In this episode of the Real Trending Podcast, Tracey Velt speaks with Rick Haase, President & COO of United Real Estate, about the current state of the real estate industry, focusing on the surge of lawsuits, particularly regarding private listing networks. They discuss the importance of having a clear mission for brokerages, the strategies for growth in a changing market, and the implications of the NAR settlement. Haase emphasizes the need for operational excellence and the financial wellness of agents as key components for success in the industry.

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In this episode of the RealTrending Podcast, Gavin Swartzman discusses his role as president of Christie's International Real Estate and the evolving landscape of luxury real estate. He shares insights on market opportunities, the importance of branding and affiliate relationships, and the challenges of navigating change in the industry. Gavin emphasizes the need for empathy and authenticity in leadership, as well as the significance of providing valuable advice to clients. The conversation highlights the shifting definition of luxury and the importance of understanding client motivations in a changing market.

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In this episode of the Real Trending Podcast, Dru Wischhover, CEO of Inspired Title, discusses the often-overlooked role of title companies in real estate transactions. He emphasizes the importance of community involvement, fraud prevention and the critical nature of communication between real estate agents and title companies. Dru also addresses the rising threats of cybercrime, particularly with the advent of AI, and shares insights on the significance of title insurance in protecting property ownership. The conversation concludes with a lightning round of common myths and best practices in the industry.

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In this episode of the Real Trending Podcast, Alex Vidal discusses the key strategies for brokerage growth, emphasizing the importance of accountability in coaching, expanding value beyond local markets, and addressing affordability challenges in real estate. He highlights the need for real estate pros to adapt to market changes and maintain professionalism while facilitating family moves and exploring government roles in housing affordability. The conversation concludes with a lightning round of insights on common advice and habits for realtors.

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In this episode, RTC Consulting Founder Steve Murray discusses the current state of the real estate industry, focusing on brokerage mergers and acquisitions, the impact of Zillow’s legal challenges, and strategies for brokers to prepare for the future. He emphasizes the importance of adapting to market changes, understanding antitrust issues and leveraging technology like AI to enhance business models.

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This week on RealTrending, Tracey Velt talks with Lauren Henss, VP of Marketing and Strategic Initiatives at FirstTeam Real Estate, a RealTrends Verified top 30 brokerage in national sales volume. Tracey and Lauren dive into the realities of leading a complete digital transformation in under a year, including shifting from legacy to modern branding and creating agent-centric marketing that drives real results.

Lauren shares how consumer brand tactics from her work with Chanel, Nike, and Salesforce translated into real estate, the challenges of brokerage consolidation, and why treating agents as the heroes of your story changes everything.

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How to shift from legacy brand messaging to future-focused value propositions

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This week on RealTrending, Tracey Velt talks with Dre Baldwin, former professional basketball player turned business coach and author of "Work on Your Game." Tracey and Dre dive into the mental game of real estate, exploring how the discipline, resilience and systematic thinking from professional sports can transform an agent's performance in today's market.

Dre shares how mental toughness separates high performers from those who fall out during tough times, the power of detaching from outcomes while staying committed to process, and much more.

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Why mental toughness and resilience are the #1 skills missing in real estate today

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This week on RealTrending, Tracey Velt talks with Tom Ferry, founder of Tom Ferry International, and Josh Altman, celebrity real estate agent with The Altman Brothers Team at Douglas Elliman.

They dive into Tom and Josh’s new partnership, discussing the gap they saw in the market for affordable, high-quality training and how they're combining Tom's coaching expertise with Josh's proven sales strategies. They also talk about the importance of discipline, branding, and AI in today's market, plus the common mistakes that prevent agents from reaching their potential.

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This week on RealTrending, Tracey Velt talks with Keith Robinson, co-CEO of NextHome and author of the Substack "Crazy Uncle Keith." Tracey and Keith dive into the seismic shifts reshaping real estate, including the potential Compass-Anywhere merger, the ongoing fallout from the settlement lawsuit and the pro-agent group pushing for more transparency at NAR.

Keith shares his take on private listing networks, why the industry's most defensible position is "the human being," and how agents can capitalize on the current rate environment to boost their business.

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Why the Compass-Anywhere merger could trigger an "arms race for listings"

How agents can actually make more money now, post-settlement, by creating better buyer offerings

The real impact of private listing networks on home buyers and sellers

Why Keith believes NAR is finally heading in the right direction under Nykia Wright

How rates below 6.5% for 60+ days signal a market shift agents can't afford to miss

The three traits every agent needs to develop by 2030, including a "healthy fear of AI"

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.This week on RealTrending, Tracey Velt talks with James Harris, principal at Beverly Hills-based boutique brokerage Carolwood Estates and former cast member of Bravo's Million Dollar Listing. Tracey and James dive into why disruption is actually a positive force, how AI is transforming the way agents work, and the mindset shifts needed to thrive in today's changing market.

James shares his perspective on embracing change rather than fearing it, and discusses his current project to disrupt the industry with AI-driven tools designed specifically for real estate agents.

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Why AI adoption is becoming table stakes for real estate success

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