Being Present in Real Estate

Being Present in Real Estate has many different meanings - being Always There for your Client, Being Present physically and mentally, Understanding Contracts and laws, Being Ethically and Morally present, BEING CAPABLE and Courteous in the transaction, Being the Real Estate Agent who is the purveyor of knowledge in the transaction at the same time as being the person who truly cares about the well being of their client. Being the agent who understands that this business in NOT about the money, but about the relationship....and in understanding that we are in the business of helping people and when we put the needs of others above ourselves, then the $$ will come.Stay tuned to learn from a top producing agent, entrepreneur, instructor, educator, mentor, coach and broker of Always Here Properties. Let's talk about how to make it in the world of real estate - not only in Central Texas - but with lessons that transcend the country!

Hot Topics 2: No Minimum Score for FHA Loans

Danielle Tucker Shepard, Broker of Always Here Properties, LLC and host of the Being Present in Real Estate Podcast give her thoughts and insights on this BUZZ topic of No more minimum required score for FHA backed loans. Listen in to hear what is really going on! Thanks for Listening - Follow on YouTube for More - BeingPresentinRealEstate or for More Real Estate Related Content for Buyers/Sellers and General Real Estate - Follow our Always Here Properties Pages! https://iheart.com/pod...

11-17
02:12

HT1: 50 Year Mortgages

November 2025 - came the introduction of 50 year mortgages to make homes more affordable - but do they really work for everyone? Listen in as Danielle Tucker Shepard, Broker of Always Here Properties, LLC and the host of Being Present in Real Estate gives some updates! Thanks for Listening - Follow on YouTube for More - BeingPresentinRealEstate or for More Real Estate Related Content for Buyers/Sellers and General Real Estate - Follow our Always Here Properties Pages! https://iheart.co...

11-16
04:40

S2E10 What Controls You?

In the latest episode of Being Present in Real Estate, host Danielle Tucker Shepard explores 4 essential questions in Real Estate...Who, Where, Why and What? Figuring out your identity is the key to being an amazing real estate agent! Listen in as she discusses these questions! Thanks for Listening - Follow on YouTube for More - BeingPresentinRealEstate or for More Real Estate Related Content for Buyers/Sellers and General Real Estate - Follow our Always Here Properties Pages! ht...

06-12
17:05

S2E9 What is the Value Add of Your Brokerage?

Knowing your value - And the Value of your Brokerage is key. Is what you are getting from your brokerage worth what your commission split is? What you are paying in splits aren't everything but it is a THING! What is the value add of your brokerage? Do they meet the needs of what you must have as an agent? Listen in to Danielle Tucker Shepard host of Being Present in Real Estate talk about this topic in Episode 9 of the Second Season. Thanks for Listening - Follow on Y...

05-31
16:41

S2E8 NAR PROPOSED Settlement

The hot topic of the week is the NAR Proposed Settlement agreement - it has set Facebook ablaze with misinformation and panic among the real estate community and that is RIDICULOUS....listen in to Danielle Shepard, host of Being Present in Real Estate explain why it's too early to even begin to panic...so stop the chaos! Thanks for Listening - Follow on YouTube for More - BeingPresentinRealEstate or for More Real Estate Related Content for Buyers/Sellers and General Real Estate - Follow our...

03-18
16:16

S2E7 Reviews: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

In this episode of Being Present in Real Estate, Danielle Tucker Shepard talks about Reviews that agents receive and how to keep them professional and confidential and to not let them get into your head. Thanks for Listening - Follow on YouTube for More - BeingPresentinRealEstate or for More Real Estate Related Content for Buyers/Sellers and General Real Estate - Follow our Always Here Properties Pages! https://iheart.com/podcast/107895283/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/being-present...

03-09
11:31

S2E6 Referral Networking in Real Estate

Often times people say, if you are shy you can't be a real estate agent....well, I don't know about you, but tell me I can't do something and I am going to not only do it...but DO IT THE BEST!!! Referral Networking is an important part of being a real estate agent - Danielle Tucker Shepard, host of Being Present in Real Estate dives into the different aspects of Referral Networking and can an Introvert be Awesome at it! Thanks for Listening - Follow on YouTube for More - BeingPres...

02-15
18:14

S2E5 Time is Money- Buyer Rep Agreement

This Episode of Being Present in Real Estate focuses on the Buyers Representation Agreement and how to present it. Broker and Host Danielle Tucker Shepard makes the comparison of how to handle the Buyer Representation Agreement presentation to the presentation of lawyers when they do their retainer agreements (GENIUS!!) As professionals in real estate, we must always be kind and be present in all things real estate! Listen in for her pearls of wisdom! Thanks for Listening - ...

02-07
12:15

S2E4 Can we PLEASE fill out the Contracts Correctly?

Texas contracts can be IRONCLAD if filled out correctly. Things you need to remember as a Listing agent is WHO YOU REPRESENT? Always do what is in the best interest of your clients. Don't be afraid of a counter on terms in the contract if the buyers agent didn't fill it out correctly. But above all BE PRESENT in Real Estate - meaning, be knowledgeable, kind and professional. This is how we change the image of our industry and promote value! Listen in as Da...

01-30
11:28

S2E3 Giving Thanks

This week of Thanksgiving - we all need to be giving thanks for those who make our work a better place. Give Thanks to our Clients, Peers, Board members, Admin, Associations, and Affiliates who without them we couldn't do our job! This session holds some special shout outs! STAY Tuned and listen as Danielle Tucker Shepard shares some stories about Being Present in Real Estate and how Being KIND always pays off #GMWAOR #beingkind #AlwaysHereProperties #FHAAR Thanks for Listen...

11-19
27:17

S2E2 TREC Says....Answer Your Phone...Your Clients Deserve it!

Why do we have to have a rule saying that we need to answer the phone or return correspondence within 48 hours? Being a professional is working for your clients. So, set up your email and your voicemail - respond to people and BE PRESENT in Real Estate! Listen in as Danielle Shepard talks about the rule and why we as an industry need to do better..... Thanks for Listening - Follow on YouTube for More - BeingPresentinRealEstate or for More Real Estate Related Content for Bu...

11-14
09:05

S2E1: Looking Past What We Hear

Welcome Back to Season 2 of Being Present in Real Estate the Podcast that Talks about Kindness and Professionalism in Real Estate. In this episode, Danielle Tucker Shepard, Broker of Always Here Properties, LLC talks about "Looking Past What we Hear" - This business is all about reading between the lines. Knowing that there is more to the story and figuring out how to be a detective to come to the truth. So keep that in mind when you are dealing with buyers and sellers (and ...

10-31
20:06

S1E19 Oh But...Overcoming Objections in Real Estate

Oh But Wait There's More...we have heard this phrase a thousand times on TV informercials where they are trying to sell you something....why when we hear OH BUT, do we feel like we need to sell ourselves MORE to our clients. Instead - We need to rephrase our thoughts - Tune in and hear Danielle Shepard Host of Being Present in Real Estate talk about how reframing her words can validate concerns and overcome objections from Buyers, Sellers and other Agents. Thanks for Listening - Follow ...

07-01
29:42

S1E18 OH AND...Understanding "OH And" Clients and Agents

Has someone ever asked for advice only for you to give them your thoughts and then the next thing they say is OH, AND (more to the story) you give them more advice as it changes OH, AND....the cycle continues....this happens often when agents are asking questions of their brokers, but it also happens when we are talking with our clients. How do we get past the OH, ANDs....How does an agent get their client to tell them the whole story? Listen in as Danielle Shepard, Host of Being ...

06-25
28:56

S1E17 Do My Clients Need to Call an Attorney?

When is the right time to advise our clients that they need to seek legal counsel? Yes, Real estate deals go south - sometimes it is the agents fault - sometimes it is the buyer or seller's fault....but not everything in the world of real estate is going to go perfectly and you will eventually hear the words "I am going to sue". So then what? Danielle Shepard, host of Being Present in Real Estate dives into the topic of when is the time to seek legal counsel! Like and ...

05-30
32:28

S1E16 Being the Agent Others Can Trust

Reputation is everything in the Business of Real Estate - not just with your clients but with other agents as well. When you become a trusted agent, then people trust what you do and say - your word becomes your bond. However, when you show yourself to be a shady agent....well, then....your reputation will reflect that. Danielle Shepard host of Being Present in Real Estate will talk about being the agent that others can trust - as a new agent you must decide where you will f...

05-16
15:21

S1E15: Agent Fears in Real Estate: What Can I Say?

Clients and Agents often ask us questions that we don't know what we can and can't say - how long will it take to sell? What is the lowest the seller can go? What are the tax implications of this purpose? There are so many questions we get asked that are not in our wheelhouse, how do we handle that? New agents often don't know how to answer in fear of saying the wrong thing. So today, we are going to discuss- What can I say and how do I say it? Danielle Shepard, host of Bein...

05-04
44:09

S1E14 Are You a Flower or a Weed?

Are you a Flower or a Weed? Joel Osteen had a sermon once about "Are you a Flower or a Weed?" I have loved that sermon and have referred to it often. In real estate, we run into flowers and weeds A LOT - not just while showing homes, but while working with other agents. Today's episode focuses on Flowers and Weeds in Real Estate. Danielle Shepard, host of Being Present in Real Estate talks about the different agents we encounter and how to keep the "flower" mindset. Su...

04-26
16:12

S1E13 How Many Days are NEEDED for the Third Party Financing Addendum?

Why do agents write 21 days on a 30 day contract? Are they just trying to see if they can get away with taking that long to get financing approval? Is it just CUSTOMARY to put 21 days....no matter what? WHO's CUSTOM IS IT? Danielle Shepard host of Being Present in Real Estate talks about the Third Party Financing Addendum and why CUSTOMARY shouldn't be a thing! Like and Subscribe! Thanks for Listening - Follow on YouTube for More - BeingPresentinRealEstate or for...

04-19
22:07

S1E12 Why Do Sellers Ask YOU for a LOWER Commission?

Why do Sellers ask you for a LOWER Commission? What Value do you bring to the transaction? If you as an agent do not know the value that you bring to a listing then how do you expect a seller to react? As a real estate agent you need to be able to explain to the sellers the value that you bring....whether it be from your background, education, market knowledge or experience....or even what services you will provide. You MUST be able to explain your value....stay tuned ...

04-11
18:58

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