The Touchstone Showcase: Recent Episodes
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Featuring interviews with our friends and favorite people. We share success stories and wild details about the real estate business in the 2020's.
Today we unveiled a new podcast episode featuring Carla Rasetta, Founder of MBC Mortgage LLC, alongside VIP co-host Chrissy Bernardini aka the "Carla & Chrissy Show." Self-proclaimed (and without question) wildly ambitious, Carla takes us through her unconventional journey to becoming her own boss. Her energy, passion, and genuine joy for the people around her shine through in this interview and are just as evident the moment you meet her. For someone who says social media is one of the hardest parts of the job, she's absolutely crushing it there too. We were thrilled to have Carla on and are already voting to do the next one over coffee or a cocktail at CBI. IYKYK! #TouchstoneShowcase #Podcast #RealEstate #MBCMortgage #WomenInBusiness #CloseWithTouchstone
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New Touchstone Showcase episode just dropped with the one & only Sara Supple. Sara is the Vice President and Massachusetts State Manager for the FNF Family of Companies. Sara shares her journey into the industry and how she rose through the ranks to her leadership role today. She dives into the challenges and rapid changes shaping the market, including her bold decision to raise title insurance rates for the first time since 1999. Her favorite part of the job? Saving the deal. Known by colleagues and clients as loyal, honest, and fair, Sara is also incredibly creative and unafraid to take smart risks. A Bostonian through and through, this episode is absolutely worth a listen. Tune in now & don't forget to drop a comment: what should Sara get if this becomes our most-listened episode?
#TouchstoneShowcase #Podcast #RealEstate #Leadership #FNF #CloseWithTouchstone
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Touchstone Showcase featuring Sean Bakhtiari, Leader of The Bakhtiari Group
Sean took the skills he developed in corporate finance and as a D1 and semi-professional soccer player and applied them when he transitioned into real estate. Today, he is a leading luxury real estate agent, listing specialist, investor, and vacation rental expert based on the North Shore. As his team continues to grow, Sean remains deeply committed to staying true to his core values and team culture. He prides himself on being active in the community and supporting the people around him, because when that comes together, everyone wins. A self-proclaimed foodie, Sean shares his must-visit spots in the Newburyport and Plum Island area, along with some of his biggest pet peeves and reality show he's considered applying to! Download/Listen in! #TouchstoneShowcase #Podcast #RealEstate #TheBakhtiariGroup #Compass #CloseWithTouchstone
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https://www.youtube.com/@seanbakhtiari
Touchstone Showcase is BACK with special guest Seth Williams of Reference Real Estate Group. Seth first became curious about the business after facing his own challenges when buying real estate. A natural salesperson who rose through the ranks at Best Buy New England, he now brings those skills to his role as team leader and founder of Reference Real Estate. He's always looking for ways to stay sharp and stay dialed in for his clients, no matter when the call comes in. Seth knows exactly what he wants in new team members, knows how to turn an open house into a 300+ person party, and is an absolute natural on the mic. This one is not to be missed.
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Special Episode with Touchstone Closing Partner and Touchstone Law Offices COO Brendan Ward. We go way back — from the early days of deciding to attend law school, to first jobs, and Brendan’s outlook on becoming a lawyer. At his core, Brendan always knew his career goal was to help people and lift them up in some way and today, he does just that, one family at a time. Brendan shares his belief that his success isn’t due to luck, but rather to hard work and discipline. He's also big into personality testing and opens up about his thoughts on fear, failure, and opportunities for growth. Plus, he talks about how he and Dan Cahill became business partners and what their biggest change over the past year has been. Brendan’s passion and humor shine throughout this episode! We even dive into some hilarious pet peeves - quite the segment! Don’t miss it. #TouchstoneShowcase #Podcast #RealEstate #EstatePlanning #TouchstoneLawOffices #CloseWithTouchstone
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Touchstone Showcase is back with Redfin Premier agent Joanne Rodrigues! Joanne brought more than just great insights—she also treated us to her famous Portuguese Sweet Bread, a holiday gift she shares with her clients! A first-generation Portuguese-American, Joanne’s real estate journey started at 23 with an investment property. She’s worked with We Buy Ugly Houses, managed a team, and is now a rockstar agent at Redfin. Her passion and energy shine through in this episode! She shares incredible tips for anyone in real estate, plus her go-to vacation spots, favorite restaurants, and the Starbucks order she swears by. ️ Don’t miss it! #TouchstoneShowcase #Podcast #RealEstate #Redfin #TopAgent #CloseWithTouchstone
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Season 6, Episode 7! Joining us today is Kristina Listapad, a seasoned real estate professional with Coldwell Banker Andover. Kristina's journey is nothing short of inspiring. After a highly successful career in Belarus, she made the bold move to the United States and took a chance on becoming a real estate agent. Known for her hard work, willingness to step out of her comfort zone, and innovative approach, Kristina has built her success by staying disciplined, putting in the time, and having the courage to try new things. She’s committed to keeping her video content both entertaining and practical—and, she’s also a published children’s book author! Tune in to hear more on that! Kristina speaks three languages, has traveled the world, and shares her favorite destinations in this episode. You don’t want to miss it. #TouchstoneShowcase #Podcast #RealEstate #ColdwellBanker #GoldenCircleGroup #CloseWithTouchstone
On today's episode, we're featuring Attorney and Partner Rob Ciampitti Jr. from our team. Rob shares how his passion for real estate began at an early age and the valuable lessons he’s learned along the way—honesty, authenticity, and tenacity always pay off. He also tells an unforgettable story about how he landed his very first refinancing client. Plus, we uncover Rob’s so-called "guilty pleasures," which are actually quite impressive and expert-level hobbies. Don’t miss this fun, informative & inspiring conversation! #TouchstoneShowcase #Podcast #RealEstate #LibertyLawTeam #CloseWithTouchstone
Touchstone Showcase: Season 6, Episode 5! Joining us today is Maureen Moran, a seasoned real estate professional with over 25 years of award-winning experience in marketing, sales, and negotiation. In this episode, we dive into Maureen's winning strategies, her strong commitment to the community, and her highly popular Friday Instagram series. We also explore her dedication to fostering animals and discover how she and her family enjoy spending a free Saturday in the city. #TouchstoneShowcase #Podcast #RealEstate #FinnFriday #CloseWithTouchstone
Touchstone Showcase: Season 6, Episode 4! Today, we’re catching up with the leader of Jill & Co., Jill O’Shaughnessy. With over 20 years in the industry, Jill leads a thriving team of 45 agents and continues to inspire her agents at every turn. In this episode, we uncover the story behind the name Jill & Co. and the truly unique way she chose her first real estate agency. Jill’s passion for helping her agents succeed is clear—once they complete "Jill Camp," they’re ready to roll! We also dive into Jill’s recent alignment with REAL Broker, the Zillow Flex partnership, and the key influences that inspired her to start her own company. On the lighter side, Jill shares her biggest guilty pleasure and her favorite ways to unwind outside of work. Tune in for her her inspiring journey! #TouchstoneShowcase #Podcast #JillAndCo #RealBroker #MoreThanJustAMove #CloseWithTouchstone
Touchstone Showcase Season 6, Episode 3! Today, we’re thrilled to feature JD Wild, Managing Partner of ELEVATED brands and co-founder of Elevated Residential. In this episode, we take a fresh approach, diving deep into mindset, habits, and transformative action. JD shares his philosophy that “Life is Happening For You, Not To You.” His commitment to balancing work and family is nothing short of inspiring. Throughout his journey to success, he emphasizes the importance of closing the gap between achievement and potential. This episode is a must-listen—you’ll walk away ready to #elevate your mindset and make impactful changes to your daily routine. #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #ELEVATEDBoston #ELEVATEDCompanies #closewithtouchstone
Touchstone Showcase Season 6, Episode 2 with extra special guest Jamey Mroz! Jamey is the founder of Mroz Leadership Consulting, where he works with top executives to foster the culture they desire. His original goal was to get to the NFL, and he found a way through coaching to achieve just that. He has since pivoted his coaching career and now works with leaders across various industries through his consulting business. His infectious energy, positivity, and passion shine throughout this episode. Jamey shares insights on how to show up and stay "on point" every day. He also touches on one of the all-time best pet peeves. If you're looking to boost the energy, attitude, and culture of your team, you must listen or download now. #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #mrozmission #leadership #coaching #closewithtouchstone
Touchstone Showcase Season 6, launching with none other than the powerhouse Broker/Owner of Lamacchia Realty, Anthony Lamacchia! We dive into it all: from how he got started, to how he trains his agents, to recent acquisitions, biggest pet peeves, and much more. You'll discover the strength behind Anthony's motto, 'if you educate, you attract,' as he incorporates this approach into every aspect of his business. Don't miss out—listen or download now to experience this special episode.
Touchstone Showcase Season 5, episode 14 featuring another new face around here, Touchstone Attorney Katie Frazier! As Jack O'Donohue says in this episode, Katie "has the best background of anyone I've ever talked to for doing what we do." From being in family law, to becoming a certified mediator, to time spent as a realtor to rock star residential real estate attorney - this is one to listen to! Katie's infectious energy and personality will have you locked in until the end. We cover a lot of ground from Katie's time being a D1 soccer player to recently being named Super Lawyer. Couldn't be happier that Confetti Katie is part of this team! Listen / Download to hear how this busy mom of two shines.
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Touchstone Showcase Season 5, episode 13 featuring Chad Goetz of CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC. Chad has been in this business for almost 30 years and we’re going back to the early days and how things have changed during the course of his career. Including how people pronounce his last name. In this episode Chad admits he doesn't consider himself a "sales person" but instead he leans into his commitment to learning, incredible communication skills and problem solving which has worked for him time and time again. This busy dad of three makes time to get uncomfortable and puts himself out there on social media and it's working. We hit some hot topics and his professional (and personal) pet peeve may be the best one we've heard yet. Subscribe / Listen in for more. #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #yourmortgageguy #topproducer #closewithtouchstone
TouchstoneShowcase Season 5, episode 12 featuring The Mazer Group at Compass. Arguably, one of the best "energy" episodes in #showcase history. We're catching up with SVP Allison Mazer and Agent Max Vigliotti both of whom are part of the Sports & Entertainment Division at Compass.
In this episode we learn that Allison's love of real estate started as early as Elementary School and has only grown over time. She has seen incredible success over the years in Boston, Nantucket and beyond. The "people" of this industry keep her excited and she credits much of her success to being a fantastic listener and a problem solver. Max who's family (and colleagues) agree he's got #thegiftofgab is a connector and is excited about the creative marketing he and the team are launching this year. The Mazer Group has worked with some of the best and always find time to give back to their community. This team sticks together, has a strong team culture and their contagious energy will have you listening all the way to the end. #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #mazergroup #topproducers #closewithtouchstone
TouchstoneShowcase Season 5, episode 11 featuring David Martiroso, co-founder of DNA Realty Group with Keller Williams. David has worked tirelessly to get where he is today. From Barber, to YouTube aficionado, he and his business partner (his brother Arthur) have put in the work. Even as they gained momentum, David continues to put the work in on himself and his team, attending seminars and learning from the very best in the industry. He loves what he does and continues to spread his knowledge and experience to help others through his strong YouTube presence. #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #familybusiness #topproducer #closewithtouchstone
#TouchstoneShowcase Season 5, episode 10 from Providence, RI with the #1 Loan Originator in RI Adam Dellemonico of Movement Mortgage. Adam went straight into this business after being a college athlete and brought two essential skills with him: be coachable and be competitive. He hired a coach right away to provide a road map as he learned this business. He rose in the ranks and has seen tremendous personal and team growth. He still gets excited each time when hitting "clear to close" and he vows to never make the same mistake twice. Adam is on track to being the #1 LO in the Country under 30 and he isn't stopping there. Talk about #goals. We are rooting for you, Adam, and highly recommend our followers listen to this episode. #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #topproducer #topunder30 #closewithtouchstone
TouchstoneShowcase Season 5, episode 9 with the Top Realtor in Andover, MA 2023 - Kara Ross. Her career started as an Industrial Engineer, transitioned to home while raising her children and then to follow in her mother's footsteps of real estate. A lifelong Andover resident with over ten years in this business, Kara is a force to be reckoned with. Kara thrives on the excitement of this profession as "no two days are the same." She really listens to her clients, is always willing to help a colleague and lives by the golden rule. Kara loves to read, hit the beach and enjoys golf with friends and colleagues. This episode is not to be missed! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #theandovers #topproducer #closewithtouchstone
TouchstoneShowcase Season 5, episode 8 with Lacey Faria, Sr. Mortgage Loan Originator at Cross Country Mortgage. A "numbers girl," excellent at problem solving and nurturing relationships, she excelled as a real estate paralegal. Determined to take those skills to her own business, she took a leap and went all in to mortgage originating. Smart decision, she has been named a Scotsman Guide Top Originator for the last four years! Lacey thrives on strong communication and shares thoughtful and relatable content to her growing social media audience. She loves the tough deals and doing whatever it takes to make the deal happen for her clients! She also has been known to throw some killer partner appreciation parties. Listen in for more! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #mortgages #topproducer #closewithtouchstone
TouchstoneShowcase Season 5, episode 7 with Alissa Christie, Owner/EVP at RE/MAX Bentley's. A luxury specialist and Top Agent in Newburyport, Alissa takes us through the recent partnership with the luxury arm of RE/MAX. Formerly a Maritime Attorney, Alissa's skills prepared her very well for a career in real estate. #courtroomtoclosingtable. This busy mom of two girls and two goldens absolutely loves what she does and it shines through during this conversation. She loves to organize her day and set out her goals of what she can make happen for her clients. With the recent partnership with the Remax Collection underway, 2024 has been off to an exciting start! Listen in for more! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #luxuryrealtor #newburyportma #topproducer #closewithtouchstone
Season 5, Episode 6 with Ben Lincoln, VP at Compass. Ben went full time into real estate in 2020 and has been off to an impressive start. A Scituate native, he was exposed to real estate early on as his father was a General Contractor. After high school, Ben held a six-year tenure as a United States Marine where he learned invaluable skills that are the cornerstone in his success today. He credits: Consistency, Time Blocking and Focus as non negotiables. In 2023, Ben's team grew and he launched Benjamin Lincoln & Associates. He leans in to being persistent and not taking things personally and those tools have served him very well.
When he's not working, you can find Ben walking his dog Cisco, traveling to Nantucket with his fiancé or spending time on his boat. At 6'8" and with a fierce work ethic - sky's the limit. Subscribe/ listen in for more on Ben Lincoln! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #compassboston #southshore #topproducer #closewithtouchstone
An extra special #TouchstoneShowcase this Thanksgiving Week. 🙏 Season 5, episode 5 features Carmen H. Vega the Executive Director of Lazarus House Ministries. Carmen was born and bred in Lawrence and when joining Lazarus House in 2018, she "felt like she was home." Her rise from Program Director of the Shelter to the top at this organization is an incredible story. 💫 Lazarus House has been proudly serving the Greater Lawrence community for more than 40 years with their food programs, thrift store, housing programs, community resources and so much more. She stays clear and focused on their mission and areas of impact. Her favorite part of her job is that she can serve a true need in the community. Carmen shares that revenue and giving has been down in these challenging times so we encourage you to listen to the important work Carmen is doing. No donation is too small and you can easily find ways to get involved.
Subscribe/ listen in. #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #communitycares #lovehopeservice #lazarushouse #closewithtouchstone
TouchstoneShowcase Season 5, episode 4 with Mian LaVallee of The Wilson Group. Mian is a Sr. Partner with an incredible reputation, ferocious work ethic and prides herself on her Follow Up game. She is the queen of an old school To Do list that keeps her organized both in work and family life. She has been called a "miracle worker" by her clients and not only thrives in finding the right house but also offers her expertise on great wine, throwing a killer party and cooking for your family. Her IG is a ton of fun and you can see how Mian doesn't take herself too seriously.
Her favorite part of being in Real Estate.. is "being right." #justlistentome
In all seriousness, being in real estate isn't just a job to Mian, she takes it so much further than that. Listen IN for all the tips and perhaps the longest segment of Personal & Professional Pet Peeves - this one is not to be missed!
Subscribe/ listen in for more! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #thewilsongroup #kwchestnuthill #heaveninheels #closewithtouchstone
TouchstoneShowcase Season 5, episode 3 is live! One of our most highly aniticpated episodes yet.. featuring Nathan Sho'Nuff Carroll. Nathan is the top agent and investor with The Echelon Group and Echelon Investments. With a unique style, outrageous taste and killer instinct he is taking Fall River by storm. He surrounds himself with the right people, stays incredibly disciplined and consistent and no matter the market - his strategy works. Forget the humble brag, Sho'Nuff #soldmorehousesthanyou and he's not afraid to say it.
Unlike any other episode, take a listen on how Nathan not only runs Fall River but finds time to give back as well.
Subscribe/ listen in for more! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #TheEchelonGroup #LionGateRealEstate #southcoast #closewithtouchstone
Touchstone Showcase Season 5, Episode 2.. with @the_cormiersisters! Mackenzie and Leah Cormier are agents on the Lucci Team that are redefining real estate. The sisters grew up in a family of real estate developers with a work hard work ethic. Mackenzie gave LA a shot but found her way back to Boston and learning from the exceptional Deb Lucci. Leah watched her sister learning the industry but wanted to try a slightly different path and aligned with powerhouse Samantha Stumpo before ultimately joining the #lucciteam as well.
This sister duo knows the power of a family business and while they handle certain listings solo they also know when two can be better than one. These social media savvy sisters are learning from each other everyday and have a mutual goal of helping as many people as possible. They are taking risks on social media, sharing inspo on their strategy and seem to be aligned when it comes to best vacation spots. Subscribe/ listen in for more!
#touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #cormiersisters #lucciteam #closewithtouchstone
Touchstone Showcase Season 5, Episode 1.. here we go! We are thrilled to have Linda Grahovec, a Senior Vice President and the National Agency Director of Communications, Education and Marketing Strategy for Fidelity National Financial to kick things off. She has an incredibly diverse background in this industry and is truly an expert in her field. One of Linda's favorite parts of her job is teaching. Her love for education and training beats strong everyday. She prides herself on having learned invaluable customer service and people skills from her early days supporting her parents in the restaurant business. For Linda, "face to face" is always best.
Uncomfortable with public speaking? Hear how Linda honed her skills and now thrives on being in front of a crowd. Want to start a chatbot? Here how she got creative, got internal buy in & got this up and running.
She's got incredible tips for anyone in the industry and you'll have to listen in for more! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #fnf #lindagrahovec #closewithtouchstone
TouchstoneShowcase Season 4, Episode 6 showcasing Final Offer. Led by Co-CEO's Kevin Caulfield and Tim Quirk, this Boston-based tech company and online platform is revolutionizing the industry. We talk about how Final Offer came to be and how it is re defining the standard of transparency in real estate negotiations.
A top agent himself, Kevin takes us through the process and expansion plans for Final Offer. Tim, who is no stranger to successful start ups is here to educate agents on how their product will help agents get the most for their sellers' homes while providing ultimate clarity to buyer.
After a successful rollout in Washington DC, Final Offer is now live in Massachusetts. You've got to listen in for more! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #byagentsforagents #finaloffer #closewithtouchstone
TouchstoneShowcase Season 4, Episode 5 featuring another mother/daughter duo... Dolores and Rachel Person of Person + Person Group. When Dolores entered the industry she thought it would be temporary and she fell in love with all of it including the highs & lows of the industry. Rachel's journey started with attending art school and she brings her creativity to her real estate career every day. In fact, the digital creativity these two have used over the years has set their business apart. With Dolores showcasing the history of Newburyport and Rachel tackling some controversial (and funny) topics and taking risks on a variety of social platforms - these two are a must follow!
What also differentiates Person + Person is the concierge approach to customer service. Dolores built her brokerage on two main principles: integrity and customer service. Having her daughter join the team was a natural fit as she is like minded in that approach. Rachel notes her patience and follow up with all her prospective buyers and sellers is something you truly can't put a price tag on. Their humor, connection and trust in one another is pretty special.
Who is the first one to bring up work over dinner or on vacation? And what are their favorite spots in Newburyport, MA. You've got to listen in for more! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #person+person #persongroup #motherdaughter #closewithtouchstone
Touchstone Showcase featuring mother/daughter duo... Margie and Melanie Gundersheim of the Gundersheim Group. Margie shifted from teaching in a classroom to teaching real estate and has never looked back. Melanie learned many behind the scenes tips from a young age while watching her mom pave the way and after studying advertising and entrepreneurship in college - jumped in with two feet to the Gundersheim Group! They balance each other out and share on this episode what strengths they both bring to this dynamic team. We also dive into what made them align with Real Brokerage in early 2023.
These two are all about helping their clients, have some exciting things in the works (podcast!! women's groups!! and more videos!!) so keep an eye on this powerful duo. We hit the fun stuff too. Favorite foods! and Biggest Pet Peeves "if you know what I mean?!"Subscribe/listen in for more! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #gundersheimgroup #motherdaughter #closewithtouchstone
The TouchstoneShowcase featuring our first female partner at Touchstone... @chrissyb8 aka Attorney Christine Bernardini. She started her legal career working summer jobs for a law firm during her undergraduate work at Bentley University. She spent invaluable time as a title examiner, paralegal and then ran her own successful practice for 17 years before joining Touchstone in 2020. By day she is #closing deals and by early morning or evening running her other true love - also a career fueled by helping people - a CrossFit gym in North Andover. Chrissy always over delivers and her client relationships (or friendships) are built on honesty, wanting to get the deal closed and all parties enjoying what they do. We dive into some fun stuff too. What keeps Chrissy up at night? How does she handle that? What stations is she listening to on the regular.. and favorite restaurant locally (that is bulldog friendly, of course.) Subscribe/listen in. This is a fun one! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #touchstonestrong #closewithtouchstone
#TouchstoneShowcase Season 4, Episode 2 featuring award winning realtor with eXp Realty and YouTube extraordinaire, Mike Urban! Mike comes with a background in electrical contracting - which is useful daily - in his real estate business. He's been asked for expert commentary on Boston25 and other news sources multiple times and you can find him rolling out new YouTube content weekly. His social media strategy is strong, keeps him engaged, allows him to stay relevant and credible. We dive into his YouTube presence including where the inspiration comes from and why this is his social platform of choice. (and isn't going anywhere anytime soon!)Providing information in a professional way is a huge differentiator for Mike. He offers incredible tips throughout this interview! Listen in/Subscribe! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #season4 #digitalcreator #youtuber #exPrealty #topproducers #closewithtouchstone
Season 4 Kicking off with Team Lead Kristen Karshis of Karshis real estate team of Keller Williams Realty. Kristen shares how her masters in social work, 17 years of coaching cheerleading and bartending skills = a killer combination for working in real estate. This team is as close as they come, take risks on social mediaand always stay solution focused. A simple yet effective strategy Kristen uses on the regular is "listening" to her clients and team. This busy mom of four shares a special bond with host Jack O'Donohue over their love for Disney Vacation Club! Having sold in over 40 towns, Karshis team is in growth mode and setting some high goals for 2023 and beyond! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #season4 #karshisteam #karshis&co #realestate #topproducers #closewithtouchstone
Our final Touchstone Showcase "Summer Series" features Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty's dynamic father/daughter duo: Larry Rideout, Chairman/Founder, and Nicole Rideout, Chief Strategy Officer. Listen in to learn how The Rideout’s went from three offices to 25 (!!) and are leading one of the most prestigious real estate brands that is recognized worldwide. Their growth and legacy has been built on the foundation that relationships matter, innovation, strong culture, and commitment to their communities. The Rideouts treat all of of their staff and agents like #family. This episode is one we've been waiting for and you don't want to miss it. Subscribe/Listen In.
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Our final Touchstone Showcase "Summer Series" features Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty's dynamic father/daughter duo: Larry Rideout, Chairman/Founder, and Nicole Rideout, Chief Strategy Officer. Listen in to learn how The Rideout’s went from three offices to 25 (!!) and are leading one of the most prestigious real estate brands that is recognized worldwide. Their growth and legacy has been built on the foundation that relationships matter, innovation, strong culture, and commitment to their communities. The Rideouts treat all of of their staff and agents like #family. This episode is one we've been waiting for and you don't want to miss it. Subscribe/Listen In.
#touchstoneshowcase #closewithtouchstone #podcast #gibsonsothebys #rideout #bostonrealestate #fatherdaughter #interview #boston #realestate #relationshipsmatter
Touchstone Showcase Summer Series featuring the CEO and Co-Founder of @stavvyhq, Kosta Ligris. Kosta hosted Jack O'Donohue on their podcast "FinSide Chats" earlier this summer and now the tables have turned! Kosta shares his back story, Stavvy's early days and the passion he has for Stavvy to transform the mortgage industry with a digital platform that increases efficiency for all involved. A visionary, innovator and entrepreneur he has grown Stavvy to over 150 employees in just a few years.
We talk a lot about culture within the workplace, his impressive community involvement and #petpeeveswithkosta!
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Touchstone Showcase Summer Series featuring the #1 Loan Officer Nationwide - Shant Banosian. We get a market update from Shant, his take on how more housing inventory creates opportunity and what being available 24/7 means to him and the team. He shares insight into their social media strategy which is to provide educational, informative content that builds trust and like-ability. And to throw in some personality and fun; and it's working. Shant is even getting recognized by his Uber drivers! Team Banosian is heavily involved with many charities in the community and the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Walk/Run in Boston is coming up. Follow his team below for more info and how to join in the fun!
IG: @mortgagelife_shantbanosian
Facebook: @ShantBanosianGR
LinkedIn: @shantbanosian
TikTok: @teamshantbanosian
#touchstoneshowcase #podcast #summerseries #teamshantbanosian #stjude #bostonrealestate #realestate #closewithtouchstone
Today's #TouchstoneShowcase comes to you from the stunning St. Regis Residences, Boston. We're featuring two powerhouse women, Debbie Collins and Cathy Angelini, who have dominated the Boston luxury real estate scene for decades. Enjoy hearing how this duo navigated their incredible careers and have come together to tackle sales, marketing and operations for the exquisite waterfront St. Regis Residences. Special #touchstoneshowcase guest host Ashley Bernon takes us through their stories, and Boston's unparalleled harborside experience.
#touchstoneshowcase #podcast #stregisboston #luxuryliving #bostonrealestate #livesxquisite #closewithtouchstone
Season 3: Episode 22 featuring an extra special guest, Founder + CEO of @nammbaorg, Tony Thompson. The National Association of Minority Mortgage Bankers of America (NAMMBA) is a national trade association dedicated to the enrichment and betterment of women and minorities who work in the real estate finance industry. Tony has a passion for helping people and professional development and has made it Nammba's mission to educate, develop, and support minorities in the mortgage (and related) industry. Touchstone officially teamed up with Tony & NAMMBA earlier in the year and they are doing incredible work. #proudpartner!
To hear more about Tony's mission to leave this industry better than he found it and how you can get involved listen in. Subscribe/Listen in!
#touchstoneshowcase #podcast #nammba #proudpartner #inspiringchange #getinvolved #closewithtouchstone
Season 3: Episode 21 featuring Dmitriy Khesin aka @notyouraveragerealtor of The Khesin Group with Coldwell Banker. Like his IG handle, he stands behind if you are going to do something - then do it really well. #dontbeaverage We talk about his early days and how he navigated to steering his own team. He credits a large part of his real estate style to his earlier career in personal training. He's doing more video than ever and running multiple social channels but always making sure it's valuable content. Dmitriy credits consistency is key and we dive into his daily / weekly rituals which include fitness, meditation and also apple cinnamon pancakes. To hear more about Dmitriy's path to success... and what Boston steakhouse earned his business for life. Subscribe/Listen in!
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Switching things up for today's #TouchstoneShowcase. We're featuring Caroline Madison (aka the Queen of Positivity) straight from the top floor of OneDalton. Caroline is a native of Boston, a private wealth advisor for Rockefeller Capital Management and has a passion for helping others. Caroline has a wide range of experience including research, lending, venture capital/private equity and wealth management. She has lived all over the country and even overseas in Thailand. She shares some powerful tools on how to do things with intention and truly be present. She is on a roll.. and coming soon adding Author to her BIO! The book, wait for it, will be: Goals Gone Wild. One not to be missed.
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Episode 19 featuring George Sarkis comes to you from The Parker in Boston. George is the Partner & CEO of @thesarkisteam,
the #1 producing group at @douglaselliman Boston and a dominant force in Boston's real estate community. We cover everything from humble beginnings, to working alongside his brother @mannysarkis and what his favorite holiday is... easy answer, Celtics playoffs. George gives us an inside look into where the Sarkis team is heading, how much of a factor social media is in this business, and how he makes sure every client gets the attention, devotion and top service they deserve.
His commitment to excellence, unrivalled work ethic, integrity, out-of-the-box ideas, and key relationships – have been fun to watch - and helped him become one of the area’s top residential brokers. Subscribe/Listen in!
Episode also available on our YouTube page. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMh3dWGKZNY
#touchstoneshowcase #podcast #thesarkisteam #sellitlikesarkis #douglaselliman #ellimanboston #bostonrealestate #realestate #closewithtouchstone
Season 3: Episode 18 featuring Elizabeth Bain of Commonwealth Standard Realty. Elizabeth brings a unique perspective to the #realestate business having worked at Urban Edge Boston previously. Her level of care and experience with crisis management helps her daily when working with clients on one of the biggest financial decisions they will make.
Elizabeth isn't tied to one community in fact her coverage zone is wide ranging across MA and she loves that. Always a unique spot to find the perfect latte. Video series on the horizon? This new mom, dog mom and travel enthusiast brings responsiveness and an honest approach to every single relationship. To hear more about Elizabeth's path to success... and also her guilty pleasure (!) Subscribe/Listen in!
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Season 3: Episode 17 featuring Susan Gormady aka @the_reading_realtor. Susan has helped hundreds of buyers and sellers in the Reading area for years.
She previously worked in luxury sales in #Boston but pivoted to real estate with the plan of being a "hyper local agent." Her success didn't happen overnight but she has seen exponential growth over the last few years. She now leads the Susan Gormady Group and draws inspiration from them and vice versa. Susan's foundation to success lies with her moral compass, her high energy, (+ fun!) and the attention and service she gives to every single client. To hear more about Susan's path to becoming #thereadingrealtor... LINK to Subscribe/Listen in our Profile!
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Season 3: Episode 16 featuring Sotheby's No. 1 Agent for Sales Volume in Massachusetts as well as Executive Vice President of @Gibson_SIR, @michaelcarucci. Michael has been in real estate for almost 40 years and done $2 Billion in sales. 🙌 He has a notable reputation for providing the utmost concierge service to all of his clientele and we dive into that. We also talk about his early days, how "global" Boston has become and what he wishes he could change about the real estate industry. His passion and commitment to his business is obvious and it is relationship not transaction based. 👏 To hear more on Michael's incredible career and tips for how to sustain in this competitive industry Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #BostonLuxuryRealEstateAgent #LuxuryRealEstate #MichaelCarucci #closewithtouchstone
Season 3: Episode 15 featuring extra special guest, Kirsten Jordan, who we recently met at the Greater Boston Assoc. of REALTORS Annual Roadshow. It was her first Keynote address and she crushed it. Kirsten (aka "KJ") is a Douglas Elliman Real Estate broker / powerhouse, married mother of three, avid public speaker, and the first female cast member of Bravo's Million Dollar Listing New York. She talks about her start, creating her own team, the importance of re-centering and having structure to your day, being part of an Emmy nominated TV show and social media. It was an honor and pleasure, and we highly recommend you Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #momsofrealestate #douglaselliman #MDLNY #closewithtouchstone
Season 3: Episode 14 featuring #northofbostonexpert and Broker/Owner of Farrelly Realty Group, Geri Farrelly.
After more than twenty years in healthcare, Geri shifted her philosophy of treating people with empathy, kindness and good listening to real estate. And it was the best decision for her, her family and her growing team. With over 14 realtors today at Farrelly Realty they cover all of MA and NH including her favorite place... Cape Cod. Geri's team is doing business The Farrelly Way - and that means providing 5 star service every step of the way. This quality over quantity rings true to her clients and partners.
Community is at Geri's core and with every transaction at Farrelly Realty Group a % goes back to the community. Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #northofboston #thereadings #thefarrellyway #closewithtouchstone
Season 3: Episode 13 featuring the one and only Attorney Partner Michael Lombard. 🙌 We go back to Mike's early days all the way to present day. He's got a story for every part of it and he doesn't forget a name or how someone helped him achieve his great success. And if you know Mike, there is no question who is at the top of his list to thank and praise throughout his incredible career... his lovely and devoted wife Pat. ✨ We talk real estate, taking risks, dabbling in other areas of law, taking it one client at a time and how you always have to adapt in this business. Listen up! You won't regret it. Subscribe/Listen in!
Season 3: Episode 12 featuring Boston-based TikTok personality and interior designer, Julie Sousa, of @the_avantgarde_. In celebration of #womenshistorymonth we are thrilled to #showcase Julie who rose to fame by featuring her work, styling and collaborations on social media! ✨
Julie's love for design started at an early age coupled with her driven personality has catapulted her success. She went to business school, worked in corporate before taking a leap and starting Avant Garde Home and collaborating with brands like @amazonhome!! Forget Pinterest the name of her company and her inspiration comes to her when she is running 🏃♀️, in her own home or reading books. 📚
She's not only in tune with aesthetics but she's creative and analytical in everything she does. We talk design, social media, working with clients virtually and also what celebrities started following @the_avantgarde_?! Subscribe/Listen in!
Season 3: Episode 11 featuring Amy Carlisle and Emily Nichols of The Carlisle Group for Compass. In 2021 the #carlisleteam was voted the #1 Real Estate Team in South Boston, completed 184 transactions and $120m in volume! As this podcast went down in Amy's home, it's clear she treats her team as family in every sense of the word. Emily concurs on this point and the two talk about the close dynamic that makes the Carlisle Group work so well. We go back to how they both got their start, what pushes them to succeed and where they see the Carlisle Group going in 2022. Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase#podcast#realestate #bostonrealestate #carlislerealestate #closewithtouchstone
Season 3: Episode 10 featuring #powercouple Ashley & Ryan Kent. Ashley is a Real Estate Consultant | Partner with Santana Properties Team and Ryan is a Founding Partner of Ironside Insurance Group. Big year for these two, tying the knot and embarking on a real estate venture together. We'll dig into that and how they both got their starts in the #biz. Ashley refers to her line of work as "a lifestyle" and she's crushing it while nurturing each and every relationship. Ryan has followed the mindset of - take calculated risks, make a plan, stick to it and stay focused. And this summer... Ironside celebrates 10 years in business! Record number of shout outs in this episode... Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #bostonrealestate #insurance #closewithtouchstone
Season 3: Episode 9 features Northshore/Boston Realtor Kevin McMath with Lyv Realty. Kevin is coming off an incredible year personally and professionally. Newly married, a new dad to Boomer 🐶, moved into a new home🏡 and manages working full time in software sales and real estate. 💁🏻♂️
Self proclaimed #industrygeek Kevin "doesn't feel like he's working when he's doing real estate." His network, hard work, tenacity, honesty and industry knowledge is what has contributed to the fast success he's had in the industry. 🌟
He shares advice for prospective clients, predictions for 2022 and his sneaker obsession with us. Subscribe/Listen in!
Season 3: Episode 8 features Award Winning Realtor with The Agency and Content Creator Matt Lionetti. Matt found his niche when he launched his sketch comedy videos about real estate on social media. His "shut the front door" video catapulted his business and it has truly taken off from there. Matt has been a huge comedy fan his whole life and his background in the music industry has certainly played a part in his hysterical and entertaining strategy today. He takes us through his earlier days in the biz, how Ryan Serhant inspired him to go into real estate and how he hosts the OverAsk podcast with The Broke Agent. (Also both previous Touchstone Showcase guests! ) Matt offers incredible advice for how you can make videos and social media work for you and your business. Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #realestatehumor #closewithtouchstone
Season 3: Episode 7 featuring Jason Jastrzebski of CrossCountry Mortgage. Jason is not only a Branch Manager and Top Originator he is also an influencer (@jasonjmortgages.) He and the team recently jumped into the social media game and they are killing it. Their motto is to take the mortgage business seriously but don't take themselves too seriously and that is resonating in their content. You can easily hear Jason's passion, humor and likeability in this episode. His success is "no secret sauce" but has been built on being honest, being available and surrounding himself with a great team. We even had the pleasure of having one of his video team members join us for this episode. #celebrity
Give @jasonjmortgages some love and help him achieve that blue check mark status and in the meantime listen in for more on Jason's story and common hobbies he & Jack O'Donohue share. Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #mortgages #closewithtouchstone
Season 3: Episode 6 🎧 featuring Matthew "Matt" Tran aka @tranthemortgageman for Total Mortgage. Matt is taking the mortgage industry by storm at only 26 years old and coming off a 2020 Presidents Club recognition.🎖️ He takes us through his journey which started off in finance and accounting before he made the transition into the world of mortgages. Matt's best advice to those just getting started - do something that you think you'll like, follow your strengths and go for it. His social game is 🔥 and he is constantly updating his well connected network to serve his customers in the best possible way. Even more impressive, you will find Matt at the closing table (every single time) for his clients.
For more on his story including his favorite local spots - Subscribe/Listen in ! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #mortgages #closewithtouchstone
Season 3: Episode 5 🎧 featuring @alexandrabiega of the @biegakilgoreteam for Compass. Alex is a Top Producer and Principal for the #1 Compass Team for transactions in Boston - 2021 Year to Date. 🔥 She takes us through her journey of how she got here, how she dominates on social media and how she and co-principal @robertdkilgore compliment each other really well.
Her sweet spot is working with millennials and empty nesters in Boston's hottest neighborhoods. As the oldest of four brothers she's been a leader her whole life. She's not afraid to take risks, is incredibly driven and wakes up each day looking for ways to be better but first - get the workout in. 💪
For more on her story - Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #biegakilgoreteam #closewithtouchstone
Season 3: Episode 4 🎧 featuring our second mother and son duo: Cathy Johnson & Patrick Johnson of Coldwell Banker Andover. For these two it started with family - watching, learning and not being afraid to problem solve. Cathy is a seasoned and award winning producer for over 13 years while Patrick jumped into this business #trialbyfire when Covid hit in 2020. But rest assured he's bringing plenty to the table from past career experiences and that digital mindset that you'll hear more about on this episode. Most importantly these two bring strong values, an incredible work ethic and doing what is in the best interest for their clients - every single time. Patrick couldn't have had someone better to be showing him the way as he started out than Cathy who ranked #61 out of 3700 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC agents in New England to close out 2020!🎉 Attorney Christine Bernardini jumps in for this episode and confirms that working with these two always make for as smooth a transaction as possible. For more on their story - as well as #BREAKINGNEWS they drop in this episode 🙌 - Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #johnson&johnson #closewithtouchstone
Season 3: Episode 3featuring one of the Top #loanofficers in the country, @AllysonKreycik of @guaranteedrate. We go back to her Midwest roots and the leap of faith she took coming to #Boston. Allyson learned this business from the bottom up and focused in on new construction early on. She credits strong mentors, strong values and good old fashion hard work allowed her to grow her business and in 2020: Allyson and her team were able to close over 700 loans and fund nearly $350 million in volume!
If you want to get into this business, Allyson shares some really smart tips on where to start. We cover what motivates her and it always goes back to #helpingpeople for Allyson. Allyson is not only a top loan officer, mom of three but also an incredible golfer. We talk fun stuff too like pet peeves - and she's got a high threshold there - but don't be rude. ;-) For more Subscribe/Listen in. #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #kreycikteam #closewithtouchstone
Featuring the "unstoppable" husband and wife duo of Tristan and Loren Lush of @LushRE for @compass. Tristan & Loren both had successful careers in professional hockey and fashion respectively before joining forces to become two of the #TopProducers from The Andovers ➡️ Boston. This duo offers their unique perspective that this business can be a grind, you need to use your network and it can feel like "a long game" at times but the rewards of seeing happy clients are worth it. 🏡
We dive in to how these two met, how their "yin and yang" style works for clients, and biggest pet peeves. This episode will be entertaining, offer some incredible tips and have some humor along the way. If you aren't following @LushRE on social, what are you waiting for!? ✨ Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #thelushgroup #closewithtouchstone
Season 3 of the #TouchstoneSchowcase features the social media sensation Deb Cohen of @thefrontdoorproject who is also a Realtor for @coldwellbankerwesthartford. After a successful career in Finance, Deb stumbled on creating @thefrontdoorproject during her daily walks and it has truly transcended into something really special. The Front Door project was born by Deb's photography hobby and affinity for a pretty front door, great curb appeal and interesting architecture. With over 84K followers she is the #1 Agent in CT on Social Media. We chat with Deb on how and why she selected #coldwellbanker, how she is uniquely positioned to help her real estate clients and how she uses IG for lead generation. Listen in for a fun challenge by @jackodonohue during this entertaining episode - you will be glad you did. Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #thefrontdoorproject #closewithtouchstone
Season 2: Episode 29 featuring Award Winning Global Real Estate Broker @emilyvangiezen (aka "EVG") of @gibsonsir_capecod. Emily's background in luxury goods set her up well for her "calling" to be selling luxury real estate throughout the Lower Cape. She shares her journey into getting into this business and how important it is to be authentic and stay true to yourself.
Yahoo Finance has said “Emily is Leveraging Social Media on Unprecedented Scale on Cape Cod!” and we take a deep dive into her marketing approach and why she says social media is responsible for 50% of her business. Her story is very unique and we hear about her prior days in fitness including swimwear competitions and professional dancing. As she says, she "plays to win." If that wasn't enough - we close out the episode with the 1st ever Donut review on #touchstoneshowcase podcast. Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #capecodluxuryrealestate #closewithtouchstone
Season 2: Episode 28 featuring North Andover's #1 agent in 2020: @debbiecarusi of @coldwellbankerandover. Debbie jumped into real estate back in 2015 and she's a testament that hard work pays off. Her advice to new agents... you will never stop learning in this business and there is a lot to learn from your seasoned colleagues!
Debbie is a skilled communicator and stands behind... you can't text your way through a transaction. We dive into how she got her start including those early years, biggest pet peeves (both personally & professionally), top ice cream spots in the area and so much more. Debbie is a class act and we're so happy she's our neighbor here on Main St. in downtown Andover. Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #debbiecarusi #closewithtouchstone
Season 2: Episode 27 featuring Principal Designers Leah Hook & Sonia Brady of Gray Oak Studio. We recently caught up with the local duo who co-founded the interior design firm located in Lynnfield, Massachusetts and servicing the greater Boston area. Both women left their careers (as a Criminal Defense Attorney!! + Psychologist!) behind, combined their passion of design and personal construction experiences and Gray Oak Studio was born.
Three years later, they are inspired, their business is thriving and projects are getting lots of #press attention along the way. We discuss where the name Gray Oak came from, the creative process, and how important social media is to their business - we also dive into how the pandemic changed the game and has even brought some silver lining to the install / big "reveal." Both moms of three will have you dreaming of your next project before the episode ends. #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #designingfavoriteplaces #closewithtouchstone
Season 2: Episode 26 with Kathryn Early (@kathrynearly_) who is consistently one of the #TopProducers for @cocoearlyre. Her last name is no coincidence but listen to find out who set her up with her now husband! Kathryn credits being highly organized, disciplined, having integrity and a thick skin to building her strong book of business.Kathryn has earned many awards throughout her twelve year real estate career and that is fueled by being a natural "overachiever", continuing her real estate education and never judging a lead. To hear more on her real estate predictions and tips on how you can become better organized (and film funny reels) not to mention why she still thinks sending a handwritten Thank You works - Subscribe/Listen in. #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #youdoyou #kathrynearly #marealestate #nhrealestate #closewithtouchstone
Season 2: Episode 25 with Kerry Turner (@homegirlkerrylandry) who is one of the #TopAgents for @remax. With a heavy sales background and solid training of making over 180 (!) cold calls a day - Kerry goes #backtobasics with her approach to real estate. 🏡 She credits her background coupled with her energy and enthusiasm as her recipe for success in this business. Some sales exams have even called her a "hunter" which was no surprise as she is always hustling, three steps ahead, and looking out for her clients best interests. 🐺
Kerry also hit it big when she was featured on national television's 'The American Dream' on CBS/MyTV as the Nashoba Valley real estate expert. 🙌 To hear more on her predictions for the market as well as her life as a busy mom, winter sports lover and adrenaline junkie - Subscribe/Listen in!
#touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #REMAXagent #groton #closewithtouchstone
Season 2: Episode 24 with Bea Murphy (@bmurphy388) who is one of the #TopAgents for @lamacchiarealty. After years in a corporate setting, Bea saw an opportunity to come out from behind a desk and put her social personality and high energy skills to work. It took courage but she was determined that her outgoing (& competitive) nature would be a recipe for success so she jumped into real estate with both feet. With a solid training program at #lamacchia she was ready to not just do this job - but do it well! Her confidence, organization and networking abilities - have made her a tremendous success story after just four years.
To hear how she got started, tackled hard "real life adulting" conversations, and grew her transaction volume incredibly fast - TAKE A LISTEN! She's proof that you can do this business and not miss the special moments at home. Currently, Bea's training (& raising funds for @danafarber) for the @falmouthroadrace and @panmass challenge. Special guest Attorney Torrey Polk joins this episode - Subscribe/Listen in. #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #meanttobea #buywithbea #closewithtouchstone
Season 2: Episode 23 with Nicole (@nicoleleahyrealtor) & Ryan (@leahyloans) Leahy.
Nicole made the transition into real estate after many years in
the cosmetics industry. Her husband Ryan was her biggest influence and supporter for her to make the leap. Nicole finds the industry exciting and leans on her strength at building relationships everyday. She says "to be the best" you need to "surround yourself by the best" and she is learning and thriving on the top producing @lucciteam.
Ryan has over 15 years in the #mortgate industry and is one of the Top Producers in the country for @mortgagenetwork. He credits his success with being habitual. His morning routine is the foundation of starting his day off right for his clients. Over the past year, Ryan's team has expanded their lending coverage into close to 25 states in the US.
We talk a lot about real estate with this #powercouple but we also cover how the GAP brought them together - for more on it all - Subscribe/Listen in!
#touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #deborahlucciteam #leahyloans #mortgage #loanofficer #closewithtouchstone
Season 2: Episode 22 with Tony Cardinali, Branch Manager at CrossCountry Mortgage.
Tony has 20 years in the #mortgage biz and he's got a wealth of knowledge that he loves to share. He brings education, ideas, and training to his partners. 🤝
Tony and his team have navigated the changes with the pandemic effectively but he thrives on the camaraderie and "face to face" nature of the business. We cover important elements that have been crucial to building his loyal following over the years such as consistency, discipline and focus.
Tony is an outdoor enthusiast 🚵 and we cover his favorites there too along with his highly unique hobby that he will pass on to the next generation.
For more with Tony and special guest Attorney Pete Smith -Subscribe/Listen in. #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #mortgage #educationiskey #closewithtouchstone
Season 2: Episode 21 with former banker turned real estate agent extraordinaire Rob Del Greco of Compass. With over 20 years in the real estate industry Rob has been inspired by the challenge to help homeownership dreams come true. He is personable, proactive, persistent and professional - all things coupled with his ability to listen and pay attention have served him and his clients well.
He has tested a few different real estate companies but he says Compass is not just the future but it is the current and we talk plenty about what that means and how the innovative technology they use is helping drive his business. Be sure to listen in because when we hit the Hot Seat you will absolutely want to be on his gift giving list in the future. We also find out what Luke Bryan
song could be writing Jack & Rob's New England motto.
Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #robdelgreco #agentsofcompass #closewithtouchstone
Season 2: Episode 20 with Stephan Coufos, a Partner/Realtor of Coco, Early & Associates.
His episode starts and ends with us talking about Pizza and it's no wonder why. Stephan spent 25 years in the family pizza business before making the transition into real estate.
He will be the first to tell you that he got to where he is today because of the pizza business. He always hustled. He even spent many years being a real life #superman (listen for more on that)
before he took the plunge into real estate full time.
For the past ten years Stephan has been a Top Producing Agent in the region. His commitment to customer service, his loyalty and his dedication to make his team stronger has allowed each year to be better than the one before it. We discuss plenty about real estate but we also talk a lot about pizza, his Greek family history and it's absolutely worth the listen. Special guest Attorney "Chrissy" Bernardini joins again - Subscribe/Listen in. #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #mylocalproperties #cocoearlyre #closewithtouchstone
Season 2: Episode 19 with Connie Doto, the President/Owner of the Connie Doto Realty Group. She has an office and a sign that can't be missed, a phone number that is easy to remember and a tagline that is hard to forget. For more than 15 years Connie has been a Platinum Multi Million Dollar Top Producer and in the top 3% of the New England area but started her own office in 2010 to help educate and train other agents. We discuss tips that have proven her (& her team) right over the years such as "always answer the phone," "keep current" and "know your marketplace."
While not originally from the Merrimack Valley, Connie is highly engaged, involved and committed to the community. She is not only donating $100 from every closing for the months of March, April and May to the MSPCA but she's matching it!
To hear more from Connie and special guest Attorney "Chrissy" Bernardini - Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #realestatetipsandadvice #keepingcurrentmatters #closewithtouchstone
Season 2: Episode 18 with Maria Fabiano(@mariafabiano01) of Maria Fabiano Realty. With a passion for helping people, being present and following her gut, Maria has the instincts and experience buyers and sellers need and want. 🏡
She guides and mentors her team to stay true to their core values such as honesty, integrity and empathy.
While 2020 was a big year for her team, Maria has her sights on even bigger things for 2021... a second office location in the city she grew up in. 💫
To hear more on that and Maria's story, Subscribe/Listen in.
#touchstoneshowcase #podcast #Boston #realestate #BostonRealEstate #broker #owner #closewithtouchstone
Season 2: Episode 17 with Ryan Persac of The Persac Group for Coldwell Banker Realty. Hailing from Louisiana, Ryan combines his southern charm, experience he gained from the hospitality industry, and extensive training to serve both buyers and sellers all over Boston. His specialty is Boston's waterfront neighborhoods including #EastBoson's and the highly acclaimed Harborwalk Residences. 🔥 He got into this business because he loves to "help people" and that mission remains true today.
Ryan credits emotional resilience, persistence, listening to your clients and providing top notch service to his success in this industry. To hear more tips & tricks he's learned over the years, Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #ThePersacGroup #Boston #BostonHarbor #WaterfrontLiving #SellingBoston #BostonRealEstate #ColdwellBankerBoston #closewithtouchstone
Season 2: Episode 16 with Boston & Cambridge Real Estate Agent @kaylacrugnale of the @kendallgreenlucehomes team for @compass. She's coming off a busy year of finding homes for many 1st time home buyers and buyers needing more space 🏡 She's up with the latest social and digital media trends (and also fashion trends 👌 ) Kayla has a strong network and is dialed in on how best to communicate with her clients.
She just launched a podcast of her own: @notinthekitchenpodcast which celebrates women's achievements in business. Check it out but first... hear Kayla's story✨ #closewithtouchstone #podcast #realestate #touchstoneshowcase
Season 2: Episode 15 with Lower Cape's finest duo Tony Guthrie and Sharon Mabile for @robertpaulproperties (which recently merged with global powerhouse @BerkshireHathawayHomeServices.) "Be present. Be around. Be available." has proven them well over the years and their relationships with clients go beyond the transaction. Tony and Sharon are highly engaged, involved and committed to community service and to hear more on their story, Subscribe/Listen in!
Season 2: Episode 14 with Sr. Loan Officer and Sales Manager at CrossCountry Mortgage Gary Girolamo. Gary grew up visiting his family at the CrossCountry Mortgage office in Peabody and today he's been ranked among the Scotsman Guide's Top LO. 💫
During this episode Gary keeps it real about what some of those early days were like and shares his path of perseverance. He credits having a great operations team and strong mentors as essential factors to succeeding in this business. We also discuss Gary's pup, Remy🐾, who makes some classic appearances on @buyandrefi and is a superstar in her own right. #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #mortgage #buyandrefi #closewithtouchstone
Season 2: Episode 13 with Real Estate Advisor, Anthony Castellano, (@anthonycastellano_realtor) for @lamacchiarealty.
Growing up in a family of developers and property managers you could say real estate was in his blood. However, after
an internship at a real estate sales office in Boston's South End, Anthony found his calling. His results speak volumes and he's doing things all on his own. After a strong 2020, Anthony earned President’s Club at Lamacchia Realty.For more from Anthony, including a change he made to his daily routine that positively starts each day (direct influence from Touchstone Showcase host @jackodonohue), Subscribe/Listen in!
#touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #soldwithcastellano #closewithtouchstone
Season 2: Episode 12 with Attorney + Associate Broker Andrew McKinney (@mckinney.realestate) Andrew's unique background in civil litigation and extensive knowledge of the Boston market positions him extremely well to represent his buyers and sellers.🏠 His objective approach, client advocacy and negotiation skills set him apart. Having joined Back Bay's @donnellyandco this past year has allowed him to add even more tools to his tool kit for his clients.
For more from Andrew, including how his past competitive tennis career fuels the training and discipline he brings to his business today, Subscribe/Listen in. #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #bostonrealestate #marealestate #buyingandselling #closewithtouchstone
Season 2: Episode 11 with @alantere CEO + Founder Susana Murphy. Her boutique agency on the #southshore is thriving after quickly pivoting to new virtual strategies and getting comfortable with with being uncomfortable. 🎥 Also known as "one of the best Realtors in the South Shore market" Susana brings her passion, systems and company's mission of "moving forward" to her clients everyday. Originally from Spain, this Mompreneur also shares some expert reflections on how the European housing market is very different than in the US. To hear more from Susana, including how she is building rewarding careers in real estate for her team, Subscribe/Listen in. #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #alantere #servicevssales #closewithtouchstone
Season 2: Episode 10 coming to you from Fairway Independent Mortgage's Back Bay branch with two extremely special guests! Jarred Alexandrov (@fairwayjarred) and Phil Ganz (@bostonmortgage) have been named in the Top 1% Mortgage Originators in America by #mortgageexecutivemagazine year after year. They run their office Operations 1st and that has been the number one factor to their growth and success. They credit their onboarding, training, growth mindset, hard work, speed, accuracy and collaboration as all important contributors to "winning through operations." To hear more including their classic football analagies, take a listen. #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #mortgagebusiness #fairwaynation #trustedpartner #closewithtouchstone
Season 2: Episode 9 featuring The @papineauteam.realestate of @coldwellbankerandover. Gretchen and Chris joined us for a really interesting discussion on their multigenerational success. Chris started in this business at the age of nine(!) learning from "the best mentor" and getting a head start on his real estate education. Gretchen's solution oriented approach and Chris' attention to detail are some the skills they credit to getting them to the position they are in today. To hear more including who is the first person to pump the breaks on business talk at Sunday dinner, take a listen! LINK to Subscribe/Listen in our Profile.
The Papineau Team is also on the cover of the "Generations" issue of @MerrimackValleyMagazine. What a week, congrats! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #RealEstate #ColdwellBankerRealty #coldwellbankerandover #ThePapineauTeam
Season 2: Episode 8 featuring Christina Longo Trethewey: Senior Loan Officer for @guaranteedrate and named one of the top 1% Mortgage Originators in #mortgageexecutivemagazine for the last eight years running! @christinalongotrethewey credits her success on on three key things: honesty, trust and integrity.
Her team has adjusted to life over the past year and managed work +family + their busiest year yet with incredible stride.
She jumped into this career right out of college working for the person she credits worked "harder than anyone she's ever met" and was "crushing the mortgage industry."
To hear more on who shaped Christina into the driven, tenacious, hard working person she is today and why" the lowest deal doesn't always win" take a listen.
#touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #teamlongotrethewey
Featuring Shant Banosian, the Nation's #1 Loan Originator and
@guaranteedrate’s first to originate $1 billion!! Shant Banosian remains incredibly humbled and laser focused on listening to his clients and working on his business.
His team not only recognizes but embraces the need for technology in the #mortgage business. To hear how this determined, passionate and relentlessly positive Banosian has grown his team and experienced incredibly impressive career volume all while not sacrificing being a terrific husband and father take a listen. You'll be glad you did.
#touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #teamshantbanosian#mortgagelife
#closewithtouchstone
Season 2: Episode 6 featuring Nikki Martin, Sr. Vice President of the Nikki Martin Team. A top producing real estate agent for Compass, Nikki is a consistent winner of prestigious awards, such as "Top Producing Agent" in Lynnfield and has been named to "Presidents Club" for over two decades! In 2019, Nikki's team closed more than 64 million in sales, selling 84 units across the North Shore and celebrated similar success and sales as they closed out 2020.
Marrying her interior design expertise with her passion for sales, Erica Covelle surpasses industry standards, thriving in a competitive environment while raising three children. As the senior vice president of Covelle & Company, Covelle ensures that her sellers, buyers, property investors, and developers leave every negotiation satisfied with the results.
After graduating from the New England School of Art and Design, Covelle worked for DiMella Shaffer, learning valuable skills like producing construction drawings in AutoCAD, building and rendering 3D models in Sketch-up, and producing FF&E schedules for a range of residential and commercial projects.
Through the years, Covelle has received numerous accolades including the Quality Service Award, Excellence Award, Titan Award, Centurion Award and entry into the Centurion Honors Society, Chairman’s Club, and Platinum Club. She is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist and a member of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board.
Joe Turco's authenticity denotes a certain energy, a genuine spirit that is unique and articulates quickly, causing people to stop, and pay attention. Joe's social network across all media has been a strong influence on being able to stay current with friends, clients, and colleagues. The Turco Group represents client centric real estate with authentic advertising, and a standard that has provided a calm, and clear, vision for all clients.
Experienced residential, commercial, investment and rental broker with over 30 years experience. As President of RE/MAX Partners, Tom manages an office of successful, highly producing independent real estate agents, a team of seven and an office staff of six, along with overseeing the operation of multiple offices located throughout the Merrimack Valley and surrounding area. Tom is a long time resident of Andover with strong ties to the community.
Featuring Founder of Boutique real estate firm Newbrook Realty Group, Project Manager ( & daughter) of Cindy Stumpo as well as co-host of Tough as Nails on HGTV, WBZ radio 1030: Samantha Stumpo (@SamanthaStumpo). Having experienced people being matched with their ideal home her whole life its no wonder Samantha credits her mom (who is also one of the World's Top Female Builders) as the smartest person she knows. Samantha's approach to marketing + media is to "always think outside the box and be one step ahead of what's coming - just like how we build houses."
With a mission to build a brand that is different than anyone else, Samantha is paving a name all on her own while making her mom very proud along the way.
TV Personality, Executive Producer, Content Creator, & Host
Derek Zagami is known for creating untraditional TV with his energetic storytelling. He has been creating content since he was a freshman in high school and has made his mark within the industry.
Derek hosts LuxeLife with DerekZ on NECN.
Having worked with brands of the likes of Chanel, Balmain, and Chopard, and media powerhouses like Bravo and Entertainment One, Derek understands the power and necessity of original video content. With his unique vision and business acumen, Derek has made it his mission to deliver material that will help any brand evolve.
Over the years Zagami has interviewed personalities that range from President Trump, to E! News Host Giuliana Rancic (who once said Derek reminded her of her younger self), to Lance Bass, to Miss Universe.
Kathleen absolutely loves real estate and takes pride in assisting people buy or sell their starter home, family home, or dream home.
She recently relocated from the Boston area to a new market in Charleston, SC. Listen closely for her tips and tricks to success finding and thriving in a new real estate market.
Johanna Buoncontri is the creator of Andover Mums, an online resource for residents of Andover, MA and the surrounding area. The 'go-to' spot for the local community to share and exchange info and more!
Ryan Serhant is best known as the star of Bravo’s Emmy-nominated “Million Dollar Listing New York” Since Season 1 of Million Dollar Listing, Ryan and his team (The Serhant Team) have sold billions of dollars in real estate on national television.
He is a frequent guest on the real estate segments of 20/20, CNN, CNBC, The Today Show, The Insider, Bloomberg TV, and is often quoted in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Wall Street Journal China. He is also an official contributor to Forbes, regularly writing columns on real estate, sales, and branding.
Ryan is an active supporter of nonprofit organizations including DKMS, Operation Smile, Save the Children, Make-A-Wish, The Human Rights Campaign, Ronald McDonald House, Habitat for Humanity, Pink Agenda and UNICEF, among others.
Ryan was born in Houston, Texas, grew up outside Boston, and graduated from Hamilton College in 2006 with degrees in English Literature and Theatre. He currently lives in New York City with his wife, Emilia, and their daughter, Zena.
Jay McHugh is the Chief Appreciation Lion at LAER Realty Partners.
30 year Realtor assisting over 1,000 families here in the Greater Boston area serving on many boards and volunteer groups throughout the years.
Mary is a VP of Mortgage Lending at Guaranteed Rate. She’s an experienced salesperson with unparalleled customer service skills. Mary has been recognized for her positive and welcoming personality, unwavering diligence, and ability to seamlessly adapt.
Nick Warren went into real estate with the belief that he could create Boston’s premier real estate agency with two core principles: a relentless commitment to customer service and unwavering support for his agents.
A decade of unprecedented success has proven him right. In the years that followed, Mr. Warren closed hundreds of residential real estate transactions, ranging from apartment leases to sales of $4M+ luxury properties in downtown Boston and its surrounding suburbs. Today, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential offers a world-class real estate experience founded on a dedication to excellence paired with unmatched personalized care for everyone involved.
Nick Warren continues to operate under the same core principles he started with back in 2008. He ensures that all his agents receive the tools - the innovative technology, beautiful marketing materials, and strategic insights - to ensure their enduring success.
For more information, visit https://www.warrenre.com/agents/nick-warren/
Matt Morizio has the opportunity to impact people’s financial futures in meaningful ways.
Matt finds it rewarding to be able to offer an alternative to people, to educate them on their options when it comes to managing money.
Outside the office, you can find Matt spending time with his rapidly growing family, on his hobby-farm that includes chickens and goats on his fixer-upper home built in the 1800’s, training at the gym, and active at his church, Highrock Acton.
As Co-founder and Principal of Elevated Realty, Dan’s focus is to lead daily operations, production, leadership development, strategic direction and growth of the company. Dan takes an extremely hands-on approach and oversees all aspects of Elevated’s transactions from initial offer to closing. Dan is a graduate of Northeastern University, Summa Cum Laude and Suffolk Law School, Cum Laude, both located in Boston, MA. Dan’s ten years of experience in the Greater Boston real estate market coupled with his experience in contract and real estate law, enable him to analyze each deal from an investment and legal perspective. Dan prides himself on relationship building during each transaction and believes that transparency and fair dealing are the cornerstones from which deals get done. Dan takes pride in his community and remains involved with various charitable organizations in the Boston area including St. Jude’s, Suzanne Donlin Kelly Memorial Scholarship Fund and B.C. High School. When he is not working, he enjoys golf, the beach and live music.
As partners of the Coco, Early & Associates Olivares & Molina Division in Haverhill MA, Denise & Will strive to deliver a personal and professional approach to our clients in all aspects of the Real Estate Market. In being part of an extraordinary group of leaders and fellow REALTORS® within the 12 offices with locations in Southern NH and Northern MA, we will provide the best Real Estate results for you. Our local roots and global connections and our exclusive affiliation is what truly sets us apart!
As a busy mom to two young daughters that could give the Energizer Bunny a run for his money, Krista has mastered the art of making problem-solving and finding creative solutions look easy. Her high energy, empathy, passion for truly understanding her clients’ specific needs and carpe diem attitude create the perfect balance to seize rare and little-known opportunities for her clients. Born and raised in Medford, her knowledge for not only Medford but for surrounding towns is exquisite. Krista is very active in the realm of real estate, she sits on the YPN committee for GBAR, actively networks with a strong sphere of industry affiliates, and continuously attends trainings.
Krista is also a social media guru. She recognizes that social media has become a vital piece of real estate marketing and utilizies it to help her find the perfect property for her clients before there is a bidding war. Follow her @kristaamatthews to see that she is actively engaged and widely respected in the community. She has the skills to sell your property at the maximum profit while helping you find your dream home.
Eric Simon a/k/a The Broke Agent is the CEO and Co-founder of the self-anointed number one comedy and entertainment brand in real estate. In 2015 he made the difficult decision to table his career as a full-time real estate agent in Los Angeles and focus attention on creating The Broke Agent. @TheBrokeAgent brand has a best selling comic book, (Commission Impossible: Rogue Agent) and well over 300,000 followers across all major social platforms.
Eric also speaks at the occasional real estate conference to talk funny content for Instagram.
Find him on IG @TheBrokeAgent or @BadRealEstatePics
Featuring Sarah Mooradian & Phil MacArthur
From the Burbs to Boston website, with their combined experience, strong customer service, and passion for real estate, Sarah Mooradian and Phil MacArthur excel as a team. Since joining forces in 2016, the Burbs to Boston Team has helped several long-term clients transition from their current home into their second or third home.
While both agents are ambassadors of city-living, they each claim to live in the “Best Neighborhood in the City”, Phil in the Seaport and Sarah in the South End.
Featuring Kim Douglas & Kitt Farrington from Coldwell Banker in Charlestown, MA
Kim has been with Coldwell Banker for her entire 13 year real estate career. After getting started in the suburbs of Philadelphia, where she sold and was tapped to be a trainer for 9 offices. Kim was recently asked to oversee her office as manager to help other agents build their business and grow the office and culture. She’s excited to now be making the transition back to sales and has been recognized as consistently being in the top 5% of Coldwell Banker agents Worldwide. (@KimSellsBoston)
After graduating from Northeastern University, Kitt became a realtor and quickly established a name for herself in the Boston real estate industry. Often seen walking her little dog, Gigi, in their neighborhood of Back Bay, Kitt loves all things social media. She aims to set herself apart by providing authentic, local information to her clients through her different social platforms. Kitt hopes that in 2020 she can help other strong, independent females accomplish their goal of buying their first home. (@Kittstagram)
Featuring Lou Chinappi, Area Manager in New England for Arch Mortgage Insurance (Arch MI)
Lou is an experienced Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Strong sales professional skilled in Negotiation, Banking, Risk Management, Coaching, Sales, and Credit Analysis.
Featuring John Ibrahim from the Shant Banosian Team at Guaranteed Rate.
John takes pride in meeting new people in the real estate community, building long term relationships and helping his partners grow their businesses.
After graduating from the University of Massachusetts, Boston with a degree in Psychology, John began his career in the mortgage industry and was brought to the Shant Banosian Team because of their growing reputation and entrepreneurial spirit. In his 3 years with the team, John has been an integral part of growing the business to funding over $900 million in loans in 2019 alone.
John was born, raised and currently resides in Medford, MA. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his girlfriend, his family and his friends. He is a board member with both Medford Community Housing and GBAR YPN and is a Committee Member of the St. Jude Walk/Run Boston.
Featuring Kevin Cueto from Kreate LLC
Kreate is a Social Media Marketing company started by Kevin Cueto in November of 2019. The company is focused on content creation, posting on all social media channels, running ads, website creation, and branding assistance. Being a presence online is more important than ever so now is the time to start!
Featuring Jen Sands & Shannon Jones Steenbrugen from the Windward & Main Realty Group at Coldwell Banker.
From the team's Facebook Page "Windward & Main Realty Group was founded by Jen and Shannon to provide a support system for clients with multiple agents and efforts in marketing, staging, negotiating and buying or selling their homes. We believe technology is vital in this business and pride ourselves on being experts in the industry’s latest advancements. Our name pays homage to the streets we grew up on, as they helped lead us to where we are today."
Nothing is off limits as we discuss life as 2nd+ Generation real estate brokers. Featuring Ryan Schruender, Tim Early & Jeffrey Borstell.
Ryan Schruender's family has been serving real estate buyers & sellers in the Merrimack Valley since 1953. Ryan has been in the real estate business since 2008.
From Tim Early's website, "I am a working MA licensed realtor who has lived in the Merrimac Valley area for over 20 years, and have a true passion for helping you buy or sell a home! I understand that buying and selling homes can be very stressful, but I have the tools and the know-how to make it a smooth and easy transaction for all parties involved. I would love to team up with you to help you find your next home or sell your current one. Do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns."
From J. Borstell Real Estate, "Jeffrey graduated from Saint Michaels College with B.A. in Economics and Marketing in 2010 and immediately started working as a Real Estate Advisor and REALTOR® at J. Borstell Real Estate. Jeffrey’s dedication to the industry earned him the REALTOR® Magazine “30 Under 30 Award” in 2015. He’s an expert at working with investors, local builders and rehabbers to locate profitable investments and determine accurate after repair values. To further his commitment to the industry Jeffrey is on the Board of Directors, Young Professionals Network and Grievance Committee with the Northeast Association of REALTORS®.
Featuring Deborah Lucci from William Raveis Real Estate in Andover, MA.
From Deborah Lucci's website - With a stellar reputation for placing clients’ needs and goals at the forefront of every transaction, Deborah not only has a proven track record by being one of the Top Producing Realtors nationwide, but she truly loves her job. While superlative communication, marketing and negotiation abilities contribute to her accomplishments, she credits her in-depth knowledge of the industry and the communities she sells in as an extreme advantage in achieving her success. Living in both the Andover and North End District in Massachusetts, Deborah has sold over 900 properties to date in her 20+year real estate agent career and is the leader of the Deborah Lucci Team, empowering and inspiring the members of the team.
Featuring Jeffrey Borstell, James Williamson & Patrick Hermans from J. Borstell Real Estate in Tewksbury, MA. Lively dialogue for sure and nothing was off limits in this interview. Enjoy!
When you are selecting a brokerage firm to guide and counsel you in the purchase or sale of a residence, the keys to success are the personal and professional qualities of the individual agent who will be working with you. All JBRE agents are trained and well versed in Tewksbury and the Merrimack Valley. As a real estate advisor we always keep a pulse on the market to help better serve our clients.
J. Borstell Real Estates’ exceptional agents dominate the market for first-time homebuyers, condominiums, single-family and investment properties. They know the Merrimack Valley intimately, closely match their clients’ needs and flawlessly represent our company’s culture of professionalism.
Featuring Nik Amicone, a top real estate broker focusing on the North Shore real estate community. Nik has a big announcement on this episode!
Nik delivers an expansive knowledge of the market, modern-day sales and marketing strategies, exceptional negotiating skills, and a positive attitude so that his clients may always make the most informed decisions. Nik bring the skills he has cultivated from the past decade of experience in high-level sales to every transaction.
@NikolasAmicone
Featuring Justin Melo from LAER Realty Partners. Justin talks about the early start of his real estate career, big decisions, and not placing limits on his bright future.
From his Facebook page... "Justin Melo Real Estate Services offers incomparable real estate services for clients in the numerous aspects of real estate such as; investment properties, home purchases, selling of homes, and rental properties - specializing in the Greater Lowell and Greater Boston area's. I guarantee incredible assistance for each and every one of my clients, treating each person like they are my one and only client. I am also always available to my clients for anything that they need.
Justin Melo (Cell 978-758-5028)
Featuring Derek Da Silva from Align Credit Union. Derek talks about his career in banking, tireless work ethic, love of soccer, big decisions, wild stories, vacation plans, etc.
From his Facebook page, a longtime Align Credit Union Team Member, Derek has an extensive background in customer service. This gives him a unique ability to help clients find the right mortgage!
Derek Da Silva (Cell 978-758-8839)
NMLS # 1112025
Please join Jack O'Donohue, Kristen Aulbach and John Chiesa from Touchstone Closing for this first episode of the Touchstone Showcase.
What's the plan for the show? Who should we feature? We have all this gear, how do we use it? People are starting at us through the conference room glass and we don't care.
Enjoy our lively discussion and remember to subscribe to catch future episodes of the show!