https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/real-estate-for-real--6283946enBusinessCopyright Eric Pedigohttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5a9ab6889f94b3a0fb8fd4d6fab3019a.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/real-estate-for-real--6283946Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:40:56 +0000Eric PedigoEric Pedigoepedigo@thegroup.comHosted by Eric Pedigo, one of the top producing independent Realtors in Central IL. Each episode Eric will sit down with another member of the Real Estate Industry and talk about what life in Real Estate is really like. They'll share stories of their...trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/happy-father-s-day--72798032https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72798032Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:39:48 +0000Eric PedigoThis week I'm joined by my son, Jase Daley, who is wrapping up his first year in real estate. Along with some delicious chocolate, coming on the podcast was his Father's Day present to me. We talk about growing up with Realtor for a parent, his...3226business,homes,housing,money,realestate,realestateagent,realtorfalse66fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-little-grace--72710180https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72710180Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:59:17 +0000Eric PedigoThis week is a solo episode. I give some insight on what the year has been like up to this point and share some stories from transactions that I've learned from. Trying to keep building and growing while fending off stress and burnout. I do my best to...3417business,houses,housing,money,realestate,realestateagent,realtor,salesfalse65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-i-m-so-great--72470189https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72470189Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:37:23 +0000Eric PedigoOn this episode I'm joined by Brian Moore to discuss the new Uniform Appraisal Dataset changes set to take place in November. We talk about the upcoming Break for Hot Topics event, featuring a panel of local appraisers who will fill us in on what the...3954appraisal,appraiser,business,homes,housing,money,realestate,realestateagent,realtorfalse64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/keep-pushing--72091181https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72091181Wed, 20 May 2026 22:52:55 +0000Eric PedigoThis week I welcome Lori Waggener. We talk about her 34 years in the business, the early days of The Real Estate Group, how our clients' expectations have changed over the years, winding down her career, working alongside her son, and the incredible...4769false63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-can-leave--71602831https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71602831Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:13:04 +0000Eric PedigoThis week I'm joined by Brian Cisna with Guild Mortgage. We talk about moving back to Central IL from Texas, building relationships with local Realtors, the flexibility that Guild provides, how he met his wife and enjoying their opportunity to work...3956business,housing,lender,money,mortgage,realestate,realestateagent,realtorfalse58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-want-to-be-a-solution-girl--71168006https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71168006Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:52:43 +0000Eric PedigoThis week I sit down with Janet Gogerty. We make a few major announcements, reflect on our high school days, learn how she got into, then out of, then back into the business, talk about how we help buyers and sellers in a competitive market, and go...4664business,money,realestate,realestateagent,realestatebroker,realtorfalse61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-re-gonna-look-stupid--71049877https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71049877Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:13:11 +0000Eric PedigoThis week I welcome Taylor Pierceall to the podcast. We talk about what brought her from Texas to Illinois, the importance of being active in the community, overcoming the fear of putting yourself out there on social media, keeping your word in a...4085business,homes,houses,money,realestate,realestateagent,realestatebroker,realtor,salestrue60fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-took-a-dark-turn--70906284https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70906284Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:37:53 +0000Eric PedigoThis week I'm joined by Josh Johnson from Hickory Point Bank, and Brady Schroeder from State Farm Insurance. We talk about the upcoming Break for Hot Topics, some of the changes in the insurance industry, and share some stories and experiences from...2745business,insurance,insuranceagent,loans,money,mortgage,realestate,realestateagent,realtorfalse59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-can-still-bust-a-move--70598607https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70598607Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:13:46 +0000Eric PedigoThis week I'm joined by Jeremy Howard. Jeremy started selling real estate this past October. Before that, he was driving trucks, plus teaching dance and gymnastics. We talk about the fear that comes with switching careers, but using that as a...3883business,homes,housing,money,realestate,realestateagent,realtorfalse58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jeans-and-jordans--70524882https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70524882Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:21:19 +0000Eric PedigoIt's another Realtor Roundtable episode! This week I'm joined by three fellow members of the 2014 rookie class, Sue Disco, Clay Yates, and Megan Pressnall. We talk about how we got to where we are in our careers, things we wish we would have done...4418business,housing,money,realestate,realestateagent,realtorfalse57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/need-to-sell-before-you-buy--70275230https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70275230Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:29:39 +0000Eric PedigoNeeding to sell a home before you buy a new one can present a lot of obstacles and challenges. On this episode I go over the strategies I've used to help people have success making that happen.2025business,buying,housing,money,realestate,realtor,sellingfalse56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-became-an-adult-eight-and-a-half-years-ago--69991086https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69991086Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:24:30 +0000Eric PedigoThis week I'm joined by Mindy Pusch. We have a very open and real conversation about the stresses and pressures of this job, her role early in my career, being active and transparent on social media, sacrificing a social life, getting sober, and...4890business,homes,housing,money,realestate,realestateagent,realtorfalse55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-like-to-make-things-sparkle--69774300https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69774300Wed, 04 Feb 2026 02:22:56 +0000Eric PedigoThis week Marketing Officer with The Title Center, Diana Eldridge, joins me to talk about her work as chair of the Realtor Affiliates Committee, and the upcoming Mixers with Affiliates event. We go over her role at The Title Center, the importance of...3640business,homes,housing,money,realestate,realestateagent,realtorfalse54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/smells-are-bad--69673949https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69673949Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:55:26 +0000Eric PedigoJane Hay joins me for a conversation this week. We talk about what she was doing before she got into real estate that helped her after she got licensed, construction on her new building, the importance of staging, throwing parties, being married to a...4666business,housing,money,realestate,realestateagent,realtortrue53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/there-is-no-retirement--69462170https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69462170Fri, 16 Jan 2026 02:43:58 +0000Eric PedigoThis week I welcome Mike Buscher back to the podcast. We talk about him stepping back from the day-to-day but not stepping away completely. Also, what he's looking to contribute moving forward, the impact he's had on shaping the careers and lives of...4734business,homes,housing,realestate,realestateagent,realestatebroker,realtor,salesfalse52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/get-comfortable--69346461https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69346461Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:08:23 +0000Eric PedigoThis week I welcome Natalie Dodson from INB back to podcast. We look back at what she saw in the mortgage world in 2025, and what she's hoping to see in the coming year. We talk about the importance of focusing on the monthly payment, when the right...3827broker,homeloans,housing,lending,mortgage,realestate,realestateagent,realtorfalse49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/every-time-they-meet-me-it-goes-downhill--69106821https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69106821Wed, 17 Dec 2025 22:56:33 +0000Eric PedigoCelebrating the 50th episode by welcoming one of everyone's favorite guests, Ketki Arya. Once again, Ketki takes the reins and asks me all about my plans going into 2026. We talk about my plans to build a real estate team, and my involvement in a few...4701business,housing,money,realestate,realestateagent,realtorfalse50fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-can-t-take-my-leg-i-m-a-realtor--69017462https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69017462Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:53:31 +0000Eric PedigoMy guest this week is Jane Locascio. We talk mainly about overcoming adversity. From her battle with cancer, a horrible accident that nearly cost her a leg, and chopping part of her finger, Jane has fought back and built a successful real estate...4694business,housing,realestate,realestateagent,realtortrue49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-didn-t-even-have-paperclips--68731264https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68731264Mon, 24 Nov 2025 23:51:21 +0000Eric PedigoThis week I'm joined by Bev Brauer, President of Cornerstone Title Groupe. We of course learn about how she got into the business, some of the things that happen behind the scenes to make sure everyone gets to the closing table, what they're doing to...4041housing,property,realestate,realestateagent,realtor,titlefalse48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/that-s-like-the-kiss-of-death--68648625https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68648625Thu, 20 Nov 2025 01:56:19 +0000Eric PedigoIt's all about commission on this episode as I welcome back Julie Davis. We talk about how to have those conversations with sellers, what has changed in our conversations since the NAR settlement, getting buyer agency agreements signed, and the...3697housing,realestate,realestateagent,realtor,salesfalse47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/realtors-are-nosy-people--68246486https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68246486Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:03:30 +0000Eric PedigoThis week's episode features Dominic Campo. The conversation covers his start in the family business, being known as the Pawnee brokerage, Realtors being bad at math, his involvement in different committees, trying to understand how to pay taxes,...4549business,housing,realestate,realestateagent,realtortrue46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mix-it-with-some-jack--68157150https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68157150Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:20:59 +0000Eric PedigoThis week Cody Huson stops by to talk about how he got into real estate, the challenges he faced starting off vs the challenges new agents face today, the benefits of working on a team, the importance of communication and human connection, changes to...4948business,housing,mcdonalds,realestate,realestateagent,realtortrue45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-ve-been-cussed-out-by-a-parrot--68070593https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68070593Thu, 09 Oct 2025 01:07:55 +0000Eric PedigoGina Wolter returns to the podcast this week. We talk about the importance of communication in our industry, and how easy it is for Realtors to slack off in that department. Then we shift to the topic of appraisals. We cover how they impact our...3656appraisal,appraiser,housing,realestate,realestateagent,realtorfalse44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-you-digging-a-hole-on-closing-day--67976716https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67976716Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:28:37 +0000Eric PedigoIt's another Grady Day on the podcast! Cindy and Missy return, but this time they bring their mom, Betty, and their brother, Dave. We learn how Grady Realtors began, and what it was like having the whole family working together. Betty shares what...4179business,housing,realestate,realestateagent,realtorfalse43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-was-the-question-again--67885613https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67885613Thu, 25 Sep 2025 02:35:03 +0000Eric PedigoOn this Realtor Roundtable episode I welcome Katelyn Rexroad, Maki Rose, and Zach Brewer. We talk about getting into the business at a young age, the obstacles facing younger agents, applying the same mentality they used as competitive athletes...4339business,money,realestate,realestateagent,realestatepodcast,realtorfalse42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/buyer-agency-agreements--67833818https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67833818Sat, 20 Sep 2025 22:51:26 +0000Eric PedigoI go solo in this episode to talk about what has and hasn't changed in our industry since the introduction of Buyer Agency Agreements a little over a year ago. Are buyers reallly paying their own agents now? How do we go about having these...2035business,housing,money,realestate,realestateagent,realtorfalse41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/there-s-nothing-better-than-mistakes--67696222https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67696222Wed, 10 Sep 2025 01:04:04 +0000Eric PedigoI'm joined this week by Xuna Hu. We talk about learning English, her decision to move from China to the US, meeting her husband, his cold proposal, getting her real estate license, the constant anxiety that comes with our career, staying up to date on...4290america,china,realestate,realestateagent,realtor,viralfalse40fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-hate-crawlspaces--67631812https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67631812Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:00:51 +0000Eric PedigoThis week I welcome Zac Camille with Guardian Property Inspections. Zac tells us about the process of becoming a home inspector, juggling running an inspection business with being a full-time firefighter, the importance of language in the inspection...4138homeinspection,homes,houses,housing,realestate,realestateagent,realtorfalse39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-don-t-you-quit-talking-about-real-estate--67544432https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67544432Thu, 28 Aug 2025 16:52:05 +0000Eric PedigoThis week I'm joined by Giuseppe Mattera from the Winchester Team. We talk about his experiences so far as a newer agent, how watching YouTube videos as a teenager made him want to get into real estate, the importance of communication, how he became a...4302business,homesales,housing,realestate,realestateagent,realtor,sales,sellinghousesfalse38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thinking-of-selling--67210897https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67210897Fri, 01 Aug 2025 02:12:37 +0000Eric PedigoThis episode I go over the things you need to know if you're planning to sell your home. From choosing to sell on your own vs hiring a Realtor, to how to select the right agent that will best assist you in your sale. I go over the importance of...3805homesales,houses,housing,realestate,realestateagent,realtorfalse37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-s-my-kitty--67080115https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67080115Tue, 22 Jul 2025 23:23:31 +0000Eric PedigoAfter the last few episodes being jam packed with educational and useful information, I thought it was time to lighten things up a bit. So I welcomed back the very first guest I ever had from episode 1, Adam Bugos. We talk a little about the current...3629houses,housingmarket,realestate,realestateagent,realtor,salesfalse36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-we-trying-to-fit-a-round-peg-in-a-square-hole--67006121https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67006121Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:03:06 +0000Eric PedigoThis week I'm joined by Greg Formigoni and Brad Dyer from Illinois National Bank, to discuss the changes taking place when it comes to conventional loans. Fannie and Freddie have implemented some new practices that are impacting the process of selling...4182banking,homes,houses,lending,mortgage,realestate,realtorfalse35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-lost-my-train-of-thought--66855652https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66855652Fri, 04 Jul 2025 01:05:07 +0000Eric PedigoThis week I'm joined by Mike Oldenettel, Mike Buscher, and Nash Oldenettel to learn about the Realtor Political Action Committee (RPAC). We discuss some of the issues they are constantly working for and against to make things better for us as...4505realestate,realestateagent,realtor,rpacfalse34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-there-gonna-be-wings--66749761https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66749761Wed, 25 Jun 2025 21:29:49 +0000Eric PedigoThis week I welcome Ben Call to talk about the commercial side of real estate, and explain some of the similarities and differences compared to residential. We transition to the groundbreaking development at Legacy Pointe. Specifically, the Legends...4368arcade,commercialrealestate,realestate,realtor,sportsfalse34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-don-t-hate-realtors--66611452https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66611452Wed, 18 Jun 2025 21:47:16 +0000Eric PedigoThis week I welcome Evan Hart, to give a much needed Appraiser point of view. We talk about the process of becoming an appraiser, what goes into putting an appraisal together, communicating with Realtors, and adjusting with the ever-changing housing...3885appraisal,home,house,realestate,realestateagent,realtorfalse32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-don-t-like-being-scolded--66518664https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66518664Thu, 12 Jun 2025 02:36:37 +0000Eric PedigoThis week I welcome Kim Elliott. While learning how she got her start in the business, we discuss fun weekends at SIU, teeing up your ball in the fairway, joining a team to avoid using Skyslope, and her decision to come to The Real Estate Group in...4156homesales,houses,realestate,realestateagent,realtorfalse31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-cried-all-the-way-home--66400372https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66400372Wed, 04 Jun 2025 21:15:26 +0000Eric PedigoI celebrate the 30th episode of the podcast by welcoming Todd Musso and his dad, Nick Musso. We talk about Nick's time running a small town real estate company in the late 70s and 80s, before joining the local MLS in the 90s. We go over the changes in...4209realestatetrue30fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/buckle-up--66320990https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66320990Thu, 29 May 2025 01:44:09 +0000Eric PedigoIt's another Realtor Roundtable episode, as I welcome Janet Gogerty, Logan Frazier, and Ketki Arya. We discuss requesting compensation from sellers as buyer agents, whether women are held to different standards than men when it comes to Realtor...4165dualagency,realestate,realestateagent,realtor,socialmediatrue29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/that-s-why-i-m-now-on-blood-pressure-medicine--66194277https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66194277Thu, 22 May 2025 00:53:01 +0000Eric PedigoOn this episode I welcome Gina Wolter. We discuss her life growing up in Petersburg IL, in a real estate family. Then touch on things like Realtors always being accessible, struggles starting off in a real estate career, and the constant evolution of...3878abelincoln,abrahamlincoln,homesales,lincoln,newsalem,realestate,realtorfalse28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-have-35-first-cousins--66093256https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66093256Thu, 15 May 2025 01:21:41 +0000Eric PedigoThis week I welcome Eric Easley and Jamie Murphy from The Easley Team. After learning how they got their start, we discuss the importance of marketing remarks, difficulties with buyer agency agreements, our strangest client request, the importance of...3410homebuyer,homesales,realestate,realestateagent,realtorfalse27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-always-good-to-lie-to-children--65988159https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65988159Thu, 08 May 2025 01:55:26 +0000Eric PedigoOn this Realtor Roundtable edition I welcome Angie Miller, Missy Grady, and Julie Davis. Some of the topics we go over are coming soon listings, open houses, audio and video surveillance in homes during showings, unruly children, what potential...4779homesales,houses,realestate,realestateagent,realtor,surveylancefalse26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-does-polysyllabic-mean--65815549https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65815549Wed, 30 Apr 2025 21:08:45 +0000Eric PedigoIn this Realtor Roundtable episode, I welcome Kelly Stotlar and Wade Ebert back to the show. We talk about the importance of online listing presentation, the state of the current market compared to a couple years ago, managing buyer and seller...4390homesales,houses,realestate,realestateagent,realestatepodcast,realtortrue25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-love-change--65615185https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65615185Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:17:40 +0000Eric PedigoDiane Tinsley has experienced every aspect of real estate. From being a commercial lender, an assistant, solo agent, team member, team lead, trainer, managing broker, to eventually owning a brokerage. This week Diane sits down with me to talk about...4145homesales,listing,realestate,realestateagent,realtor,zillowfalse24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thinking-of-buying--65490067https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65490067Wed, 09 Apr 2025 23:22:28 +0000Eric PedigoI spend this week's episode speaking to anyone who might be thinking of purchasing a home. I give you my thought's on who to call first, lender or Realtor, and the best way to find who to work with when it comes to both. I explain why owning a home...1751buyersagent,buyinghouses,homebuyer,homebuying,housing,lender,mortgage,realestate,realestateagent,realtorfalse23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/that-guy-has-sold-more-real-estate-than-i-ve-driven-by--65263181https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65263181Tue, 01 Apr 2025 01:30:58 +0000Eric PedigoThis week I'm joined by Randy Aldrich. We talk about how he got into the business, his time at other brokerages, some of the agents he's learned from along the way, being an educator as opposed to a salesperson, the work Realtors put in that the...4401business,homesales,houses,housesales,realestate,realestateagent,realtor,sellinghomes,sellinghousesfalse22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-doesn-t-hurt-to-say-you-don-t-know--64825064https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64825064Wed, 12 Mar 2025 02:26:13 +0000Eric PedigoThis week I'm joined by Garrett Dooley, VP of lending at Rate Mortgage. We talk about his transition from a professional football player into the mortgage industry. And how in just four short years he has built a reputation as someone a real estate...3804buyersagent,fha,financing,homebuying,homeloans,lender,mortgage,realestate,realestateagent,realtor,valoanfalse21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cheers--64717569
This is the 20th episode of the podcast, and I was absolutely thrilled to have the Grady sisters on. The feedback I've gotten and the loyal listeners up to this point are far beyond anything I was expecting when I started doing this. I can't thank all of my amazing guests enough for taking time out of their lives to sit down and be vulnerable for an hour with me. Getting to know everyone's story and hearing their perspective on our fascinating and unique industry is what makes this show work. So thank you again to everyone who has come on, and another huge thank you to all of you who take time to listen!
Cheers!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64717569Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:57:45 +0000Eric PedigoI drink some green wine with Cindy and Missy Grady while we discuss their family legacy in Real Estate, their emotional move to The Real Estate Group, NAR conferences in California, continued education cruises, selling the neighborhood and not just...
This is the 20th episode of the podcast, and I was absolutely thrilled to have the Grady sisters on. The feedback I've gotten and the loyal listeners up to this point are far beyond anything I was expecting when I started doing this. I can't thank all of my amazing guests enough for taking time out of their lives to sit down and be vulnerable for an hour with me. Getting to know everyone's story and hearing their perspective on our fascinating and unique industry is what makes this show work. So thank you again to everyone who has come on, and another huge thank you to all of you who take time to listen!
Cheers!]]>3956buyersagent,homebuying,homes,houses,listingagent,realestate,realestateagent,realtorfalse120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oh-my-gosh-i-used-to-own-this-house--64571968https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64571968Tue, 25 Feb 2025 22:55:58 +0000Eric PedigoThis week I'm joined by Jami Winchester. After learning how she got into real estate, we discuss how she built a team when she wasn't really trying to, being recruited by other brokerages, what it's like moving to a different company, talking to...4226buyeragent,homesales,houses,listingagent,property,realestate,realestateagent,realtor,sellinghousestrue119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-more-you-know-the-more-you-grow--64441447https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64441447Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:11:55 +0000Eric PedigoThis week I'm joined by Connor Sweeney. We discuss a variety of topics including talking to strangers, dual agency, lead generation, buyer agency agreements, building confidence, and being able to enjoy golf.3986buyeragent,dualagency,homesales,listingagent,realestate,realestateagent,realtorfalse118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/right-now-i-m-feeling-a-little-inferior--64349871https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64349871Thu, 13 Feb 2025 01:48:16 +0000Eric PedigoI'm joined this week by Clay Yates. Clay and I talk about his heart transplant in 2019, why he's a Chiefs fan, passing the real estate exam on the first try (or second), our favorite and least favorite things about the job, dealing with feeling burnt...3510chiefs,homesales,houses,realestate,realestateagent,realtorfalse117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-was-negotiating-contracts-in-the-bathroom--64235271https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64235271Thu, 06 Feb 2025 21:15:41 +0000Eric PedigoI'm joined by Krystal and Anthony Buscher. We of course go over how they got into the business, what it's like being a married couple in real estate, how the business has changed since Covid, bad smells, Disney Cruises, and reality TV. Plus, what we...4872buyersagent,covid,disneycruise,disneyworld,homeprices,listingagent,realestate,realestateagent,realtorfalse116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pros-and-cons--63863585https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63863585Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:03:17 +0000Eric PedigoI'm back after a brief hiatus, and happy to be joined by Shelley Berendt. We talk about a wide range of topics, including how she got into the business, escalation clauses, socializing with other Realtors, making hard phone calls, silver spatulas,...4670homebuying,houses,listingagent,realestate,realestateagent,realtor,sellingagentfalse115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-will-be-his-last-podcast--63443645https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63443645Mon, 23 Dec 2024 01:31:44 +0000Eric PedigoI get a chance to talk with Mike Buscher. We cover how he got into the business, why he became a managing broker, the early years of The Real Estate Group and how the merger with Aspen almost didn't happen, the company's growth and expansion into new...4412brokerage,business,homes,houses,realestate,realestateagent,realestatebroker,realtorfalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-ll-be-the-old-lady-in-the-corner-taking-naps--63347560https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63347560Tue, 17 Dec 2024 02:35:34 +0000Eric PedigoI'm joined by Julie Vono, office manager for Jane Hay's team. We have a super informative conversation about all of the responsibilities that get handled by office admins. We talk about whether or not she's ever considered getting into sales, how long...3649homesales,houses,listingagent,officemanager,realestate,realtor,sellingagentfalse112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-tables-have-been-turned--63287331https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63287331Thu, 12 Dec 2024 18:00:15 +0000Eric PedigoKetki Arya returns to the podcast. But this time she assumes the host role, and has me tell my real estate story. We go over my time working for my family business, and what a meaningful transition beginning a career and real estate was for me. We...3849homebuyer,homes,homesales,homeseller,houses,realestate,realestateagent,realtorfalse112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-don-t-do-well-at-potlucks--62961111https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62961111Fri, 22 Nov 2024 01:25:39 +0000Eric PedigoEric is joined by Ashley Coker. Both Eric and Ashley became licensed and joined The Real Estate Group around the same time, 11 years ago. They begin by talking about their licensing process, as best as they can recall. Their discussion then spans a...4069buyinghouses,homes,houses,listingagent,realestate,realestateagent,realtor,realty,sellingagent,sellinghousesfalse110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-got-in-the-business-because-of-alcohol--62712881https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62712881Wed, 13 Nov 2024 03:20:43 +0000Eric PedigoEric is joined by managing broker at The Real Estate Group, Mike Oldenettel to talk about all of the positions Mike has held with CAAR, IAR, and NAR. They also cover how Mike got into the business, becoming a managing broker, his move to The Real...4816homes,homesales,houses,managingbroker,nar,property,realestate,realestateagent,realestatebroker,realtorfalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/every-day-we-get-a-good-cry-in--62660174https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62660174Fri, 08 Nov 2024 01:56:45 +0000Eric PedigoEric and Kelly Stotlar work through some technical issues and discuss her transition from working on a real estate team, to becoming a solo agent.They discuss the various perks and benefits of being part of a team, as well as determining the...4093asianfood,homesales,houses,myspace,realestate,realestateagent,realestateteams,realtorfalse18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-have-to-scan-your-retina-to-get-in-there--62551005https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62551005Wed, 30 Oct 2024 01:59:49 +0000Eric PedigoEric is joined by Natalie Dodson. Natalie is the Assistant Vice President of Mortgage Lending at Illinois National Bank. They discuss many aspects of the mortgage lending process, such as types of loans, interest rates, appraisals, PMI, local lenders...4106banking,business,homebuyer,homeloan,interestrate,investing,lender,lending,mortgage,property,realestate,realestateagent,realtorfalse17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-first-goal-was-to-get-good-enough-to-quit--62481286https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62481286Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:26:01 +0000Eric PedigoEric Pedigo is joined by Julie Davis. The conversation touches on how the profession has evolved over the years, adapting to change, the importance of good training for new agents, the impact of the internet on the industry, taking vacations, and Mike...3661business,homes,homesales,houses,property,realestate,realestateagent,realtor,sales,sellinghousesfalse16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/somebody-pronounced-my-name-right--62403692https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62403692Thu, 17 Oct 2024 20:53:23 +0000Eric PedigoEric sits down with Ketki Arya to talk about moving to the United States from India and building her real estate business. The conversation shifts to the importance of building good relationships with other Realtors, what defines success, driving too...4008india,listingagent,realestate,realestateagent,realtor,sellinghousesfalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-elusive-joshua-kruse--62307432https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62307432Thu, 10 Oct 2024 02:26:41 +0000Eric PedigoEric sits down with Josh Kruse (Finally) to talk about his keen fashion sense, why Realtors don't retire, effectiveness of billboards, and being a 3rd generation real estate agent.4063advertising,billboards,fashion,realestate,realestateagent,realtorfalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-isn-t-selling-sunset--62186769https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62186769Tue, 01 Oct 2024 23:21:02 +0000Eric PedigoEric sits down with Logan Frazier to discuss becoming an agent at 18 years old, and what it took to build a successful business at a young age. Topics also include perception vs reality of being a Realtor, the importance of good training, balancing...3729homeowner,homesales,house,listingagent,realestate,realtor,sellingagent,sellingsunsetfalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-you-a-bigfoot-guy--62034022https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62034022Thu, 19 Sep 2024 20:13:57 +0000Eric PedigoEric sits down with fellow Realtor Wade Ebert to talk about interest rates dropping, life after the NAR settlement, hurt feelings, and FSBOs.3976fsbo,interestrate,realestate,realtorfalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/so-how-d-you-get-into-this--61539521https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61539521Sat, 14 Sep 2024 02:44:14 +0000Eric PedigoA conversation with Realtor, Adam Bugos. Eric and Adam discuss how they got into the business, traits that make a good agent, Crave vs Crumbl, and adjusting to the NAR Settlement.4557homesales,narlawsuit,realestate,realestateagent,realtorfalse11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/real-estate-for-real-trailer--61353730https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61353730Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:58:24 +0000Eric PedigoA quick introduction to a new podcast on the reality of life in Real Estate.274homesales,houses,property,realestate,realtorfalse1trailer