House Talk with Liz Moore

Liz Moore

Welcome to HouseTalk, the go-to podcast for everything real estate in Southeastern and Central Virginia. Hosted by Liz Moore, a local real estate broker and trusted industry veteran with over 40 years of experience, HouseTalk dives deep into the trends, topics, and timely issues shaping our local housing markets.  Each episode features expert insights, practical advice, and candid conversations about what’s really happening in real estate—from buying and selling tips to market updates, community spotlights, and stories from the front lines of home ownership. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, seasoned investor, or simply love learning about our local communities, HouseTalk helps you make sense of the market—and make smarter real estate decisions. Tune in and join Liz as she brings clarity, context, and a touch of humor to the ever-changing world of real estate right here in Virginia.

  1. 4d ago

    House Talk with Liz Moore: The Sullivan Team’s Secrets to a 31% Sales Increase

    🎧Episode: House Talk with Liz Moore: The Sullivan Team’s Secrets to a 31% Sales Increase What does it take to thrive in real estate after decades in the business? In this episode of House Talk with Liz Moore, Liz sits down with Teresa and Sully Sullivan, who achieved an impressive 31% year-over-year increase in sales by doing what they’ve always done best: taking exceptional care of their clients. With a combined 67 years of real estate experience, the Sullivans share why referrals and repeat business are the foundation of their success, how technology has transformed the industry, and why personal connections and outstanding customer service still matter most. They also offer practical advice for newer agents navigating a changing market, from mastering contracts and consistently completing daily business-building activities to treating real estate like a full-time profession. Their message is simple: show up, do the work, and take care of your clients. 🎧Tune in for valuable insights, timeless lessons, and a reminder that long-term success in real estate is built one client relationship at a time.

  2. Oct 8

    The Relationships Behind a 45% Increase in Business with Lyn Baker

    🎧Episode: The Relationships Behind a 45% Increase in Business with Lyn Baker What does it take to grow your real estate business by 45% in a challenging, flat market? For Lyn Baker, the answer comes down to one thing: relationships. In this episode of House Talk, Liz Moore sits down with Lyn to talk about the strategies and habits that have helped her build a successful real estate career over more than 16 years. Lyn shares how past clients, personal connections, and agent referrals became the foundation of her impressive year-over-year growth. Lyn also discusses what she loves most about real estate - from working with people to delivering the exciting news that a buyer's offer has been accepted - and the challenging conversations that come with helping sellers prepare their homes for the market. For newer agents looking to build their business, Lyn shares the advice that helped her get started: treat real estate like a job, show up every day, build relationships within your office, and make sure people know who you are. Those connections can lead to open houses, co-listing opportunities, and referrals that help build a business for the long term. 🎧Tune in for an honest conversation about consistency, relationships, referrals, and the habits that can help real estate agents thrive - even in a challenging market.

  3. Oct 1

    Consistency, Personal Growth & the “Gold in the Boring” with Sally Sheard

    🎧Episode: Consistency, Personal Growth & the “Gold in the Boring” with Sally Sheard What does it take to grow your real estate business by 32% in a relatively flat market? For Sally Sheard of Liz Moore & Associates’ Newport News office, the answer isn’t a secret formula—it’s consistency. In this episode of House Talk, Liz Moore sits down with Sally to talk about her 10-year real estate journey and the habits that have helped her build a thriving business. Sally shares why she believes in doing the things that work for her over and over again, how staying consistent keeps her top of mind with clients, and why those small efforts can compound into meaningful results. Sally also opens up about the personal development that comes with a career in real estate, including learning how to navigate negotiation, manage reactions, and create a better experience for clients. For newer agents who may be discouraged by a challenging market, Sally offers some powerful advice: stop comparing your journey to everyone else’s, figure out what works for you, trust the process—and remember that there is “gold in the boring.” 🎧Tune in for an honest conversation about building a sustainable real estate business through consistency, patience, personal growth, and the power of doing the fundamentals well.

  4. Sep 23

    Rebekah Brewster on Outperforming the Market with Attitude, Gratitude & Relationships

    🎧Episode: Outperforming the Market with Attitude, Gratitude & Relationships What does it take to outperform the market when conditions are relatively flat? In this episode of House Talk, Liz Moore sits down with Rebekah Brewster, a Liz Moore & Associates “Shooting Star” who saw her business perform 25% better than the previous year. Rebekah shares the mindset and relationship-building strategies behind her success, including why she believes an attitude of gratitude and a servant’s heart are at the center of her business. She also explains how her predominantly referral-based business has grown through genuine relationships with past clients who have become friends. Rebekah offers practical advice for newer agents, from starting each day with gratitude and positive readings to something as simple as remembering to wear your name tag. She also shares how she stays connected with past clients through handwritten notes, Thanksgiving cards, holiday visits and personal calls. 🎧Tune in for an inspiring conversation about the power of positivity, gratitude, consistency and staying connected with the people who make a real estate business thrive.

  5. Sep 16

    From Restaurant Server to Real Estate Shooting Star: Morgan Wood’s Story

    🎧Episode: From Restaurant Server to Real Estate Shooting Star: Morgan Wood’s Story What does it take to outperform your previous year by an incredible 60%? In this episode of House Talk, Liz Moore sits down with Morgan Wood, one of Liz Moore & Associates’ rising stars, to talk about the habits, relationships, and consistency behind her success. Now approaching her fourth year in real estate, Morgan shares how following the Ninja system, staying accountable, consistently making calls, and investing in relationships helped her build a strong referral-based business. She also reveals the unexpected path that brought her into real estate—from nursing school and restaurant work to an introduction that changed the course of her career. Morgan offers encouragement for newer agents navigating a challenging market: listen, trust the process, believe in the activities, and step outside your comfort zone. As she explains, the results may not happen immediately—but they’re coming. 🎧Tune in for an inspiring conversation about consistency, accountability, relationship building, and trusting that the seeds you plant today can pay off tomorrow.

  6. Sep 9

    Wendy Truckenbrod on Building Relationships That Drive Real Estate Success

    🎧Episode: Wendy Truckenbrod on Building Relationships That Drive Real Estate Success What does it take to outperform the market when business is challenging? In this episode of House Talk with Liz Moore, Liz Moore sits down with real estate agent Wendy Truckenbrod to talk about the strategies, relationships, and hard work behind her impressive growth. Wendy shares how becoming more engaged and social in her business helped fuel a significant increase in production, including nine transactions from repeat clients. She explains why building genuine friendships with clients—not simply treating them as transactions—has become her superpower. Wendy also discusses her success working with military families, drawing on her own experience with frequent moves, buying and selling homes, and understanding the unique stresses military families face. She shares how she stays connected to her former neighborhood and military community through personal outreach, social groups, postcards, calls, and texts. For newer agents, Wendy offers straightforward advice about putting in the work, getting involved in the office, hosting open houses, meeting other agents, and being willing to start from the ground up. Most importantly, she emphasizes that long-term success comes from building authentic relationships and staying connected with people well after the transaction is over. 🎧 Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with practical advice on finding your niche, creating lasting client relationships, generating repeat and referral business, and building a real estate career through genuine connection.

  7. Sep 2

    Outperforming the Market by 32%: Gayle Peace’s Secret to Success

    🎧Episode: Outperforming the Market by 32%: Gayle Peace’s Secret to Success What does it take to outperform the market by an impressive 32% —especially in a flat market? In this episode of House Talk with Liz Moore, Liz sits down with Gayle Peace of Peace Properties to talk about the strategies, mindset, and consistency that helped her achieve an exceptional year. Gayle shares why staying top of mind with her clients and sphere is so important, how she leaned into marketing across multiple platforms, and why so much of her business comes from relationships she has already built. She also discusses what she loves most about real estate: understanding each client’s unique goals, creating a personalized plan, and helping make the process as stress-free as possible. For new agents looking to build a successful career, Gayle offers one key piece of advice: keep it simple and commit to the things you can consistently do every day. Drawing on a mentor’s lesson about the “art of consistency,” Gayle explains how that principle has helped bring her efforts to fruition. 🎧Tune in for an inspiring conversation about relationships, marketing, consistency, and what it really takes to stand out in today’s real estate market.

  8. Aug 21

    From New Agent to 45% Above Market: Simone Jones’ Secrets to Success

    🎧Episode: From New Agent to 45% Above Market: Simone Jones’ Secrets to Success What does it take for a relatively new real estate agent to outperform the market by an incredible 45%? In this episode of House Talk with Liz Moore, Liz sits down with Simone Jones to talk about the habits, consistency, and relationship-building strategies that helped her achieve a phenomenal year—even in a flat market. Simone shares her philosophy of staying “in sight and in mind,” including how phone duty, walk-ins, referrals, newsletters, postcards, and personal touches helped generate business. She also explains how she manages her database, stays connected with her hottest prospects, and uses VIP coupons to strengthen relationships with her sphere. Beyond the numbers, Simone talks about the realities of growing a real estate business, from managing multiple transactions at once to discovering one of the most rewarding parts of the industry: the lasting relationships that continue long after the transaction is complete. Plus, Simone offers valuable advice for agents just getting started—including her reminder to learn the craft, take things one step at a time, and give yourself grace along the way. In this episode, you'll learn: How Simone outperformed the market by 45% Why staying “in sight and in mind” matters How she uses her database to stay connected The value of phone duty, referrals, newsletters, and postcards How to manage the transition from one transaction to multiple listings Why relationships are one of the greatest rewards of real estate Simone’s advice for new agents entering the business 🎧Tune in for an inspiring conversation packed with practical strategies for building a successful real estate career.

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Welcome to HouseTalk, the go-to podcast for everything real estate in Southeastern and Central Virginia. Hosted by Liz Moore, a local real estate broker and trusted industry veteran with over 40 years of experience, HouseTalk dives deep into the trends, topics, and timely issues shaping our local housing markets.  Each episode features expert insights, practical advice, and candid conversations about what’s really happening in real estate—from buying and selling tips to market updates, community spotlights, and stories from the front lines of home ownership. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, seasoned investor, or simply love learning about our local communities, HouseTalk helps you make sense of the market—and make smarter real estate decisions. Tune in and join Liz as she brings clarity, context, and a touch of humor to the ever-changing world of real estate right here in Virginia.

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  • Creator
    Liz Moore
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
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