Zillow says you're their client, but did you ever agree to that?

In today's episode, Robert Arauco pulls back the curtain on how real estate data is being sliced, sold, repackaged, and leveraged against both consumers and REALTORS®. He and Leigh dig into what agents must understand about the new data battlefield, how to protect your clients' privacy, and why owning your tech is the new competitive edge.

Key takeaways to listen for

• One simple habit to use the tech you already pay for
• The problem with Zillow, Redfin, and who owns your clicks
• Can AI follow Fair Housing rules and who's training it?
• How to reframe the "I already use Zillow" conversation
• What happens to MLS data if the industry fractures?
  

Resources mentioned in this episode

• AI Will Never Replace a Great Negotiator with Tim Burrell

If you want to see what consumer-trusted, agent-protected tech looks like in the real world, download Leigh's One Community Real Estate® app here:
👉 https://qrco.de/onecommunity

Or, if you're an agent ready to build your own branded, data-safe mobile app, book a call with Robert for a special 30% discount using this link:
👉 https://calendly.com/homestackapps/your-real-estate-app-intro-zoom-lb

About Robert Arauco

Robert Arauco is the Executive Vice-President of Sales at HomeStack, a tech company empowering real estate agents with customizable mobile apps. With a background in digital marketing and a passion for privacy-first solutions, Robert helps agents build stronger client relationships through branded tech tools that prioritize data protection, personalization, and modern communication.

Connect with Robert

• Website: HomeStack
• Instagram: @hancho08 | @homestackapps
• LinkedIn: Robert Arauco | HomeStack
• YouTube: HomeStack
• Facebook: HomeStack
• Email: Robert@homestack.com
• Contact Number: (949) 357-0454
  

Connect with Leigh

Please subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast app at https://pod.link/1153262163, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.

Strong negotiation is still a human game, even in an AI-powered world. In this episode, Tim Burrell breaks down how the rise of digital communication and artificial intelligence is reshaping real estate negotiation, for better and worse. From smart prompts to smarter relationships, he explains why tech can boost your prep, but only empathy and emotional intelligence close the deal. Listen in to learn how to lead with people skills while staying tech-savvy!

Key takeaways to listen for

• Why AI can't replace emotional intelligence in real estate
• The negotiation missteps agents still make in digital spaces
• How strong relationships drive client satisfaction and repeat business
• What AI tools can do to help you prepare, research, and respond
• Why empathy and timing still win over automation

Resources mentioned in this episode

• The AI Negotiator by Tim Burrell
• National Association of REALTORS®
• ChatGPT
• Claude
• Prompt Cowboy
• Perplexity

Want to learn how to write better prompts? Email Tim at tim@timburrell.com with the subject line SUPER PROMPT.

About Tim Burrell

Tim is a veteran real estate professional with more than 36 years of experience in the industry. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina with RE/MAX United, Tim brings a diverse background as a broker, general contractor, former attorney, author, and negotiation educator.

A second‑generation real estate professional, he has built a career around improving how realtors communicate and collaborate. Tim now focuses on elevating negotiation skills across the industry through his books, continuing‑education courses, and practical training on integrating AI responsibly into modern real estate practice.

Connect with Tim

• Website: Negotiating Consultant
• YouTube: Tim Burrell
• Facebook: Tim Burrell
• Email: tim@timburrell.com
• Contact Number: 919-812-5111

Connect with Leigh

Please subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast app at https://pod.link/1153262163, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.

Leigh Brown pulls back the curtain on the headlines shaping America's housing crisis. From 50-year mortgages and exploding insurance costs to hedge funds, foreign land ownership, and eroding property rights, she breaks down what's really driving prices and why "solutions" from banks and politicians might be making things worse. If you're serious about homeownership, investing, or just keeping the American Dream alive, this Real Talk is a must-listen.

Key takeaways to listen for

• Why a 50-year mortgage boosts demand and pushes prices up, not down
• How cheap-payment culture traps buyers in long-term debt
• The real impact of exploding insurance premiums and reinsurance costs
• How hedge funds and corporate owners shape today's housing market
• Why property rights are quietly shifting and what that means for homeowners

Resources mentioned in this episode

• Under All Is The Land - YouTube
• National Association of REALTORS®
• USAspending

Connect with Leigh

Please subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast app at https://pod.link/1153262163, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.