Being Present in Real Estate

Hosted by Danielle Tucker Shepard

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Nov 2025

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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!

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November 17, 2025Episode 22 min

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/podcast/107895283/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/being-present-in-real-estate/id1668148862https://open.spotify.com/show/5MIo2ZBme5wstFtIJnP7Rn

November 16, 2025Episode 14 min

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.com/podcast/107895283/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/being-present-in-real-estate/id1668148862https://open.spotify.com/show/5MIo2ZBme5wstFtIJnP7Rn

June 12, 2024Episode 1017 min

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! https://iheart.com/podcast/107895283/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/being-present-in-real-estate/id1668148862https://open.spotify.com/show/5MIo2ZBme5wstFtIJnP7Rn

May 31, 2024Episode 916 min

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 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-in-real-estate/id1668148862https://open.spotify.com/show/5MIo2ZBme5wstFtIJnP7Rn

March 18, 2024Episode 816 min

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 Always Here Properties Pages! https://iheart.com/podcast/107895283/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/being-present-in-real-estate/id1668148862https://open.spotify.com/show/5MIo2ZBme5wstFtIJnP7Rn

March 9, 2024Episode 711 min

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-in-real-estate/id1668148862https://open.spotify.com/show/5MIo2ZBme5wstFtIJnP7Rn

February 15, 2024Episode 618 min

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 - 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-in-real-estate/id1668148862https://open.spotify.com/show/5MIo2ZBme5wstFtIJnP7Rn

February 7, 2024Episode 512 min

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 - 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-in-real-estate/id1668148862https://open.spotify.com/show/5MIo2ZBme5wstFtIJnP7Rn

January 30, 2024Episode 411 min

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 Danielle Tucker Shepard, Broker of Always Here Properties talks about his very real subject from her OWN experience!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-in-real-estate/id1668148862https://open.spotify.com/show/5MIo2ZBme5wstFtIJnP7Rn

November 19, 2023Episode 327 min

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#FHAARThanks 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-in-real-estate/id1668148862https://open.spotify.com/show/5MIo2ZBme5wstFtIJnP7Rn