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Why So Many New Agents Fail and What Can Be Done About It with Chris Giannos


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Most real estate agents don't make it past their first five years, and Chris Giannos is on a mission to change that. In this episode, he reveals how his new platform is helping brokerages rethink recruiting, onboarding, and training to keep agents in the game. Plus, stay tuned for the wild story of how one careless comment during a showing torpedoed a $2 million deal. If you're tired of the old-school grind or looking to build a stronger team, this conversation is for you.

Key takeaways to listen for

  • What happens when one broker tries to manage 250 agents?
  • The rookie mistake that cost an agent a $2M deal
  • Why most new agents fail and ways to avoid it
  • How brokers are quietly losing top talent and don't even know it
  • The surprising reason Zillow's strategy might help small brokerages

Resources mentioned in this episode

  • What is Flex? - Zillow Premier Agent
  • Greenhouse Support
  • ADP Marketplace

About Chris GiannosChris is the co-founder and CEO of Humaniz, a platform designed to streamline agent recruiting and onboarding in real estate. With a background that includes building and managing a 250-agent brokerage in Southern California and early experience in sales at Zillow, Chris brings deep industry insight into team growth, agent training, and real estate operations. Now based in Dallas, he's focused on raising the bar in the industry by helping brokerages scale smarter and improve agent performance through better systems.

Connect with Chris

  • Website: Humaniz
  • LinkedIn: Chris Giannos
  • Instagram: @chris.giannos | @humaniz.io
  • Email: [email protected]

Connect with LeighPlease subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast app at https://pod.link/1153262163, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.

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