In this episode of Rethink Real Estate, host Ben Brady engages in a captivating conversation with Chris Cochran, the Director of Marketing at Harcourts Auctions. Together, they delve into the powerful strategies of database marketing and data enrichment within the real estate industry. With over a decade of experience in helping real estate agents, teams, and companies utilize data to enhance their marketing efforts, Chris brings a wealth of expertise to the table. During this episode, Chris shares valuable insights on leveraging data to target and engage prospects in a more personalized and ..read more

In this episode of Rethink Real Estate, host Ben Brady sits down with Mark Johnson, a renowned expert in recruiting and retention within the real estate industry. Mark is the Co-founder of Co-Recruit and the Managing Partner of Recruiting Insights. With his extensive experience as a real estate leader, including serving as the former Brand President and CEO of JPAR® - Real Estate, Mark has achieved remarkable organizational growth and success. During this insightful conversation, Ben and Mark delve into the current state of recruiting and retention in the real estate industry. Mark shares his ..read more

In this episode of Rethink Real Estate, host Ben Brady takes a deep dive into the critical topic of properly handling offers on real estate listings. With our unique auction process and low bidding to start from prices—a rarity in the North American real estate industry—our team specializes in navigating offers, even lowball ones, to educate sellers and set appropriate expectations, or leverage them for optimal results on behalf of clients. Ben shares his strong belief that relying on counteroffers may not be the most effective approach when it comes to handling offers. In this episode, he pr ..read more

In this episode of Rethink Real Estate, host Ben Brady has the privilege of sitting down with the extraordinary Maria Quattrone, the #1 RE/MAX Agent in Pennsylvania, #12 RE/MAX Agent globally, and recognized as #76 in the prestigious Top 100 by The Wall Street Journal and Real Trends. Maria Quattrone is a true powerhouse—an entrepreneur, real estate expert, investor, speaker, visionary, philanthropist, and Owner/CEO of Maria Quattrone and Associates and RE/MAX @ HOME. With over 25 years of sales, marketing, and branding experience, Maria has established herself as a leading real estate execut ..read more

In this episode of Rethink Real Estate, host Ben Brady shares valuable scripts and insights from his latest listing presentations. Join Ben as he discusses the contradicting nature of real estate and how agents can effectively articulate this to potential sellers, ultimately winning their business. As part of our practical series, this quick episode provides real estate agents with actionable tips directly from our auction team. With their extensive experience conversing with thousands of sellers and properties each year, our team offers valuable insights that can help agents improve their li ..read more

In this episode of Rethink Real Estate, host Ben Brady sits down with David Bartels, the Broker & Owner of Everhome Realty. Everhome Realty is a full-service brokerage that offers a consumer-centric, flat fee model for selling and buying homes. David is a seasoned entrepreneur and the founder of Everhome, marking his fourth successful real estate venture. As a thought leader in the industry, he hosts the radio show and podcast, Inside Real Estate, which aims to help consumers and professionals navigate and understand the real estate market. Drawing on his extensive experience and expertise ..read more

In this episode of Rethink Real Estate, host Ben Brady has the pleasure of sitting down with one of the most accomplished and experienced real estate agents in the world, Bob Wolff. Bob has an impressive 50 years of experience in the industry and is the #1 agent for Harcourts International. Bob and Ben discuss Bob's incredible journey in the real estate industry, from starting out in Fort Collins, Colorado and moving to a brand new market in Southern California to build one of the most consistent and top income-producing real estate businesses in the world. Bob shares his secrets to success ..read more

In this episode of Rethink Real Estate, host Ben Brady sits down with retired Navy SEAL Veteran William Branum to discuss the importance of getting comfortable with being outside of your comfort zone both personally and professionally. William has used his military training and experiences to motivate business professionals worldwide with his public speaking, while also founding Naked Warrior Recovery - a company with a clear initiative to develop premium products that support physical and mental recovery through innovation and excellence. William shares his insights on how his experiences as ..read more

In this episode of the Rethink Real Estate Podcast, host Ben Brady dives into a theory that may surprise real estate professionals across the country. As he reflects on his recent visit to Harcourts' top North American office in Bend, Oregon, Ben shares his first-hand experiences and market insights that suggest the fast-moving real estate market may have actually hurt Realtors' businesses across the industry. With a market that seems to be more balanced going into the future, Ben challenges the idea that agents can't rely on the fruits of a previous fast-moving market. Instead, he emphasizes ..read more

In this episode of Rethink Real Estate, host Ben Brady sits down with one of the top Real Estate Brokers and Team Leaders in New York City, David Rosen, as they delve into the unique and complex real estate market of the Big Apple. With over 1,000 transactions completed and $1 Billion worth of properties sold, David is an expert in navigating the intricacies of one of the toughest real estate markets in the world. David shares his insights on building a successful real estate team in New York, how to navigate the unique challenges of the city's real estate market, and the strategies he uses t ..read more