It’s a brand-new year, along with new opportunities and new challenges in the real estate sphere. Last month, we brought in several of 2020’s most successful Realtors to get their take on what agents must do to thrive during the global pandemic. We also interviewed Trevor Mauch, the CEO of Carrot, to take a look at trending real estate searches and what they say about today’s savvy consumers. Catch this special highlight episode and catch up on the strategies you’ll need to build a bigger, better real estate business in 2021.

Are your marketing efforts failing to generate real results? Is so, you won’t want to miss this podcast with Jess Lenouvel. In 2017, she walked away from her multi-million-dollar business to help other real estate agents succeed. On today’s show, Jess shares the marketing principles that matter most and the three content types that bring in the best leads. Plus, we discuss strategies for brand-new agents, why polished ads underperform on social media, and more.

Earlier this week, President Biden announced plans to vaccinate 300 million Americans by the end of summer. If successful, we could see rapid economic recovery in 2021. On today’s State of the Market podcast with real estate expert Ari Rastegar, we offer predictions for the U.S. economy this year. We also discuss additional extensions to the eviction and foreclosure moratorium, COVID-19’s impact on commercial construction trends, and more. Don’t miss it!

Realtors have plenty of choices for paid leads, but which ones are really worth the money? Kirby Scofield has tried most of them since starting his real estate career back in 2010. Today, he joins us to share the best online lead sources he’s found over the last decade. Plus, Kirby covers his favorite CRM software, explains how ad retargeting works, and offers advice on online marketing. Tune in and discover how to get the best bang for your buck when buying real estate leads.

Did 2020’s red-hot real estate markets catch you by surprise? Get ready because Sacramento-based Realtor Kyle Renke believes homes will sell just as fast through 2021. Tune in and discover why adaptable action takers will dominate in fast-moving markets this year. You’ll also learn how to win clients via Zoom and get tips from Kyle on running virtual showings like a pro. Plus, we discuss how to make working from home work for you.

2020 marked a major change in the way consumers research service providers, including real estate agents. On today’s podcast with Carrot CEO Trevor Mauch, we analyze 2020’s biggest real estate search trends to identify opportunities for agents in 2021. Tune in and discover why your website matters more than ever and how to tweak it for better traffic and conversion. Plus, we cover how to get great testimonials without asking for them, reveal a little-known lead source that could change your business, and offer tips for turning an underperforming ad campaign into a huge success.

Have you considered selling your real estate business but aren’t sure where to start? Today’s guest, Jay Bourgana, can help. He built and sold a profitable real estate business in just five years and joins us to share what it took. Plus, Jay explains how to valuate your business, how to increase its value, and then outlines the specific steps to take when prepping to sell. Listen in and learn exactly what it’ll take to get your real estate business sold.

We're closing the book on 2020 and preparing to optimistically open a new chapter with 2021. But before we do, let's look back on the great guests we had last month on Real Estate Rockstars. First, former Miss Nevada Lisa Song Sutton shared her thoughts on business diversification. BiggerPockets co-host David Greene returned to discuss new agents' greatest weakness and how he generates high-quality, high-converting real estate leads for free. Kimberly Tocco described how she overcame great personal tragedy to do something special for first-time homebuyers. And finally, Kelly Skeval joined us for 2020's last State of the Market to offer predictions for real estate in 2021. Catch all of their greatest moments right here on this special highlight episode!

2020 was a year unlike any other, one that left many Americans struggling to make ends meet. But despite all of the economic uncertainty, home values climbed to record highs. Will this trend continue in 2021? On today’s State of the Market podcast with Kelly Skeval, we analyze opposing market projections and offer our predictions for real estate in 2021. Plus, we cover the $2.3 billion stimulus bill just signed by President Trump and discuss what it’s like owning rental property right now.

Kimberly Tocco knows firsthand how hard it can be for struggling families to become homeowners. She overcame personal tragedy and financial hardship to buy a home when Realtors told her it would be impossible. Since then, she’s given back over $500,000 of her own commissions to help families realize the dream of homeownership. On today’s podcast, Kimberly shares how building a business based on giving turned her into one of Arizona’s top Realtors. She also offers tips for new agents and discusses her brand-new book, Overcome: Memoirs of a Suicide.