Starting In Real Estate Later In Life • Julia Stauffer

Kina De Santis talks about her background in tech and how she applies that experience in running her real estate brokerage. Kina talk about her "high touch" approach to client service and how she is constantly refining her team's processes. Kena also describes how she uses the "startup accelerator" model to provide individualized coaching and support for her agents. Last, Kina discusses how she uses the help of virtual assistants to proactively address client needs. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!  Please follow Kina on Instagram and TikTok. Get your seat for our first ever Live Event The Blueprint to Become A Top Agent In 2025 here. Kina De Santis can be reached at [email protected] and (949) 537-2600 This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks.

Trisha Lee talks about how she got into the home staging business. Trisha discusses the benefits of home staging for real estate agents, including increased perceived value, faster sales, and a higher return on investment. Trisha also shares specific home staging tips and mistakes to avoid in different rooms of the home, such as the entryway, dining room, living room, and kitchen. Last, Trisha talks about the role of aesthetics and creating an emotional connection with buyers through professional home staging. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!  Get your seat for our first ever Live Event The Blueprint to Become A Top Agent In 2025 here. Trisha Lee can be reached at [email protected] and 316-990-0389. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.

Mary-Anne Gillespie talks about the trends she sees with her clients when planning for 2025. Mary-Anne discusses the importance of building relationships and how to build business by reaching out to people. Mary-Anne also discusses social media and connection to people and shares ideas on how to reach to you sphere 55 times every year. Last, Mary-Anne discusses how much time should an agent spend in lead generation activities. Please follow Mary-Anne on Instagram here. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!  Get your seat for our first ever Live Event The Blueprint to Become A Top Agent In 2025 here. Mary-Anne Gillespie can be reached at [email protected] This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks.

In this episode Real Estate Video Coach Kim Rittberg talks about how to use AI to create the best content to grow your real estate business. Kim also talks about how AI can hurt your business if not used correctly and how to avoid that. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!  Get your seat for our first ever Live Event The Blueprint to Become A Top Agent In 2025 here. To grab Kim’s free download “5 Videos Every Agent Needs to Sell More Homes” - click here. 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. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks.

In this episode Real Estate Video Coach Kim Rittberg will talk about 3 videos you can make during the holiday season that will help your business grow in 2025. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!  Get your seat for our first ever Live Event The Blueprint to Become A Top Agent In 2025 here. Grab her free 10 tips to video that sells more homes + bonus ‘Get Confident On Camera’. 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. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.

We are excited and proud to announce that our first live event for listeners is scheduled for Jan 7, 2025! We have amazing speakers lined up to help provide all the tools you need for your best year ever: Lead Generation, Leveraging Social Media Video, and Strategic Business Planning! Learn more about the event here. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks.

Jenny Sommerlot, a realtor specializing in rural real estate in Malacca, talks about her journey and strategies for success. Jenny emphasizes the importance of community involvement, consistent social media posting, and detailed buyer consultations. Jenny also highlights her approach to setting client expectations, including discussing commission structures and market conditions. Last, Jenny discusses her plans for 2025, including focusing on personal deals and acquiring new builder clients. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Jenny Sommerlot can be reached at (320) 260-5668 and [email protected]. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks.

Jack Miller talks about how he got into the real estate business. Jack discusses the value that real estate agents provide to consumers and how they need to better demonstrate and communicate that value. Jack also discusses the impact of the NAR settlement on agents, especially buyer's agents, and how they are adapting to the changes. Jack talks about the role and trends around dual-career vs single-career real estate agents, and how brokerages can support different agent types. Last, Jack discusses the trends around real estate commissions and how should be able to command higher commissions by clearly articulating their value. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Jack Miller can be reached at +707-837-4989. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.

Deni Baldwin talks about what made her decide to become an accountant. Deni discusses the benefits of incorporating as an S-corporation to save on self-employment tax and determining a "fair and reasonable" salary as an S-corporation employee, and how that impacts the taxation of the remaining business income. Next, Deni talks about the differences in asset protection between sole proprietorships, LLCs, and corporations. Last, Deni discusses the pros and cons of holding investment real estate in an LLC vs a corporation, especially around issues like refinancing and triggering gains. Please check out ProVision Wealth on Linkedin here. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Deni Baldwin can be reached at 480-467-4400 and [email protected]. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks.

Real Estate Video Coach Kim Rittberg will show you exactly what to do to enjoy your holiday season but still keep your social media active and bring in clients! If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Grab her free 10 tips to video that sells more homes + bonus ‘Get Confident On Camera’. 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. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.