Growth On The Go - Presented by RACM: Recent Episodes
REALTOR® Association of Central Massachusetts
Realtor® Association of Central Massachusetts presents interviews and interesting topics for the benefit of our members and you, the individual interested in joining RACM. Learn how the industry works, the changes to the real estate landscape, and how to take your growth on the go! For more, visit our website at http://realtorscentralma.org
Tune in to this week's podcast where the 2020 Professional Development Committee dive into "REALTOR® Safety" and some tips and tricks they've learned along the way. Thank you to this week's sponsor, Residential Mortgage Services!
Join Ashley O'Keefe and Mark McKay as they discuss the upcoming REALTOR® Safety Self Defense Course on September 24 from 10:30 AM - 12 PM. Be sure to register today by clicking here.
Join Hejoma Garcia and Erika Hall as they chat about our upcoming Broker Power Series, "Real Estate and The Economy Today" on September 8, 2020! This series will discuss the future of the economy as it relates to real estate given the effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic with a focus on Central MA and will be joined by Lawrence Yun! Yun is the Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research at the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. Click here to register for this event.
Join us for this week's #GrowthOnTheGo, where Ed Manu, Lynne Esposito, and Brian Tankersley discuss "New Construction". Thank you to this week's sponsor, Country Bank!
Join Chris Whitten and Matt Smith as they break down "7 Easy Things To Do Before Listing"! Thank you to this week's sponsor, Cornerstone Bank.
Join Liz Puchala, Spencer Fortwengler, and Genevieve Botelho as they dive into "Work, Life, Balance". Thank you to this week's #GrowthOnTheGo Sponsor, Fidelity Bank MA!
Tune in for this week's #GrowthOnTheGo Podcast episode. This week, Ed Manu and Emilia Smith dive into "Millennials in Real Estate". Special thanks to our sponsor, MLS Pin!
Tune in to this week's #GrowthOnTheGo episode where Liz Puchala, Sebastian Bilentschuk, and Rocco Leone discuss "Mass Housing". Thank you to this week's sponsor, Security First Mortgage Funding!
Tune in for this week's #GrowthOnTheGo Special Edition: "Broker/Owner Task Force Discusses Navigating Pandemic". Thank you Michael Barbera, Andrew Abu, and Leif Rosseland for taking the time to discuss your adjustments since COVID-19! And thank you Cantiani Insurance Agency for sponsoring today's episode.
Tune in to the final episode of 2020 Tech Week! Join Cindy Walsh MacKenzie and Jeff Noel as they discuss "Drones". Thank you to today's sponsor, Homebridge Financial Services.
Welcome to Day Four of RACM's 2020 Tech Week! Join Hejoma Garcia, Realtor and Jeremy Madore as they dive into "Matterport". Thank you to today's podcast sponsor, Webster Five!
Join us for Day THREE of the 2020 Tech Week! During this episode, Emilia Smith will dive into "Facebook Watch Party". Thank you Prestige Home Mortgage for sponsoring today's podcast!
Join us for Day Two of 2020 Tech Week, where Sebastian Bilentschuk and Russell Mangsen chat about "Social Media 101". Thank you Cornerstone Bank for sponsoring today's episode!
We are kicking off the 2020 Tech Week with BoxBrownie.com! Join Chris Whitten and Peter Schravemade as they discuss all the ins and outs of this wonderful program!
Tune in to this week's podcast on "Closings During COVID-19" with Cindy Walsh MacKenzie and Scott Wrenn. Thank you Residential Mortgage Services for sponsoring this podcast!
Tune in for this week's #GrowthOnTheGo Special Edition, where Matt Smith, Chad Rankin and Bill Murphy discuss "Trends in the Banking and Lending Industry". Thank you to this week's podcast sponsor, Fairway Independent Mortgage. #RACM #WeMakeHomeHappen
This week's Special Edition Series is on "Best Practices for Showings". Join Liz Puchala, Gabby Demac, and Hejoma Garcia as they discuss this important topic! Thank you to this week's podcast sponsor, Bank of Canton.
Join us for another #GrowthOnTheGo Special Edition Series! This week's topic is on "Steps to Help the Buyer’s Appraiser" with Edmund Manu and Liz Clemenzi. Thank you to this week's sponsor, Country Bank!
Tune in this week for another GOTG Special Edition, where Chris Whitten and Lee Abdella discuss, "Home Inspections". Thank you to our VIP Sponsor, Cornerstone Bank!
Tune in to this week's podcast, "Prepping Buyers for Showings" with Sebastian Bilentschuk and Spencer Fortwengler for another great #GrowthOnTheGo Special Edition Series episode! This week's episode is sponsored by MLS Pin. #WeMakeHomeHappen
Join us for this week's #GrowthOnTheGo Special Edition with Caitlin Peloquin and Liz Puchala as they discuss the CARES Act and how YOU can benefit.
RACM's Professional Development Committee is working hard to get our members content to help them navigate the world today. We are excited to introduce a #GrowthOnTheGo Special Edition Series! Join Chris Whitten and Emilia Smith as they discuss "Creating an Effective Video Tour". This podcast is proudly brought to you by MLS Pin.
Join us for this week's podcast on "Tips for Navigating Business Unusual" with Ashley O'Keefe and Jody O'Brien. Thanks to this week's sponsor, Security First Mortgage Funding! #GOTG #WeMakeHomeHappen
Tune in to this week's episode on "Fair Housing" with Ashley O'Keefe and Reid Wakefield! Thanks to this week's sponsor, Homebridge Financial Services.
Tune in to our latest episode, on "Lead Paint" with Liz Puchala and Catherine Taylor. Thanks to our Platinum Sponsor, Cantiani Insurance Agency.
Join us on this week's discussion on "Security in the Real Estate Industry" with Matt Smith and Trave Harmon. Thanks to this week's sponsors, Residential Mortgage Services for making it all possible!
Listen in on this week's podcast on "Legal Hot Topics" with Ashley O'Keefe and Catherine Taylor. Thank you to this week's sponsor,
Listen in on the latest episode with Erika Hall, Mike DeLuca, Kathy McSweeney, and Leslie Storrs as they talk about the "RACM Awards Ceremony: Why You Should Get Involved".
Listen in on our latest podcast with Emilia Smith and Edmund Manu discussing, "MLS Quick Links".
This podcast is brought to you by: Prestige Home Mortgage
Listen to this week's podcast, on "Staging in the Winter" with Hejoma Garcia and Josh Allen. This week's podcast is sponsored by Cornerstone Bank.
Join us for this week's Growth on the Go with Berkeley Wlodarczak, Tracey Fiorelli, and Erika Hall on "Setting Success For the Decade Ahead".
Listen in on this week's podcast, "ABR Designation" with Ashley O'Keefe and Peter West.
Listen in on our latest podcast called, "Home Inspection Etiquette" with Chris Whitten and Matt Smith.
Listen in on our latest podcast with Sarah Taylor and Allen Greenman on "Unique Properties".
Listen in on our latest podcast, "Avoiding Last Minute Problems" with Robin Brodsky and John Torvi.
Listen in on the latest episode of Growth on the Go with Allen Greenman and Sarah Taylor.
Listen to our latest podcast, "SRS Designation: Why You Should Have Yours" with Robin Brodsky and Diane Disbrow.
LISTEN IN ON 'GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY' WITH MONICA KEITH, LAURA MCGEE, REV. FRED M ENMAN, AND CHRIS BURKE.
Check out our latest podcast with Kerri O'Connor, Caitlin Peloquin, and Paul Dion on Financial Planning.
Listen to our latest podcast, "The Top Producer Mindset", with William Murphy and Andrew Abu.
Listen in to our latest podcast as Michael Barbera, Andrew Abu, and Jim Black talk about how to collaborate with your fellow agents.
Listen to our newest podcast with Matt Smith, Patrick Kennedy, John Millen, and Madison Spoonire.
Listen in with Jane Becker and Joan Pearsall as they dive into photography in real estate!
Matt Smith, Patrick Kennedy, John Millen, and Madison Spoonire discuss what our Government Affairs Committee is up to in 2019!
Colleen Pappas, Lisa Sprague, Joe Sama, and Berkeley Wlodarczak discuss what's current with RACM!
Chris Whitten and Tracey Fiorelli (2019 RACM President) discuss Commitment to Excellence. Become C2EX Certified today!
Lee Joseph takes the time to speak with Wes Oliver and Jim Black about how important it is to track, measure, and evaluate your numbers.
We have seen our first increase of inventory in years and the market has changed to reflect that.
Do you understand these changes and how to adjust your business?
This episode explains a need brought to light by our committees for more education and information as it pertains to Agency Law and our day to day activities with consumers.
A Preview of the 2018 National Association of REALTORS® Conference and Expo” with Sarah Gustafson
Ken Goodfellow talks about the importance of building a good team and what to look for in a potential team member.
Explore how the assistance of an interior designer can assist REALTORS with their clients real estate transactions.
Learn the importance of dates in an offer and P&S (HI, mortgage, PS, etc.). Additionally, we will be exploring various clauses that will help protect clients during these real estate transactions.
Jim Black from Keller Williams and Wes Oliver from Prestige Home Mortgage have an in depth on knowing your numbers.
This is a must listen for the new agent, or the seasoned agent.
They discuss the details of how critical it is for you to track your numbers and being able to know where you are, where you have been, and where your business is going.
REALTOR® Sarah Taylor with Keller Williams interviews REALTOR® Joe Sama, Re/Max Professional Associates and Mortgage Broker Wes Oliver, Prestige Home Mortgage provide excellent tax tips for real estate professionals.
REALTOR® Sarah Taylor with Keller Williams interviews Trevor McFarland, Residential Mortgage Services on renovation loans. Find out how they can help your client today.
Cherie Benoit interviews Nelson Zide of ERA Key Realty Services.
If you plan to work with investors or invest in real estate yourself, this is the podcast for you!
Patricia Kosiba interviews Matteo Gentile of ERA Key Realty, Jessica Albino of the Law Offices of Jessica Albino and Wes Oliver of Prestige Mortgage about New Construction from the perspectives of the REALTOR®, Attorney, and Lender.
Sarah Taylor interviews Janie Quiles of Pineapple Home Staging and Tony Chabot of proRE Photography.
According to the National Association of REALTORS® 2017 Profile of Home Staging, 77 percent of buyer’s agents said staging made it easier for a buyer to visualize the property as a future home and 92 percent of homebuyers (according to realtor.org) use the internet as part of their home search, making listing photos a critical factor.
The bottom line, the first impression is essential!
Brad Roberts interviews Jim Brooks with the City of Worcester to discuss the NEW LEAD Regulations effective December 1, 2017.
Wes Oliver and Jim Black discuss one of the biggest challenges that REALTORS® face – TIME!
In this episode of Growth On The Go, Wes and Jim discuss methods of time blocking, time management, assistants and how to best manage your work/life balance.
Brad Roberts interviews Kimberly Allard on one of today’s hot topics: Buyer Agent Compensation and Exclusive Buyer Representation.
Listen as Brad and Kimberly discuss techniques for negotiating buyer agent compensation.
For more information, visit http://realtorscentralma.org
Leif Rosseland, Chair of the Broker/Owner Task Force interviews Steve Murray, Editor and President of Real Trends, the Trusted Source for news, analysis, and information for the residential brokerage industry since 1987.
Listen to Steve as he discusses some exciting advances in technology coming to the industry, real estate teams, the housing shortage and his view on the real estate agent of the future.
David Hill interviews Lee Joseph, REALTOR® and 2017 Winner of the Natalie Quinlan Distinguished Service Award, about listing negotiations and creating win-win situations for clients.
For more resources from your REALTOR® Association of Central Mass, visit http://realtorscentralma.org
Kelly Kemp interviews Michelle Fanion about the first time homebuyer and what the process entails.
Visit http://realtorscentralma.org for all of the resources we have available on the web.
Allen Greenman interviews Lee Abdella of Walsh Home Inspections discuss what to look for in a home inspector, how to better help clients through the inspection process and how the current market is affecting customer experiences at inspection.
David Hill Interviews Attorney Scott Wrenn, P.C. and Tim Lee about short sales. To contact Scott or Tim, visit http://wrennlawoffice.com or call 774 - 321 - 6200
Cherie Benoit interviews Emily DeGray about MassHousing.
For more information about the Realtor Association of Central Mass, visit http://realtorscentralma.org
Bill Murphy interviews Barry Habib, an American Entrepreneur and CEO of MBS Highway; a company and platform created to help mortgage professionals and Real Estate Agents articulate the opportunity in the housing market for their clients.
In this episode of Growth On The Go, Barry discusses interest rates, the housing market and helping Agents create inventory.
For all your Central Mass resources, visit our website http://realtorscentralma.org
Nathan Stewart, 2017 REALTOR® Of The Year
Lee Joseph, 2017 Natalie Quinlan Distinguished Service Award Winner
Ada Cimpeanu, 2017 Rookie Of The Year
Diane Dabrowski, 2017 REALTORS® Choice Award Winner
Bill Murphy, 2017 Affiliate Of The Year
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Erika Hall interviews Government Affairs Committee Chair, Linda Laney and 2017 REALTOR® Association of Central Massachusetts President, Sarah Gustafson about REALTOR® Day on Beacon Hill coming up on June 14, 2017.
Members can register for this event online http://www.cmarealtors.org/events-REALTOR-day-on-the-hill-2017.html or call Lisa 508-832-6600 to reserve a seat on the bus.
David Hill interviews Instructor Barbara Fairfield about the two day SRES Designation Course she is coming to the Association to teach on Friday, June 16th and Tuesday, June 20th, 2017.
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Part two with Lee Joseph and Dave Stead. They sit with Kimberly Allard-Moccia to discuss the REALTOR® Code of Ethics and Professionalism in the industry.
Need to listen to Part 1? Visit http://cmarealtors.libsyn.com/ombudsman-program-and-code-of-ethics-part-1
Lee Joseph and Dave Stead sit with Kimberly Allard-Moccia to discuss the REALTOR® Code of Ethics and Professionalism in the industry.
Jim Black was named REALTORS® Choice for 2016.
David Hill sits down to have a conversation about how Jim won the award.
Raising our level of professionalism is one of the goals for the Professional Developmental Committee.
Tracie Fiorelli and Bill Murphy join David Hill in this conversation about communication skills, education ideas, and what helps someone operate at a higher level.
There are 26 Key Result Areas, which we are now grouping in these 4 categories:
Professionalism
Legislative Involvement
Realtor Brand Awareness
Communication to Members
Bill Murphy is putting on an event this January 27th, 2017 between 9:30am - 11:30am.
Get an idea of what it's all about.
Maribeth Lynch is back with Jill Courville to talk about Team Building.
This is the second in a 2-part series.
Resources mentioned:
The Millionaire Real Estate Agent book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/The-Millionaire-Real-Estate-Agent/dp/B000YHH1SI
Team Building Part 1: http://traffic.libsyn.com/cmarealtors/RACM_-_Team_Building_Pt1.mp3
Jill's email: JillCourville@KW.com
Sean Kidd from Kidd-Luukko Corporation joins us to talk about residential roofing.
Visit http://www.kidd-luukko.com for more about Sean's company and additional questions about roofing.
Bill Murphy speaks with David Hill, super-star producer and leader of Hill Team Elite Homes, about planning out our goals for 2017.
Nick McNeil and Christian Carter explain how to approach our clients with options for rehabs that can help greatly increase the chances for a sale. You can contact Nick McNeil at nick@nickmcneil.net and Christian Carter at ccarter@radiusgrp.com
Norcom Mortgage was awarded Affiliate of the Year at the 2016 WRAR Awards & Top Producers celebration.
David Hill interviews Kristen Walther from Norcom Mortgage about the market and the #1 question borrowers have when it comes time to buy a house.
You can find out more about Norcom by visiting their website https://www.norcom-usa.com or contact Kristen directly at Kristen.Walther@norcom-usa.com
For a list of all winners from this year, visit http://www.wrar.org/activity-news.html
Diamond Award Winners share their success stories to help you grow your realtor business.
MassHousing offers a program to qualified veterans, active-duty military, members of the Reserves and National Guard, and Gold Star Families in achieving the dream of homeownership.
Heather Putnam Graham with http://MassHousing.com and Christian Carter from Radius Group share information and success stories about Operation Welcome Home