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

Mischa Fisher, Chief Economist at Zillow, discusses what today’s housing market means for real estate agents and their clients. Mischa explains why some markets are outperforming others, how rising mortgage rates are affecting buyer demand, and why tracking home values and rental trends can help agents better understand local market conditions. He also shares insights on the rent-versus-buy decision, pricing listings correctly, and preparing for a potential surge in competition if mortgage rates fall ahead of spring 2027. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! This episode is brought to you by RealGeeks and Courted.io.

In this episode Real Estate Video Coach Kim Rittberg discusses how industry leaders are openly saying AI will replace some agents. The truth is, it won’t replace the good ones, but it will expose anyone who’s been hiding behind templates and generic content. Kim shows agents why being visible and human on camera is the one thing AI can’t copy, and how to use video to become the agent clients trust and remember. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!  Enroll here to Kim’s Video Boot Camp for a live small group coaching for agents starting November, 3rd. ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT!! Follow Kim on Instagram and LinkedIn. Subscribe to Kim on YouTube. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.

Welcome to another episode of YouTube Lab with Sarah Maslowski. In this episode, Sarah shares how to overcome camera anxiety, stop worrying about being perfect, find content ideas in the questions clients already ask, and stand out even in competitive markets. Sarah explains why YouTube can deliver stronger lead-generation results than other social platforms and why waiting to get started means missing valuable opportunities to build trust and a pipeline of future clients. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Sarah Maslowski can be reached at [email protected] and +1(470) 577-6472. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.

Anna Kara discusses how agents can help buyers navigate mortgage rates above 7%. Anna explains why waiting for rates to drop could mean facing more competition and higher home prices, and how looking beyond the interest rate to the actual monthly payment can change the conversation. She also shares strategies for helping self-employed borrowers who have been turned down by traditional lenders, negotiating deals in today’s market, and building a personal brand through authentic, value-driven content. Her message to agents is simple: educate your clients, focus on what’s best for them, and build relationships that last beyond a single transaction. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Anna Kara can be reached at (818) 747-8777 and [email protected]. This episode is brought to you by RealGeeks and Courted.io.

Welcome to our series Better Your Business With Ben. In this episode Ben Lalez explains why he calls Q4 “separation season” and why the agents willing to keep making calls, following up, working their database, and doing the uncomfortable things are the ones who will separate themselves from the competition. He breaks down how to analyze where your past business actually came from, identify the activities you can replicate, and use the next 90 days to plant the seeds for a stronger 2027. Please follow Ben on Instagram and TikTok. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!  Ben Lalez can be reached at 312.789.4054 and [email protected]. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.