This week we have an exciting episode getting to know co-host, Ryan Poole. Born and raised in Michigan and now a South Florida local, Ryan has taken on many different hats in the world of real estate that has led him to starting his own real estate tech company called RealTrade.

RealTrade is an online marketplace and social media platform for real estate agents, buyers, sellers and service providers where everyone can come together to communicate efficiently, network and conduct business with one another.

Besides being a real estate agent and CEO of his own company, Ryan is also an avid freediver, spearfisher and hunter who loves to get outdoors with his son, Everett, whenever he can!

Want to learn more about RealTrade? Go to www.RealTrade.io.

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BitRealty: www.bitrealty.com
RealTrade: www.realtrade.io

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Since launching The REDA Podcast, we’ve had the opportunity to introduce listeners to amazing innovators in the world of real estate and technology. This week, we are excited to share co-host Ryan Beckett’s backstory, getting a closer look at how he got to where he is today. Ryan talks about his early life in Florida, journeying through higher education, getting exposure to real estate from his college lacrosse coach, and personal milestones that have shaped his life and career philosophy. Far from a linear ascent, Ryan’s real estate career has consisted of peaks and valleys that inspire him to continually learn, analyze, and improve, often utilizing technology to rethink old practices. A major thread throughout his life has been setting and achieving goals; from running BitRealty, his successful brokerage, to engaging in activities like sailing and fitness, Ryan seeks to push himself out of his comfort zone and reach new heights.

Useful Links:
BitRealty
RealTrade

Today’s episode of The REDA Podcast is dedicated to teaching you about a topic in real estate that isn’t talked about nearly enough: business brokerages.
We invite Frank Giacomelli, Broker/Owner at Palm Beach Brokers Group & Palm Beach Business Brokers, on the show to talk about his business brokering experience and the importance of this field.
He covers all aspects of business brokering, including how the business works, confidentiality, and the value of face-to-face interaction within this role.
Frank is dedicated to educating others on this topic, so tune in to acquire a more comprehensive understanding of this approach to real estate.

Useful Links:
Schedule a call with Frank: https://app.squarespacescheduling.com...
PB Brokers: https://pbbrokers.com/
RealTrade: realtrade.io

Rampant inflation and a considerable interest rate spike are having a profound impact on mortgage loans. Nonetheless, banks are exploring strategies to help buyers and sellers in these conditions, and Gerald Pumphrey comes on the podcast to talk about some of these innovative methods. Gerald has been in residential real estate for 30 years, and works with First Horizon Bank as a mortgage loan officer. What sets First Horizon apart from other banks is their philosophy, which Geralds describes as “common sense underwriting,” and their implementation of concepts like cross collaterization loans. Furthermore, Gerald opens up about the purpose that drives him in his career daily: doing the right thing for clients to help achieve their dream of owning a home.

Useful Links:
Gerald’s Email: [email protected]
The REDA Podcast Email: [email protected]
RealTrade Website: www.realtrade.io

An extremely profitable innovation that has surfaced as a result of real estate technology is the short term rental sector. A number of widely known, successful companies today are devoted to helping this rapidly growing industry thrive, and one to keep your eye on is Vacasa. Hosts Ryan Poole and Ryan Beckett sit down with Claire Golden—a Vacasa agent—to get the inside scoop on how this vacation rental management company is leveraging technology to make the short term rental sector seamless and efficient. Tune in to learn about how Vacasa is working to enhance the short term rental experience for renters, property owners, and agents.

Links:
RealTrade: realtrade.io
Vacasa: vacasa.com
Claire’s Email: [email protected]

This week we continue to look at specific technological developments within real estate, shifting gears to the commercial sector. Hosts Ryan Poole and Ryan Beckett sit down and chat with Grant Weiss, the CEO of Rockval. Rockval is a software that is revolutionizing the commercial side of the industry by providing one simple workflow, data, proformas, and seamless communication for all individuals linked to this sector. As data analytics become increasingly important within real estate, Rockval’s goal is to foster data transparency and automate workflow for professionals in the field to make commercial real estate transactions as efficient as possible. Grant’s company is breeding next-level innovation, and Rockval’s tools are a must-have for those involved in commercial real estate. Tune in to this episode and learn more!

Rockval: https://www.rockval.com/
RealTrade: realtrade.io

As Artificial/Augmented Intelligence becomes increasingly prevalent in our daily lives, it is also being used within real estate to organize large stores of information and make the industry easier to navigate. To explore this further, hosts Ryan Poole and Ryan Beckett talk with Nicholas Mohnacky, the creator of BundleIQ. BundleIQ is an AI assistant that allows people to co-create with AI; drawing from a knowledge base that the user creates, the assistant suggests content to reference based on what they are typing at that moment. The compartmentalization of information that BundleIQ promotes is being sought after in the real estate industry, and this episode covers multiple emerging AI programs, as well as what has not yet been done in this arena. Tap into the intersection of real estate and AI with us in this episode, and learn about some of the next-level software appearing within the industry.

BundleIQ: https://www.bundleiq.com/
RealTrade: https://realtrade.io/

In this episode of REDA, Ryan Poole and Ryan Beckett tackle an extremely relevant topic for real estate agents/brokers: the different brokerage models that exist and the future of these models. Having both been in the real estate industry for many years, they share some of their personal experiences under different brokerages. Brokerages are crucial for agents because they provide mentorship, branding, and leads—which are especially helpful if you’re new in the industry. One of the only downsides is that agents inevitably have to give up a portion of the commission they make from sales. Fortunately, there are some new brokerage models surfacing that utilize concepts like SAS—allowing agents to retain their own branding and entrepreneurial methods while keeping the commission from their sales. Tune in to hear more about the future of brokerages!

A function of real estate technology is shifting outdated and inefficient practices within real estate to fit the future of the industry. To get a closer look at one of the shifts taking place, Ryan Poole and Ryan Beckett interview James Brown—the Founder of Title Leap. Title Leap is a program that gives title agents the tools to close home sales in a fast and safe manner, and to compete with “big box title.” Having been in the real estate community for decades, James wanted to create something of value for title agents with no additional cost to agents, realtors, and buyers/sellers. Tune in to hear about how James and his company are working to provide one of the most useful real estate technology tools available.

The REDA Podcast is about integrating tech and real estate on all levels. So how do technological innovations come into play when designing and decorating a home? If you’ve asked yourself this question, you need to listen to this episode of REDA with Jason Lynn, the Vice President of Decorators Unlimited. Decorators Unlimited offers a comprehensive and collaborative interior design and consulting experience, and they use a digital interface to help these ideas come to life. Tune in to hear Jason share about how the Internet has changed the game for their business, and to learn about how the digital age is shaping real estate business.