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  • Why Price Drops Kill Home Sellers: Ep 339 Marilyn Gilman

    Why Price Drops Kill Home Sellers: Ep 339 Marilyn Gilman
    2026/09/02
    Would you trust a real estate agent more if they were willing to lose a commission to stop you from making the wrong financial decision? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down with Marilyn Gilman. Marilyn Gilman is a Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices real estate professional whose background includes decades of exposure to real estate development through her husband's family business before she earned her own license in 2019. After spending 19 years raising her family, Marilyn entered real estate at age 50, earned Rookie of the Year recognition, sold more than $5 million during her first year, and eventually built a team with her daughter Aubrey. Her experience shaped an approach centered on relationships, listening, judgment, negotiation and putting the client's interests before the transaction. Marilyn and Tracy Hayes explore what separates successful agents from people who simply hold a license. Marilyn explains why trust must be earned, why agents need to slow clients down before they make emotional decisions, and why she will sometimes talk someone out of buying real estate. The conversation also covers pricing, appraisals, affordability, insurance, property taxes, investment properties, changing Jacksonville neighborhoods, fiduciary responsibility, working diplomatically with other agents and the importance of following up when a deal appears lost. For Marilyn, the reward comes from helping people make sound decisions while still embracing the negotiation and business side of real estate that keeps her addicted to the hustle. If this conversation helped you think differently about real estate, relationships and serving clients as a true fiduciary, subscribe to the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, share this episode with an agent who needs to hear it and follow the show for more conversations with top real estate professionals. HighlightsTop of FormBottom of Form 00:00-18:30 Building a Career Through Life Experience Starting real estate at 50Working with daughter AubreyBalancing technology and relationshipsReturning to work after raising a familyTurning life experience into real estate skills 18:30-38:11 Building Trust With Clients Why relationships drive the businessListening before giving adviceTalking buyers out of the wrong houseWhat new agents need to understandProfessional image and personal safety 38:11-01:00:33 Buyers Negotiations and Pricing Understanding what buyers really wantBalancing emotion and financial realityFinding common ground in negotiationsPricing homes for the current marketWhy every transaction requires a different strategy 01:00:33-01:13:49 The Real Cost of Homeownership Property taxes and portabilityInsurance costs in FloridaRoof age and insurabilityLooking beyond the mortgage paymentHelping buyers understand affordability 01:13:49-01:25:26 Knowing When Not to Buy When renting can be the better choiceAvoiding financial overextensionEvaluating investment properties carefullyChoosing communities around lifestyle needsComparing older and newer Jacksonville neighborhoods 01:25:26-01:38:01 Fiduciary Advice and the Real Estate Hustle Handling a low appraisalHelping buyers and sellers find common groundKeeping personalities out of negotiationsFollowing up when a deal falls apartWhy Marilyn loves the hustle and business of real estate Quotes: "We're more alike than different in general." – Marilyn Gilman "You need to figure out what you don't want to figure out what you do want." – Marilyn Gilman "I don't want on my watch someone to buy a house they really can't afford." – Marilyn Gilman "I like the helping people, like everybody probably says, but I'm really addicted to the hustle." – Marilyn Gilman To contact Marilyn Gilman, learn more about her business, and make her a part of your network, make sure to follow her Website, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Connect with Marilyn Gilman! Website: http://www.thegilmamgroupfl.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Malgilman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19HuY5jiY6/?mibextid=wwXIfr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilyn-gilman/ Connect with me! Website: toprealtorjacksonville.com Website: toprealtorstaugustine.com SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW as we discuss real estate excellence with the best of the best. #MarilynGilman #TracyHayes #RealEstateExcellence #RealEstatePodcast #JacksonvilleRealEstate #FloridaRealEstate #RealEstateAgent #RealEstateSuccess #RealEstateAdvice #RealEstateInvesting #HomeBuying #HomeSelling #RealEstateNegotiation #ClientRelationships #RealEstateFiduciary #RealEstateCareer #RealEstateTeam #PropertyInvestment #Homeownership #RealEstateHustle
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    1 時間 38 分
  • The Marketing Difference Between Listing a Home and Selling One: Ep 338 Holly Frandsen

    The Marketing Difference Between Listing a Home and Selling One: Ep 338 Holly Frandsen
    2026/08/26
    What would change in your real estate business if you stopped trying to look perfect online and focused instead on consistently showing people something genuinely useful? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down with Holly Frandsen. Holly Frandsen is a Northeast Florida real estate professional who co leads a team under Christie's International Real Estate and combines a marketing background with firsthand knowledge of the communities where she works and raises her three boys. Holly explains how she and her mother-in-law built a complementary partnership by leaning into their individual strengths while maintaining the same expectations for every client. She also shares how consistency, authenticity, and understanding what buyers actually want helped their social media presence grow organically and produce videos reaching tens of thousands of viewers. The conversation expands into accountability, referrals, listing preparation, hyperlocal marketing, AI, blogging, relocation, neighborhood selection, new construction, resale homes, CDD and HOA costs, pricing, and seller expectations. Holly repeatedly returns to relationships and service as the foundation of her business, noting that roughly 90 percent of their business comes from referrals and explaining why clients often begin as customers but ultimately become friends and family. If you are an agent looking to strengthen your marketing or a buyer or seller navigating Northeast Florida, listen through the full conversation and identify one strategy you can implement immediately. Follow the Real Estate Excellence Podcast for more conversations with professionals who are actively working inside the market. HighlightsTop of FormBottom of Form 00:00-12:38 Team Building and Social Media Growth Combining marketing and real estate experienceKeeping the team small for better serviceShowing up together for every clientCreating viral new construction contentTurning social engagement into real leads 12:39-24:13 Relationships Sports and Perseverance Choosing Flagler College for communityBuilding opportunities through alumni connectionsApplying lessons from collegiate soccerLearning to pivot when plans changeStaying consistent and authentic in business 24:14-40:08 Accountability Referrals and Listing Marketing Building a practical accountability groupSetting achievable monthly business goalsUsing CRM touches to strengthen relationshipsGrowing a referral driven real estate businessCreating a repeatable listing launch process 40:09-49:08 AI Blogging and Hyperlocal Marketing Learning from real buyer questionsUsing AI to identify content ideasCreating more authentic marketing contentBuilding authority through hyperlocal blogsConnecting keywords across digital platforms 49:09-1:00:05 Listing Strategy and Client Relationships Explaining the full property marketing planEducating sellers throughout the processAdjusting strategy when listings struggleDividing responsibilities within the teamBuilding stronger agent relationships 1:00:06-1:21:41 Buyers Sellers and Community Fit Helping relocating buyers choose communitiesComparing Northeast Florida neighborhoodsChoosing between resale and new constructionUnderstanding CDD HOA and monthly costsMatching pricing lifestyle and location needs Quotes: "My favorite thing about real estate truly is the people we get to meet and the relationships that we form." – Holly Frandsen "You put your blinders on and you grind, it will work." – Holly Frandsen "People really want to see real life." – Holly Frandsen "Don't always tell people what you want to hear. Tell them the truth." – Holly Frandsen To contact Holly Frandsen, learn more about her business, and make her a part of your network, make sure to follow her Website, Instagram, and Facebook. Connect with Holly Frandsen! Website: https://www.frandsenteam.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefrandsenteam Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefrandsenteam Connect with me! Website: toprealtorjacksonville.com Website: toprealtorstaugustine.com SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW as we discuss real estate excellence with the best of the best. #HollyFrandsen #RealEstateExcellence #RealEstatePodcast #NortheastFloridaRealEstate #JacksonvilleRealEstate #StJohnsCounty #ClayCounty #FloridaRealEstate #RealEstateMarketing #SocialMediaMarketing #RealEstateAgent #ListingAgent #HomeBuying #HomeSelling #NewConstruction #RealEstateTips #ReferralBusiness #RealEstateTeam #ChristiesInternationalRealEstate #RealEstateSuccess
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    1 時間 22 分
  • New Construction Traps, NAS Jacksonville Relocation and Northeast Florida's Master-Planned Communities: Ep 337 Angela Stancil

    New Construction Traps, NAS Jacksonville Relocation and Northeast Florida's Master-Planned Communities: Ep 337 Angela Stancil
    2026/08/19
    What would happen to your business tomorrow if you suddenly could not personally handle every task you handle today?? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down with Angela Stancil. Angela Stancil is a Northeast Florida REALTOR whose career began in education, first in the classroom and later in school administration, before an unexpected relocation to Florida opened the door to real estate. Working behind the scenes with Team Davidow gave Angela an unusual introduction to the industry. Instead of beginning by chasing transactions, she first learned operations, client communication, negotiation, marketing, organization, and the systems that make a productive real estate business work. Angela shares how relationships became the foundation of her business and why listening carefully to buyers and sellers creates better outcomes than simply trying to make a sale. She explains the importance of consultations, transaction support, assistants, CRMs, customer appreciation events, vendor relationships, and delegation. Her experience also demonstrates why a business needs systems strong enough to continue when life becomes unpredictable. Angela's story ultimately shows that sustainable success comes from relationships, preparation, communication, and building a business that does not depend on one person doing everything. If you are building a real estate career, take Angela's advice seriously. Strengthen your systems, stay connected with your clients, delegate the work that keeps you away from relationships, and build a business capable of serving people consistently through every season. HighlightsTop of FormBottom of Form 00:00-24:46 From Education to Real Estate Angela's career in teaching and school administrationRelocating from North Carolina to FloridaMeeting Amy Davidow through relocationLearning real estate from the back endGrowing from open houses into millions in production 24:46-42:34 Systems Delegation and Client Service Building systems that allow agents to growHiring an assistant and delegating repeatable tasksUsing client events and local businesses to stay connectedHiring transaction support before marketing supportUsing AI to simplify client communication 42:34-56:16 Relationships Team Culture and Cancer How Angela's own relocation shaped her client experienceApplying lessons from education to real estateBuilding an all for one team cultureKeeping the business running through cancer treatmentUsing the CRM team and systems when she could not work fully 56:16-01:05:06 Relocation and Northeast Florida Expertise Helping military families with PCS relocationsBalancing commute schools work and lifestyleComparing Shearwater Silverleaf Rivertown and other communitiesUsing area tours to help families make decisionsEducating buyers about future roads schools and community changes 01:05:06-01:19:09 New Construction and Lifelong Clients Evaluating how long buyers plan to stayUnderstanding builders products and future phasesUsing multiple inspections in new constructionMatching communities to family activities and lifestyleMaintaining vendor connections long after closing 01:19:09-01:24:45 Current Market Challenges and Choosing the Right Agent Setting realistic seller pricing and timing expectationsHelping buyers understand available negotiation optionsChoosing an experienced new construction agentAsking builders lenders and insurance questionsUsing better questions to make more informed real estate decisions Quotes: "Tell me more. What's your end goal? How can I get you there?" – Angela Stancil "Our goal is not to make decisions. The buyer or the seller is the one making the decisions, but we are to lay out pathways." – Angela Stancil "The lender on the buy side and the title company on the sell side literally can make or break a deal." – Angela Stancil "The building blocks and the foundation of your business are so much more important than your business card." – Angela Stancil To contact Angela Stancil, learn more about her business, and make her a part of your network, make sure to follow her Website, Instagram, and Facebook. Connect with Angela Stancil! Website: https://www.teamdavidow.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/angelastancilrealtor Facebook: https://facebook.com/teamdavidow Connect with me! Website: toprealtorjacksonville.com Website: toprealtorstaugustine.com SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW as we discuss real estate excellence with the best of the best. #RealEstateExcellence #AngelaStancil #RealEstatePodcast #TeamDavidow #ColdwellBankerVanguard #NortheastFloridaRealEstate #JacksonvilleRealEstate #FlemingIslandRealEstate #ClayCountyRealEstate #StJohnsCountyRealEstate #FloridaRealEstate #RealEstateAgent #RealEstateSystems #ReferralBusiness #RealEstateMarketing #ClientRelationships #RealEstateCareer #RealEstateSuccess #RealEstateTips #RealEstateLeadership
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    1 時間 25 分
  • The Pricing Mistake Costing Clay County Sellers Thousands | Tracy Frandsen Ep. 336

    The Pricing Mistake Costing Clay County Sellers Thousands | Tracy Frandsen Ep. 336
    2026/08/12
    If relationships built your real estate business, what are you doing today to make sure those relationships still remember you when their next move happens? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down with Tracy Frandsen. Tracy Frandsen is a Northeast Florida real estate professional with 20 years of experience navigating booming markets, the foreclosure crisis, changing technology, and the constant evolution of the real estate industry. Her career began in 2006 in Green Cove Springs and quickly put her in the middle of one of the most challenging periods in housing history, where she worked inside a Fannie Mae brokerage managing foreclosed properties, complicated transactions, distressed homeowners, renters, repairs, valuations, and investor offers. Over the years, Tracy built a business heavily driven by repeat clients and referrals while learning that relationships alone still require consistent nurturing. She shares how working alongside her daughter in law Holly expanded the business, allowed them to combine complementary strengths, and strengthened their marketing and social media presence. Tracy also explains why brokerage support, continuous education, collaboration with other agents, neighborhood farming, staying top of mind, adaptability, and strong negotiation skills remain essential regardless of how experienced an agent becomes. HighlightsTop of FormBottom of Form 00:00 - 05:20 Tracy Frandsen's Journey Into Real Estate Twenty years in Northeast Florida real estateMoving to Florida and working in retailGetting licensed in 2006Discovering a love for homes and peopleRecognizing the long term potential of real estate 05:21 - 12:52 Surviving the Foreclosure Crisis Joining a Fannie Mae brokerageManaging dozens of foreclosed propertiesWorking with occupied and abandoned homesHandling repairs valuations and cash for keysLearning real estate during a historic downturn 12:53 - 23:12 Training Mentorship and Bringing Holly Into the Business Why new agents need hands on supportFeeling isolated without strong brokerage leadershipThe importance of continuous educationHolly considering real estate after expecting twinsCombining Tracy and Holly's complementary strengths 23:13 - 38:59 Building a Stronger Real Estate Team Creating flexibility through partnershipDividing responsibilities based on individual strengthsHolly leading marketing and social mediaManaging the workload behind client transactionsUsing brokerage support to expand capacity 39:00 - 57:44 Staying Visible and Generating Repeat Business Why referrals alone are no longer enoughUsing technology and brokerage resourcesStaying consistent during busy and slow marketsNeighborhood farming through targeted outreachRemaining top of mind with past clients 57:45 - 1:18:49 Collaboration Accountability and Negotiation Adjusting when buyers change their prioritiesCollaborating with agents inside and outside the brokerageUsing accountability and education to keep growingLearning from successful agents and trusted vendorsNavigating difficult negotiations and protecting client relationships Quotes: "I love the real estate business. I love going in homes and seeing what's being done out there. I love growth. I love collaborating with other agents that are in the same business that I'm in." – Tracy Frandsen "There's always something to learn." – Tracy Frandsen "You have to stay ahead of the game." – Tracy Frandsen "You always have to be able to adjust. You have to listen." – Tracy Frandsen To contact Tracy Frandsen, learn more about her business, and make her a part of your network, make sure to follow her Website, Instagram, and Facebook. Connect with Tracy Frandsen! Website: http://Frandsenteam.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefrandsenteam Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefrandsenteam Connect with me! Website: toprealtorjacksonville.com Website: toprealtorstaugustine.com SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW as we discuss real estate excellence with the best of the best. #RealEstateExcellence #TracyFrandsen #RealEstateExcellence #RealEstatePodcast #NortheastFloridaRealEstate #JacksonvilleRealEstate #FloridaRealEstate #RealEstateAgent #RealEstateCareer #RealEstateSuccess #RealEstateTraining #RealEstateMarketing #RealEstateReferrals #RelationshipMarketing #RealEstateTeam #RealEstateNegotiation #RealEstateMentorship #RealtorLife #RealEstateGrowth #RealEstateTechnology #RealEstateCollaboration
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    1 時間 19 分
  • What Nocatee Buyers and Sellers Get Wrong in 2026 Ep. 335 Lisa Vernon

    What Nocatee Buyers and Sellers Get Wrong in 2026 Ep. 335 Lisa Vernon
    2026/08/04
    Would you risk losing a commission today to protect a client from making the wrong decision for their future? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down with Lisa Vernon. Lisa Vernon is the owner broker of Imagine Real Estate in Nocatee, Florida, a real estate professional with mortgage experience dating back to 1998 and more than 240 transactions behind her. Known by clients as the House Whisperer, Lisa shares how her early financial background, psychology education, family experiences, mentorship, and knowledge of Northeast Florida shaped her client centered approach. Lisa explains why agents need mentors, operating systems, honest pricing conversations, transaction support, and the confidence to put a client's interests ahead of an immediate commission. She also explores the realities of selling in Nocatee, navigating roof and insurance concerns, handling emotional negotiations, avoiding lowball mistakes, protecting new construction buyers, and helping relocating families find the community where they truly belong. Listen to the full episode to discover how integrity, preparation, local expertise, and calm communication can transform difficult transactions into lasting relationships and lifelong referrals. HighlightsTop of FormBottom of Form 00:00-10:15 Lisa Vernon and the Nocatee Lifestyle Real estate market cycles and long-term valueJacksonville growth after COVIDWhy Lisa chose NocateeGolf cart living and community amenitiesNocatee compared with Reston Virginia 10:16-16:26 From Psychology and Mortgages to Real Estate Graduating from Flagler CollegeStarting in consumer financeMoving into the mortgage industryLeaving the corporate cubicle environmentTransitioning into real estate after motherhood 16:27-25:37 Choosing a Brokerage and Finding Mentorship Why the first brokerage mattersStarting at Prudential in Ponte Vedra BeachTreating real estate like a real jobFinding accountability through mentorshipBuilding goals around family and purpose 25:38-36:31 Building Systems and Delegating the Work Creating standard operating proceduresUsing checklists to protect every transactionHiring a transaction coordinatorDelegating work to an assistantKeeping the client experience as the priority 36:32-46:45 Integrity Client Trust and the Wow Factor Avoiding commission breathGuiding clients toward the right communityChoosing the client over the immediate saleBuilding trust through honesty and confidenceCreating lifelong referrals through extra effort 46:46-01:28:34 Negotiations Pricing New Construction and Community Handling difficult listings and negotiationsPricing homes according to buyer demandManaging low offers without emotionProtecting buyers in new constructionHelping clients find the right community fit Quotes: "It was the right choice for them, not the right choice for me. It's not about me. It has to be about them." – Lisa Vernon "Your job is to not let the balls drop." – Lisa Vernon "A house is worth what a buyer is willing to pay for it." – Lisa Vernon "I get to be a part of their family, and that's why I do it." – Lisa Vernon To contact Lisa Vernon, learn more about her business, and make her a part of your network, make sure to follow her Website, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Connect with Lisa Vernon! Website: https://imagineflorida.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisavernonrealtor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.vernon17/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisavernonrealtor/ Connect with me! Website: toprealtorjacksonville.com Website: toprealtorstaugustine.com SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW as we discuss real estate excellence with the best of the best. #RealEstateExcellence ##LisaVernon #RealEstateExcellence #ImagineRealEstate #HouseWhisperer #NocateeRealEstate #NocateeFlorida #JacksonvilleRealEstate #NortheastFloridaRealEstate #FloridaRealtor #RealEstateBroker #RealEstateMentorship #ClientExperience #RealEstateNegotiation #HomeSellingTips #HomeBuyingTips #NewConstructionHomes #RealEstateIntegrity #ListingAgent #RealEstateSystems #PodcastInterview
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    1 時間 29 分
  • How One YouTube Channel Built a $110M Real Estate Business in The Villages

    How One YouTube Channel Built a $110M Real Estate Business in The Villages
    2026/07/28
    What are people arriving today getting wrong that you got wrong when you first moved to the area? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down with Robyn Cavallaro. Robyn Cavallaro is a real estate professional, author, educator, and local authority who has completed more than 300 transactions and surpassed 100 million dollars in sales while serving buyers and sellers in The Villages, Florida. After a failed coffeehouse placed her in bankruptcy at 56, she moved to Florida, earned her real estate license during the pandemic, and rebuilt her life using a phone, free editing tools, and a commitment to answering the questions buyers were already asking. Robyn explains how educational YouTube videos created a pipeline without paid leads, Zillow, or print advertising. She also shares why authenticity creates trust, how relocation planning calls and community tours strengthen client relationships, why agents must take responsibility for their own education, and how books, artificial intelligence, customer systems, and consistent follow up helped her become a trusted authority in a highly competitive market. Listen to the full conversation, subscribe to the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, and share this episode with an agent who wants to stop chasing leads and start attracting informed clients. HighlightsTop of FormBottom of Form 00:00 - 10:55 Rebuilding Her Life Through Real Estate Losing a business and entering bankruptcy at 56Moving to Florida to be closer to familyEarning a real estate license during the pandemicStarting YouTube with a phone and free toolsClosing four homes after adding her contact information 10:55 - 20:19 Choosing the Right Brokerage Comparing commission splits and brokerage feesBeginning with Exit Realty on limited resourcesMoving to Florida Realty InvestmentsUnderstanding the value of mentorship and supportTaking responsibility for personal business growth 20:19 - 30:14 Creating Trust Through Authentic Video Producing content that solves customer problemsHelping buyers purchase homes remotelyShowing the problems inside each propertyBeing authentic instead of overly polishedTreating every incoming call as an opportunity 30:14 - 39:13 Becoming a Recognized Local Authority Launching Stop Chasing Start AttractingBecoming the expert buyers discover onlinePublishing community guides and real estate booksCreating buyer journals with Canva and Amazon KDPUsing artificial intelligence as a business assistant39:13 - 49:36 Guiding Relocation Buyers Through The VillagesWorking with buyers relocating from across the countryUnderstanding second homes and investment purchasesHelping families downsize before moving to FloridaConducting detailed relocation planning callsBuilding relationships through community campus tours 49:36 - 1:10:59 Managing Transactions and Growing Through Service Managing 19 transactions within one monthRepresenting remote buyers who never toured the homesUsing a transaction coordinator and customer relationship systemMaintaining communication throughout the closing processProviding value by identifying client pain and offering solutions Quotes: "It's not about you, it's about them. Find the pain." – Robyn Cavallaro "Real estate is not a hard job, but you have to work hard at it." – Robyn Cavallaro "You have to provide value in the content you're creating and the customers will come." – Robyn Cavallaro "You can't be fake. You can't be phony. You just need to be yourself and show them what you can do for them." – Robyn Cavallaro To contact Robyn Cavallaro, learn more about her business, and make her a part of your network, make sure to follow her Website, X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Connect with Robyn Cavallaro! Website: https://robyncavallaro.com X: https://x.com/RobynCavallaro Instagram: https://instagram.com/robyncavallaro/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/robyncavallaro1 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Robyncavallaro LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/robyncavallaro/ Connect with me! Website: toprealtorjacksonville.com Website: toprealtorstaugustine.com SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW as we discuss real estate excellence with the best of the best. #RealEstateExcellence #TracyHayes #RobynCavallaro #RealEstateExcellence #TracyHayes #TheVillagesFlorida #FloridaRealEstate #RealEstateAgent #YouTubeMarketing #RealEstateMarketing #ContentMarketing #PersonalBranding #RelocationSpecialist #BuyerAgent #RealEstateSuccess #AgentAuthority #StopChasingStartAttracting #RealEstatePodcast #RealEstateTraining #ClientTrust #LocalExpert #Entrepreneurship
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    1 時間 11 分
  • From Classroom to $36M: Military Relocation & St Johns County Top Real Estate Team Holly Taylor Ep 333

    From Classroom to $36M: Military Relocation & St Johns County Top Real Estate Team Holly Taylor Ep 333
    2026/07/22
    Can real estate create genuine freedom when success still depends on being available when everyone else is off? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down with Holly Taylor. Holly Taylor is a former elementary and special education teacher who became a top producing St. Augustine real estate team leader serving military families, first time buyers, and growing families. She explains how she transitioned from teaching, committed fully to real estate, and built systems that allowed her business to grow while raising four children and navigating back-to-back pregnancies. Holly also breaks down why mentorship, disciplined follow up, fast Zillow response times, strong team culture, and family support are essential for long term success. Her story shows that financial freedom is built through relationships, accountability, grit, and a willingness to answer the phone when opportunity arrives. Listen to the full episode, subscribe to Real Estate Excellence, leave a five star review, and share this conversation with an agent who needs stronger systems, mentorship, and accountability. Highlights 00:00-15:49 From Teacher to Team Leader Teaching elementary and special educationChoosing real estate for greater flexibilityBuilding a career while raising four childrenCreating systems during back-to-back pregnanciesLearning why collaboration accelerates growth 15:49-27:18 Mentorship and Zillow Growth Finding guidance as a new real estate agentPreparing financially before leaving a steady jobBuilding a pipeline instead of chasing better splitsUnderstanding Zillow Premier and Preferred programsResponding quickly to protect every lead opportunity 27:18-43:15 Lead Conversion and Team Culture Turning Zillow calls into appointmentsBuilding trust with both decision makersRecruiting agents with urgency and gritCreating a responsive and collaborative cultureReceiving support from a committed spouse 43:15-58:42 Lessons Behind the Growth Learning from previous brokerage experiencesDeveloping confidence as a business ownerMaking strategic investments in lead generationBalancing personal production with leadershipUsing experience to improve team training 58:42-01:13:36 Relationships Over Recognition Serving military families and relocating buyersGuiding first time buyers with patienceCreating lasting relationships beyond closingBuilding trust through consistent communicationChoosing meaningful connections over follower counts 01:13:36-01:28:56 Freedom and the Future Defining success through family and relationshipsCreating financial freedom through real estatePlanning the continued growth of the Taylor TeamSupporting agents through mentorship and accountabilityClosing reflections on building a fulfilling life Quotes: "I love real estate for the financial freedom that it has created." – Holly Taylor "A lot of people think that it is an island business, and you need to lean on other people." – Holly Taylor "If I were to go back to 2019 when I got my license, I would say get a mentor right away." – Holly Taylor "Real estate I can teach. Are you a good person? Are people going to like you, and do you want to work?" – Holly Taylor To contact Holly Taylor, learn more about her business, and make her a part of your network, make sure to follow her Website and Instagram. Connect with Holly Taylor! Website: https://www.taylorteamjacksonville.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw7s1y1ub_J/ Connect with me! Website: toprealtorjacksonville.com Website: toprealtorstaugustine.com SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW as we discuss real estate excellence with the best of the best. #RealEstateExcellence #TracyHayes #HollyTaylor #RealEstateExcellence #RealEstatePodcast #StAugustineRealEstate #FloridaRealEstate #RealtorSuccess #RealEstateTeam #RealEstateMentor #ZillowLeads #LeadConversion #MilitaryRelocation #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #WomenInRealEstate #TeacherToRealtor #RealEstateSystems #TeamCulture #AgentTraining #RealEstateLeadership #WorkLifeIntegration #RelationshipBasedBusiness
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    1 時間 30 分
  • From Command to Closing: What 30 Years in the Army Taught Her About Real Estate. Traci Crawford Ep. 332

    From Command to Closing: What 30 Years in the Army Taught Her About Real Estate. Traci Crawford Ep. 332
    2026/07/15
    What was the moment you knew real estate was what came next after 30 years in uniform? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down with Traci Crawford. Traci is a retired United States Army Colonel, former military nurse, Global Real Estate Advisor, Broker Associate, Certified Residential Specialist, and Military Relocation Professional serving families throughout Northeast Florida. After 30 years of military service, Traci entered real estate with the same commitment to education, leadership, preparation, and compassionate service that guided her military career. Traci explains how she built a business after arriving in Jacksonville with a limited local network, earned the trust of military families relocating under demanding PCS timelines, and guides clients who sometimes purchase homes without seeing them in person. She also discusses brokerage selection, continuing education, VA loan misconceptions, buyer preparation, Nocatee living, professional partnerships, and why every successful agent needs someone who can recognize their blind spots. Listen to the full episode to discover how military leadership, continuing education, trusted partnerships, and genuine care can transform a real estate career. Share this conversation with a military family preparing for a PCS move, a veteran considering a new career, or an agent who wants to provide a higher level of service. HighlightsTop of FormBottom of Form 00:00-08:10 Military Service and Leadership Growing up with military influenceReceiving an Army ROTC scholarshipBeginning a career as a military nurseSupporting injured service membersAdvancing through education and leadership 08:10-18:00 Choosing Real Estate After Retirement Discovering an early interest in homes and architectureChoosing family time over becoming a nurse practitionerEarning a Florida real estate licenseInterviewing brokerages before choosing oneClosing 11 transactions during the first year 18:00-32:58 Trust and Professional Partnership Transferring military skills into real estateBuilding repeatable systems through educationServing military families during PCS movesGuiding clients purchasing homes sight unseenCreating a trusted partnership with Pamela Hoffman 32:58-45:31 Jacksonville Relocation and Buyer Preparation Recognizing real estate as the next service focused careerOvercoming uncertainty and imposter syndromeUnderstanding the culture and lifestyle of NocateeMatching neighborhoods with schools and commute prioritiesPreparing financing before beginning the home search 45:31-01:02:14 VA Loans and Military Buyer Myths Addressing outdated beliefs about VA financingExplaining VA offers to sellers and listing agentsUnderstanding appraisal and property condition requirementsPreparing for closing costs and credit reviewsWorking with knowledgeable local professionals 01:02:14-01:21:30 Growth and Lasting Service Selecting a brokerage that supports continued growthAligning with ONE Sotheby's International RealtyApplying military standards to luxury level serviceUsing continuing education as a competitive advantageBuilding a career based on trust and relationships Quotes: "Education is everything. It helps you know what you need to do and make the best decisions." – Traci Crawford "I honestly believe that caring about people is integral to real estate because people want to be seen and heard." – Traci Crawford "I take very seriously the trust that they put in me, especially those who are purchasing sight unseen." – Traci Crawford "It is nice to know that there is someone in your corner who is rooting for you and who you know 100 percent has your back." – Traci Crawford To contact Traci Crawford, learn more about her business, and make her a part of your network, make sure to follow her Website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Connect with Traci Crawford! Website: https://www.newlifetimememories.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracicrawford_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Debora.McCarty.REALTOR YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tracicrawford LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracicrawfordservice/ Connect with me! Website: toprealtorjacksonville.com Website: toprealtorstaugustine.com SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW as we discuss real estate excellence with the best of the best. #RealEstateExcellence #TracyHayes #TraciCrawford #RealEstateExcellence #MilitaryRelocation #VeteranRealtor #ArmyVeteran #JacksonvilleRealEstate #NortheastFloridaRealEstate #NocateeRealEstate #PonteVedraRealEstate #VALoan #PCSMove #MilitaryFamilies #RealEstateLeadership #RealEstateEducation #HomeBuying #SightUnseenHomeBuying #RealEstateAdvisor #BrokerAssociate #ONESothebys #ClientTrust
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