Welcome to our monthly feature Unpopular Real Estate Opinions with Chris Linsell.

In this episode, Chris talks about NAR’s recent amendment on Clear Cooperation Policy. Chris discusses privacy and marketing strategies in exploring reasons why sellers might want to keep their listings private. Chris and DJ also discuss how AI and technological changes will impact the real estate industry. Chris also talks about the tension between an agent’s obligation to serve their client’s best interests and the broader market’s needs. Last, Chris talks about the importance of advocating for more local control in real estate policies.

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Zach Geisendorfer talks about open house strategies and details his comprehensive approach to hosting open houses. Zach discusses cold calling and prospecting and emphasizes the importance of making consistent calls. Next, Zach talks about Fam Camp Training Program and waht it offers to the participants. Last Zach discusses building a successful real estate business and also social media and marketing.

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Zach Geisendorfer can be reached at +1(760) 205-0719 and zach@famrealtygroup.com.

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Welcome to our series Better Your Business With Ben.

In this episode Ben Lalez talks about finding hidden business opportunities beyond immediate transactions. Next, Ben shares client referral strategies and also talks about expanding business beyond traditional real estate transactions. Ben also discusses recruiting and team building. Last, Ben discusses marketing and networking techniques.

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Ben Lalez can be reached at 312.789.4054 and ben.lalez@compass.com.

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Welcome to our first episode of Learn With A Lender with Christian Bachelder!

In this episode Christian explained the “one house per year” strategy as an alternative to traditional 401(k) retirement investing, where you buy a primary residence each year and convert previous properties to rentals. Christian also discussed the current real estate market challenges with low inventory and high interest rates among them, and lending and mortgage insights. Next, Christian talked about his journey into the real estate business and his transition from chemical engineering into real estate. Last, Christian presented his perspective on the consolidation of real estate ownership and the importance of entering the real estate market in the next 5-10 years.

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Christian Bachelder can be reached at Christian@theonebrokerage.com.

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This episode is the third session of our “Gear Up For the Spring Market: The Blueprint to Become a Top Agent Seminar” with Kim Rittberg who talked about what are some social media videos you can create right now using phone. Kim also talked about how to sell yourself better and the importance of having a social media strategy.

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Get your seat to our March Seminar “How To Break Into Luxury” on March 25th for free using the promo code ‘Podcast’ here.

Sign up for Kim’s “5 Videos Every Real Estate Agent Must Make to Sell More Homes“.

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Listen to Kim’s 5 minute mini-master classes on marketing every Friday on The Exit Interview with Kim Rittberg podcast.

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This episode is the second session of our “Gear Up For the Spring Market: The Blueprint to Become a Top Agent Seminar” with Brent Scott who coached live an agent. Brent uses the concept of the 12-week year and The Agent Wheel as a tool to coach Melanie Miller.

You can download the Agent Wheel here.

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Get your seat to our February Seminar “How To Break Into Luxury” on March 25th for free using the promo code ‘Podcast’ here.

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This episode is the first session of our “Gear Up For the Spring Market: The Blueprint to Become A Top Agent In 2025” with Danielle Dowell talking about mindset and approach, including the abundance mindset and not getting overly emotional. Danielle also talks about the importance of nurturing relationships and staying in touch with past clients. Last, Danielle describes a typical day and how she has delegated tasks she is not as strong in.

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Get your seat to our February Seminar “How To Break Into Luxury” on March 25th for free using the promo code ‘Podcast’ here.

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In this episode Real Estate Video Coach Kim Rittberg talks about fears in goal setting and hitting your goals. Kim elaborates on what might be keeping you from using video as a business tool. Kim also talks about VIP Thought Leader Accelerator where her award-winning team creates polished, high-impact videos that make you stand out.

Sign-up for Kim’s VIP Thought Leader Accelerator – there’s only one more seat left!

Sign up for Kim’s “5 Videos Every Real Estate Agent Must Make to Sell More Homes“.

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Follow Kim on Instagram.

Subscribe to Kim on YouTube.

Listen to Kim’s 5 minute mini-master classes on marketing every Friday on The Exit Interview with Kim Rittberg podcast.

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Welcome to our series Better Your Business With Ben.

In this episode, Ben Lalez talks about setting expectations with buyers during the buyer consultation. Ben discusses understanding the seller’s needs and preferences to create a compelling offer package. Ben also talks about communicating effectively with the seller’s agent before and after submitting the offer. Next, Ben discusses the importance of building strong relationships with other agents to increase the chances of success in multiple offer situations. Last, Ben talks about the importance of having reliable lending partners and inspectors to ensure a smooth transaction.

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Ben Lalez can be reached at 312.789.4054 and ben.lalez@compass.com.

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Athena Brownson talks about her background as a Colorado native, former competitive skier, and how she ended up with a career in luxury real estate. Athena talks about resilience and personal challenges, including her chronic Lyme disease. Athena also talks about her power of visualization and how she applied it in both her skiing and real estate career. Last, Athena talks about balancing health and career, and the importance of self-care, structure, and delegation.

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Athena Brownson can be reached at 303-919-9344 and athena.brownson@compass.com.

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