Ep 25: The 3 Phases of the Real Estate Transaction
Blake Roberts & Ellis Posner talk about the 3 phases of transactions and which one is the most important. They give you tips on how to go after new markets and always be on the hunt for new prospects in this weeks episode.
Ep 24: Do Nice Shoes Sell Homes?
The fashion of real estate has historically been pretty boring. Diana and Blake Roberts discuss what dressing for success in real estate actually looks like. In this episode they talk about what works for men and women, how to not overdo it and the importance of looking good.
Ep 23: How To Not Be a U.I. (Useful Idiot)
We all can fall into the trap of thinking you can spend a little money and make a lot of money. Blake and Ellis talk about how as realtors we can all avoid being a Useful Idiot to other people's financial goals and how to be a Useful Professional instead.
Ep 22: Dealing with Heartbreak in Real Estate
Starting out in real estate is full of ups and downs. Blake Roberts and Ellis Posner sit down with agent Cindy Hazard to discuss dealing with the heartbreak of losing a client and the rollercoaster of starting out.
Ep 21: Staging to Sell
Diana and Blake Roberts talk about the importance of staging. Recently they have been trying to sell a home that was an un-staged and they finally urged the seller to stage it, and within the first couple days they received 3 offers. This episode has tips on working with professional and tricks on how to spot stage a home with people living in it.
Ep 20: The Future of Agents, Teams and Brokerages
In this weeks episode Blake Roberts and Ellis Posner discuss the future of brokerages. Their belief in teams and how discount models can never last the ups and the downs of the market. If you are thinking of changing brokerages, this episode is one you should listen to before making any decisions
Ep 19: Home Inspections: Deal Killers or Deal Sealers
Blake Roberts discusses everything about home inspections, from disclosing everything to dealing with other agents.
Ep 18: The Technology of Real Estate and You
From utilizing technology we carry everyday like Siri, to creating custom landing websites, Blake Roberts and Ellis Posner discuss how they use technology in their everyday real estate life to work for them and not the other way around.
Ep 17: The Four Phases of an Open House with Blake and Diana Roberts
Become a master at open houses with this guide from Blake and Diana Roberts who have held thousands of of them over their career. The four phases of an open house, from finding open houses, being knowledgable about the market, holding the open house, and what to do after, it's all in this week's episode.
Ep 16: How to be a Social Media Animal
Blake Roberts and Ellis Posner share how to tackle social media and make it work for you. From getting more love on Yelp to creating your own content, this episode is for anyone who has a lame Instagram profile.
Ep 15: Culture, Branding and You.
In this episode, Blake Roberts talks about how important your brand is compared to your brokers. Everyone remembers the name of the top agent, but not everyone knows which brokerage they are with. That is the point of todays call about Culture and Branding.
Ep 14: The Accountability Model with Ellis Posner & Blake Roberts.
In this weeks episode Ellis Posner, new agent and head of business development at Pier to Pier Brokers tells you how to hold yourself accountable for creating the real estate business you want with Blake Roberts.
Ep 13: Staying on the Well Lit Path
Blake discusses how the business of real estate can be difficult if you don't treat it like any other job. Most people do a couple things here and there and ask why it isn't working but Blake discusses that there are tried and true ways to make a living in the real estate business. Sometimes it's best to follow a path that is well lit in order to get to a destination.
Ep 12: Dealing with Difficult Clients
How to maintain respect for yourself and your clients while not being pushed around when dealing with a difficult client. Like snowflakes, every client is unique. Some good and some bad. This week Blake discusses how to work with clients that are harder to manage.
Ep 11: 5 Biggest Misconceptions About Real Estate w/ Diana Roberts
This week it's short and sweet as Diana Roberts (owner of P2PB) talks about 5 big misconceptions people have when they get into the real estate business. From open houses to "international" brokerages.
Ep 10: The Come to Jesus Talk
In this episode Blake Roberts has the hard talk with newer agents out there who are struggling to get a hold in the business of real estate. He talks and motivates you to work every day at real estate and tells you that you will get out what you put in. Plus so much more!
Ep 09: The Perfect Open House Recipe
This week we talk about open houses and how to make the most of them. From how to treat each person that comes to one of your open houses, to what not to do like bring a plastic chair.
Ep 08: Writing and Receiving Offers, How to Maintain your Sanity on Both Sides of the Deal.
Blake Roberts discusses how to stay sane when writing and receiving offers, keeping your clients happy while dealing with difficult agents.
Ep 07: Buyers, Everything You Need to Know
Diana Roberts (Owner of P2PB) discusses the process of getting buyers, how to set boundaries and how to turn them into lifelong clients that can bring you business for years to come.
Ep 06: A Lesson in Real Estate Safety
In this week's episode, Blake Roberts (owner of P2PB in Hermosa Beach) discusses the importance of safety and how to think before you react to a random client request.