How a 21-Year-Old Realtor Built his Business with Max Cassamajor

What does it take to build a real estate career before most people even graduate from college? 

In this episode of the Madison Mortgage Podcast, host Ben Lavender sits down with rising agent Max Cassamajor of Power Move Realty to unpack what it's really like starting young, building confidence, and turning social media into a lead machine. 

Max shares how his very first deal came from a simple Instagram reel… with only $2/day in advertising — proving you don't need to go viral, you need to be visible. 

This conversation is full of mindset shifts, tactical takeaways, and hilarious door-knocking reality checks. 

 

 What You'll Learn in This Episode 

• How Max got his first real estate client from a $2 Instagram ad 

• Why consistency beats talent in building a pipeline 

• The gym mindset that applies directly to business growth 

• How to handle rejection (and keep knocking anyway) 

• Buyer vs seller expectations in today's market 

 

Key Takeaways + Timestamps 

00:00 – "Max Major" Meets Ben Lavender 
A fun intro + how cultural connection builds trust 

03:00 – Starting Real Estate at 18 
Why beginning young can be a massive advantage 

05:00 – The $2/Day Instagram Strategy 
Max's first deal came from boosted content, not cold luck 

10:30 – Door Knocking Horror Stories 
Rejection, resilience, and accidentally calling someone "boss"… twice 

14:00 – The Power of Follow-Up 
Why most agents lose deals simply by disappearing 

19:00 – Buyers Are Too Picky, Sellers Too Greedy 
Real talk on today's mindset gap in negotiations 

23:00 – Realistic Expectations Win Deals 
Why the "perfect house" doesn't exist (even in new construction) 

 

Let's Connect

Host: Ben Lavender Instagram: @blavmtg 

Guest: Max Cassamajor (Power Move Realty) Instagram: @maxmajor.realty 

If you're a realtor, loan officer, or ambitious young professional trying to grow your business the smart way — this episode is for you. 

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