The REAL TIME podcast endeavours to spotlight relevant perspectives from industry experts about all things real estate and leadership; and, who’s more of an expert than REALTORS®?
We created The Working REALTOR® series as a subgenre of the REAL TIME podcast so REALTORS® could hear direct from a panel of their peers what’s working, what’s not, and hear insights from other markets across Canada.
If you’re not caught up, here are five episodes you can listen to today.
1. Building a Name
Thinking about a career in real estate? Want to build your name as a REALTOR®? While there’s no universal formula for success, there’s a lot to learn from the people behind the profession. In this episode, we get up close and personal with two REALTORS®.
Edmonton-based James Mabey, CREA’s 2024-2025 Chair, and Halifax-based Chris Peters, CREA’s Regional Director (Atlantic), reflect on how they got their start in the industry and share lessons learned.
2. Growing Your Business
So, you’re starting to build a name for yourself as a REALTOR®, but how do you propel your already solid foundation to new heights of success? Continuing our Working REALTOR® series, this episode shares tips, strategies, and lessons learned to help you continue building a successful real estate career, at any phase.
Hear from three REALTORS® from across the country: Ruth Alexander from Calgary, Alberta, Nene Akintan from Oakville, Ontario, and Steve Saretsky from Vancouver, British Columbia.
3. Finding Balance
For all its opportunities, a career in real estate can be demanding. This episode highlights the importance of finding balance, not just for your health but to reconcile your hard work with a sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Hear from three members of the REALTOR® community who’ve made it their mission to find balance: Crystal Hung, a 2023 Canadian REALTORS Care® Award nominee and the owner of Icon&co.; Peggy Hill, a broker, and CEO at the Peggy Hill Team; and Darin Germyn, a REALTOR® and leader of the Germyn Group and Director-at-Large with CREA.
4. Lessons Learned in Real Estate
Everyone’s been put to the test in their career. On this episode, we invite two members of the REALTOR® community, Anu Joshi-Mehendale and Dusko Sremac, to reflect on their top lessons learned in real estate as they approach a decade of experience in their respective practices.
Get advice to help you minimize mistakes, set yourself up for success, and stay motivated in your own practice – new or established.
5. Embracing Mentorship in Real Estate
There are countless ways to succeed in real estate and no two individuals take the exact same route—so, how then does a real estate professional confidently make their next move? There’s so much to learn from other REALTORS® and those who have been in the industry for a long period of time, or have taken a unique path to success.
Mentorship doesn’t just benefit the mentees—mentors also have a lot to gain—like leadership skills, improved communication skills, insight from different perspectives, a broader network, and boosted confidence. For mentees, the guidance and knowledge transfer is invaluable, networking opportunities can help grow your business, and learning the ins and outs of the industry from someone who’s been through it already can help boost your confidence, too.
Nicole Christy, CEO at the Ottawa Real Estate Board, and Rachel Gagnon, REALTOR® and Top 35 Under 35 with Royal Lepage, join this episode of the REAL TIME podcast to talk about their experience with mentorship and how it’s helped their careers.
If you have a topic request, or would like to express interest in joining an episode of The Working REALTOR®, please email crea-comms@CREA.ca.
