PowerHouseTalk

Tim & Julie Harris, Chris Heller, Dan Lesniak, Orlando Montiel, and Kacie Anderson
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Powerhouse Talk is a real estate podcast for real estate agents, brokers, and team leaders who want real answers about today’s housing market—and real strategies that work in any market. Hosted by Tim & Julie Harris, America’s most listened-to real estate coaches, alongside elite real estate operators Chris Heller, Dan Lesniak, Orlando Montiel, and Kacie Anderson, Powerhouse Talk delivers unfiltered conversations about the real business of real estate. This real estate podcast covers: - What’s really happening in the real estate market - How top real estate agents generate listings consistently - The truth about AI, social media, and lead generation - Why most real estate agents don’t actually own a business - Profitability, productivity, recruiting, and long-term wealth Each episode features real-world wins, real numbers, and real lessons from agents operating at the highest level. If you are a real estate agent serious about building a durable, profitable business—not chasing trends—Powerhouse Talk is required listening.

  1. 2d ago

    AI Assistants Booking Showings, Who Pays the Buyer's Agent, and Why Face-to-Face Still Wins

    AI assistants are now booking showings, checking calendars and answering inquiries for buyers, and a survey of 400 independent agents found 96% use AI a few times a week. The agent who is easiest for an assistant to schedule gets the showing. In this episode of PowerHouse Talk, Tim and Julie Harris, Dan Lesniak, Tammy Irby, Kacie Anderson and Keri Shull talk through what that means for agents, and why ignoring AI-booked requests is a fast way to get left behind. IN THIS EPISODE: AI assistants that book showings, and why you can't be a "schedule denier" A part-time agent ready to quit after a year: keep the day job or go all in? Data centers in a shipping container and what they mean for land Compass split changes and the new open real estate platform vs. private listings Starlink and a SpaceX share for every kid Listener questions: checking AI-written listing copy, a buyer told "the seller always pays" who now owes 1%, showing up inside Claude's Zillow connector, a $14K pre-list makeover, and a listing with zero showings Got a question for the show? Subscribe free at https://powerhousetalk.com and just hit reply. Explore the Libertas Group at eXp Realty: https://whylibertas.com. PowerHouse Talk — Real conversations about real estate, technology, leadership, and the future of the industry.

  2. Oct 22

    Buyer Cut $110K Off With ChatGPT? Why Agents Still Win the Room

    A buyer on Reddit says he cut $110,000 off a purchase price using ChatGPT and a $1,200 attorney. Another says he saved $150K by skipping agents entirely. And 373 people piled into the comments to argue about whether agents still matter. In this episode of PowerHouse Talk, Tim and Julie Harris, Dan Lesniak and Tammy dig into what AI-armed buyers get right, what ChatGPT still gets wrong, and why the agents who show the real numbers still win the room. IN THIS EPISODE: Wins: Dan's first AssumeList buyer and why assumable mortgages belong in every buyer conversation Brief your AI like an assistant: why direct beats polite, and what to share (and not share) with it AI listing photos, disclosure, and AI-made listing films that create emotion Buyers saying ChatGPT replaced their agent, and where the free versions make costly mistakes OpenAI's "decade of math in a week," AI and disease, and SpaceX shares for kids Listener questions: a solar lease surprise after closing, mandatory club memberships with hidden bills, remembering every buyer detail, and a record-setting agent who doesn't like the job The tools got cheaper again and the clients got smarter again. The agents who bring real numbers and real judgment still win. Got a question for the show? Subscribe free at https://powerhousetalk.com and just hit reply. Explore the Libertas Group at eXp Realty: https://whylibertas.com. PowerHouse Talk — Real conversations about real estate, technology, leadership, and the future of the industry.

  3. Oct 16

    $50K for Sellers Before They List? eXpCon 2026's Biggest Announcements

    Up to $50,000 for sellers before they list. 45,000 homes with assumable mortgages at your fingertips. Your own AI plugged straight into your brokerage. And a bigger bonus for agents who sponsor. That's what eXp Realty rolled out at eXpCon in Salt Lake City, and in this episode of PowerHouse Talk, Tim and Julie Harris, Chris Heller, Dan Lesniak, Carrie Shaw and Tammy break down what's live now, what's coming, and what it means for your listings in 2027. IN THIS EPISODE: eXp Ready: up-to-$50K pre-listing renovation funding for sellers, repaid at closing, and why it levels the field against big teams Why an "AI of choice" beats brokerage lock-in, and why trapping agents in proprietary tech no longer works AssumeList: 45,000 active listings with assumable mortgages, how assumptions work, and the math that saved one buyer $400K+ The new doubled first-year sponsoring bonus for agents who bring in cappers Leo Pareja's "do the work" keynote, Gary Vee on human connection, and finishing 2026 strong The hardest part of letting AI run your to-do list Listener questions: an AI bot calling to book a showing, the $200 version of a dead-lead bot, 20 days with zero showings, top-producer burnout, and whether to hire an assistant or buy AI tools first The tools changed this week. The agents who win will be the ones who use them to spend more time with people. Got a question for the show? Subscribe free at https://powerhousetalk.com and just hit reply. Explore the Libertas Group at eXp Realty: https://whylibertas.com. PowerHouse Talk — Real conversations about real estate, technology, leadership, and the future of the industry.

  4. Oct 9

    $490K From Dead Leads? The AI Real Estate Story That Raises Red Flags

    One agent. 60,000 dead leads. An AI assistant. And a reported $490,000 in commissions. Sounds like every real estate agent's dream. But what if the story is too good to be true? In this episode of PowerHouse Talk, Tim Harris, Julie Harris, and Chris Heller examine the viral AI lead-generation story, question the numbers, and explain why automated texting and calling could expose agents and brokerages to serious legal risks. But that's just the beginning. This week, the conversation explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping real estate marketing, lead follow-up, transaction coordination, and even the future of real estate coaching. IN THIS EPISODE: The controversial AI bot story claiming 34 closings and $490K in commissions from old leads TCPA risks every agent should understand before automating outreach Why AI-powered cinematic listing videos could change property marketing How AI assistants are moving beyond answering questions to completing tasks The future of AI coaching, role-playing, and transaction coordination Why human relationships and communication skills matter more than ever Listener questions about AI mistakes, staging expenses, and transaction errors Technology is moving fast. The real opportunity isn't just adopting AI. It's learning how to use it without losing the human skills that actually win business. Get more real estate insights, episode notes, and updates at https://powerhousetalk.com. Explore the Libertas Group at eXp Realty: https://whylibertas.com. PowerHouse Talk — Real conversations about real estate, technology, leadership, and the future of the industry.

  5. Oct 2

    AI Is Changing How Buyers Find Homes—and Agents Need to Adapt

    Your next buyer may not start their home search on Zillow, Realtor.com, or Redfin. They may simply ask an AI assistant to find three homes, compare them, identify the best options, pull the listing agent’s information, and help schedule the showings. In this episode of PowerHouse Talk, Tim Harris, Julie Harris, Chris Heller, Dan Lesniak, and Tammy Irby break down what the rapid rise of AI means for real estate agents right now. They dig into Meta’s Muse, AI-powered home searches, pricing and CMAs, buyer inspection requests, virtual staging, Zillow lead costs, expired listings, and the growing number of tasks agents can hand off to AI. You’ll hear: • Why AI assistants could change the way consumers search for homes• What happens when buyers use AI during inspections and negotiations• Why sellers are already using AI to question pricing• The debate over AI staging—and where agents can cross the line• Why expensive portal leads may be losing their appeal• How AI can help agents analyze comps without replacing their judgment• What agents should do with the time AI gives back to them• Why traditional prospecting like direct mail, expireds, and follow-up still works AI isn’t just another piece of real estate software. It’s becoming part of the consumer’s decision-making process. The question is whether your business is ready for it. Subscribe to the PowerHouse Talk newsletter at PowerHouseTalk.com to continue the conversation, submit questions, and get more real estate insights between episodes.

  6. Sep 25

    AI Clones for Real Estate Agents, Robot-Ready Listings & the Expired Listing Fight

    A $28 billion CEO built an AI version of herself that 2,000 employees can question at 3 a.m. Real estate agents can now do the same thing with their own face, voice, and scripts. With Julie traveling, Tim Harris is joined by Keri Shull, Kacie Anderson, Tammy Irby, and Dan Lesniak for a candid, fast-moving conversation about where AI and real estate are headed and what to do about it right now. In this episode: - How Keri trained an AI coach on 14 years of her training so agents stop calling her with logistics questions - Using an interactive AI twin to answer listing calls, pre-qualify sellers, and replace static home value tools - The listing-content debate: agents filming your listings for social media without a buyer. Smart marketing or fraud? - A humanoid robot made a bed in a house it had never seen. Will "robot-ready" become a listing feature? - A canceled listing triggered 30 to 50 agent calls a day. The expired listing fight of the year - Is a slow commission check a reason to leave your brokerage? - Why human-to-human service is about to become the new luxury Learn more about joining Libertas at eXp: WhyLibertas.com If you learned one thing today, please leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts. Income disclaimer: Any earnings or revenue share discussed are not typical and are not a guarantee of results. Income depends on individual effort, market conditions, and other factors.

  7. Sep 18

    AI Is Becoming Your Real Estate Team — Are Agents Ready?

    What if you had 100 genius-level employees ready to work for your real estate business tomorrow? That’s the question driving this episode of PowerHouseTalk. The conversation goes far beyond using AI to write emails or social media posts. The team breaks down what happens when real estate agents begin treating AI like an actual workforce — handling client follow-up, market reports, transaction coordination, research, content creation, scheduling, and countless other tasks. Keri Shull shares how her AI assistant “Claire” has moved from handling business tasks into personal logistics, while the group discusses where they still believe humans remain essential — especially when empathy, emotional intelligence, creativity, and sensitive client conversations are involved. They also explore AI avatars for real estate content, the changing housing affordability conversation, technological abundance, and how rapidly advancing AI could reshape the way people think about work, money, aging, and their future. The biggest question isn’t whether AI is coming to real estate. It’s how much of your business you’re willing to let it run. If this episode gave you one useful idea, leave PowerHouseTalk a five-star review on Apple Podcasts and share what stood out to you.

  8. Sep 11

    AI Is Reshaping Real Estate — And the Agents Who Adapt Have the Advantage

    AI is moving from something agents experiment with to something that can directly impact listings, marketing, productivity, and client service. In this episode of PowerHouseTalk, Tim and Julie Harris, Keri Shull, Dan Lesniak, and Tammy Irby discuss how real estate professionals are using AI in practical ways inside their businesses—and why adapting now matters. The conversation covers a real-world example of AI helping build the strategy and communication that led to a difficult listing opportunity moving forward, along with ways agents can use AI for research, case studies, listing marketing, content creation, and client communication. They also dive into AI search and AEO, why agents need to think about how they appear when consumers ask AI for recommendations, and how searchable proof of experience may become increasingly important. The discussion then expands into the future of automation, including robo-taxis, AI-powered real estate teams, cinematic listing content, and what all of this could mean for the way agents spend their time. The biggest takeaway? As technology handles more repetitive work, communication, trust, negotiation, and relationships become even more valuable. AI may change how the work gets done. The agents who learn how to use it effectively can spend more time doing the parts of real estate that still require a human.

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Powerhouse Talk is a real estate podcast for real estate agents, brokers, and team leaders who want real answers about today’s housing market—and real strategies that work in any market. Hosted by Tim & Julie Harris, America’s most listened-to real estate coaches, alongside elite real estate operators Chris Heller, Dan Lesniak, Orlando Montiel, and Kacie Anderson, Powerhouse Talk delivers unfiltered conversations about the real business of real estate. This real estate podcast covers: - What’s really happening in the real estate market - How top real estate agents generate listings consistently - The truth about AI, social media, and lead generation - Why most real estate agents don’t actually own a business - Profitability, productivity, recruiting, and long-term wealth Each episode features real-world wins, real numbers, and real lessons from agents operating at the highest level. If you are a real estate agent serious about building a durable, profitable business—not chasing trends—Powerhouse Talk is required listening.

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  • Creator
    Tim & Julie Harris, Chris Heller, Dan Lesniak, Orlando Montiel, and Kacie Anderson
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Tim & Julie Harris
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