Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered

Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered

You talk about it privately - We talk about it publicly. This is the Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Podcast. Running a real estate business is challenging, but understanding the industry, the players, and who's affecting change can help you position your business for future success. Join us as we talk to industry leaders and influencers about the latest trends, strategies, and tactics for building a profitable and sustainable real estate business. This podcast is hosted by James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson, where real estate professionals grow their businesses with industry insights and experts. Subscribe today!

  1. 6H AGO

    60% of Brokerages Don't Trust Their Own Books (And the IRS Is Coming)

    What happens when a brokerage doesn't trust its own numbers? In this episode, James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson sit down with Sasha Hryciuk and Tracy Simmons of Loft47 to unpack a quiet but massive issue in real estate: most brokerages don't have accurate or trusted financials. From broken back office systems to duplicate data entry and unreliable reporting, they explain why this problem is more common than people think—and why it's becoming more dangerous in an AI-driven world. They also explore how AI is transforming operations, why accuracy matters more than speed, and what happens when automation meets compliance, audits, and financial accountability. Connect with Sasha and Tracy at Loft47 on YouTube - Instagram - LinkedIn - X - Facebook and online at loft47.com. Subscribe to Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered?sub_confirmation=1   To learn more about becoming a sponsor of the show, send us an email: jessica@inman.com   You asked for it. We delivered. Check out our new merch! https://merch.realestateinsidersunfiltered.com/   Follow Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Podcast on Instagram - YouTube, Facebook - TikTok. Visit us online at realestateinsidersunfiltered.com.   Link to Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered Link to Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/realestateinsiderspod/ Link to YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered Link to TikTok Page: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestateinsiderspod Link to website: https://realestateinsidersunfiltered.com This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative. https://twobrotherscreative.com/contact/

    43 min
  2. 2D AGO

    Agent Series 33: Your Realtor's Ego Is Costing You $18,000

    What if the biggest thing standing between your client and homeownership… is you? In this episode, James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson sit down with Rob Chrane (CEO of Down Payment Resource) and Mosi Gatling (SVP at New American Funding) to expose one of the most overlooked problems in real estate: agents not talking about down payment programs. There are over 2,600 programs available, but most buyers never hear about them. And it's not because they don't qualify. It's because we don't bring it up. From myths about "assistance" to the reality that many of these programs benefit six-figure earners, this conversation challenges how agents think about affordability, fiduciary responsibility, and what it really means to serve a client. If you want to help more buyers and close more deals; this episode is a wake-up call. Connect with Rob - LinkedIn. Connect with Mosi - LinkedIn - Instagram. Learn more about Down Payment Resources on Facebook and online at downpaymentresource.com. Stay ahead of the market with insights from Zillow's Consumer Trends Report. This annual research breaks down what buyers and sellers are actually doing and what they expect from their agents.    With 55% of buyers being repeat buyers, yet only 13% using their previous agent again, the message is clear: past performance doesn't guarantee future loyalty. Even more telling, nearly half of buyers and over half of sellers hire the first agent they contact.    Today's clients prioritize pricing strategy, negotiation expertise, and a seamless, organized offer process. If you want to position yourself as the agent they choose in 2026, start with the data.    Explore the full report and put these insights to work in your business. https://bit.ly/4rDZg3M   Subscribe to Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered?sub_confirmation=1   To learn more about becoming a sponsor of the show, send us an email: jessica@inman.com   You asked for it. We delivered. Check out our new merch! https://merch.realestateinsidersunfiltered.com/   Follow Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Podcast on Instagram - YouTube, Facebook - TikTok. Visit us online at realestateinsidersunfiltered.com.   Link to Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered Link to Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/realestateinsiderspod/ Link to YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered Link to TikTok Page: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestateinsiderspod Link to website: https://realestateinsidersunfiltered.com This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative. https://twobrotherscreative.com/contact/

    46 min
  3. APR 8

    Zillow Pro: 'If You're Already Married, We Stop Offering You Dates'

    Zillow Pro is changing how agents manage relationships and most agents don't realize what it means yet. In this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, James and Keith sit down with Zillow COO Jun Choo to break down Zillow Pro, My Agent Connection, and how Zillow is rethinking the agent-consumer relationship. The big idea? "If you're already married, we stop offering you dates." Instead of constantly reselling leads, Zillow is building a system that reinforces the relationship agents already have with their clients; ensuring agents stay connected throughout the entire home search experience. But that's just part of the story. Jun also dives into Zillow Preview, product innovation, and why the first plan is always wrong and how agents can use that same mindset to grow their business faster. If you want to understand where real estate technology is heading and how to protect and grow your client relationships this episode is essential. Links mentioned during the episode: https://youtu.be/wN5IDKhPKy0 https://youtu.be/Z9mnG-ek1BI   Zillow Preview signup page for brokerages: https://grow.zillow.com/preview Zillow Pro landing page: https://www.zillow.com/agents/zillow-pro/ Subscribe to Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered?sub_confirmation=1   To learn more about becoming a sponsor of the show, send us an email: jessica@inman.com   You asked for it. We delivered. Check out our new merch! https://merch.realestateinsidersunfiltered.com/   Follow Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Podcast on Instagram - YouTube, Facebook - TikTok. Visit us online at realestateinsidersunfiltered.com.   Link to Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered Link to Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/realestateinsiderspod/ Link to YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered Link to TikTok Page: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestateinsiderspod Link to website: https://realestateinsidersunfiltered.com This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative. https://twobrotherscreative.com/contact/

    55 min
  4. APR 6

    Agent Series 32: Your Coach Has Never Sold a House - That's Your Problem

    What if the biggest mistake you're making in real estate… is who you're listening to? In this episode, James and Keith sit down with Michael Hellickson, CEO of Club Wealth and one of the highest-producing agents in the country, for a conversation that challenges how agents think about coaching, growth, and success. From becoming the top listing agent in his office at 18 to building one of the top coaching organizations in the industry, Michael shares a blunt perspective: if your coach hasn't done what you want to do, why are you taking their advice? But this conversation goes beyond coaching. It's about the fundamentals, lead generation, follow-up, and conversion and why most agents struggle not because it's complicated, but because they won't do the work. Links mentioned during the episode: https://clubwealth.com/books/ Connect with Michael on LinkedIn - Facebook - Instagram or online at clubwealth.com.   Stay ahead of the market with insights from Zillow's Consumer Trends Report. This annual research breaks down what buyers and sellers are actually doing and what they expect from their agents.    With 55% of buyers being repeat buyers, yet only 13% using their previous agent again, the message is clear: past performance doesn't guarantee future loyalty. Even more telling, nearly half of buyers and over half of sellers hire the first agent they contact.    Today's clients prioritize pricing strategy, negotiation expertise, and a seamless, organized offer process. If you want to position yourself as the agent they choose in 2026, start with the data.    Explore the full report and put these insights to work in your business. https://bit.ly/4rDZg3M   Subscribe to Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered?sub_confirmation=1   To learn more about becoming a sponsor of the show, send us an email: jessica@inman.com   You asked for it. We delivered. Check out our new merch! https://merch.realestateinsidersunfiltered.com/   Follow Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Podcast on Instagram - YouTube, Facebook - TikTok. Visit us online at realestateinsidersunfiltered.com.   Link to Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered Link to Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/realestateinsiderspod/ Link to YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered Link to TikTok Page: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestateinsiderspod Link to website: https://realestateinsidersunfiltered.com This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative. https://twobrotherscreative.com/contact/

    45 min
  5. APR 1

    The Merger That Could Destroy the MLS

    What happens when data, technology, and power start consolidating in real estate? In this episode, James and Keith sit down with Pierre Calzadilla, co-founder and CEO of Upfront, to break down one of the biggest shifts happening in the industry right now. From his early days at Trulia to building multiple proptech companies, Pierre shares a unique perspective on how mergers, data control, and AI are reshaping the real estate landscape. The conversation explores what happens when platforms start controlling inventory, how that impacts transparency, and why the future of the MLS could be at risk if fragmentation continues. If you want to understand where the industry is heading and what's actually driving these changes this episode will challenge how you think about real estate. Connect with Pierre on LinkedIn. Learn more about Upfront on LinkedIn and online at myupfront.com. Subscribe to Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered?sub_confirmation=1   To learn more about becoming a sponsor of the show, send us an email: jessica@inman.com   You asked for it. We delivered. Check out our new merch! https://merch.realestateinsidersunfiltered.com/   Follow Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Podcast on Instagram - YouTube, Facebook - TikTok. Visit us online at realestateinsidersunfiltered.com.   Link to Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered Link to Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/realestateinsiderspod/ Link to YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered Link to TikTok Page: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestateinsiderspod Link to website: https://realestateinsidersunfiltered.com This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative. https://twobrotherscreative.com/contact/

    46 min
  6. MAR 30

    Agent Series 31: "Coming Soons" Could Lead to DOJ Intervention

    Are "coming soon" listings putting the real estate industry at risk?   In this episode, James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson sit down with Art Carter, CEO of CRMLS, and Ed Zorn, VP and General Counsel, to unpack one of the most heated and misunderstood topics in real estate right now.   From "coming soon" listings to private listings, MLS rules, and seller choice, this conversation breaks down what's actually happening behind the scenes and why it matters more than most agents realize.   They also explore the growing concern that current industry trends could trigger Department of Justice scrutiny and what that could mean for agents, brokerages, and the future of cooperation. If you think this is just another industry debate, think again. Links mentioned during the episode: https://youtu.be/lYOUsPGOTd0   Learn more about CRMLS on LinkedIn - YouTube - Instagram - Facebook and online at go.crmls.org. Stay ahead of the market with insights from Zillow's Consumer Trends Report. This annual research breaks down what buyers and sellers are actually doing and what they expect from their agents.  With 55% of buyers being repeat buyers, yet only 13% using their previous agent again, the message is clear: past performance doesn't guarantee future loyalty. Even more telling, nearly half of buyers and over half of sellers hire the first agent they contact.    Today's clients prioritize pricing strategy, negotiation expertise, and a seamless, organized offer process. If you want to position yourself as the agent they choose in 2026, start with the data.    Explore the full report and put these insights to work in your business. https://bit.ly/4rDZg3M   Subscribe to Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered?sub_confirmation=1   To learn more about becoming a sponsor of the show, send us an email: jessica@inman.com   You asked for it. We delivered. Check out our new merch! https://merch.realestateinsidersunfiltered.com/   Follow Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Podcast on Instagram - YouTube, Facebook - TikTok. Visit us online at realestateinsidersunfiltered.com.   Link to Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered Link to Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/realestateinsiderspod/ Link to YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered Link to TikTok Page: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestateinsiderspod Link to website: https://realestateinsidersunfiltered.com This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative. https://twobrotherscreative.com/contact/

    1h 4m
  7. MAR 25

    Agent Series 30: While Everyone Chases AI, This Agent Wins with the Basics

    What if everything agents are worried about right now… doesn't actually matter? In this episode, James and Keith sit down with Danny Brown, a top-producing Los Angeles agent with over 25 years in the business, to break down what actually drives success in real estate. From MLS debates and private listings to luxury real estate and industry shifts, Danny brings a grounded perspective: the agents who win aren't chasing headlines; they're focused on the fundamentals. This is a conversation about mindset, work ethic, and why doing the simple things consistently still beats everything else in this business. Connect with Danny on Instagram - YouTube - Facebook and online at dannybrownla.com.  Stay ahead of the market with insights from Zillow's Consumer Trends Report. This annual research breaks down what buyers and sellers are actually doing — and what they expect from their agents.    With 55% of buyers being repeat buyers, yet only 13% using their previous agent again, the message is clear: past performance doesn't guarantee future loyalty. Even more telling, nearly half of buyers and over half of sellers hire the first agent they contact.    Today's clients prioritize pricing strategy, negotiation expertise, and a seamless, organized offer process. If you want to position yourself as the agent they choose in 2026, start with the data.    Explore the full report and put these insights to work in your business. https://bit.ly/4rDZg3M   Subscribe to Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered?sub_confirmation=1   To learn more about becoming a sponsor of the show, send us an email: jessica@inman.com   You asked for it. We delivered. Check out our new merch! https://merch.realestateinsidersunfiltered.com/   Follow Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Podcast on Instagram - YouTube, Facebook - TikTok. Visit us online at realestateinsidersunfiltered.com.   Link to Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered Link to Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/realestateinsiderspod/ Link to YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered Link to TikTok Page: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestateinsiderspod Link to website: https://realestateinsidersunfiltered.com This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative. https://twobrotherscreative.com/contact/

    46 min
  8. MAR 23

    Your Agent Thinks Their Job Starts After You Find a Home Online

    What if the biggest misunderstanding in real estate is when the agent's job actually begins? In this episode, James and Keith sit down with Sheila Reddy, Founder and CEO of Mosaik, to challenge one of the most common assumptions in the industry that agents step in after the home search. Drawing from her experience as a buyer, seller, investor, and operator, Sheila breaks down why the real value of an agent should start long before a client clicks on a listing.  From confusing search experiences to unclear decision-making, she explains why most of the process is built around transactions not people. The conversation explores what great agents actually do differently, how to guide clients through better decisions, and why the future of real estate belongs to those who can create clarity, not just access. Connect with Sheila on LinkedIn. Learn more about Mosaik on Instagram and online at mosaik.io. Subscribe to Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered?sub_confirmation=1   To learn more about becoming a sponsor of the show, send us an email: jessica@inman.com   You asked for it. We delivered. Check out our new merch! https://merch.realestateinsidersunfiltered.com/   Follow Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Podcast on Instagram - YouTube, Facebook - TikTok. Visit us online at realestateinsidersunfiltered.com.   Link to Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered Link to Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/realestateinsiderspod/ Link to YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered Link to TikTok Page: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestateinsiderspod Link to website: https://realestateinsidersunfiltered.com This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative. https://twobrotherscreative.com/contact/

    51 min
4.9
out of 5
79 Ratings

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You talk about it privately - We talk about it publicly. This is the Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Podcast. Running a real estate business is challenging, but understanding the industry, the players, and who's affecting change can help you position your business for future success. Join us as we talk to industry leaders and influencers about the latest trends, strategies, and tactics for building a profitable and sustainable real estate business. This podcast is hosted by James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson, where real estate professionals grow their businesses with industry insights and experts. Subscribe today!

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