Cleveland Real Estate Podcast: Recent Episodes
Sebastian Lorenzo
Weekly conversations with some of the most experienced real estate professionals in Cleveland. We take a dive into current real estate market trends and how top agents and brokers are navigating daily to create success for themselves and their families.
Special thanks to our sponsor - E-State Photography! To inquire about their services and claim your offer, you can reach Matt Glinski - the Co-Owner - at (716) 253-3771 or at estatecleveland@gmail.com. You can also find their website at e-statephotography.com
On episode, we flip the script! Brittany interviews Sebastian about his new venture, Apollo Creative!
A real estate legacy, Brittany Bartchak grew up listening to negotiations and learning how to close deals her whole life. After dropping out of college to pursue her dreams of following in her dads footsteps Brittany is now paving her own way in this Cleveland real estate market. Brittany uses social media to not only share parts of her personal life and business but also as a tool to educate buyers and sellers through the market. While first time buyers are her specialty she enjoys working with everyone interested in the real estate process. Her clients are always satisfied at the closing table when they receive some special treats from @madebyb.cle 👩🏼🍳 Her passion for real estate only grows with time and her hope is that all her clients feel confident and comfortable when buying or selling!
Email: Buywithbartchak@gmail.com Instagram: @BuyWithBartchak Facebook: @BuyWithBartchak TikTok: @BuyWithBartchak
Special thanks to our sponsor - E-State Photography! To inquire about their services and claim your offer, you can reach Matt Glinski - the Co-Owner - at (716) 253-3771 or at estatecleveland@gmail.com. You can also find their website at e-statephotography.com
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On episode, I speak with Alex about his experience in starting a real estate team. We discuss why Alex decided to go with eXp Realty, discuss the mindset of a young team leader who wants to grow, and how he plans to get there. Plus - we even take a dive into his recommendations if you plan on starting your own team!
Email: Alex.Dargay@exprealty.com
Instagram: @AlexDargay
Facebook: @AlexDargayRealEstate
TikTok: @AlexDargay
Special thanks to our sponsor - E-State Photography! To inquire about their services and claim your offer, you can reach Matt Glinski - the Co-Owner - at (716) 253-3771 or at estatecleveland@gmail.com. You can also find their website at e-statephotography.com
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On episode, I speak to Alex about how he grew his YouTube channel to almost 3k subscribers, focusing mainly on individuals relocating to Cleveland, and how he goes about making awesome YouTube videos that are engaging and help bring him business.
Prior to becoming a Real Estate Agent, Alex served in the Air Force for 6 years working in Healthcare, successfully completing 1 tour to Afghanistan in 2017. He utilizes his experience and success with cutting edge technology, research and international marketing to provide exposure for his clients. Using these sophisticated resources, He is able to enhance his already outstanding caliber of service and elevate himself through real estate’s most trusted brand.
He has been selling homes in the Cleveland, Ohio & Akron Ohio area for 3 years now. He has his Bachelor's in Marketing from the University of Maryland and he is determined to stand out by providing service that he personally believes is lacking in the Real Estate industry. His focus is to provide local content about Northeast Ohio that cannot be found anywhere else. As a result, he has been able to attract clients looking to buy homes in the area since they found valuable content on his website and on his YouTube channel.
YouTube: Living in Northeast Ohio
Instagram: @AlexKolesar
Facebook: Alex Kolesar, Realtor with eXp Realty
Special thanks to our sponsor - E-State Photography! To inquire about their services and claim your offer, you can reach Matt Glinski - the Co-Owner - at (716) 253-3771 or at estatecleveland@gmail.com. You can also find their website at e-statephotography.com--On episode, I speak to Brittany about her reasoning for originally getting into real estate, the different hobbies she has that have allowed her to create more connections, and how she cultivates her sphere of individuals she went to school with to create more buyer opportunities for herself. A real estate legacy, Brittany Bartchak grew up listening to negotiations and learning how to close deals her whole life. After dropping out of college to pursue her dreams of following in her dads footsteps Brittany is now paving her own way in this Cleveland real estate market. Brittany uses social media to not only share parts of her personal life and business but also as a tool to educate buyers and sellers through the market. While first time buyers are her specialty she enjoys working with everyone interested in the real estate process. Her clients are always satisfied at the closing table when they receive some special treats from @madebyb.cle 👩🏼🍳 Her passion for real estate only grows with time and her hope is that all her clients feel confident and comfortable when buying or selling! Email: Buywithbartchak@gmail.comInstagram: @BuyWithBartchakFacebook: @BuyWithBartchakTikTok: @BuyWithBartchak
Special thanks to our sponsor - E-State Photography! To inquire about their services and claim your offer, you can reach Matt Glinski - the Co-Owner - at (716) 253-3771 or at estatecleveland@gmail.com. You can also find their website at e-statephotography.com
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On episode, I speak to Alex about what it's like to be a young real estate agent and the effect age has had on his business, the reason why he does social media, and his recommendation for young, new real estate agents.
Email: Alex.Dargay@exprealty.com
Instagram: @JourneyToole
Facebook: @AlexDargayRealEstate
TikTok: @AlexDargay
Special thanks to our sponsor - E-State Photography! To inquire about their services and claim your offer, you can reach Matt Glinski - the Co-Owner - at (716) 253-3771 or at estatecleveland@gmail.com. You can also find their website at e-statephotography.com
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On episode, I speak to Journey about how he got started in real estate, was an introvert and pushed past that to embrace his full potential and leverage social media to win new clients and create an online presence and tap into places outside his sphere.
Email: JourneyToole@kw.com
Instagram: @JourneyToole
Facebook: @RealtorJourneyToole
TikTok: @JourneyToole
Special thanks to our sponsor - E-State Photography! To inquire about their services and claim your offer, you can reach Matt Glinski - the Co-Owner - at (716) 253-3771 or at estatecleveland@gmail.com. You can also find their website at e-statephotography.com
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On episode 16, we talk with Connor Kobilarcsik, a real estate agent with Russell Real Estate Services!
I speak to Connor about what he did get a good amount of business so early on in his career while even doing real estate part-time at one point and not coming from a real estate background at all.
Full-time, full service real estate agent in the Northeast Ohio market. Connor works with buyers, sellers, and investors to buy and sell their homes or assets. Connor believes that customer service, to its fullest extent, is one of the most important components in the real estate world. From negotiations to constant communication with clients to coordinating all aspects of the deal, Connor is here to serve and earn your business.
Email: connorkoby216@gmail.com
Instagram: @ConnorKobyRealtor
Facebook: @ConnorKobyRealtor
On episode 15, we talk with Anna Lee Rindskopf, Team Lead of the Anna Lee & Co. Home Group at RE/MAX Traditions.
I speak to Anna Lee about the things that separate her from other agents, her true love for the city of Cleveland, and how her authenticity has truly helped her give her clients the greatest possible experience.
Anna Lee Rindskopf is your guide to Northeast Ohio home buying and selling. She is experienced and hardworking, having grown up in a family of Realtors. It's in her blood! She is also well known to be a very strong negotiator on the behalf of her clients, bringing about ideal outcomes for her clients. Her passion for Real Estate and her knowledge of the Greater Cleveland areas are on another level, giving her clients more. Anna Lee takes communication seriously as the real estate world can be very time sensitive, she takes pride in her lightning fast response times at all hours. Putting her clients needs above all else. Her proven track record of sales and her consistent 5 star-rating client satisfaction rating, plus, many numerous awards, say it all!Her hobbies include houseplants, motorcycles, cooking meals with her husband, working on house projects, and her pets.
Email: annasellscleveland@gmail.com
Instagram: @AnnaLeeCleveland
Facebook: @AnnaSellsCleveland
On episode 14, we talk with Matthew Glinski, Co-Owner of E-State Photography.
I speak to Matt about his advice for getting the most out of taking your own photos for your listings, and how to promote your listing best on social media. Matt also discusses his company, how they got started and where they're headed.
For podcast listeners, E-State is offering FREE drone photography when you purchase their base photography package. Just mention that you heard about E-State on Cleveland Real Estate Podcast!
E-State was founded off of a clear set of core values that has shaped our business into the leading real estate & business media team. From booking to turnaround time, they manage the entire process. With these values, their mission is to make your listings look beautiful while simplifying the entire process.
The E-State team delivers the highest quality marketing content for their agents. From ground photography to virtual staging, their team works around the clock to provide the best quality, customer service, and pricing on the market.
Email: estatecleveland@gmail.com
Phone: (716) 253-3771
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e.statephotography/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/estatebuffalo
On episode 13, we talk with Tom Garuccio of the Garuccio Group at RE/MAX Above & Beyond.
I speak to Tom about his three pieces of advice to help other real estate agents get to $10M+ in 2023 - finding a mentor, finding what you're good and being consistent, and putting a stop to the fear of rejection.
As a professional real estate photographer & videographer, Tom makes his clients' homes stand out above the rest. With a stunning listing that will grab buyers’ attention, mixed with an extensive and proven marketing plan, buyers will fall in love with their home before ever stepping foot inside. When this happens they will bid faster and higher bringing his clients the most at closing. There is NOBODY who will work harder for his clients.
Email: tom@realtyincle.com
Instagram: @TG_Cleveland
Facebook: TomGaruccioRealtor
YouTube: @TomGaruccio_Realtor
On episode 12, we talk with Sam Livingston of the Marathon Group at eXp Realty.
I speak to Sam about all things mindset. We discuss the mindset needed to exceed in real estate, some of his day-to-day mindset/spirituality practices, and how he has leveraged these practices to succeed.
Sam has worked in the capacity of a Realtor since 2006. During that time, he transitioned from senior mentor on the number one Real Estate Team in Ohio to coaching small business professionals that require the development of their own leads. He insists on leading by example and surrounding himself with the best people he can.
He leans on his background as a Lieutenant on the Cleveland Fire Department as well as 20 years of service in the military. He served 6 years of active duty as a US Reconnaissance Marine and then 14 years in the US Army as a reservist deploying several times in support of OIF and OEF. His last deployed assignment was as an imbedded Infantry Mentor with the Afghan National Army where he was the Senior Enlisted Advisor and the Non-Commission Officer in Charge (NCOIC) of an Operational Mentor Liaison Team.
His approach is getting clients into the mindset of consistency in all aspects of their business and life by making measurable incremental habit changes. Sustainability is a priority during the goal setting and planning phases and immediate success is not an expectation. He enjoys the journey and bases his coaching approach around this mindset.
Email: sam@marathongrp.com
Instagram: @SamsOnFire
Facebook: SamsOnFire
On episode 11, we talk with Rebecca Donatelli of Elite Sotheby's International Realty. Part 2
On part two of this two part series, I speak to Rebecca about her secrets to success. We talk about her day-to-day schedule the year she because Realtor Magazine 30 Under 30, how she grew her social media to over 18k followers and how she balances all of her many endeavors with her personal life.
Rebecca was honored in Realtor Magazine’s 30 Under 30, Class of 2019, and was The Lake & Geauga Area Association of Realtors (LGAAR) 2020 Realtor of the Year. She serves in leadership on the local, state and national levels within the Real Estate Industry, and served as the LGAAR 2022 President. Rebecca launched RD Seminars & Consulting in 2019, and has traveled nationwide to help other Realtors build their brands through the power of social media.
Rebecca also is a published author, writing Think Bigger: It's Your Time - Step Into Leadership in 2020.
Email: rebeccadonatelli@elitesothebysrealty.com
Instagram: @RebeccaDonatelli.Realtor
Book: Think Bigger: It's Your Time - Step Into Leadership
On episode 10, we talk with Rebecca Donatelli of Elite Sotheby's International Realty. On part one of this two part series, I speak to Rebecca about her story. We dive into how she got started in real estate, writing her first book, and getting involved with the political side of real estate while maintaining a balance of work and life. Rebecca was honored in Realtor Magazine’s 30 Under 30, Class of 2019, and was The Lake & Geauga Area Association of Realtors (LGAAR) 2020 Realtor of the Year. She serves in leadership on the local, state and national levels within the Real Estate Industry, and served as the LGAAR 2022 President. Rebecca launched RD Seminars & Consulting in 2019, and has traveled nationwide to help other Realtors build their brands through the power of social media. Rebecca also is a published author, writing Think Bigger: It's Your Time - Step Into Leadership in 2020. Email: rebeccadonatelli@elitesothebysrealty.com Instagram: @RebeccaDonatelli.Realtor Book: Think Bigger: It's Your Time - Step Into Leadership
On episode 9, we talk with Mike Incorvaia of the Incorvaia Team with eXp Realty.On this episode we talk with Mike about him and his team’s rise to being in the Top 10 Real Estate Teams in Ohio. We discuss what he did to grow his team to over 50 agents, the benefits of joining his team and how those benefits have separated his team from the rest, and what his recommendation is for new agents and team leaders who want to grow in 2023. With over $1 billion in lifetime sales and the regard of our clients and real estate community, we have the skills and know-how to help sellers and buyers in this ever shifting, often confusing market. Aligned with eXp eXp is one of the world’s fastest-growing real estate brokerages. Founded in 2009, we are now in 21 countries around the world with a community of over 83,000+ real estate professionals, all connected through our unique cloud-based platform, eXp World. We are a full service real estate team, located in Strongsville, Ohio, servicing the Greater Cleveland area. Our areas of expertise include listing homes, working with buyers, incorporating spot-on marketing and utilizing leading technology. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service! Servicing the Greater Cleveland area and Lake Erie islands.Awards & DesignationsTop 5 Team in Units and Volume - State Of OhioThe 1000 List on Wall Street Journal Featuring the Top 1000 Agents in America!200 Million in Annual ProductionPhone: (440) 454-2202 Email: theincteam@gmail.com Facebook: @TheIncorvaiaTeam Instagram: @TheIncTeam
On episode 8, we talk with Carly Sablotny of the Sablotny Team with Keller Williams Living out of Fairlawn.On this episode we talk with Carly about the creative purchasing options she and her team use to help more families purchase homes, her role as the host of ADTV and how it’s helped her business, and how she and her team grew to be in the top 1.5% of agents in the nation.Carly Sablotny has successfully grown a team of agents and a booming business in a short amount of time. Not only does her team transact over 100 units a year, she serves as the President of our local WCR chapter, YPN chair, and hosts and Emmy nominated tv show The American Dream: Selling Cleveland. Carly has been featured in various articles, magazines and interviews. She has won multiple real estate awards and accolades including Realtrends top 1.5%, ACAR Young Professional of the Year, and Cleveland and Akron Real Producers. She concentrates on various topics including social media, rent to own programs, authentic and personality based client communication. As far as rent to own, her team is the in Cleveland utilizing this option. Her business is constantly growing and evolving.Phone: (440) 340-3235 Email: carlysablotnyrealtor@gmail.com Facebook: @CarlySablotnyRealtor Instagram: @CarlySablotny
On episode 7, we talk with Jared Lee of the Incorvaia Team with eXp Realty out of Strongsville.On this episode we talk with Jared about how he leverages his drone license, social media, and paid ads to sell homes in under a week, over asking price, and win business from new construction builders. Jared even lays out a step-by-step process on how you can do it as well!Born and raised in Northeastern Ohio, Jared's desire to help others is his life-long mission. In addition to his real estate license, Jared has Associate's degrees in both Emergency Medical Services and Emergency Fire Services. Jared has spent the last 16 years as a flight medic, paramedic, and firefighter for Canal Fulton and Lawrence Township where he grew up. In 2018, Jared received the "Red Cross Hero Award". He was off duty when stopped to help save a woman who had just been in a serious car accident. His passion to help others makes becoming a real estate agent a natural fit. Jared puts 100% effort into everything he does and is dedicated to exceeding the expectations of everyone he works with.Website: www.sellwithjaredlee.com Instagram: @RealtyCLE Phone: (330) 621-8918
Born and raised in Santiago de Chile, has lived in Avon Lake since 2008 with her two children. Studied Interior Design and later on developed her sales career for 11 years, in the leader of the home improvement and construction industry in South America, SODIMAC S.A., where she managed and mentored successful sales teams.Full time realtor since 2017, with her previous experience, combined with her Interior Design knowledge, have facilitated her to serve her clients in multiple levels, and becoming a Real Estate Consultant as much as a salesperson in this industry.Strong experience in the Investment niche, whether to hold or to rehab, have permitted her to have a great understanding of all markets in the Cleveland Metro Area and its suburbs.Her Goal is to understand her client’s needs, keeping their best interests always top of mind. Establishing fluid relationships with Co-brokers and Industry vendors, with the objective to achieve and provide a good experience for her clients.As a bilingual agent, this has permitted her to help and guide newcomers to get settled and find their place in Northeast Ohio.Phone: (440) 454-5782 Email: vanessa.schiavi@remax.net
On episode 5, we talk with Danielle Dooley & Jody Finucan - the Great Lakes Home Team with Keller Williams Greater Cleveland Northeast.On this episode we talk with Danielle & Jody about their dynamic as the top mother-daughter team in northeast Ohio. We dive into the different benefits and challenges to their team, and how they work together and separately as a team.Danielle Dooley & Jody Finucan are proud to be a local mother-daughter real estate team serving Northeast, Ohio. In 2018 they joined forces and established themselves as the Great Lakes Home Team. Combined they have over 20 years of experience helping their clients achieve personal wealth through buying, selling, and investing in real estate. They understand that buying or selling a home is more than just a transaction: it’s a life-changing experience.Instagram: @GreatLakesHomeTeam Facebook: The Great Lakes Home Team
On episode 4, we are talking with Candace Vann with Imagine Homes here in Cleveland.We talk with Candace about her typical clients - investors. We discuss how this pool of investors became her clients, what they typically look for in their investments, and where in Cleveland are some of the best areas to invest right now.Born and raised in Wooster, a small town in North East Ohio, Candace Vann has a natural affinity for developing connections and relationships with her clients. Many of her clients turn into friends.With 80% of her business being referrals she takes pride in the fact that her clients trust her with the biggest purchase of their lives. In the last year Candace has moved into the next phase of her Real Estate career and is now working with a group of investors to build a portfolio in Cleveland.Those relationships along with her strong work ethic, compassionate heart and integrity have helped her build a successful business in Cleveland. To connect with Candace, follow her on Instagram @candace.in.cle you can also watch her showcase the city she calls home on the season premiere of House Hunters on HGTV- S.211 ep.1 “old or new in Cleveland”Email: candacevannrealestate@gmail.com Instagram: @candace.in.cle
On episode 3, we are talking with David Greathouse and Josh Anton of the Greathouse Team at RE/MAX Above and Beyond.We talk with Dave and Josh about the power of networking in real estate - David and Josh share interesting stories about what they’ve done to network, organizations they are apart of that helps them build more connections, and share why they think Cleveland is superior to other markets.Dave and Josh are the real estate agents you'll want to have a beer with! They work with buyers, sellers, and investors all over Northeast Ohio. They've been awarded Cleveland Real Producers Top 500 in 2022.Email: greathouserealtor@gmail.com; josh@greathouseteam.com Instagram: @greathouserealtor; @joshsellscleveland YouTube: The Greathouse Team
On episode 2, we are talking with Brittny Tobia-Heller, a top producing real estate agent with the Salem Team at eXp Realty out of Avon.Brittny and I discuss the very first steps to take as a brand new real estate agent, the best ways she’s found to network and build connections, and how to set yourself apart in the Cleveland Real Estate market to close more volume consistently every month.With a strong background in business development and client management, Brittny’s goal is to provide the full customer experience. As a Cleveland native, you can catch her around town checking out all of the latest hot spots.From being a dog lover, to a classically trained pianist & violinist her well-rounded background offers great insight and understanding for everyone she works with.Email: brittny@thesalemteam.com Instagram: @BrittnyTobia.Heller
On episode 1, we are talking with Chris Schlenkerman, a real estate agent, real estate agent trainer, and team leader with RE/MAX Crossroads out of Rocky River.We talk to Chris about his role as a real estate agent trainer and team leader, how he got into those roles, and his advice for new and experienced real estate agents on how they can be more successful going into 2023.Licensed 2003; began office management 2008 and ultimately managed over 150 agents and teams in Cleveland and trained hundreds of agents throughout the region. 2017 is the inaugural year Chris began his own team of agents which he is still growing.Known for creative marketing and bringing deals together (and saving others), Chris usually has a solution or different point of view many others wouldn’t know regarding marketing, transaction management and business planning.Many agents began their real estate careers to become “rookies of the year” and future top producers under his guidance.Cell: (216) 798-4100 Email: chrisSCHLENKERMAN@remax.net Website: https://chrisschlenkerman.remax.com/
Hello! My name is Sebastian Lorenzo. I will be your host here on the Cleveland Real Estate Podcast. We'll interview some of Cleveland's most experienced and successful real estate agents discuss current market insights and what they're doing today to get great results for themselves and their clients. Our goal is to provide a hub of information for new, or experienced real estate agents in Cleveland to stay up-to-date on their market and have some fresh ideas to generate new business.If you like what you hear, consider following/subscribing to our podcast or following our Instagram @ClevelandREPodcast to get notified when a new episode drops.