intersection of technology and human touch in real estate, the implications of AI, and the impact of commission lawsuits on the industry. Leonard also highlights the value of professionalism and emotional intelligence in the real estate market while Andrea shares personal anecdotes and insights from her extensive experience in the field. The episode concludes with a candid discussion about the challenges and biases in the industry and the significance of clear communication and ethical practices in advancing the profession.

#RealEstateJourney #RealtorLife #ResidentialRealEstate #RealEstateTips #MarketKnowledge #RealEstateSuccess #WorkLifeBalance #RealEstateInsights #LocalMarketExpert #ContinualLearning #RealEstateChallenges #RelationshipFocused #RealEstateImpact #TeamBuilding #RealEstateAdvice

🗣️Notable Quotes:

“    if you do not message exactly who you are very clearly to the world,  they will decide what that message is and message it on your behalf. ”

🎙️Connecting with Leonard Steinberg

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonard-steinberg-1ab2968/

Website: https://theleonardsteinbergteam.com/ 

🎙️Connecting with Andrea Gordon

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndreaGordonRealEstate/

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreagordonrealestate/

Website: https://andreagordon.com/ 
⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

👨‍💼With Special Guest:  Mawish Syed

In this episode of the Realizations Podcast, host Andrea Gordon interviews Mahwish Syed, a designer based in Manhattan and author of 'Purgatory to Paradise.' The conversation delves into Syed's experiences and insights on designing for health and well-being, informed by her personal battle and remission from breast cancer. Syed shares her philosophy on the healing power of beauty, the importance of creating a nurturing home environment, and her workshops designed for cancer survivors and their caretakers. The discussion touches on topics such as the impact of light on health, the significance of maintaining a clean living space, and the intersection of design and circadian rhythms.

#RealEstateJourney #RealtorLife #ResidentialRealEstate #RealEstateTips #MarketKnowledge #RealEstateSuccess #WorkLifeBalance #RealEstateInsights #LocalMarketExpert #ContinualLearning #RealEstateChallenges #RelationshipFocused #RealEstateImpact #TeamBuilding #RealEstateAdvice

🗣️Notable Quotes:

“   Why not design  embracing the darkness instead of trying to biohack our way out of it? ”

📇Connecting with Mahwish Syed

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mahwishsyeddesigns/

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahwish-syed-570b21110/

Website: https://www.msd-ny.com/

🎙️Connecting with Andrea Gordon

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndreaGordonRealEstate/

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreagordonrealestate/

Website: https://andreagordon.com/ 
⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

👨‍💼With Special Guest:  Justin Stoddart

In this episode of the Realizations Podcast, host Andrea Gordon sits down with Justin Stoddart to discuss his company Pro Insight. Justin explains how Pro Insight serves as a digital networking platform for real estate professionals, akin to a blend of LinkedIn and BNI. He details the platform's unique approach to generating referrals and optimizing business for various property-related professionals. The conversation delves into the inefficiencies of traditional referral systems, the benefits of strategic alliances, and the long-term vision of improving client experiences. Justin also shares his background in home building and title, his transition to real estate coaching, and the collaborative philosophy underlying Pro Insight’s operations. The episode highlights the importance of holistic real estate services and professional education in the face of industry disruptors.

#RealEstateJourney #RealtorLife #ResidentialRealEstate #RealEstateTips #MarketKnowledge #RealEstateSuccess #WorkLifeBalance #RealEstateInsights #LocalMarketExpert #ContinualLearning #RealEstateChallenges #RelationshipFocused #RealEstateImpact #TeamBuilding #RealEstateAdvice

🗣️Notable Quotes:

“  if we find the right people, we invest heavily in them.  ”

📇Connecting with Justin Stoddart: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinstoddart/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinstoddart/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justincstoddart/

Website: https://justinstoddart.com/ 

🎙️Connecting with Andrea Gordon

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndreaGordonRealEstate/

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

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreagordonrealestate/

Website:https://andreagordon.com/
⭐ Produced byIcons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/