Real Voices Podcast

In this episode of Real Voices Podcast, we talk with Dalton Osmanski, REALTOR®.

 

Dalton Osmanski, a full-time real estate agent and investor for four years, lived at home for quite some time to attain his goals to start investing in real estate. “I think I had a vision that was bigger than any comment that could ever be made {about living with my parents}; I knew I was going to be a homeowner sooner than later.”

 

“When I first got started in real estate...I had this thought in my mind that I needed to be spending money to make money,” Dalton says about leads, organic and paid. “Now I just focus on reaching out to people on Facebook, contributing to my community...marketing properties I have for clients.”

 

“There are so many duties {when starting out as an agent}...you’re just changing hats...and finding systems and ways to make it more efficient. I’ve definitely used a lot of technology to make my life a little bit easier.”

 

As an investor, Dalton offers many tips and tricks to being able to “offset that big liability in your life” so you can get closer to your own financial goals and freedom.

 

Listen to Dalton’s journey on our Real Voices Podcast! Find it on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube now!

In this episode of Real Voices Podcast, we talk with Brittini Bowers, REALTOR®.

 

Working as a REALTOR® for two years, Brittini Bowers has been in the industry for nearly seven years. She joined her husband’s real estate team — which was growing at a fast pace — in 2019. Working with him, Brittini says, is nice “...as we have common ground and can vent about the same things!”

 

Listening to clients’ needs and wants, and clients working with the agent’s expertise — it has to be collaborative, Brittini says. Marketing and touch points are at the backbone of her business and their team. “Even though they (clients) might not spend two seconds looking at that postcard,” she says, they’ll know that she is consistently working and ready for them. “You really have to be alive in your community.”

 

Listen to Real Voices on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts today!

In this episode of Real Voices Podcast, we talk with Brittini Bowers, REALTOR®.

 

Working as a REALTOR® for two years, Brittini Bowers has been in the industry for nearly seven years. She joined her husband’s real estate team — which was growing at a fast pace — in 2019. Working with him, Brittini says, is nice “...as we have common ground and can vent about the same things!”

 

Listening to clients’ needs and wants, and clients working with the agent’s expertise — it has to be collaborative, Brittini says. Marketing and touch points are at the backbone of her business and their team. “Even though they (clients) might not spend two seconds looking at that postcard,” she says, they’ll know that she is consistently working and ready for them. “You really have to be alive in your community.”

 

Listen to Real Voices on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts today!

Today, we speak with licensed REALTOR®, Jason Strother.

 

In this episode, our guest discusses his beginnings in the engineering field that abruptly shifted when the position ended. Undeterred, he talked with his wife about new, potential avenues – where it was decided that he was to join her in real estate. With over a decade of experience, she mentored Strother for a while, who eventually started to carve his path in the industry.

 

“We’re very different and have our lines of business. We work together when we need to, but otherwise, we run our businesses very differently,” he stated.

 

Strother touches on challenges in the business such as working with appraisers in the market and explaining down payments to first-time buyers. The latter piece leads to a few words of wisdom, as he dives into why he considers new builds his specialty to make the transaction more feasible for customers.

 

“My advice right now is to look for new builds. The equity on that house continues to grow, especially if you’re in there first. There’s no overbidding, the price is the price,” Strother explained.

 

Listen across a multitude of streaming services including YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts, and learn more about his incredible journey!

Today, we speak with Bobbie Lieb, licensed REALTOR® at HomeSmart.

 

In this episode, our guest talks about the breadth of his career background, starting in college baseball before joining a family-owned nightclub business. After 15 years in that industry, Lieb sought a different career path that was more in line with his personality and incredibly strong work ethic. At that point, he decided that real estate was promising because it offered freedom to the individual when it comes to daily operations and productivity.

 

“I do the selling, the meeting...my work ethic is such crazy hours, I knew it would be hard to get people to do the same thing that I do. So, I enjoy working on my own,” Lieb explained.

 

From there, he lends insight into the formation of the local real estate community and how he’s watched business expand from simplistic to competitive in the past few decades. Lieb talks about all the reasons that working for HomeSmart is so gratifying, and why he believes his comrades are so successful.

 

“I just like the whole atmosphere. I feel like they are real people and a real company. The networking that I see in our meetings is phenomenal. That’s what helps agents do more business: it’s that they know each other,” Lieb expressed.

 

Listen across a multitude of streaming services including YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts, and learn more about his incredible journey!

Today, we speak with Bobbie Lieb, licensed REALTOR® at HomeSmart.

 

In this episode, our guest talks about the breadth of his career background, starting in college baseball before joining a family-owned nightclub business. After 15 years in that industry, Lieb sought a different career path that was more in line with his personality and incredibly strong work ethic. At that point, he decided that real estate was promising because it offered freedom to the individual when it comes to daily operations and productivity.

 

“I do the selling, the meeting...my work ethic is such crazy hours, I knew it would be hard to get people to do the same thing that I do. So, I enjoy working on my own,” Lieb explained.

 

From there, he lends insight into the formation of the local real estate community and how he’s watched business expand from simplistic to competitive in the past few decades. Lieb talks about all the reasons that working for HomeSmart is so gratifying, and why he believes his comrades are so successful.

 

“I just like the whole atmosphere. I feel like they are real people and a real company. The networking that I see in our meetings is phenomenal. That’s what helps agents do more business: it’s that they know each other,” Lieb expressed.

 

Listen across a multitude of streaming services including YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts, and learn more about his incredible journey!

Today, we speak with Hector Suppici, a licensed REALTOR® at HomeSmart and home inspector at Regal Choice.

 

In this episode, our guest discusses his career path from humble beginnings in building houses and general construction - before finally landing in the field of home inspections. After 30 years of honing his skills, he decided to start his own business specializing in home inspections. Suppici talks about what sets him apart from competitors when it comes to talent and industry know-how.

 

“You don’t have to know much about houses to study to become a home inspector...after about a year you can go get your license. But, having years of construction experience makes the whole difference: you decide - do you want a [former] chef to inspect your home? Or do you want a construction guy to inspect your home?” Suppici posited.

 

He then segues into other perks of his expertise such as his background in reality that he offers as a free service when choosing him as a home inspector. Suppici describes the breadth of his service model as being a one-stop-shop without hidden fee structures. Also, in this episode, he provides a snapshot of his upbringing in Uruguay - growing up amongst a rich culture, within a military family. He touches on how that experience shaped the trajectory of his career and his intentions in the industry.

 

“I want to serve my community - I really identify with the people I grew up with. So, I know there is a need for agents that can speak both Spanish and English, preferably well, and can translate important documents," Suppici explains.

 

Listen across a multitude of streaming services including YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts, and learn more about his incredible journey!

Today, we speak with Norma Millett, licensed REALTOR® at HomeSmart.

 

In this episode, our guest discusses what motivated her to get into real estate, considering the dynamics experienced during her upbringing. After moving to California from Mexico, Millett recalls that her parents never owned a home and always relied on renting. Perturbed by what she considered a poor way to allocate funds and resources, she became increasingly interested in the real estate industry. And over time, during conversations, she found herself doling out advice and information about the field without even having a license. That is when she knew it was time to take action, acquire a license and assist potential buyers in the community.

 

“My drive in real estate is helping people get what they don’t know they can have. It’s cool to see the end result in handing over a key and saying ‘here’s your home,” Millett explained.

 

From there, she delves further into influences and role models that set an example in an impactful way. Millett credits her late mother for being a primary inspiration in all aspects of her life. From encouraging words to a helping hand, she recalls always being able to count on her mother.

 

"Everyone was blessed by her, everyone loved her. She’s always been my role model - if I ever had challenges, I'd always think ‘what would my mom do?” Millett expressed.

 

Listen across a multitude of streaming services including YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts, and learn more about her incredible journey!

Today, we talk to licensed REALTOR® Viviana Luera.

 

With 14 years of experience in Arizona real estate, Luera prides herself on knowing most communities and neighborhoods in depth. She describes how knowing the city, educating yourself on processes and open houses are means to foster success. Prompted by life changes as a result of divorce, she recounts what inspired her to join the field and how working diligently helped her acquire a license in only six months!

 

In this episode, Luera also discusses her understanding for clients on a personal level, and how relating to what they have been through is a motivating factor. She also touches on misconceptions about poor finances and debt in relation to getting a house. “Everyone’s situation is different, but everyone can buy a home,” Luera states.

 

Listen across a multitude of streaming services including YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts, and learn more about her incredible journey!

Today, we talk to REALTOR®, Karina Garcia.

 

Starting off as a sales rep in internet services, Garcia began her real estate career after being inspired by a colleague who continually pushed her to get her license. She also cites the uplifting stories from powerful women in the industry as a catalyst for a job change.

 

"I believe in signs. I believe in people that guide you, and circumstances that will get you to the right path."

 

In the episode, she examines how.a strong and motivated team can be one of the biggest keys to success. Garcia also covers how trusting in your destiny and innate motivations, can lead you to something that you're passionate about!

 

Listen across a multitude of streaming services, including YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts - and learn more about this REALTOR®s incredible journey!