Keeping It Real Podcast Chicago Realtors ® Interviews With Real Estate Brokers And Agents

Tara Meier a real estate marketing technology expert talks about how she got into the real estate business. Tara discusses the importance of online presence and also shares tips on how to utilize AI in your everyday work. Next, Tara talks about the best way to create content. Tara also discusses her thoughts on sharing personal life vs professional life on social media. Last Tara gives tips on how to use paid ads on social media. Please follow Tara on Instagram and on LinkedIn. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Tara Meier can be reached at (623) 253-6257. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks. Transcript D.J. Paris 0:00Curious about how to utilize AI in your business for 2024. Stay tuned. This episode of Keeping it real is brought to you by real geeks. How many homes are you going to sell this year? Do you have the right tools? Is your website turning soft leads and interested buyers? Are you spending money on leads that aren't converting

Janine Sasso the Hyper Local Agent with Coldwell-Banker in Chicago talks about how she got into real estate and grew her business. Janine discusses the role open houses played in the beginning of her career. Janine also discusses how she addressed her youth to make people comfortable to work with her. Next, Janine describes how she built and perfected her mailing list and how she grew her farm. You can buy Janine's "Success With Real Estate Mailers" book here. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Janine Sasso can be reached at (847) 754-1835 and janine.sasso@cbexchange.com. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks. Transcript D.J. Paris 0:00I'm gonna blow your mind right now. Did you know that in 2023 the ROI on mailers, physical mailers is 10x? Guys, we're gonna make the case today why mailers are important and you need to be doing these in 2024. Stay tuned. This episode of Keeping it real is brought to you by real geeks. How many homes are you

Kelly Carlson talks about why she switched from a consulting career into a real estate career and discusses the challenges she faced when she made the jump from one career into the other. Kelly discuss the importance of open houses in the beginning of her career in real estate. Next, Kelly talks about social media and her marketing plan for 2024. Kelly also talks about the tours around suburbs of Chicago she organizes for her prospective clients. Last, Kelly describes what is she doing now that the market is down to keep busy. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Kelly Carlson can be reached at 630.632.3908. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks. Transcript D.J. Paris 0:00Today we're talking to a National Association of REALTORS 30 under 30 award winner about how she's becoming a top producer in her 20s. Stay tuned. This episode of Keeping it real is brought to you by real geeks. How many homes are you going to sell this year? Do you have the r

Need some fresh ideas that will get clicks? Learn from Video Boot Camp educator Kim Rittberg 3 easy and impactful ideas you can make today! If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Connect with Kim Rittberg on Instagram. Kim’s Video Boot Camp: Apply now for her winter coaching group. Grab her free download - 10 Tips to Make Better Video in Less Time. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks. Transcript D.J. Paris 0:00Today our resident video expert Kim Rydberg is going to show you three easy videos you can make today that will get people to click. Stay tuned. This episode of Keeping it real is brought to you by real geeks. How many homes are you going to sell this year? Do you have the right tools? Is your website turning soft leads and interested buyers? Are you spending money on leads that aren't converting? Well real geeks is your solution. Find out why agents across the country choose real geeks as their technology partner. Real geeks was cre

Pieter Hanson talks about how he transitioned from a banking career into commercial real estate business and finally to residential real estate. Pieter discusses how his health struggles have impacted his life and priorities. Pieter also talks about today’s real estate market, how agents can stop exiting the business and what are the useful skills for agents even in the era of AI. Last, Pieter discusses keeping in touch in between transactions and how he does that. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Pieter Hanson can be reached at 563-529-4000 and PIETER@PTHANSON.COM. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks. Transcript D.J. Paris 0:00Can a realtor be successful in both residential and commercial? Well, a lot of people would say no, but we found somebody who would say yes, stay tuned. This episode of Keeping it real is brought to you by real geeks. How many homes are you going to sell this year? Do you have the right tools? Is your website turnin

Welcome to Breaking Down Ali’s Systems mini-series with Ali Garced. In this mini-series Ali will be explaining how she built her systems both for buyers and for sellers. In the second episode of Seller Checklist series, Ali picks up on the pre-list part where she left off in the first part of this checklist. Please follow Ali on Instagram here. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Ali Garced can be reached at ali@garcedrealty.com and (914) 318-4918. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks. Transcript D.J. Paris 0:00Today on the show top agent Allie Garside is going to share with you more about her seller checklist that she uses to convert dozens and dozens of clients every single year. Stay tuned. This episode of Keeping it real is brought to you by real geeks. How many homes are you going to sell this year? Do you have the right tools? Is your website turning soft leads and interested buyers? Are you spending money on leads that aren't con

Welcome to the October episode of Learn with a Lender with Joel Schaub of Guaranteed Rate! In this episode Joel discusses the changes happening in the lending world and also shares strategies for listing agents to get the most out of the changes in the loan limits. Next, Joel discusses why this is a great time to buy. Joel also shares his thoughts about the upcoming market. Sign for Joel’s newspaper by sending an email at joel@rate.com writing “newsletter” in the subject line. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Joel can be reached at joel@rate.com and 773.654.2049. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks. Transcript D.J. Paris 0:00Did you know there have been changes to the loan limits for jumbo loans versus conventional loans? Or we're going to talk about that today and show you some creative solutions to get around high interest rate environments. Stay tuned. This episode of Keeping it real is brought to you by real geeks. How many homes

Welcome to our monthly feature Unpopular Real Estate Opinions with Chris Linsell. Chris Linsell talks about the current situation in the real estate market. Chris discusses mortgage rates and why this is an amazing time to buy a home. Next, Chris talks about AI and its impact on the real estate market, an agent’s job, and the commissions. Chris also discusses how agents can evaluate the level of service they offer and what they can do to improve. Last, Chris discusses the importance of building a portfolio of expertise. Please check Chris' profile on LinkedIn. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks. Transcript D.J. Paris 0:00is AI coming for your job? Well, yes, but also No. Stay tuned. This episode of Keeping it real is brought to you by real geeks. How many homes are you going to sell this year? Do you have the right tools? Is your website turning soft leads and interested buyers? Are you spending money

Jerry Wolking with Keller Williams Greater Quad Cities talks about how he transitioned from landscaping business to real estate. Jerry discusses his involvement with Graduate Realtors Institute and how important it is for realtors to seek similar courses. Jerry also the importance of knowing how to navigate your career when the market shifts. Next, Jerry talks about local association and its importance. Last, Jerry talks about how he got into commercial real estate and why. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Jerry Wolking can be reached at (309) 373-0373. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks. Transcript D.J. Paris 0:00Today we're going to talk about a realtors most valuable resource. No, it's not time and it isn't your clients, it's actually your reputation. Stay tuned. This episode of Keeping it real is brought to you by real geeks. How many homes are you going to sell this year? Do you have the right tools? Is your website turning soft lea

Kim Rittberg is an award-winning Digital Content Strategist and On-Camera Coach who helps real estate professionals and business owners grow their income leads & credibility with video and podcasts. She spent 15 years as a media executive at Netflix, PEOPLE Magazine, and in TV News and she launched the first-ever digital video unit for Us Weekly magazine. Kim coaches real estate agents to be better on-camera and make unforgettable social media, video & podcast content that brings in leads, clients and revenue. Kim has spoken at the Berkshire Hathaway Home Services National Convention, been featured in Business Insider and Fast Company and has been a speaker and instructor at PENN and Syracuse University. She also hosts The Exit Interview with Kim Rittberg podcast spurred by her decision to quit corporate and launch her own business after working in the hospital while giving birth to her second child. The podcast helps women craft careers that work for their life - instead of the other way around.

Louise Phillips Forbes describes her transition from dancer in Broadway to an industry leader in real estate. Louise talks about what is she and her team doing now at a down market. Louise also discusses the importance of building relationships with other realtors. Louise also talks about how her very authentic style/look impacted her business. Next, Louise discusses the importance of participating in associations and giving back to the community. Last, Louise discusses teams in real estate business. Please follow Louise on Instagram here and also her team here. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Louise Phillips Forbes can be reached at 917.846.8640 and lphillips@bhsusa.com. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks. Transcript D.J. Paris 0:00Today we're gonna talk to an agent who had no business background before becoming a real estate agent, and his todate closed over 5.5 billion in real estate by embracing her authentic self. You're gonna w

Malte Kramer the CEO of Luxury Presence talks about his journey and how he ended up in real estate. Malte dispels a few myths around website creation and talks about SEO and how to bring traffic to your website organically. Malte shares a few recommendations on nurturing leads. Malte also discusses AI and its impact on the real estate business. Last, Malte shares his short-term predictions on real estate market. Check out Malte's profile on LinkedIn and follow him on Instagram. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Malte Kramer can be reached at (310) 955-1077. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks. Transcript D.J. Paris 0:00Are you thinking of upgrading your personal realtor website? Well, today we're have a conversation with one of the top website designers in the industry, and he's going to tell you exactly what you should think about if you decide to upgrade. Stay tuned. This episode of Keeping it real is brought to you by real geeks. Ho

Welcome to Breaking Down Ali’s Systems mini-series with Ali Garced. In this mini-series Ali will be explaining how she built her systems both for buyers and for sellers. This is the first part of the Seller Checklist series covering the whole process from the beginning, even before you meet your client, to the follow-up after the end of the transaction. Please follow Ali on Instagram here. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Ali Garced can be reached at ali@garcedrealty.com and (914) 318-4918. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks. Transcript D.J. Paris 0:00Today ally Garside is going to share with you her seller checklist. Trust me. This is awesome. Stay tuned. This episode of Keeping it real is brought to you by real geeks. How many homes are you going to sell this year? Do you have the right tools? Is your website turning soft leads and interested buyers? Are you spending money on leads that aren't converting? Well real geeks is your s

Hubert Johnson a Tax Attorney with Guardian Tax Law talks about how he got into tax law and why he decided to stay in this lane. Hubert discusses tax liens and what realtors need to know on this topic. Hubert also talks about property seizure and how important it is to get valid information in order to avoid it. Last, Hubert talks about property protection. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Hubert Johnson can be reached at (520) 526-9850. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks. Transcript D.J. Paris 0:00If you've been a realtor long enough, you'll run into the situation where your buyer or seller can't buy or sell because of a federal tax problem. We're going to show you what to do in those situations. Stay tuned. This episode of Keeping it real is brought to you by real geeks. How many homes are you going to sell this year? Do you have the right tools? Is your website turning soft leads and interested buyers? Are you spending money on leads

Matt McLennan with Kidder Mathews talks about how he got into real estate and why he chose commercial real estate as his specialty. Matt discusses the situation in commercial real estate at the moment. Matt describes the systems that he uses and how these help him scale his business. Matt also describes the payment structure in commercial real estate and points out how different it is from the residential real estate payment structure. Matt also talks about the impact of AI in commercial real estate and the importance of utilizing it. Check out Matt's profile on LinkedIn. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Matt McLennan can be reached at 425.417.9566 and matt.mclennan@kidder.com. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks. Transcript D.J. Paris 0:00Have you ever thought about adding commercial into your business? We're going to talk about that today. Stay tuned. This episode of Keeping it real is brought to you by real geeks. How many homes are

Sara DeWulf with Real in the Quad Cities talks about how she started her career in real estate 13 years ago. Sara discusses strategies she uses close 117 transactions in a year as a solo agent. Sara also talks about how she grew her google reviews and their importance. Sara also discusses what she’s doing to stay positive and productive in this down market and about basics of building in this business. Last, Sara shares tips for the new agents entering the market now. Please follow Sara on Instagram. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Sara DeWulf can be reached at 563-940-2889 and sara@saradewulfrealtor.com. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks. Transcript D.J. Paris 0:00It's official. We're in a down market. But what activities should agents be focused on right now to keep their business moving? We're going to talk about that today. Stay tuned. This episode of Keeping it real is brought to you by real geeks. How many homes are you going t

Welcome to the October episode of Learn with a Lender with Joel Schaub of Guaranteed Rate! In this episode Joel discusses the importance of delegation, how to make it a success and how this will help you grow your business. Joel talks about events he organizes every month. Joel also discusses rates and what he’s doing to stay busy during this period. Last, Joel talks about partnering with him and discusses his weekly newsletter. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Joel can be reached at joel@rate.com and 773.654.2049. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks. Transcript D.J. Paris 0:00There's a strong argument to be made for buying a home, even during a high interest rate environment. We're going to talk about why stay tuned. This episode of Keeping it real is brought to you by real geeks. How many homes are you going to sell this year? Do you have the right tools? Is your website turning soft leads and interested buyers? Are you spending money

Jessica Burton with Indyquest Properties talks about what brought her to real estate and how she built her business while having another full-time job. Jess discusses 3 lead gen sources she uses and how she utilizes social media and video. Jess also talks about the the importance of exercise and how it positively impacts her business. Jess discusses current market and describes how is she staying busy and motivated. Last, Jess talks about her processes that help her keep organized and in touch with her clients. Please follow Jess in Instagram. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Jessica Burton can be reached at 281.704.2061 and jessica@indyquest.net. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks. Transcript D.J. Paris 0:00Lead Generation is everything and we're going to talk about your three main lead generation sources today. Stay tuned. This episode of Keeping it real is brought to you by real geeks. How many homes are you going to sell this year

In our October episode of Monday Market Minute, Carrie McCormick from @properties and Christie’s International shares tips that have worked for her while negotiating in creating a win-win situation for everyone. Carrie emphasizes the importance of knowing what your client wants but also paying attention to the desires of the other side of the negotiation. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Carrie can be reached at carrie@atproperties.com or by phone at 312.961.4612. Please follow Carrie on Instagram by clicking here. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks. Transcript D.J. Paris 0:00Today we're going to be speaking with one of the top Realtors in the country about exactly how she negotiates for her clients. Stay tuned. This episode of Keeping it real is brought to you by real geeks. How many homes are you going to sell this year? Do you have the right tools? Is your website turning soft leads and interested buyers? Are you spending money on

Welcome to Breaking Down Ali’s Systems mini-series with Ali Garced. In this mini-series Ali will be explaining how she built her systems both for buyers and for sellers. In the third episode, Ali continues where she left on her Trello checklist during episode 2 and also continues to cover the entire homebuyer checklist. Please follow Ali on Instagram here. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Ali Garced can be reached at ali@garcedrealty.com and (914) 318-4918. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks. Transcript D.J. Paris 0:00Today our friend Aligarh SID is going to share with you her exact buyer checklist that has netted her hundreds of real estate transactions. Stay tuned. This episode of Keeping it real is brought to you by real geeks. How many homes are you going to sell this year? Do you have the right tools? Is your website turning soft leads and interested buyers? Are you spending money on leads that aren't converting? Well real geek