Austin Market Update — October 2025

It’s been a wild ride this year in Austin real estate.

After one of the slowest third quarters we’ve seen in over a decade, the numbers are finally starting to tell a different story — one that’s full of opportunity heading into Q4.

Inventory is high, sellers are more willing to negotiate, and buyers are beginning to re-enter the market as rates stabilize.

We’re seeing early signs that we may be at or near the bottom of this correction — and history shows that’s where smart buyers and sellers make their moves.

For buyers, this could be one of the best windows we’ve seen in years to find real value before the spring rush hits.

For sellers, fewer competing listings and more active buyers could mean a smoother path to your next chapter.

As I said in the video — you can’t time the market perfectly, but you can understand it.

And right now, the numbers are showing signs of life again.

If you’d like a copy of the charts or want to talk about what these trends mean for your neighborhood, drop a comment below or send me a message.

Let’s finish 2025 strong.

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Stop Hiding in Plain Sight: Build a Real Estate Business You’re Proud Of

Too many agents hide in plain sight — people kind of know you’re in real estate, but you’re not consistently showing up, proving your value, or asking for business. In today’s episode, we’re tackling the fundamentals that will make your business strong, profitable, and sustainable for years to come.

Here’s what we cover:
✅ Why your database is the foundation of your business (and how to build your “Top 100”)
✅ The 3 things clients want most: respect, ease, and value
✅ Why you need a Google My Business profile (and how reviews fuel growth)
✅ How to stay visible in your “flight path” — and turn everyday connections into conversations
✅ The daily social media cadence (3 posts a day: personal, business, inspirational)
✅ Tools, apps, and influencers worth following to sharpen your skills and mindset
✅ How to leverage CRMs, market reports, and AI without losing your human voice
✅ The golden rule: 2 appointments a week + asking for business every single time

Real estate isn’t about gimmicks or hiding behind “commission breath.” It’s about consistency, visibility, and being a trusted professional who brings value every day. If you do the basics right — database, marketing cadence, social media, conversations, and appointments — you can absolutely build a business you love and a life you deserve.

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How to Clean Up Your Database, Build Real Relationships, and Book More Appointments

This episode dives deep into one of the most overlooked but most important systems in real estate: your database. From downloading contacts into CSV files, cleaning up duplicates, and setting a clear goal to finish the job—this is the foundational work that frees you from the anxiety of “someday I’ll fix it.”

You’ll also learn how to:
✅ Preview homes strategically and share valuable content on social media
✅ Connect with your sphere on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn (without being salesy)
✅ Use email the right way—including the simple but powerful “Deal of the Week” method
✅ Stay consistent with daily and weekly goals (like aiming for 2 appointments a week)
✅ Leverage conversations, referrals, and small actions that compound into big results

This is about more than technology—it’s about building habits, creating systems, and showing up like a professional every day. If you’re a real estate agent looking to simplify your business and scale your income, this episode is for you.

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In this episode, we break down the most important foundational system every high-performing agent, loan officer, or entrepreneur needs: building and organizing your database. You’ll learn step-by-step how to download your contacts from your phone, Google, or CRM into a master spreadsheet, clean up and align your audience across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, and begin meaningful conversations that create real opportunities.

We cover:

• Why your database is the #1 asset in your business

• How to structure and complete your contact list with integrity

• The 5-step outreach system (DM, call, voicemail, text, video message + email)

• The secret to consistent content: personal, business, and inspirational posts

• How to identify your “Top 100” relationships who will drive 50–80% of your income

• Why previewing homes and staying hyper-local gives you instant credibility

This is practical, boots-on-the-ground training that will help you turn your contacts into a thriving community — and your community into consistent income.

If you’re ready to build a business you love and live a life you deserve, this episode will give you the playbook to get started.

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If you’re in real estate, mortgages, or any sales-based business, your success is tied directly to your daily habits and how well you manage your database. The truth? Most agents feel overwhelmed by scattered contacts, messy spreadsheets, and inconsistent marketing.

In this episode, we break down how to clear the clutter, create momentum, and step into the habits of the top 5% of producers by:

• Making a firm commitment to clean up and organize your database (once and for all)

• Setting clear priorities and tracking your numbers daily

• Understanding the “three posts a day” system (personal, business, and success/inspirational)

• Cleaning up your social media audience to make room for real prospects

• Using email and conversations as your highest ROI marketing tools

• Building consistency around previewing properties, posting about them, and becoming a true market resource

• Practicing gratitude as a daily habit to strengthen relationships and increase visibility

Whether you have 50 contacts or 5,000, this framework will help you reduce overwhelm, simplify your business, and create systems that last.

✅ Perfect for:

• Real estate agents

• Loan officers

• Small business owners in sales & service

Remember: You can’t “half-ass” your way to the top. Make the commitment, track your activities, and watch your business move from surviving → thriving.

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How We Organize Contacts & Grow a Real Estate Business | From Surviving to Thriving
If you’re in real estate, mortgages, or any sales-based business, your database is your business. But here’s the problem: your contacts are scattered across your phone, Google Contacts, CRM, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram—even random apps.

In this video, we break down how to take control of your sphere of influence by:

• Exporting your contacts from iPhone, Google, and your CRM into one clean CSV file

• Organizing and de-duplicating your list into a simple, master spreadsheet

• Building a real audience you can market to consistently

• Understanding why you’re in the marketing business, not just the sales business

• Creating habits and systems that move you from surviving → thriving

👉 Whether you have 50 contacts or 5,000, this step-by-step strategy will help you simplify your process, stay in touch, and never lose another deal because you weren’t “top of mind.”

✅ Perfect for:

• Real estate agents

• Loan officers

• Small business owners in sales and service

Remember: It’s okay to suck. It’s not okay to skip. Consistency in marketing yourself and nurturing your database is the #1 key to long-term success.

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👉 Audience Alignment Workshop: 30 Days to Immediate Impact

Your audience is your business. If your phone, CRM, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn aren’t aligned, your message gets scattered and opportunities slip away. In this video, we’ll show you how to align your audience across every platform and create immediate impact in your real estate business.In just 20 minutes a day for 30 days, you’ll learn how to:

✅ Clean and align your audience

✅ Reconnect with your Top 100 contacts

✅ Post videos and proof-of-success content that gets attention

✅ DM, call, and celebrate your people consistently

✅ Book 2+ real estate appointments every week

This workshop is designed for real estate agents who want immediate momentum, consistent messaging, and a strong foundation — no matter what brokerage you’re with.

📅 We start Monday at 9:30 AM — hybrid + action-packed.

Build a solid foundation. Share a consistent message. Create immediate momentum.

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In this week’s episode, we dive into the heart of what it really means to lead—and to be led—in the real estate business. Leadership isn’t about popularity; it’s about protecting standards, holding people accountable, and having the courage to say the hard things that help others grow.

We share why gratitude for strong leadership matters, how great leaders guide agents through uncertainty, and why accountability is the real bridge between aspirations and success. Whether you’re building your first book of business or looking to take your career to the next level, this episode will challenge you to reflect on who’s guiding you—and how you can step up as a leader yourself.

Takeaways:

• Why gratitude for feedback is essential

• How leaders defend standards and prevent mediocrity

• The role of discipline, accountability, and emotional fitness in growth

• Why leadership is a form of love

  
  

👉 Tune in now and thank the leaders in your life who push you to be great!

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