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RealTrending

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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41:57

NextHome Co-CEO Keith Robinson on seismic shifts in...

RealTrending ·

2025/11/10

This week on RealTrending, Tracey Velt talks with Keith Robinson, co-CEO of NextHome and author of the Substack "Crazy Uncle Keith." Tracey and Keith dive into the seismic shifts reshaping real estate, including the potential Compass-Anywhere merger, the ongoing fallout from the settlement lawsuit and the pro-agent group pushing for more transparency at NAR.Keith shares his take on private listing networks, why the industry's most defensible position is "the human being," and how agents can

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30:59

James Harris on the opportunities the current...

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2025/11/03

.This week on RealTrending, Tracey Velt talks with James Harris, principal at Beverly Hills-based boutique brokerage Carolwood Estates and former cast member of Bravo's Million Dollar Listing. Tracey and James dive into why disruption is actually a positive force, how AI is transforming the way agents work, and the mindset shifts needed to thrive in today's changing market.James shares his perspective on embracing change rather than fearing it, and discusses his current project to disrupt the

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30:41

RealTrends Verified GameChanger Josh McGrath on...

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2025/10/27

This week on RealTrending, Tracey Velt talks with Josh McGrath, CEO and founder of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Central and 2025 RealTrends Verified GameChanger. Tracey and Josh dive into his journey from getting his real estate license at 18 to building a brokerage with over 90 agents across five offices in West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio. He also shares how his 2020 affiliation with Better Homes and Gardens during the pandemic led to exponential growth. Here’s a glimpse of what

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30:33

Compass team leader Gretchen Coley on building a...

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2025/10/20

This week on RealTrending, Tracey Velt talks with Gretchen Coley, leader of The Coley Group at Compass in Raleigh, North Carolina. Tracey and Gretchen dive into how she scaled her team from $3 million to $214 million in just five years, the power of video storytelling in real estate and her innovative "Best of Raleigh" platform that transformed how she connects with her community.Gretchen shares how her background in new home sales shaped her approach to educating agents, why she invested in two

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30:26

Austin’s Eric Bramlett on how his boutique brokerage...

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2025/10/13

This week on RealTrending Tracey Velt talks with Eric Bramlett, broker-owner of Bramlett Partners in Austin, Texas. Tracey and Eric dive into the strategies for maintaining a local identity while leveraging technology, the importance of agent retention in a competitive market, and how to stay focused amid speculative industry distractions.Eric also shares how tight hiring standards and a personal touch have led to a 90% retention rate, his approach to tech integration without overwhelming agents,

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31:58

Debunking AI myths with Jason Abrams

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2025/09/22

This week on RealTrending, Tracey Velt sits down with Jason Abrams, the head of industry and learning at Keller Williams Realty International, to explore the transformative potential of AI in all aspects of real estate. Jason shares insights from his AI playbook, debunking myths and offering practical advice on leveraging AI tools to stay ahead of the competition. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: Why AI is a tool, not a threat, to real estate agents The two biggest myths about

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34:16

Team leader Josh Anderson on the secret to successful...

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2025/09/08

This week on RealTrending, Tracey Velt chats with Josh Anderson from the Anderson Group Real Estate Services of Keller Williams in Nashville, Tennessee. Josh talks about his evolution from a solo agent to leading one of Nashville's top teams by focusing on consistent lead generation and how embracing the basics can skyrocket your business. He also discusses the game-changing impact of AI tools on personalizing client interactions and productivity. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

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32:37

Coach Darryl Davis on today’s hottest real estate...

RealTrending ·

2025/09/02

This week on RealTrending, Tracey Velt chats with Darryl Davis, from Darryl Davis Real Estate Coaching about several hot topics in real estate, including HUD's English-only policy, the NAR settlement, Clear Cooperation, and much more. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: Why HUD's English-only policy is controversial How agents can support non-English speaking clients The importance of establishing your value as an agent before fee discussions Why the CCP is problematic

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34:31

simpliHŌM Founder Sean Miku on why his people-first...

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2025/08/11

This week on RealTrending, Tracey Velt talks with Sean Miku, the founder and CEO of simpliHŌM, a tech- and people-first brokerage that opened its doors in 2018.Sean shares insights into simpliHŌM unique model, including an 85/15 commission split and free transaction management. He also discusses the current challenges and opportunities in real estate, as well as the company's future vision, which plans for a public offering by 2028. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: How simpliHŌM’s

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34:38

Craig McClelland on reshaping traditional brokerage...

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2025/08/04

This week on RealTrending, Tracey Velt talks with Craig McClelland, Chief Strategy Officer at HomeStory and president of LOCAL Realty. Tracey and Craig talk about the importance of consumer-centric strategies and how industry giants like Zillow and Rocket are reshaping traditional brokerage models. Craig also talks about the role of technology and data in extending the real estate transaction timeline, and the emerging trend of niche and boutique brokerage models. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll

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32:10

Lennox Scott on how AI is reshaping the real estate...

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2025/07/28

On this week’s episode of RealTrending, Tracey Velt sits down with Lennox Scott, the CEO of John L. Scott Real Estate. Lennox has been in the industry for almost 50 years, and John L Scott is a family brokerage with a rich 94-year history. Lennox talks about how AI is reshaping industries, the critical role of MLS consolidation, and maintaining personal relationships in a tech-driven world. He also discusses the challenges posed by institutional investors and strategies brokerages can adopt to

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30:53

eXp Team Leader David Brooke on managing team exits...

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2025/07/21

This week on RealTrending Tracey Velt talks with David Brooke, team leader at Brooke Team at eXp Realty. Tracey and David dive into the realities of leading a team in today’s market, including managing team exits and burnout to fostering a productive agent culture. David shares how an almost-pivot in his career and parenting lessons shaped his leadership style, and much more. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: How he rebuilt after losing top agents The three biggest misconceptions

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37:43

Hoby Hanna on his goal to reach 20% market share in...

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2025/06/16

This week on RealTrending, Tracey Velt chats with Hoby Hanna, CEO of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services and Hanna Holdings.Hoby discusses the company’s culture-first M&A strategy, innovative consumer programs like the buy-borrow bundle, and how AI and data are shaping real estate. He also shares why collaboration matters and outlines his goal to reach 20% share in 20 major markets. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: Howard Hanna targets culturally aligned acquisitions to drive strategic

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31:18

Tami Pardee on how her model has allowed her to excel

RealTrending ·

2025/06/09

This week on RealTrending, Tracey Velt chats with Tami Pardee, founder of Pardee Properties in Venice, California.Tami shares how she brought a production-style model from the entertainment industry into real estate and built a high-touch, high-performing boutique brokerage. She also talks about how she tripled sales during the wildfires, uses the tools from an AI collective to empower her agents, and helps homeless women through her Life Change Warriors program. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll

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29:22

The Powerhouse Partners on growing an agent network

RealTrending ·

2025/06/02

This week on RealTrending, Tracey Velt chats with Alex Derenne and Alexis Hirsig, the masterminds behind The Powerhouse Partners, a group with The Real Brokerage that blends coaching and marketing in a real estate network that collaborates, rather than competes.Alex and Alexis dive into how building authentic personal brands on social media has helped them connect with clients, and how AI tools, from content creation to scheduling, are boosting their productivity. With a mission to grow a

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54:50

Coldwell Banker’s Jason Waugh on the shifting...

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2025/05/12

This week on RealTrending, we are bringing you a special crossover episode of the Top of Mind podcast, hosted by Altos president Mike Simonsen. Mike chats with Jason Waugh, president of Coldwell Banker Affiliates, about how the real estate brokerage model is evolving and what that means for agents, buyers, and the future of the industry.Jason shares insights from Coldwell Banker’s 100,000 agents, the shifting dynamics of consumer representation, and the lasting impact of the 2024 commission

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28:26

Real CEO Tamir Poleg is betting on AI efficiencies to...

RealTrending ·

2025/05/05

This week on RealTrending, Tracey Velt chats with Tamir Poleg, CEO of The Real Brokerage, about how AI is rapidly changing the real estate game — if you don't build it, then someone else will.Tamir shares how Real is using AI to streamline operations, from an assistant answering thousands of questions per day to developing automatic broker reviews. He also discusses scaling without compromising culture, the evolving agent-client dynamic, and why brokerages must refocus on consumers. Here’s a

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33:25

LPT’s Robert Palmer on agent choice and growth of the...

RealTrending ·

2025/04/21

This week on RealTrending, Tracey Velt sits down in person with Robert Palmer, founder and CEO of LPT Realty, at LPT’s studio in Orlando.Robert talks about LPT’s journey from a simple marketing tool to a top brokerage in just a couple of years. He also discusses agent empowerment through dual brokerage models, LPT’s upcoming initiatives, and growth plans. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: LPT’s transition from a marketing tool to a brokerage was driven by a desire to support

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36:03

HGTV Realtor and eXp agent Kortney Wilson on building...

RealTrending ·

2025/03/31

This week on RealTrending Tracey interviews Kortney Wilson, an eXp real estate agent and HGTV personality. Kortney shares her journey from music to flipping houses, how HGTV impacted her career, and how she built a sustainable referral network with eXp Realty. She also discusses using AI and automation tools for personalized client follow-up and introduces her new show, Life is Messy, which is focused on helping people declutter their homes and lives. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll

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35:28

Anywhere CEO Ryan Schneider on renewed M&A focus

RealTrending ·

2025/03/24

Today on RealTrending, Tracey interviews Ryan Schneider, the CEO of Anywhere Real Estate. This episode originally aired on our sister show, Power House, but this week we are bringing it to the feeds of our real estate audience.Tracey and Ryan talk about Anywhere’s refocus on luxury and what they think is going to happen to M&A as the market shifts this year. They also talk about AI’s relationship with operational efficiency and a surprisingly effective place to turn for mentorship — your agents

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