The Neighborhood Real Estate Agent
This is a podcast for real estate industry professionals who are doers. Each episode will feature an interview with a top producer or someone who is doing things differently in an exciting way. Our guarantee to you is that each episode will give you at least one tangible idea that you can execute on today. Your host is Matt Muscat, Marketing Director at Treadstone Funding in Grand Rapids, MI, and author of the Amazon Best Seller the "TAG Tangible Action Guide for Real Estate Marketing". Guests and gurus featured on this podcast are a mix of top Real Estate Agents, Mortgage Lenders, and other industry professionals who are operating at the highest levels. This podcast is sponsored by Treadstone Funding & Neighborhood Loans.
Episodes
135 episodes
Converting Short Term Rental Tenants & Owners Into Buyers & Sellers — Mike Zecchino & Shaun Kass, FL
Call it a niche, or call it the best side hustle a Realtor can have. In this episode Matt talks with Naples, FL agents Mike Zeccino & Shaun Kass of The Agency who have built their traditional real estate business by building a profitable sh...
Time To Make a Move? The Discipline & Recruiting Episode — Dan Nieto, TX
In this conversation, Matt interviews Dan, a Brazilian jujitsu fighter and top .0001% recruiter in the real estate & mortgage industry. They discuss when real estate agents should consider making a move to a different company, the importanc...
What To Do When Your Sphere Isn’t Converting — Jake Garay, NY
In this must-listen episode of our podcast, we're joined by Jake Garay, a top-producing Realtor from Berkshire Hathaway Home Services in NY, who shares his insider strategies for when your sphere of influence just isn't cutting it. Whether you'...
Buying Leads Just Got Scary — David Roybal, NM
In this conversation, Matt and David Roybal discuss the impact of commission changes on agents buying leads, the challenges for first-time home buyers, and the importance of re-educating past clients. They also explore David's unique approach t...
How a Billion Dollar Agent Stopped Acting The Fool — Danielle Lazier, CA
Danielle Lazier, a top-producing real estate agent in San Francisco, shares her unique strategies for success in the industry. She discusses her early career, including the creation of San Francisco's first real estate blog, SF Hotlist. Daniell...
How a Former European Basketballer Closed $75m+ — Kyle Visser, MI
This episode is different! Kyle Visser and I first met 7 years ago when he was first getting into real estate. I have watched him grow from a new agent to the top agent in the West MI market, and one of the top agents in really any market! He h...
How To Build a 300+ Unit Property Portfolio From Scratch — Kevin Polakovich & Josh Smith, MI
In today’s episode we explore the journey of two individuals – Kevin Polakovich and Josh Smith who over time built one of the biggest portfolio of single family and 1-4 unit homes in the state of Michigan, and they did so without starting with ...
Chicago’s Queen of Leverage & Intentionality — Jamie Lemmons, IL
In this episode, Matt interviews solo Keller Williams agent Jamie Lemmons who in 2023 did over 50 transactions for $20,000,000 without a team! Jamie shares her strategies for leveraging transaction coordinators and virtual assistants for the “r...
Real Estate Smoke & Mirrors, and the 4:30 Psycho Challenge — Ron Howard, MD
In this episode, Josh May and Matt chat with Ron Howard, the dynamic leader of the Greatest Moves Team at RE/MAX Advantage Realty, who has been making waves and creating community in Central Maryland's real estate market since 2005. With nearly...
Mastering Real Estate Investing Through Strategy & Tax Advantages — Brian Davis & Josh Smith, MI
In this episode of the Neighborhood Realtor Podcast, we delve into effective tax strategies for real estate investment with our guests, real estate guru Brian Davis from Spark Rental, and seasoned investor Josh Smith of the Fulton Group.
Squeeze the Orange, Become the Godfather in Your Market — Nate Martinez, AZ
Experience trumped all in today’s episode — our hosts and guests had a combined 75 years of experience in Real Estate, and our guest Nate Martinez with RE/MAX explained not only how he built a sustainable business but also provides tips for lon...
Fired for TikTok to Top Realtor: Authenticity, Leads & Explosive Growth — Ryan Cecil, KY
In this captivating episode of "The Neighborhood Realtor" podcast, your hosts Matt Muscat and Josh May, sit down with real estate newcomer Ryan Cecil, a rising star in the Louisville market. Ryan's journey is nothing short of inspiring; she ent...
Deep Dive on Using Home Inspections to Close More Deals — Nick Wright, KY
In this episode of The Neighborhood Realtor podcast, we dive deep into the world of property inspections with a true industry expert. Our guest is not just any property inspector; he's someone who started his journey with a deal on his very fir...
Clients Need Patience, Agents Need Grind — Nevin Raghuveer, MN
In today’s episode Matt is joined by not one but 2 powerhouse agents who shared strategies for operating differently in a different market. Both agents were around for 2007-2010’s market and came out thriving because of the seeds they put down ...
Tactics That Let You Start From Scratch in Any Market — Blair Dinkins, CO
In this episode Matt talks with Blair Dinkins an expert agent in Colorado who moved her business from one state to another but didn’t lose her momentum. By applying systems and going after big opportunities she was able to make the move and gro...
Marketing Where Your Competitors Aren’t — Megan Walters, MO
In this episode we connect with Megan Walters a NAR 30 under 30 agent for 2022. In only 6 years as a REALTOR , Megan has built up a serious business and is on track to beat her 2022 and do more in 2023. Megan’s Strategy? Spotting areas in her m...
Network with Networkers — Jon Bye, WA
In this episode we talk to a Seattle area top producer who despite the “locked in” effect that everyone else is talking about has continued to grow his business this year. He and his small team did over 120 units and 80 million in production la...
Why Social Media Isn’t Working For You — Stefanie Lugo, AZ
Back by popular demand is one of our best guests of all time, Stefanie Lugo with My Home Group in Scottsdale, AZ. Stefanie and her husband Bryce are top performing agents who went all in on their database. Their business is 100% repeat and refe...
Stop Wasting Their Time! Networking & Calling With Purpose — Sasha Trip, VA
Bombshell episode! Today we feature a dynamo Realtor and Broker Owner Sasha Tripp from Charlottesville, VA. Sasha originally got into real estate because she wanted to educate herself on the home buying process. For her first two years ...
A Secret Weapon for ANY Market — Cara Ameer, CA & FL
This week the Neighborhood Realtor Podcast welcomes Bi-Coastal Realtor and industry thought leader Cara Ameer. Over her 20 year career in real estate Cara has developed niches in both Southern California and Florida. She uniquely p...
Supercharging Your Skills & Lead Gen with Free AI — Chris Johnstone, ON
On most episodes we focus on lead gen strategies that are old school and low tech – today we flip that on its head and talk with Chris Johnstone – master real estate tech marketer who we go deep with on all things AI. We discuss the importance ...
Why You Need Short & Long Term Lead Gen Strategies — Joshua Smith, AZ
In this episode Matt chats with real estate veteran Josh Smith in Arizona, who discusses why agents need to have a mix of both long and short term lead generation strategies. So many marketing ideas focus on nurturing leads over time, but those...
From Special Agent to Real Estate Agent — Ali Garced, AZ
If anyone tells you that 2023 is a tough market, just have them call Ali Garced, a “special” agent out of Tucson, AZ. In only her 2nd calendar year as a Realtor, Ali has already closed 50 units and is on track to close 65-70. Ali’s secret is to...
How Beer Meet Ups Built 200+ Annual Closings — Shelby Johnson, NC
Its all about networking! Shelby (Osborn) Johnson started her professional life in the military. Over time, she realized that she wanted a career that would give her more freedom while also giving her potential to grow with no ceiling. ...
Alligators, 18% Rates, & People Farming: Lessons from 1980’s Real Estate — Nico Griffith, MT
Today’s episode listens like an episode of Selling Sunset or the most salacious real estate show available on streaming—only it's all real and all took place in one agent's career between the mid 80’s and today. Nico Lundborg-Griffith is a top ...