68. NAR $1.8B Lawsuit Verdict - Will This Change Real Estate as We Know It?

68. NAR $1.8B Lawsuit Verdict - Will This Change Real Estate as We Know It?

Misty and Christopher discuss the recent NAR (National Association of Realtors) lawsuit over inflated commissions. The lawsuit claims that NAR and several large brokerages inflated commissions for sellers and buyers. The verdict can change the way buyer agent commissions are paid and has the possibility to change the way homes are bought and sold. Check out the article used in the episode here: https://www.nar.realtor/breaking-news/update-in-case-of-burnett-v-nar-et-al

67. The OTHER Path to Success - w/ Dr. Johnoson Crutchfield

Dr. Johnoson Crutchfield was always told growing up, “go to college and get a good job.” He never considered the possibility of owning and running his own business. After college, Dr. Crutchfield started working as a teacher- with no official classroom. He then became principal, and eventually a professor at the University of Mississippi. Dr. Crutchfield started listening to early real estate and money podcasts, but it wasn’t until an elder at his church introduced him to real estate investing that he realized this was something he could do for himself and his family. Dr. Crutchfield discusses how he started investing, his first rental property experience, thoughts on education and the investing in hospitality, his challenges, and advice on investing, scaling, and more! Get in contact with Dr. Johnoson Crutchfield at his website: grabthemap.com

66. Give Up to Go Up - What The Storys Gave Up to Be Successful

Sometimes you have to give something up to go up to get where you want to get in life or business. Misty gave up her hopes of being a stay at home mom to make their brokerage and property management company successful, and Christopher gave up his teenage years to become successful in Jiu-Jitsu and learn business from his mentor. It’s not uncommon to have to trade a part of a hope or expectation in order to make your ultimate dream come true. A good balance is key to leveling up in your life and business. Sometimes, it’s more the idea of giving something up than the actual action of giving up. In the moment, it’s harder to push past the thought of giving it up but it pays off in the long run.

65. Secrets of a Successful Remodeling Company w/ Blake Johnson

Blake Johnson started his remodeling company, Finishing Touches, almost on a whim. He started cold calling “we buy houses” bandit sign numbers to find homes to remodel. Blake had almost no experience in remodeling before jumping in head first. He learned everything he knows by experiencing it hands first. Blake discusses his time on HGTV’s Flip or Flop Fort Worth, scaling his business, memorable and challenging remodels, multifamily experiences, mindset and burnout, and he also gives advice for other business owners.

64. Overcoming Obstacles: Challenges Real Estate Agents Face with First Time Home Buyers

Agents: is a first time home buyer your target client? Listen to this! Misty and Christopher talk about first time home buyer struggles for agents and their own experiences buying their first houses. Cold feet, handholding and education are just a few struggles you may face as an agent catering to first time home buyers. Don’t turn your back to this clientele, just be aware of some obstacles you may face.