Contacts and Contracts by Hepler Realty

Nathan

Real Estate, and what’s going on in the market, and small business owners. 

Episodes

  1. Oct 17

    Working at Hepler Realty: Agents Wendy Hill & Stratton Goins Get Honest About Their Broker

    Contacts and Contracts Podcast – Episode 11 | The Hepler Realty podcast from Thomasville, NC Behind the Desk: Wendy Hill & Stratton Goins Spill the Tea on Their Broker This week on Contacts and Contracts, we’re keeping it in the family! Hepler Realty agents Wendy Hill and Stratton Goins pull up a chair to talk about what brought them to Hepler Realty, and then they’re handed the mic to say exactly what they think of working under their Broker in Charge. (Yes, he’s sitting right there. No, he didn’t get final edit.) Expect plenty of laughs, a few stories that probably should’ve stayed in the office, and an honest look at what it’s really like to build a real estate career at a local, independent brokerage in Thomasville, NC. In this episode: Why Wendy and Stratton chose Hepler RealtyWhat they were looking for in a brokerage, and what they foundTheir unfiltered take on their Broker in ChargeWhat makes the Hepler Realty team culture differentWhether you’re a homebuyer, a seller, or an agent wondering what kind of brokerage fits you best, this one’s a fun listen. CHAPTERS 0:00 Meet Wendy Hill and Stratton Goins 1:09 Clients who mispronounce your name 3:45 When they got licensed and joined Hepler Realty 5:24 Advice for new agents: what works and what doesn't 6:18 How Stratton ended up at Hepler Realty 11:10 Making the jump to full-time real estate 13:23 Wendy's start: weekend classes and a call to Nathan 15:39 The job offer that launched Wendy into property management 20:48 Why Stratton has stayed at Hepler Realty 21:49 Their honest take on their Broker in Charge 24:39 How a brokerage keeps good agents 27:35 The best advice Nathan ever gave them 32:41 What they would change about the firm 38:39 Favorite part of a closing 41:38 The worst things they've seen at a showing 46:51 Showing safety and buyer agency agreements 49:05 Squatters and property management surprises 50:17 Wrap-up and thank you ABOUT HEPLER REALTY Hepler Realty is a real estate firm in Thomasville, NC serving buyers, sellers, renters and investors across the Triad – Thomasville, Lexington, High Point, Trinity and beyond – with sales, rentals and property management. Thinking about joining the team or buying or selling in the Triad? Visit heplerrealty.com. Listen to Contacts and Contracts on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio and YouTube. Subscribe so you don't miss the next episode! #RealEstateAgent #RealEstateCareer #NorthCarolinaRealEstate #ThomasvilleNC #ContactsAndContracts Support the show

  2. Jun 7

    Two Agents, Two Journeys: The Real Story of Selling Homes

    What is it really like to start a career in real estate? In this episode of the Contacts and Contracts by Hepler Realty, Nathan sits down with Realtors Matt Matteson and Russell Smith to discuss how they got started in the real estate business, the challenges they faced as new agents, and what keeps them passionate about helping clients today. We dive into the truth about being a new Realtor, the ups and downs of building a business, lessons learned from real-world experiences, and the advice they would give anyone considering a career in real estate. Topics Covered:  • How Matt and Russell got started in real estate  • The biggest challenges new agents face  • Mistakes and lessons learned along the way  • Their favorite parts of the business  • What makes a successful Realtor  • Advice for new and aspiring agents  • The realities of working in today’s real estate market Whether you’re thinking about becoming an agent, buying or selling a home, or simply curious about the real estate industry, this episode offers an honest behind-the-scenes look at the profession. 🎙️ Subscribe for more interviews with local experts, real estate professionals, lenders, attorneys, tax officials, and community leaders. 📍 Hepler Realty, Thomasville, North Carolina  🌐 www.heplerrealty.com #RealEstate #RealtorLife #HeplerRealty #ThomasvilleNC #NorthCarolinaRealEstate #RealEstatePodcast #RealEstateAgent #DavidsonCountyNC #MattMatteson #RussellSmith #HomeBuying #RealEstateCareer Support the show

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