With low housing inventory driving competition to an all-time high, homebuyers have finally hit their breaking point. In North Texas, hopeful homebuyers armed with umbrellas fought over who was first in line for a showing. On today’s podcast, we cover this outlandish story and provide examples that illustrate just how hard it is to buy a home right now. Plus, we discuss a recent report of commissions dipping to a new low, the fact that there are now more real estate agents than homes for sale, and more.
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SOTM 69: Homebuyers at Breaking Point as Competition Hits All-Time High

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22-year-old Isacc Lightbourn is absolutely crushing it in El Paso’s highly competitive real estate market. Not only has he closed 73 transactions as a solo agent, he’s done it without paying a dime for real estate leads. In today’s show, Isacc shares several strategies for generating free leads, including an in-depth breakdown of the formula he follows to produce viral home-tour videos with just an iPhone. Shelby and Isacc also discuss the mindset young Realtors need in order to succeed, how to get business from builders, and the best way to learn real estate fast.

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1232: This 22-Year-Old Solo Agent Closed 73 Deals! - Isacc Lightbourn

Did you know that you can make MORE money selling LESS real estate? Luxury expert Michael Altneu joins us today to explain how any agent can double or triple their income, all while closing fewer real estate deals. Michael is the vice president of Coldwell Banker Global Luxury and has nearly two decades of experience in the industry. Here, he shares what it takes to break into luxury sales, including where to find clients and how to craft a brand that attracts ultra-wealthy homeowners. Michael and Shelby also discuss the ways in which comping luxury properties differs from comping standard single-family homes, why days on market doesn’t matter in the luxury space, and more.

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1231: How Any Agent Can Transition Into Luxury With Michael Altneu

Today’s guest, Glennda Baker, is known as the Queen of Real Estate Video. Her viral real estate videos have earned her a combined audience of more than one million followers on Instagram and TikTok. In this interview, she shares the simple formula she follows to create content that generates hundreds of thousands of views and brings in countless new clients. Glennda also offers advice to new real estate agents and discusses the biggest problem with the real estate industry: its extremely low barrier to entry. Other topics touched on in this episode include client appreciation, communicating value, and gaining competence.

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1230: Glennda Baker: The Queen of Real Estate Video’s Guide to Viral Content

Yes, it’s harder to sell real estate right now, but complaining isn’t going to do you or your business any favors. On today’s podcast with Matt Chick, we dish out some tough love to agents before offering several tips for getting deals done now. Matt also outlines a simple strategy for getting sellers to sign with you on the spot. Other topics touched on in this podcast include real estate scripts, follow up, and why morning routines are a waste of time.

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1229: Real Estate Agents: Stop Complaining and Start Executing - Matt Chick

Are you hating life as a real estate agent? If so, you need to hear today’s interview with Austin-based Realtor Andres Bustamante. Andres found the perfect way to mix his passions with his real estate profession. As a result, he’s crushing it in his sales career and enjoying the grind. Listen and learn how to spice up your sales strategies, what to focus on in your social media content, and why a fear of public speaking could be holding you back from helping more clients.

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SOTM 69: Homebuyers at Breaking Point as Competition Hits All-Time High

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