HalloCasa Real Estate Show

In Episode 311 of the HalloCasa Global Real Estate Podcast, we talked with David Garrison, Atlanta-based real estate professional, international property specialist, and Team Lead of David Garrison Global at Bolst Real Estate.With more than 20 years of experience in real estate, David helps clients navigate residential, commercial, investment, and international property markets. As a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) and a member of the National Association of REALTORS® Global Business and Alliances Committee, he brings a truly global perspective to the industry.In this episode, we discuss:- David's journey into international real estate.- Building a global real estate business from Atlanta.- Helping American buyers purchase property in Spain.- International agent referrals and cross-border partnerships.- The importance of trusted local relationships.- MLS data sharing and international property markets.- How technology and AI are transforming real estate.- The role of NAR and international real estate associations.- Opportunities for agents looking to expand globally.David shares valuable insights into why international real estate is about much more than property listings. It is about relationships, trust, and having the right professionals on the ground.Connect with David Garrison:Website: https://davidgarrisonglobal.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgarrisonglobal/About HalloCasaHalloCasa is building the LinkedIn for Global Real Estate, connecting real estate professionals worldwide through verified digital identities, professional networks, and AI-powered matching.Website: https://hallocasa.com

In this 310th episode of HalloCasa, Michael Franz speaks with Erika Villegas, Broker/Owner and Designated Managing Broker at RE/MAX In The Village in Chicago, Illinois.With more than 20 years of experience in real estate, Erika is a former President of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® (2024–2025) and was named the association's 2026 REALTOR® of the Year. She has also been consistently recognized among Chicago's top 1% of real estate producers and featured on NAHREP's Top 250 Latino Real Estate Agents list.Erika's story is deeply connected to her Mexican heritage. Her family's journey from Zacatecas, Mexico, to Chicago spans generations and has shaped her commitment to helping immigrant and Spanish-speaking families achieve the American Dream of homeownership.Today, Erika operates a bilingual real estate business, serving clients in English and Spanish, and is also connected to real estate opportunities in Mexico.In this conversation, we discuss:Erika's personal journey and her family's Mexican roots.The Chicago real estate market and opportunities for buyers and sellers.Working with Hispanic and international real estate clients.Real estate opportunities in Mexico and cross-border business.Her experience as President of the Chicago Association of REALTORS®.Expanding Spanish-language real estate education and accessibility.How AI and technology are transforming the real estate industry.The importance of international networking and professional referrals.Her advice for the next generation of real estate professionals.Connect with Erika Villegas:RE/MAX In The VillageWebsite: https://www.facebook.com/erikavillegasrealestatePhone: +1 773-618-9018Find real estate professionals worldwide and join for free: https://hallocasa.com

CONECTE-SE COM O MERCADO IMOBILIÁRIO GLOBALEncontre corretores de imóveis em todo o mundo e crie seu perfil gratuitamente no HalloCasa:https://hallocasa.com/brokers?lang=pt-PT&curr=USDComo funciona a venda de imóveis nos Estados Unidos para investidores estrangeiros? E o que é a FIRPTA?Neste episódio 310 do HalloCasa, conversamos com Adriano Oliveira, da FIRPTA Solutions, empresa especializada em orientar investidores estrangeiros durante o processo de venda de imóveis nos EUA.Falamos sobre a legislação FIRPTA, retenção de impostos, os principais desafios enfrentados por brasileiros que investem no mercado imobiliário americano e as oportunidades para profissionais do setor.Se você investe nos Estados Unidos ou trabalha com clientes internacionais, este episódio é para você!CONECTE-SE COM ADRIANO OLIVEIRALinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriano-oliveira-7085b8237/FIRPTA Solutions:https://www.firptasolutions.com/

Encuentra profesionales inmobiliarios locales y únete a la red gratis:https://hallocasa.com/profile/browser?lang=en-US&curr=CHF&lat=9.016555&lng=-79.328135&zoom=11&pageFrom=1&pageTo=18¿Por qué invertir en el mercado inmobiliario de Guatemala? ¿Dónde están las mejores oportunidades y qué deben saber los compradores extranjeros?En este episodio #308 de HalloCasa, conversamos con Stéphanie Köng Gámez, arquitecta, corredora de bienes raíces con 24 años de experiencia y presidenta de la Cámara de Corredores de Bienes Raíces de Guatemala.Hablamos sobre:- El panorama actual del mercado inmobiliario guatemalteco.- Las mejores zonas y oportunidades de inversión.- Cómo comprar propiedades en Guatemala siendo extranjero.- Tendencias en los sectores residencial, comercial e industrial.- Los desafíos y oportunidades para los profesionales inmobiliarios.- El papel de las asociaciones y la cooperación internacional.- Consejos para compradores e inversionistas.Una conversación sobre el presente y el futuro del sector inmobiliario en Guatemala y su potencial para atraer inversión internacional.Conoce más sobre Stéphanie: https://www.skong502.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-k%C3%B6ng-g%C3%A1mez-8272991a/#BienesRaíces #Guatemala #InversionInmobiliaria #RealEstate #HalloCasa

Find a real estate agent globally and join the network for free: https://hallocasa.com/profile/browser?lang=en-US&curr=USD&lat=13.890704&lng=122.34978&zoom=8&pageFrom=1&pageTo=18In Episode of the HalloCasa Podcast, Michael is joined by Alejandro Mañalac, a real estate strategist, educator, and international REALTOR® advocate based in Manila, Philippines. Recognized as the Outstanding Professional of the Year for 2025–2026 in Real Estate by the Professional Regulation Commission and an invited Global Representative on NAR's 2027 Board of Directors, Alejandro shares his deep expertise on the Philippine property market and global industry standards. In this episode, we cover:Alejandro's extensive career and leadership across Philippine real estate institutions. Current trends, investment opportunities, and asset classes in the Philippine market. The rise of Wellness Real Estate and life-centered property development. Connecting local practitioners to NAR and the broader international REALTOR® network. His signature SHARK Principles integrating high performance, ethics, and values. Connect with Alejandro Mañalac:Executive Publisher at RealEstateNews.ph Contact Alejandro here:https://www.instagram.com/andymanalac/https://creba.ph/alejandro-s-manalac/https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandro-ma%C3%B1alac-60694521/https://alejandromanalac.com/

Find a real estate agent globally and join the network for free: https://hallocasa.com/brokersIn Episode 304 of HalloCasa, Michael sits down with Alessandro Pasqual, real estate consultant, CIPS designee, President of the Osservatorio Immobiliare Digitale (OID), and co-founder of Grandi Agenti Immobiliari based in Verona, Italy. Alessandro shares his unique approach to storytelling in real estate—"telling the story of a home in color in a black and white market"—and breaks down how he builds deep trust with conscious buyers. We discuss the growing demand from international and US buyers for properties in Verona and Lake Garda, the power of lifestyle marketing like wine and real estate experiences, and how OID bridges Italian real estate with global REALTOR® networks. In this episode, we cover:Alessandro's journey from aeronautical technician to real estate leaderStorytelling and blog-driven marketing for luxury propertiesCurrent market trends for foreign buyers in Verona and Lake GardaNetwork collaboration through Grandi Agenti Immobiliari and "Conscious Contracts"How OID brings international real estate education to ItalyKey advice for global investors entering the Italian property marketConnect with Alessandro Pasqual:Website & Blog: https://www.alessandropasqual.it/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandropasqual/https://www.osservatorioimmobiliaredigitale.it/

Find a real estate agent globally and join the network for free:https://hallocasa.com/brokersIn this episode of the HalloCasa Global Real Estate Podcast, Michael speaks with Gonzalo Mejia, Broker Owner of Tu Familia Real Estate in Jacksonville, Florida.Originally from Lima, Peru, Gonzalo has built a career spanning residential real estate, professional education, brokerage leadership, and international cooperation. He is a faculty member of Florida Realtors, an RPR instructor for the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), and a Regional Coordinator for Latin America.In this conversation, we discuss the Northeast Florida real estate market, Hispanic homeownership, the importance of bilingual services, international real estate connections, and how education and technology can help real estate professionals grow their businesses.Gonzalo also shares his experience building Tu Familia Real Estate and connecting real estate professionals across the United States and Latin America.CONTACT GONZALO MEJIAWebsite: https://tufamilia.realestate/Agent Profile: https://tufamilia.realestate/agents/Gonzalo-Mejia/8893719Email: [email protected]: +1 904-472-0726Location: Jacksonville, Florida, USA

Find a real estate agent globally and join the network for free:https://hallocasa.com/brokersThis time we spoke with Rosemary Del Cid, a Latina real estate leader based in Chicago, Illinois.With more than 20 years of experience in real estate, Rosemary is the Founder of Del Cid Real Estate Group and the Illinois Designated Managing Broker at Kap Rate Living.We discuss her journey as a Latina leader in real estate, her experience building and leading brokerages, and why the Chicago real estate market operates differently from many other markets across the United States. Rosemary shares her perspective on Chicago's active property market, the challenges and opportunities for agents, and the evolving brokerage models reshaping the industry.Rosemary is also a speaker, mentor, author, and host of Beyond the Title.In this episode:Rosemary's journey and leadership as a Latina in real estateWhy Chicago's real estate market works differently from other US marketsThe current activity and dynamics of the Chicago property marketBuilding and leading a real estate brokerageThe 100% commission brokerage modelTechnology, marketing, and new opportunities for real estate agentsMentorship, leadership, and the future of the industryConnect with Rosemary Del Cid on LinkedIn and learn more about her work with Kap Rate Living and Del Cid Real Estate Group.https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosedelcid/[email protected]://www.delcidre.com/https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.rose/

Encuentra profesionales inmobiliarios locales y únete a la red gratis:https://hallocasa.com/profile/browser?lang=en-US&curr=CHF&lat=9.016555&lng=-79.328135&zoom=11&pageFrom=1&pageTo=18En esta entrevista conversamos con Rafael Gangi, Presidente de FIABCI Panamá, Broker Owner de Realty ONE Group Singular y uno de los líderes más influyentes del sector inmobiliario en Latinoamérica.Con más de 20 años de trayectoria y una sólida experiencia al frente de marcas de alto nivel como Panamá Sotheby's International Realty, Rafael nos comparte su visión sobre el mercado inmobiliario panameño, la atracción de inversión extranjera, el segmento de lujo y la revolución del modelo "UNbrokerage" en la región.En este episodio descubrirás:Por qué Panamá sigue siendo un destino estratégico para inversionistas internacionales.Las zonas de mayor demanda y plusvalía en Ciudad de Panamá (San Francisco, Costa del Este).Tendencias en propiedades residenciales y comerciales de alto nivel.La importancia de las certificaciones internacionales (CIPS, CRS, SRS, GREEN) en el corretaje moderno.El impacto del modelo agent-centric de Realty ONE Group Singular.Contacto e información de la entrevista:+507 6550-5186https://hallocasa.com/rafael.gangi.broker.panama.panamahttps://rogsingular.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafael-alejandro-gangi-b3460454/

En este episodio del HalloCasa Global Real Estate Podcast, Michael Franz conversa con Lissette Flores desde El Salvador, una profesional del sector inmobiliario con más de 30 años de experiencia.Lissette nos habla sobre el mercado inmobiliario de El Salvador, las oportunidades actuales para compradores e inversionistas y el creciente interés de los salvadoreños que viven en el exterior.También conversamos sobre cómo comprar una propiedad en El Salvador, qué aspectos legales deben tener en cuenta los compradores, los errores más comunes y qué hace atractivo al país para la inversión inmobiliaria.Además, hablamos sobre su trabajo dentro de una asociación inmobiliaria, la importancia de la colaboración internacional y las tendencias que podrían marcar el futuro del sector inmobiliario salvadoreño.En este episodio hablamos sobre:El mercado inmobiliario de El SalvadorCómo comprar una propiedad en El SalvadorOportunidades de inversiónInversión de salvadoreños en el exteriorZonas y tipos de propiedades con potencialAsociaciones inmobiliariasTecnología y bienes raícesEl futuro del mercado inmobiliario en El SalvadorPueden contactar a Lisette aquí:+00503 7490 2128https://www.facebook.com/lissettefloresbienesraiceselsalvador/https://www.instagram.com/lissetteflores.realtor/