The #REALTYHACK Podcast

Hosted by Ryan Rodenbeck

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May 2026

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Damn good real estate advice from leaders around the nation.

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May 26, 2026Episode 847 min

Byron Lazine Reveals 3 Listing Strategies Top Agents Are Using

How are top agents still growing while others blame the market? In this presentation, Byron Lazine, co founder of BAM and team leader of The One Team at William Raveis, shares the listing strategies, pricing conversations, and business plays agents can use right now to create more opportunities and build long term market share. Byron breaks down why market conditions are not the deciding factor in an agent's success and explains the systems top agents are using to win more listings and position themselves for future growth. This session covers listing presentation strategies, seller pricing conversations, compensation positioning, high inventory market opportunities, and practical ways to create leverage in your business. Byron currently hosts the Hot Sheet and co hosts The Real Word and Knowledge Brokers, bringing daily market insights and real world strategies to agents across the country.

May 5, 2026Episode 711 min

Expired Listings in 2026: How Top Agents Save Deals with Rental Strategies

What do you do when a listing sits, expires, or never gets the offer your seller wants? In this Realty Hack panel, agents break down real-world strategies for navigating today's market, where pricing gaps, shifting comps, and seller expectations are creating more expired and withdrawn listings than many agents are used to. You'll learn how top agents are reframing the conversation before a listing goes live, how to position rental strategies as a solution instead of a fallback, and when to introduce short-term and mid-term rentals to protect your client's equity and timeline. The panel features insights from agents specializing in short-term rentals and mid-term rentals, including how each model works, when to use them, and how to evaluate if a property is a fit. The conversation also covers how these strategies help you retain listings, build long-term client relationships, and create future pipeline opportunities. If you're working with sellers who aren't getting the price they want, or you're seeing more listings sit on the market, this is a practical look at how to adapt your approach and keep deals alive. This session was recorded at Realty Hack Summit in Austin, where top agents and operators share what's working right now in real estate.

April 22, 2026Episode 629 min

How AI Assistants Are Changing Real Estate (And Why Some PropTech Will Disappear)

What happens when AI becomes more than a chatbot and starts acting like an assistant inside your real estate business? In this episode of Realty Hack, Ryan sits down with Louis, founder and CEO of HouseWhisper and former Zillow product executive, for a deep conversation on where AI is taking real estate next. They get into how AI assistants can help agents stay on top of follow up, automate CRM tasks, improve accountability, and create better client experiences without adding more complexity. But this conversation goes beyond productivity. Ryan and Louis also dive into a bigger question: what happens to proptech as AI lowers the barrier to building software? They unpack where the industry is headed, what team leaders and brokers should be paying attention to, and why the biggest opportunity may be for those willing to experiment now. Topics include AI assistants for agents, CRM automation, follow up systems, proptech disruption, vibe coding, AI tools for brokers, and how real estate businesses can stay ahead as technology moves faster. If you're curious where AI in real estate is really going, this is a conversation worth watching. Subscribe to Realty Hack for more conversations on real estate, marketing, technology and the future of the industry.

April 10, 2026Episode 513 min

How Young Agents Are Beating Veteran Agents

Most agents think they need years in the business, a big network, and the perfect plan before they can win. This panel proves that's not true. At the Realty Hack Summit, three newer agents break down how they built momentum fast, found their niche, and created real opportunities without waiting for experience or permission. Reganne Queen leaned into her military community and built trust that scaled into leadership. Leelynd Jackson went from zero to flipping multiple properties in his first year by staying in the room and taking action. Austin Anderman turned early first-time buyer leads into a repeatable system that became his niche. The throughline is simple. They didn't wait. They moved. This conversation gets into what actually matters early on. Getting uncomfortable. Showing up consistently. Taking every opportunity. Learning faster than everyone else around you. And getting out of your own head before it slows you down. If you're a newer agent or feel stuck trying to figure out your next move, this is the blueprint most people miss. This is a full panel from the Realty Hack Summit where agents share what's actually working right now.

April 2, 2026Episode 433 min

Real Estate Divorce Deals: Mistakes That Can Kill the Sale

Divorce transactions are some of the most complicated deals a real estate agent will ever handle, and most agents are not prepared for what actually happens behind the scenes. In this conversation with a seasoned divorce attorney, we break down how selling a house during a divorce really works, where agents get into trouble, and how to protect yourself while still getting the deal done. You will learn how divorce decrees impact listing strategy, what documentation you actually need before going live, and how to handle situations where one spouse refuses to cooperate. We also get into communication strategies, legal pitfalls, and how to position yourself as the agent attorneys trust when these deals come up. If you have ever dealt with a difficult transaction, multiply that by two. That is what divorce deals can feel like without the right structure in place. There is also a real opportunity here. Agents who understand this niche and know how to navigate it can become the go-to referral for attorneys and pick up consistent business that most agents avoid. If you want to stay out of trouble and start handling these deals the right way, this is worth your time.

March 30, 2026Episode 319 min

How Real Estate Agents Get Leads from YouTube (Long Form Strategy That Converts)

How do real estate agents actually generate leads from YouTube? In this Realty Hack Summit panel, top Austin agents break down how they use long-form YouTube videos to attract clients, generate inbound calls, and convert viewers into signed contracts. If you're a real estate agent trying to figure out YouTube marketing, this session covers what actually works right now. From targeting the right audience to structuring videos that build trust, you'll learn how to turn YouTube into a consistent lead generation channel. This is not about going viral. It's about creating the right content that brings in motivated buyers and sellers. Topics covered include YouTube lead generation for real estate agents, long-form video strategy, how to convert YouTube views into real estate clients, calls to action that actually work, using QR codes and funnels to capture leads, repurposing YouTube videos into short-form content, and building a content system that compounds over time. You'll also hear real examples of agents closing deals directly from YouTube, including high-ticket transactions, and why consistency matters more than production quality when starting out. If you're serious about real estate marketing in 2026, YouTube is one of the most underutilized platforms for building authority and generating inbound business.

March 20, 2026Episode 229 min

AI Won't Replace Agents. Agents Using AI Will : The Future of Real Estate Tools

This panel from the Realty Hack Summit cuts through the noise. Industry operators break down exactly how AI is being deployed inside real estate companies right now — from marketing and content creation to compliance, transaction management, and workflow automation. Moderated by Kelea Youngblood of Unlock MLS, the panel features Jay Tsao of Pivo Inc, Ryan Rodenbeck, CEO of Spyglass Realty, and Devin Dvorak, CEO of Jointly. The conversation covers practical AI tools agents can start using this week, how to avoid the trap of chasing every shiny new tool, and where human expertise still beats automation. They also get into how search is shifting from traditional SEO to AI-driven discovery, why authentic video matters more than ever in an AI-saturated internet, and what agents should be preparing for over the next 12 to 18 months. This is one of several full-length panels from the Realty Hack Summit, where top operators share what's actually working in real estate, AI, video marketing, and business systems.

March 19, 2026Episode 144 min

Real Estate Social Media: Build 100K+ Followers with Video Content That Converts

Real Estate Social Media Marketing | Build 100K+ Followers | Video Content Strategy Discover the exact social media strategies real estate professionals use to build massive followings and convert video content into actual business. Roland Osage and Matt Petullo reveal how they built six-figure social followings from zero and turned short-form video into consistent lead generation.

November 21, 2025Episode 544 min

Everyone's WRONG About Austin Real Estate | The Shift Nobody Saw Coming

If the 2025 Austin real estate market has felt unpredictable, you're not alone. In this episode, I sat down with Mike Frost of the Landy Frost Group to break down what's really happening in the Austin housing market, why his team is on pace for its best year since 2021, and what top agents are doing differently in a shifting market. We unpack the gap between seller expectations and real pricing data, the buyer hesitation caused by interest rate uncertainty, and why Austin home values may be closer to stabilizing than most headlines suggest. Mike explains how he built a $100M real estate team, why tougher market cycles create better agents than the boom years, and how conferences, coaching, and community give agents a competitive edge. Our conversation also dives into leadership, work-life balance, long-term business planning, and how to use your real estate business to create impact through projects like Frosty Gives Back. If you're preparing for a 2026 reset and want a clear, realistic, and actionable roadmap for navigating the Austin market, this episode will give you direction, confidence, and strategies to grow in any environment.

November 13, 2025Episode 450 min

Consolidation and AI in Real Estate: What Agents Need to Do NOW

The real estate industry is shifting faster than ever. Compass acquiring Anywhere, the rise of AI-powered brokerages, and rapid consolidation are reshaping how agents compete, operate, and grow. In this episode, I sat down with Jack Miller, CEO of T3 Sixty, to break down what these moves actually mean for agents on the ground. Jack brings two decades of experience inside the country's largest brokerages and tech organizations, offering clarity on where the industry is heading, how AI will transform agent workflows, and why consolidation isn't the threat many agents think it is. You'll also hear how emerging models, new tech, and smarter business systems are creating massive opportunity for agents who are willing to adapt early. If you want to stay relevant, build a future-proof business, and understand what's coming before it hits the headlines, this is an episode you don't want to miss.