Keeping It Real Podcast • Secrets Of Top 1% REALTORS ® • Interviews With Real Estate Brokers & Agents

How To Become An Top Producer In A Rural Market • Jenny Sommerlot

Jenny Summerlot, a realtor specializing in rural real estate in Malacca, talks about her journey and strategies for success. Jenny emphasizes the importance of community involvement, consistent social media posting, and detailed buyer consultations. Jenny also highlights her approach to setting client expectations, including discussing commission structures and market conditions. Last, Jenny discusses her plans for 2025, including focusing on personal deals and acquiring new builder clients. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Jenny Sommerlot can be reached at (320) 260-5668 and jennysommerlot@kw.com. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks.

The Top Authority On Residential Real Estate Trends • Jack Miller

Jack Miller talks about how he got into the real estate business. Jack discusses the value that real estate agents provide to consumers and how they need to better demonstrate and communicate that value. Jack also discusses the impact of the NAR settlement on agents, especially buyer’s agents, and how they are adapting to the changes. Jack talks about the role and trends around dual-career vs single-career real estate agents, and how brokerages can support different agent types. Last, Jack discusses the trends around real estate commissions and how should be able to command higher commissions by clearly articulating their value. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Jack Miller can be reached at +707-837-4989. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.

Tax Saving Secrets Of Top Real Estate Agents • Deni Baldwin

Deni Baldwin talks about what made her decide to become an accountant. Deni discusses the benefits of incorporating as an S-corporation to save on self-employment tax and determining a “fair and reasonable” salary as an S-corporation employee, and how that impacts the taxation of the remaining business income. Next, Deni talks about the differences in asset protection between sole proprietorships, LLCs, and corporations. Last, Deni discusses the pros and cons of holding investment real estate in an LLC vs a corporation, especially around issues like refinancing and triggering gains. Please check out ProVision Wealth on Linkedin here. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Deni Baldwin can be reached at 480-467-4400 and info@provisionwealth.com. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks.

How To Keep Getting Leads While You’re Eating Turkey During the Holidays • Video Boot Camp for Real Estate Professionals • Kim Rittberg

Real Estate Video Coach Kim Rittberg will show you exactly what to do to enjoy your holiday season but still keep your social media active and bring in clients! If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Grab her free 10 tips to video that sells more homes + bonus ‘Get Confident On Camera’. Follow Kim on Instagram. Subscribe to Kim on YouTube. Listen to Kim’s 5 minute mini-master classes on marketing every Friday on The Exit Interview with Kim Rittberg podcast. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.

How To Become The Preferred Real Estate Agent Of A Building Or Neighborhood • Gia Devenyi

Gia Devenyi talks about how she started her career in real estate in the suburbs and eventually transitioning to the city. Gia talks about the challenges she faced when moving from the suburbs to the city and building a new client base. Gia also describes how she became very involved in the Metropolitan Place building, becoming part of the community and eventually becoming the go-to agent for that building. Last, Gia talks about her passion for fashion and how she intentionally incorporates her unique style into her work as a real estate agent. Please check out Gia on Instagram here. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Gia Devenyi can be reached at +1 773.569.7049 and gia.devenyi@sothebysrealty.com. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks.