166: How To Win in Real Estate: Your Top 5 Questions Answered

Day One Dollar Zero

In this episode, Will Grimes and co-host Eli Schmidt dive into the top five questions they frequently receive from real estate agents. Will leads the discussion with Eli providing his insights and expertise throughout. The episode begins with some light-hearted stories about family life before transitioning into the heart of the matter—answering real estate professionals' most pressing questions. Will and Eli offer practical advice on how to scale a real estate business, leverage modern tools, and build a sustainable business that goes beyond simple transactions. Whether you're an aspiring or seasoned real estate agent, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

Takeaways

• Parenting requires setting boundaries and providing structure for children
• Police work involves being proactive and making judgment calls
• Building a business in real estate requires multiple income streams
• YouTube is an effective lead source for real estate professionals YouTube is a powerful search engine that allows for evergreen content and provides significant reach.
• Consistent and high-quality videos are essential for building a strong brand and establishing trust with viewers.
• Being a high achiever and providing exceptional service are key factors in attracting and retaining clients.
• Video content allows viewers to feel like they know and trust the creators, leading to stronger connections and potential business opportunities. Creating a strong brand and delivering high-quality work can lead to referrals and repeat business.
• Using a CRM is essential for organizing and communicating with your database effectively.
• Being part of a brokerage like eXp Realty provides support, brand autonomy, and revenue-sharing opportunities.
• Agents should be resourceful, work hard, and approach their business with maturity and consistency.

Chapters

00:00

Parenting and the Importance of Structure

01:57

The Challenges of Police Work

04:09

Building a Business in Real Estate

17:48

The Top Five Questions About Real Estate

29:55

The Best Lead Source: YouTube

34:12

Building a Strong Brand through Consistent and High-Quality Videos

41:59

Attracting and Retaining Clients as a High Achiever

55:34

Establishing Trust and Connection through Video Content

59:16

The Power of Branding and Delivering High-Quality Work

01:01:06

The Importance of Using a CRM for Database Management

01:05:22

The Benefits of Being Part of a Brokerage like eXp Realty

01:14:13

The Value of Resourcefulness, Hard Work, and Maturity in Real Estate