Real Estate Superstars Today!

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Do you want to know what successful people in real estate do every day? These episodes tell the personal stories of real estate champions whose hard work, drive, positive attitudes, and other successful habits or tendencies have made them winners in one of the nation's most competitive industries. They will add new insights to elevate your entrepreneurship, and help you make new breakthroughs in your business!

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May 20, 202642 min

Debby Watson Lawson: Growth, Independence, and Mentorship for the Modern Appraiser

In this episode of Real Estate Superstars Today, Dave Santamaria sits down with appraisal expert Debby Watson Lawson for a candid conversation about growth, independence, mentorship, and what the modern appraisal business actually looks like. From her unique path into the industry to the realities of working within the AMC model, Debby shares honest insight for anyone curious about appraisal, expanding from the real estate side of the business, or building a long-term career with room to grow. Whether you're a real estate professional exploring your next move or simply curious about the appraisal side of the industry, this episode delivers practical insight from someone who’s lived it.

April 22, 202646 min

Stephan Swanson: New in Real Estate and Making Money

In this episode of Real Estate Superstars Today, Rita sits down with Stephan Swanson of Maverick Real Estate Group sponsored by eXp Realty® to talk about entrepreneurship, the importance of marketing yourself and finding a mentor, and valuing personal connection over social media.

February 18, 202652 min

Chance Brown: Growing Office to 700 by Training

n this episode of Real Estate Superstars, Rita Santamaria sits down with Chance Brown Broker/Owner of CB&A, Realtors in Houston, TX to talk about what it really takes to grow a brokerage through training and leadership. Chance shares how earning designations helped shape his career, why following through on the goal of starting a brokerage matters, and what new brokers should look for when hiring their first agents. He also discusses the value of committing to open houses as a growth strategy and how to think strategically about advertising budgets when getting started. Whether you’re dreaming of opening your own brokerage or simply looking for ways to level up, this episode delivers real-world insight and practical advice from someone who’s done it successfully. Watch now and learn how training can be the foundation for long-term growth.

January 28, 202636 min

Leslie Lerner: How to Grow and Operate a Multi-generational Brokerage

Rita Santamaria interviews Leslie Lerner, Broker of Leslie Lerner Properties, to discuss operating a flat-fee brokerage, rebates, and rebating the commission, the importance of interviewing your potential broker, and her favorite tools to use including her own contract-understanding platform!

December 17, 202543 min

Chris Kelso: Finance, Mortgages Made Easy

Rita Santamaria interviews Chris Kelso, producing regional manager at Rate, to discuss why agents should get to know their loan officers, quarter points and BIPS, finding independent contractors, marketing yourself within your sphere of influence, mastering the mundane, and how “money will follow if you have a passion for what you do.”

November 19, 202548 min

Ben Deal: Building an Investor Gameplan

Rita Santamaria interviews Ben Deal, Realtor at EXP Realty LLC and Creator of Investor Agent Gameplan, to discuss his expertise on working with investors, building The Gameplan, the benefits of wholesaling, networking, and defining community teams.

October 22, 202538 min

Jerry Mooty: "Building a Brokerage to Gavel of Greatness Award"

Rita Santamaria interviews Jerry Mooty, Christie's International Real Estate, CEO | Principal | Broker | Attorney, to discuss the importance of CRMs, how 85% of your business comes from your sphere of influence, and tips on going into management and becoming a leader.

September 17, 202546 min

Tim Sojka: Embracing Your Own Superpower

Rita Santamaria interviews Tim Sojka, Co-Founder and CEO of See Tim Sell Property Group - Keller Williams Premier Realty, on wrapping vehicles with your brand, the importance of realizing what you are good at (and what you are not good at), and cultivating joy in the business. Tim says, “If you’re worried about making money you don’t make any. If you worry about making other people money and worry about your client—you’ll make a lot of money.”

August 20, 202556 min

Edie Leon: Immigrant, to Franchise Trainer to Multi-office Owner! The How

Rita Santamaria interviews Edie Leon on opening your own business, combating two different types of fear, knowing your value, and how creating opportunity increases motivation.

July 16, 202548 min

Matt Brown: Excel in the Mortgage Industry

Rita Santamaria interviews Matt Brown on new trends for lenders, disruptors and changes in mortgages, the importance of time blocking, and tips on getting out of your comfort zone from day one.