On this week’s episode of RealTrending, Tracey sits down with Eric Elfman, the CEO of MoxiWorks.

Eric talks all about balancing the delicate relationship between leveraging AI tools and building and maintaining client relationships. He also talks about making these tools more accessible to agents.

Eric also shares MoxiWorks’ plans to increase technology adoption and make real estate tools more accessible to agents, along with a sneak peek at the company's upcoming software launch this summer.

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On this week’s episode of the RealTrending Podcast, Tracey talks to Lon Welsh, founder and managing broker of Your Castle Real Estate, the largest independent real estate brokerage in Colorado.

Lon joins the show today to talk about where the market is headed and how they grew Your Castle to the size it is today, including his strategies on recruiting, retention and using AI tools to transform agent-client relationships.

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On this week’s episode of RealTrending, Tracey chats with Claire O'Connor, team leader of O'Connor Estates with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties.

After losing her home, her father-in-law’s home, and a house under construction to the devastating LA wildfires, Claire shares her journey of rebuilding amid disaster. She discusses the emotional toll, the resilience of the Palisades community, and the changing dynamics of the real estate market, especially the shift towards safer properties with better evacuation routes.

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On this week’s episode of RealTrending, Tracey chats with Chris Trapani and Ryan Iwanaga, lifelong friends, co-founders, and partners of Christie’s International Real Estate Sereno.

While working with your best friend might be a recipe for disaster for some, Chris and Ryan have used their relationship and leadership to grow Sereno into the largest, locally-owned and  operated independent brokerage in Northern California. The three of them talk about the power of relationships, evolving market challenges, and where AI is headed in real estate.

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This week on the RealTrending podcast, Tracey traveled to the Illinois REALTORS’ REengage Winter Conference to sit down with Illinois REALTORS CEO Jeff Baker and President Tommy Choi in person!

The three discuss the current challenges in the housing market, including low inventory and rising interest rates. They also talk all about the value of being a real estate professional, being a part of an association, and what is necessary for the future of associations as far as serving their members’ needs.

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This week on the RealTrending podcast, Tracey sits down with Mike Simonsen, founder of Altos, to discuss his 2025 housing forecast, including home prices, mortgage rates, and affordability.

He also talks about what changes he anticipates with the Trump administration, covers the role of immigration and labor in construction, and talks about how tariffs could affect market dynamics.

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This week on the RealTrending podcast, Tracey sits down with Steve Murray, founder of RealTrends and a senior advisor to HousingWire.

Steve joins us to discuss the current state of mergers and acquisitions in real estate, how market changes are impacting broker valuations, and the growing shift toward team-based brokerage models. He also shares his predictions for President Trump’s impact on the housing market in 2025 and breaks down the challenges posed by government regulations on housing affordability.

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This week on the RealTrending podcast we are bringing you an episode a bit earlier than normal to highlight a story of loss and hope during the wildfires in the Los Angeles area. 

Tracey sat down with Anthony Marguleas, founder of Amalfi Estates out of Pacific Palisades. About 60% of residents in the Pacific Palisades area have lost their homes or their businesses, including Anthony’s own home of over 30 years.

He joins us today to give an emotional, first-hand account of the fires, how it’s impacting local residents and the complicated issues around insurance for those affected. He also shares what real estate agents can do to help their community and those who are displaced. 

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This week on the RealTrending podcast, Tracey sits down with Danielle Dowell, the leader of The DoWell Group at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago. With over 17 years in real estate, Danielle shares how she’s built a team of 15 agents and assistants at The Dowell Group by focusing on their individual strengths and passions.

Danielle discusses her unique approach to team building, the latest real estate trends, and the growing significance of teams. She also talks about how her background in sports has influenced her leadership style and gives some advice for new agents entering today’s market.

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This week on the RealTrending podcast, Tracey sits down with Michael Valdes, the CEO of LPT International. The last time Tracey talked to Michael, he was holding executive roles at eXp before his tranistion to LPT in July 2024.

Michael joins us today to dive into LPT's unique agent choice model and the critical role of training, vision, and branding when building a successful real estate business. He also talks about the influence of AI in places you least expect, and the importance of agents understanding their value.

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