Want to up your game in real estate, especially when it comes to working with HOAs? Don't miss Episode 78 of the Life and Listings Podcast, where Jennifer Staats sits down with Brandon Barnum. Brandon shares how AI is transforming the HOA space, why over half of U.S. homes being in HOAs means agents must get educated, and how his new certified HOA specialist course can help you stand out. Plus, they dive into the art of getting referrals, building powerful partnerships, and finding the right mentors to elevate your business. Listen to this episode now for insights you don't want to miss!

"A lot of real estate agents don't ask for referrals because they don't feel comfortable and confident, they don't know how to ask the right way at the right time, and so that we teach the art of the ask, but in your system, you can actually automate the ask, so that you've got touch points at the end of the transaction, you're asking for a testimonial, you're asking for referral, and you're asking for reviews."- Brandon Barnum

You'll learn:

• Why understanding HOAs is crucial—53% of homes in the U.S. are in one!

• How agents can become Certified HOA Specialists through a new course

• The "Art of the Ask" – a 3-step system to boost your referrals

• How Brandon scaled his income 10x through strategic partnerships

• Mentorship Matters: Find mentors aligned with your goals—long-term guidance accelerates success.

• Partnerships Create Leverage: Smart, win-win partnerships can rapidly boost income and opportunity.

About Brandon Barnum:

While a single dad in 1997, Brandon was an early technology innovator featuring real estate property listings from Realtors he partnered with and promoted. After learning the art and science of referrals, he increased his annual income 10X from $20K to $200K in just 18 months. Brandon has since closed over $500 million in transactions by referral and has founded multiple local and online referral platforms and networks connecting more than 5 million members in 195 countries. 

Connect with Brandon:

Website: https://ravingreferrals.com

Raving Referrals/Speaking: https://ravingreferrals.com/ 

HOA.com Introduction: https://hoa.com/how-it-works/ 

LinkedIn: ​​https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonbarnum/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ravingreferralsdotcom 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RavingReferrals 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raving_referrals/

Connect with Jennifer Staats:

Website: staatssolutions.com

Staats Solution Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staatssolutions/

Jennifer Staats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifertherealtor

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/staatssolutions/