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Real Estate
Luxury Real Estate
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The RealTrending podcast features conversations with the brightest minds in real estate. Every Monday, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts join us to share their secrets to success, trends, and the lessons they’ve learned. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio.

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On this episode of the RealTrending podcast, Tracey Velt sits down with Rainy Hake Austin, president of The Agency, to talk about scaling a luxury brokerage without losing the culture that made it successful in the first place. Austin explains how Th... more

On this episode of the RealTrending Podcast, host Tracey Velt sits down with Felix Bravo,managing director, international for eXp Realty,  to talk about growing up in real estate, building resilience through hard work, and helping scale one of the in... more

On this episode of the RealTrending podcast, Tracey Velt sits down with Chris Watters for a conversation that challenges one of real estate’s biggest assumptions: most teams don’t actually have a lead problem — they have a conversion and accountabili... more

HousingWire’s acquisition of Keeping Current Matters (KCM) takes center stage in this episode as Tracey Velt sits down with KCM President David Childers to discuss what the deal means for agents, brokers and the future of real estate market intellige... more

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Recent Guests

Felix Bravo
Managing Director of International eXp
eXp Realty
Episode: Felix Bravo eXp’s Felix Bravo on Building Real Estate Without Borders
Chris Watters
Founder and CEO of Watters International Realty
Watters International Realty
Episode: Chris Watters: "Real Estate Doesn’t Have a Lead Problem — It Has an Accountability Problem"
David Childers
President of Keeping Current Matters (KCM)
Keeping Current Matters
Episode: KCM President David Childers on the power of market expertise and HousingWire’s newest acquisition
Dan Rochon
Realtor with EXP Realty and founder of Greetings Virginia Sales Network
EXP Realty; Greetings Virginia Sales Network
Episode: Dan Rochon on Predictable Income in an Unpredictable Housing Market
Leo Pareja
CEO of eXp Realty
eXp Realty
Episode: Leo Pareja and James Dwiggins unpack the the fight for real estate’s future
Paul Boomsma
CEO and president of Leading Real Estate Networks of the World
Leading Real Estate Networks of the World
Episode: Paul Boomsma: Why local leadership still wins in the brokerage consolidation race
Blake O'Shaughnessy
Founder of Ownli
Ownli
Episode: Ownli’s Blake O’Shaughnessy on unbundling real estate and the startup challenging traditional commissions
Ashley Thomas III
President of NAREB (National Association of Real Estate Brokers); CEO and founder of LA Top Broker; managing broker of First Security Investment Company
NAREB, LA Top Broker, First Security Investment Company
Episode: NAREB’s Ashley Thomas III on closing the homeownership gap
Jim D'Amico
CEO of Brands by Integra
Brands by Integra
Episode: Jim D’Amico: Why Brands by Integra is betting big on the Compass-Anywhere Deal

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Awesome Podcast!

    The topics and guests are very informative! This is a must listen to podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MJ Dangangao
    Philippines4 years ago
  • Easily The Best Real Estate Podcast

    Found this podcast randomly searching for a specific brokerage leader. I’m amazed at how valuable the content is. Tracey Velt is the ideal podcast host asking great questions to the best brokerage and team leaders in the business. This podcast has taught myself and my team to think much bigger about our businesses. Keep up the good work and thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DuFox
    United States4 years ago
  • A MUST LISTEN

    If you are in the Real Estate industry, this podcast is a must listen! I listen to this podcast to stay up-to-date with the current real estate industry trends and new real estate industry updates! I would definitely recommend listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JessicaBurd
    United States6 years ago
  • Powerful Information and Inspiration

    Tune in to acheive a higher level of success in your real estate business and life! Powerful information and inspiration that transforms. Karen Briscoe, author and podcast "5 Minute Success"

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Karen Briscoe, Author
    United States8 years ago

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Content is valuable for teams looking to scale and adapt in a consolidating market.
Guests are diverse, bringing depth on tech, policy, and growth strategies.
Conversations with top brokerage leaders offer practical, actionable insights.
Host asks thoughtful questions that elevate industry conversations.

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Chris Watters: "Real Estate Doesn’t Have a Lead Problem — It Has an Accountability Problem"
Q: What role does RealSync play in your process, and how does it help managers and agents?
RealSync is a real estate-specific AI tool that records, transcribes, grades both calls and face-to-face meetings, and delivers targeted feedback and task lists, enabling managers to inspect what they expect and helping agents self-discover improvements without personal friction.
Chris Watters: "Real Estate Doesn’t Have a Lead Problem — It Has an Accountability Problem"
Q: How can teams practically shift toward high-intent leads, and what makes life-event-driven leads effective?
High-intent leads are those going through major life events (divorce, financial distress, foreclosure, inheritance) where the urgency to transact is higher; combining this with direct outreach and precise data tools yields faster, more predictable appointments and closings, reducing wasted effort on low-intent leads.
Chris Watters: "Real Estate Doesn’t Have a Lead Problem — It Has an Accountability Problem"
Q: What is the core issue you see in most brokerages when it comes to leads and conversion?
The core issue is not the lack of leads but the lack of effective conversion and ongoing inspection of the sales process; teams often fail to systematically grade calls, provide timely feedback, and conduct ride-alongs to ensure adherence to best practices.
Dan Rochon on Predictable Income in an Unpredictable Housing Market
Q: What is the biggest mindset shift agents need today?
The most important shift is overcoming the belief of not being good enough, which blocks earlier progress; by confronting that demon, agents unlock the ability to improve websites, follow-up, and overall performance.
KCM President David Childers on the power of market expertise and HousingWire’s newest acquisition
Q: Most underrated skill for agents this year?
Consistency in content creation and sharing, which builds visibility, trust, and authority over time.

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What is RealTrending about and what kind of topics does it cover?

RealTrending features in-depth conversations with brokerage leaders, top agents, and industry experts focused on real estate strategy, technology, and policy. Episodes commonly explore brokerage models, AI and productivity tools, market consolidation, private listings, and evolving MLS dynamics, with guests ranging from regional broker owners to technology executives and policy advocates. The show often ties practical coaching, growth tactics, and cross-service ecosystems to real-world outcomes for agents, teams, and brokerages. Noteworthy is a consistent emphasis on balancing tech with human relationships, independent growth, and opportunities created by industry shifts, making it valuable for listeners who want actionable insights from le... more

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Recent guests on RealTrending include:

1. Felix Bravo
2. Chris Watters
3. David Childers
4. Dan Rochon
5. Leo Pareja
6. Paul Boomsma
7. Blake O'Shaughnessy
8. Ashley Thomas III

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