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Starting out in real estate can be tough. It doesn’t take long to realize that you not only do you need to learn common procedures and processes but also about people’s buying behaviors. Finding a community of folks who are seasoned in these areas is one of the most efficient ways to learn these things. And this is precisely why Jasmine (and her husband Jeff) chatted with Real Estate Broker Jennifer Kjellgren in this episode. They break down methods to find your people in real estate, how doing so can help you stay grounded and grow faster than if you try to navigate it alone, and more. Watch this episode on YouTube Jasmine Mortgage Team Jennifer’s contact info: Instagram, Email: jennifer@jenniferkj.com, website Agent Upgrade: Facebook, YouTube, Website, Instagram

Over the past few years, it’s been harder to separate our personal lives from our work lives. They’ve become more intertwined for reasons beyond our control. There is a certain grief in this change but there’s also an opportunity. Bridging the calm from our personal lives into what can be momentary chaos in our busy professional lives can help balance things out. Maybe, just maybe, it’s time to be more human in all aspects of our lives instead of trying to shift between friendly and professional. These are the shifts that Jasmin and her guest, Adair Cates are digging into during this conversation. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WUly0WWNq1c Jasmine Mortgage Team https://www.jasminemortgageteam.com/ Adair Cates, https://adaircates.com/ Agent Upgrade: Facebook, YouTube, Website, Instagram

Change is scary, especially when it impacts our financial stability. But there's more panic about the real estate market right now than there needs to be. That's why Jasmine sat down with Heather Dean of Sage and Cedar to dispel any myths. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aforLalA9pM Jasmine Mortgage Team https://www.jasminemortgageteam.com/ Heather's contact info: email: Heather@sageandcedarhome.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherdeanrealtor/ Agent Upgrade: Facebook, YouTube, Website, Instagram

The closing process can be a complicated process with many people involved and it can be confusing. That's why this Agent Upgrade conversation focuses on Jasmine getting to the heart of the process with top Closing Attorney Mehrnush Saadat. Mehrnush dispels a lot of myths and clears up a lot of common confusion about the process. Jasmine and Mehrnush also talk candidly about what it's like to be a woman in Real Estate and how that's changed over time. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5H1T8CwVuok Jasmine Mortgage Team. https://www.jasminemortgageteam.com/ Mehrrnush's Contact Info: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueinktitle/ Email: saadat@ganekpc.com Agent Upgrade: Facebook, YouTube, Website, Instagram

Should homeowners always consult with an appraiser before they do renovations on their property? Kelly Riedinger says YES and she's here to share with Alan and Jasmine why. They leave no property type uncovered in this extensive conversation including single-family homes, multi-family homes, condos, and eco-homes, to name a few. Agent Upgrade is proudly sponsored by Jasmine Mortgage Team, https://www.jasminemortgageteam.com/ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2uYYGFeW7E Also, check out Alan's book, House FIRE, to blow your mind on how the real estate investing FIRE method ('financial independence, retire early') can change your life. Jasmine: Website, Instagram, Tiktok Alan: Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, Linktree Kelly (guest): Instagram, Website Agent Upgrade: Facebook, YouTube, Website, Instagram

We all remember the Jedi mind trick that Darth Vader used in Star Wars, right? Is it possible that this power of suggestion is true in real life? That's what author, international speaker, sales trainer, Master Hypnotist, and Trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming Paul Ross is going to dive into during this conversation with Alan and Jeff Goddard (Jasmine's husband and former guest on Agent Upgrade.) Paul explains what opportunity reaches are, why rapport is dangerous and how helping your real estate clients expand their consciousness is not just an effective sales technique but actually will help them in many ways. Basically, this conversation is going to change how you view language and how you use it with your clients. Agent Upgrade is proudly sponsored by Jasmine Mortgage Team, https://www.jasminemortgageteam.com/ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1lNUx2sHrUE Also, check out Alan's book, House FIRE, to blow your mind on how the real estate investing FIRE method ('financial independence, retire early') can change your life. Jasmine: Website, Instagram, Tiktok Alan: Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, Linktree Paul Ross (guest): Website, Book, Podcast AGENT UPGRADE PODCAST INFO: Facebook, YouTube, Website, Instagram

While Agent Upgrade is under construction, we're revisiting a fan favorite episode with the dynamic Skylar Brillante of Harry Norman Realty. He takes us through how he's hustled his way to amazing success and shares his tips on how he makes 300 calls a day. Yes, a day! Skylar also gives us his favorite real estate coach along with his best lead generation tips and tricks plus the importance of always keeping things authentic. Agent Upgrade is proudly sponsored by Jasmine Mortgage Team, https://www.jasminemortgageteam.com/ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dTeO76jZsB8 Also, check out Alan's book, House FIRE, to blow your mind on how the real estate investing FIRE method ('financial independence, retire early') can change your life. Jasmine: Website, Instagram, Tiktok Alan: Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, Linktree Skylar (guest): Instagram, Facebook, Website AGENT UPGRADE PODCAST INFO: Facebook, YouTube, Website, Instagram

Do you have a problem-solving mindset? Do you hustle? Kaplan Real Estate Education said that these are two of the ten traits that real estate agents have in common. What do you think the other traits are? Have a listen to Alan and Jasmine compare their experiences in the space with Kaplan's list and find out the rest of the characteristics on the list. Agent Upgrade is proudly sponsored by Jasmine Mortgage Team, https://www.jasminemortgageteam.com/ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JbIQJG_3_s4 Also, check out Alan's book, House FIRE, to blow your mind on how the real estate investing FIRE method ('financial independence, retire early') can change your life. Jasmine: Website, Instagram, Tiktok Alan: Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, Linktree AGENT UPGRADE PODCAST INFO: Facebook, YouTube, Website, Instagram

Logan Mohtashami is a housing data analyst, financial writer, and blogger covering the U.S. economy with a specialization in the housing market. There’s a lot of misinformation and fear about the current real estate market so Alan and Jasmine wanted to get the scoop from Logan about how to view it all. Their conversation touches on the supposed housing shortage, what a silver tsunami is if hedge funds factor into all this, and more. This is an intense but grounded conversation that adds needed perspective to our current worries. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdpY9iqi-q0 Agent Upgrade is proudly sponsored by Jasmine Mortgage Team, https://www.jasminemortgageteam.com/ Also, check out Alan's book, House FIRE, to blow your mind on how the real estate investing FIRE method ('financial independence, retire early') can change your life. Jasmine: Website, Instagram, Tiktok Alan: Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, Linktree Logan (Guest): Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Use the code “LoganVIP50” to get a discount to join HousingWire AGENT UPGRADE PODCAST INFO: Facebook, YouTube, Website, Instagram

Are you so busy that you don’t have time to develop an engagement strategy for your real estate clients? Here at Agent Upgrade, we get this and we’re here to help! When we read Matt Muscat’s Tangible Action Guide: For Real Estate Marketing we knew that Matt had to come on the show for this very purpose. Alan, Jasmine, and Matt had a fast-paced, simple engagement tip-drenched conversation that will rock your realtor world. These tips include daily social media, open houses, neighborhood group strategies, and more. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DlINPu3Cn8s Agent Upgrade is proudly sponsored by Jasmine Mortgage Team, https://www.jasminemortgageteam.com/ Topics: - Introducing the author of “Tangible Action Guide: For Real Estate Marketing”, Matt Muscat - How a new real estate agent can market themselves and grow a strong sphere - Using Social Media for your business - Sending out CMA’s to all your clients to maintain relationships - A genius way to start making money as a real estate agent - Becoming the go-to person for real estate and for the community in general - Referring a single person/business and being that referral for business - Standing up for your business partners - Connect with Matt and closing thoughts! Also, check out Alan's book, House FIRE, to blow your mind on how the real estate investing FIRE method ('financial independence, retire early') can change your life. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/173661830X/ref=as_li_tl Jasmine: Website, Instagram, Tiktok Alan: Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, Linktree Matt (guest): Instagram, book, podcast Agent Upgrade: Facebook, YouTube, Website, Instagram

Starting out in real estate is hard enough but having staying power is even harder, especially with the natural ups and downs of the housing market. That’s why we wanted to talk to Adriana Scholz of Coldwell Banker in Boston. She transitioned her experience in real estate from Germany to the U.S.over 23 years ago and pushed through some difficult times to get where she is today. These valuable lessons on how to best help her clients are sure to help you with yours. Adriana has advice that will ground you and inspire you to keep going until you reach your version of real estate success. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lqyFMEqp_Xs Agent Upgrade is proudly sponsored by Jasmine Mortgage Team, https://www.jasminemortgageteam.com/ Topics: -Introducing Adriana Scholz and what she credits her success to -How to adapt to the changing market -Building trust with clients through honesty -Building a rock star team of partners -How to get into the new construction market -Advantages and Disadvantages of moving whilst being a realtor -How to convince buyers to offer more than the listing price Also, check out Alan's book, House FIRE, to blow your mind on how the real estate investing FIRE method ('financial independence, retire early') can change your life. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/173661830X/ref=as_li_tl Jasmine: Website, Instagram, Tiktok Alan: Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, Linktree Adriana (Guest): website, Instagram, Facebook Agent Upgrade: Facebook, YouTube, Website, Instagram

As both a tax strategist and real estate investor, Amanda Han helps investors with strategies designed to supercharge their wealth-building using entity structuring, self-directed investing, and income offset opportunities to keep more of what they make. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_h1P692qAbA Agent Upgrade is proudly sponsored by Jasmine Mortgage Team, https://www.jasminemortgageteam.com/ Topics: -Real Estate Tax Strategist and Investor Amanda Han shares the tricks of the trade! -Introducing Amanda Han and the most common mistakes investors make on taxes -Having documentation in the case of audits -When should real estate investors get an LLC? -The best way to leave properties to your heirs -Putting properties in a Trust -Are CPA’s a business write-off? -Should you put a child’s name on the deed of your property or set up a will? -Tax advantages for passive investors -Bonus depreciation -The benefits of Nevada investing -Purchasing properties in U.S. Territories -Crypto & taxes in the United States -Books by Amanda Han Also, check out Alan's book, House FIRE, to blow your mind on how the real estate investing FIRE method ('financial independence, retire early') can change your life. Jasmine: Website, Instagram, Tiktok Alan: Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, Linktree Amanda has a highly rated book "Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor" on Amazon and she has been featured in prominent publications including Money Magazine, Talks at Google, CNBC’s Smart Money Talk Radio as well as BiggerPockets podcasts. Get Amanda's FREE ebook: https://www.keystonecpa.com AGENT UPGRADE PODCAST INFO: Facebook, YouTube, Website, Instagram

Is the cost of a property an important factor for celebrity real estate clients? Los Angeles native Nathaniel Pitchon-Getzels shares what he’s learned about this in his time with many Actor, Musician, and Athlete clients over the years. He also shares how he shifted to a relationship-based business focus with what he calls “social marketing.” There’s a lot of practical advice on genuine relationship building, making social media content easily and so much more. Oh, and fractional ownership, which we’re talking about for the first time on Agent Upgrade. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_9Cg0Up0UAg Agent Upgrade is proudly sponsored by Jasmine Mortgage Team, https://www.jasminemortgageteam.com/ Topics: -Building a relationship-based real estate business with Nathaniel Pitchon-Getzels, Compass -Nathaniel Pitchon-Getzels -How to be a successful agent -Los Angeles Celebrity Listings and Real Estate -How to connect to celebrities as a realtor -A big mistake commonly made -Quality over quantity with clients and Social Media -Explaining Fractional Ownership & Closing Thoughts Also, check out Alan's book, House FIRE, to blow your mind on how the real estate investing FIRE method ('financial independence, retire early') can change your life. Jasmine: Website, Instagram, Tiktok Alan: Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, Linktree Nathanial (Guest): Instagram EPISODE LINKS: -Ross Seligman’s episode on Agent Upgrade -Million Dollar Listings (TV show): -Reveal You, branding program: -Podcast Cola: Podcast Booking Agency for Real Estate: AGENT UPGRADE PODCAST INFO: Facebook, YouTube, Website, Instagram

Welcome to the school of efficient and humane real estate business practices, led by Jess Lenouvel. I'm sure you remember her last Agent Upgrade episode (#24), where she shared her philosophy and practice for organic and sustainable social media practices for your real estate business. Alan and Jasmine loved that conversation and it looks like you, our lovely listeners, did too. So they thought they’d invite her back on to talk about a different but equally important topic: how to respectfully and productively manage a real estate team with virtual assistants. Oh, and just wait until you hear where Jess is while having this conversation! Watch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/HJuQd1ITbk0 Agent Upgrade is proudly sponsored by Jasmine Mortgage Team, https://www.jasminemortgageteam.com/ Topics: -Bringing back Jess Lenouvel and hearing all about her life in the Bahamas -What real estate is like in the Bahamas -Hearing about Jess’s new #1 Best Selling book, More Money, Less Hustle -How to set up your real estate business to have the best leverage and freedom -Advice for real estate agents who are feeling burnt out. -Being a perfectionist in your business -Doubling your business over the next year -Finding a good VA and ensuring your team isn’t burnt out -The value Jess’s book will bring your business and closing thoughts! Also, check out Alan's book, House FIRE, to blow your mind on how the real estate investing FIRE method ('financial independence, retire early') can change your life. Jasmine: -Website: https://www.jasminemortgageteam.com/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasminemortgageteam/ -Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLje3oF7/ Alan: -Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehouseofAC -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehouseofac/ -Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehouseofac -Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thehouseofac Jess Lenouvel (Guest): -More Money, Less Hustle: Becoming the 7-Figure Real Estate Agent: https://www.amazon.com/More-Money-Less-Hustle-Becoming/dp/1544528256/ref=sr_1_1 -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesslenouvel/ -The Listings Lab Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheListingsLab -The Listings Lab: https://www.thelistingslab.com/ EPISODE LINKS: -Jess’ last episode on Agent Upgrade: https://agentupgrade.libsyn.com/audience-is-the-new-database-for-real-estate-agents-with-jess-lenouvel -1MT (virtual assistants): https://www.linkedin.com/company/team1mt/about/ -OnlineJobs.ph (virtual assistants): https://www.onlinejobs.ph/ AGENT UPGRADE PODCAST INFO: -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agentupgradepodcast -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqsg1xvT7t9o9BYoLx3-0yw -Website: https://agentupgrade.libsyn.com/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agentupgradepodcast

Let's face it, the real estate market is changing fast. No matter the reason for this change, one thing is clear, we need to be flexible right now. Jasmine, Alan, and Maria Quattrone of Re/Max share some honest, blunt moments about how to do this. It's not easy but with the advice in this conversation, you'll be better prepared. Alan and Maria even do some agent-client role-playing to make this super clear. It doesn't matter if you're a new or long-term agent, these tips will help you navigate these choppy waters. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qniv--KiNwE Agent Upgrade is proudly sponsored by Jasmine Mortgage Team, https://www.jasminemortgageteam.com/ Topics: - Introducing Maria Quattrone - Advice for new agents - Expired real estate listing role play and tips - How to start a new real estate business in a new state - Joining a real estate team - Sourcing Virtual Assistants - Maria’s scholarship program & podcast - Closing thoughts and how to connect with Maria Also, check out Alan's book, House FIRE, to blow your mind on how the real estate investing FIRE method ('financial independence, retire early') can change your life. Jasmine: -Website: https://www.jasminemortgageteam.com/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasminemortgageteam/ -Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLje3oF7/ Alan: -Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehouseofAC -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehouseofac/ -Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehouseofac -Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thehouseofac Maria Quattrone (Guest): -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/REMAXatHOME -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soldbymq/?hl=en -Be The Solution podcast: https://bethesolution.buzzsprout.com/ -website: https://www.remax.com/real-estate-agents/maria-elena-quattrone-philadelphia-pa/100048215 -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcPMVVYiwZpUe0R6-Payeog -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariaquattrone/ -PA Real Estate Scholarship Program: https://mqrealestate.com/scholarship/ Next class starts June 27, 2022 EPISODE LINKS: -Sphere Rocket (virtual assistants): https://www.sphererocketva.com/virtual-assistant AGENT UPGRADE PODCAST INFO: -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agentupgradepodcast -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqsg1xvT7t9o9BYoLx3-0yw -Website: https://agentupgrade.libsyn.com/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agentupgradepodcast

Finding the right real estate partner can be difficult. You need to balance out your skills (who is creative, who is methodical, etc), your workflows, your expectations and so much more. There are also the key elements that our guest in this conversation, Rob Smith of Keller Willians Realty, mentions, of matching your vision and values. In this conversation, Alan, Jasmine, and Rob dig into these aspects of business partnerships and share some practical tips to help you navigate them. There's also a healthy debate about Doorsey and a lot of strong feelings about Multiple Listening Systems (MLS). It’s a packed conversation for sure! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lOJhID5zVHM Agent Upgrade is proudly sponsored by Jasmine Mortgage Team, https://www.jasminemortgageteam.com/ Topics: -Introducing Rob Smith and how he got his start in real estate and investing -Alan and Rob’s First interaction thanks to great sales and marketing -Steps to doing 44 sales in his first year -Having strong core values -Selling properties on Doorsey - is it an auction? -Do you still need a real estate agent if you use Doorsey? -5 Things to say to buyers -Multiple Listing Services (ML) and costs -How luxury brokers are keeping up the appearance that FMLS is a preferred choicer Also, check out Alan's book, House FIRE, to blow your mind on how the real estate investing FIRE method ('financial independence, retire early') can change your life. Jasmine: -Website: https://www.jasminemortgageteam.com/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasminemortgageteam/ -Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLje3oF7/ Alan: -Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehouseofAC -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehouseofac/ -Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehouseofac -Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thehouseofac Rob Smith (Guest): -Website: https://www.robsmith.com/ -Phone number: 404-906-5857 -Email: Rob@robsmith.com -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robsmith.biz/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robsmithteam/ EPISODE LINKS: -Doorsey: https://www.doorsey.com/ AGENT UPGRADE PODCAST INFO: -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agentupgradepodcast -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqsg1xvT7t9o9BYoLx3-0yw -Website: https://agentupgrade.libsyn.com/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agentupgradepodcast

Did you know that you can watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3sMfbFkeTtI Alan's noticed heightened buyer fatigue recently in the real estate market in Atlanta, Georgia so he wanted to bring Jennifer Wehner onto the show to see if the same was happening where she is in Scottsdale, Arizona. While teasing out how to handle this emotional time in the property market they also discuss systems and processes to help manage the stress for buyers and agents, creative solutions to offer buyers if they don't want to sell yet, and how now more than ever showing that you care about your clients is of vital importance. Agent Upgrade is proudly sponsored by Jasmine Mortgage Team, https://www.jasminemortgageteam.com/ Topics: -Introducing Jennifer Wehner and hearing her start in real estate -When Jennifer expanded her team and why -Should you sell your home that has a 2.5% interest rate? -The importance of caring for your clients -How to help clients with buyers fatigue and closing thoughts Also, check out Alan's book, House FIRE, to blow your mind on how the real estate investing FIRE method ('financial independence, retire early') can change your life. Jasmine: -Website: https://www.jasminemortgageteam.com/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasminemortgageteam/ -Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLje3oF7/ Alan: -Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehouseofAC -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehouseofac/ -Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehouseofac -Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thehouseofac Jennifer Wehner (Guest): -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenniferwehnerscottsdalerealestate/ -Website: https://www.wehnergroup.com/ -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheWehnerGroupeXpRealty -IG: https://www.instagram.com/jennifer.wehner/ -Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jenwehner EPISODE LINKS: -Traction by Gino Wickman, https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837 -The EMyth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber, https://www.amazon.com/The-E-Myth-Revisited-audiobook/dp/B00094F0ES/ref=sr_1_1 -The E-Myth Real Estate Agent: Why Most Real Estate Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It, https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Real-Estate-Agent-Businesses/dp/B0821MZZWR/ref=sr_1_1 AGENT UPGRADE PODCAST INFO: -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agentupgradepodcast -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqsg1xvT7t9o9BYoLx3-0yw -Website: https://agentupgrade.libsyn.com/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agentupgradepodcast

If you haven’t visited Kayla Preston’s Instagram page yet, we suggest you run and do so immediately! She's one of the top real estate agents in Seattle and her IG page has been a key tool to build traction. In addition to Kayla sharing her social media story and tips, they also ponder the state of the real estate market in Seattle and beyond. And since Kayla used to work at Zillow, this conversation gets very interesting fast! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/h64TOf6UT1I Agent Upgrade is proudly sponsored by Jasmine Mortgage Team. Topics: -Introducing Seattle Agent, Kayla Preston and discussing her Social Media Strategy -Creating engaging content on Social Media -What Real Estate is currently like in Seattle -Tips and Tricks Zillow has taught Kayla -Helping home buyers who have buyer fatigue & setting expectations -Are interest rates rising in Seattle? -How iBuying programs and Zillow will affect Real Estate Agents Also, check out Alan's book, House FIRE, to blow your mind on how the real estate investing FIRE method ('financial independence, retire early') can change your life. JASMINE’S INFO: -Website: https://www.jasminemortgageteam.com/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasminemortgageteam/ -Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLje3oF7/ ALAN’S INFO: -Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehouseofAC -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehouseofac/ -Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehouseofac -Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thehouseofac KAYLA PRESTON INFO: -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylajpreston/ -Website Every Door Real Estate: https://kayla.everydoorrealestate.com/ -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/everydoorrealestate -Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/everydoorrealestate/ AGENT UPGRADE PODCAST INFO: -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agentupgradepodcast -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqsg1xvT7t9o9BYoLx3-0yw -Website: https://agentupgrade.libsyn.com/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agentupgradepodcast

Ross Seligman realized that as his real estate career increased the quality of his life decreased and was not happy about it. Do you feel like this? If so, then you’ll be interested to know that after 12 years of feeling this way he was able to turn things around and take control of his work-life balance. It took creating a real estate-specific software to solve this problem, called Sphere. In this conversation with Ross, he describes how he channeled his paperwork frustrations into this tool, how it helps real estate agents get their time back, how it’s free for new agents and more. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VWFSVY7WsBY Agent Upgrade is proudly sponsored by Jasmine Mortgage Team. Topics: -What Tools Does a Real Estate Agent use with Ross Seligman of Sphere -Introducing Ross Seligman and why time is more important than money to him -The start to building the platform, usesphere.com -The cost of using Sphere and how it saves time -Setting Client expectations to empower clients and agents -Buying Leads on Zillow -How to Turn Past Clients into Referrals Also, check out Alan's book, House FIRE, to blow your mind on how the real estate investing FIRE method ('financial independence, retire early') can change your life. JASMINE’S INFO: -Website: https://www.jasminemortgageteam.com/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasminemortgageteam/ -Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLje3oF7/ ALAN’S INFO: -Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehouseofAC -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehouseofac/ -Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehouseofac -Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thehouseofac ROSS SELIGMAN’S INFO: -Sphere Website: https://www.usesphere.com/ -The Own It Portland Team: http://www.ownitportland.com/ -Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossseligman/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ownitportland/ -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ownitportland -Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/echopdx EPISODE LINKS: -Sphere Free Trial: https://www.usesphere.com/admin/site/signup -Own it Portland website: http://www.ownitportland.com/ -Agent Upgrade episode with Danny Burgess: The Psychology of Selling Homes (and so much more!) with Danny Burgess, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-psychology-of-selling-homes-and-so-much/id1568956997 AGENT UPGRADE PODCAST INFO: -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agentupgradepodcast -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqsg1xvT7t9o9BYoLx3-0yw -Website: https://agentupgrade.libsyn.com/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agentupgradepodcast

There are 3 key things you can build as a new agent to give you a head start to a successful real estate career: trust, branding, and visibility. In this The House of AC replay episode, Alan shares why these 3 characteristics are so important for real estate agents, especially new ones. Also, we get to hear from Jasmine, who’s on vacation in Europe, on how the focus on the quality of life (not focus on the amount of work) is such a refreshing change. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VygLVm1XEr0 Agent Upgrade is proudly sponsored by Jasmine Mortgage Team. Topics: -Starting a New Career as a Real Estate Agent -Books to Help you Start in Real Estate -My Real Estate Story -The 3 Keys to Real Estate Success -Creating Your Brand and Niche -How To Be Known As “The Real Estate” Person -How to Be Known for Million Dollar Listings and Using Social Media -Get Your Own Domain -Connect with your Sphere of Influence Every 2 Weeks -How to Earn Trust Also, check out Alan's book, House FIRE, to blow your mind on how the real estate investing FIRE method ('financial independence, retire early') can change your life. JASMINE’S INFO: -Website: https://www.jasminemortgageteam.com/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasminemortgageteam/ -Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLje3oF7/ ALAN’S INFO: -Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehouseofAC -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehouseofac/ -Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehouseofac -Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thehouseofac EPISODE LINKS: -The House of AC podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-house-of-ac/id1571732531 -More real estate agents than homes for sale: https://www.npr.org/2021/04/21/989588150/too-many-real-estate-agents - Real estate agent is the most searched for job: https://realtybiznews.com/google-research-shows-real-estate-agent-is-most-popular-career-choice/98767201/ -Pareto Principle: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/paretoprinciple.asp -The E Myth: Why Most Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It (book) by Michael Gerber: https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Most-Businesses-Dont-About/dp/0887303625 -The Millionaire Real Estate Agent: It’s Not About the Money It’s About Being the Best You Can Be, by Gary Keller: https://www.amazon.com/Millionaire-Real-Estate-Agent-About/dp/0071444041 -SOLD: Every Real Estate Agent’s Guide to Building a Profitable Business, by David Green of the Bigger Pockets podcast: https://www.amazon.com/SOLD-Estate-Building-Profitable-Business/dp/1947200372 -THAC Justin Schaeffer’s episode on The House of AC: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-31-importance-of-branding-with-bullseye/id1571732531?i=1000550718388 -Nathan Binkley’s Agent Upgrade episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comparing-chicago-and-atlantas-real-estate-markets/id1568956997 AGENT UPGRADE PODCAST INFO: -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agentupgradepodcast -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqsg1xvT7t9o9BYoLx3-0yw -Website: https://agentupgrade.libsyn.com/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agentupgradepodcast