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Episode 113: Sharing Commissions with Other Brokers



In this episode we are joined by our good friend Jimmie Dean Coffey, as we discuss the art and benefits of commission sharing with other brokers.  We have to keep in mind who we are working for and what is in the “Sellers” best interest, while also being fair to the company that is executing most of the work in the listing and sales process.  We take a deeper dive into the nuances of buyer’s agent compensation at auction, as well as traditional sales.  This is a great episode that has a ton of well experienced discussion around this topic.  Enjoy the show.


Episode 77: Starting a Commercial Brokerage with Kirsten Flory



We first met Kirsten Flory several years ago on a large commercial project in NE Kansas.  Since then, she has written books, started a podcast show and most of all, opened her own Commercial Real Estate Brokerage in Lawrence, Kansas.  In this episode we talk about all things commercial like the challenges and opportunities that come with opening your own brokerage.  We also discuss the commercial real estate industry in post-Covid times and Kirsten offers some great insight into client relationship management and building loyalty that will last a lifetime.  Great insight from a seasoned professional, so enjoy the show.

Foundations Commercial Real Estate

The Small Business Mindset (book) 

The Small Business Mindset (podcast show)


Episode 75: The Changes in the Real Estate and Auction Industry



Lots of changes happening in both the real estate world as well as the auction industry.  More and more auctioneers moving to online bidding platforms, consolidation of auction groups happening around the country, and we are now seeing the housing markets beginning to slow.  Homes are spending more time on the shelf before offers are presented, what does all of this mean?  Jimmie Dean Coffey joins us in the studio and we discuss the changing times and what it means for the real estate and auction industry’s.  Enjoy the show.


Episode 73: Beans, Bullets and Band-Aids with Russell Hughes



If you have listened to Russell Hughes on one  of our previous podcast shows, then you already know he is a wealth of information.  This is another great show where we dive into the current status of import/export of consumer goods and products, warehouse space shortages and the industrial boom we are experiencing right now. We also discuss the commercial real estate sectors and what may be on the horizon for retail and office space in America. This is a great show with lots of insight, enjoy.

Hughes Realty Advisors

United Country Real Estate


Episode 71: How to Retain Real Estate Agents



There are (10) principal reasons why new real estate agents quit in their first year or two.  In this show we dissect all 10 of the reasons and offer excellent advice how to address these when hiring a new agent to your brokerage or auction firm.  Once you understand what typically goes wrong for them, you can also use this insight while interviewing new agents and look for key indicators that will help you select potentially good agents over poor ones.  GREAT insight and a wonderful episode for any broker, auctioneer or agent.   Enjoy the show.


Episode 67: Selling the Historic 6666 Ranch with Don Bell



The legendary 6666 Ranch hit the market in 2021 and sold successfully due to United Country broker, Don Bell of Texas. This sale will undoubtedly be the “Sale of the Year” in the rural land and ranch industry and we are joined in the studio by professional ranch broker Don Bell, as well as the president of United Country Real Estate Mike Duffy.  If you are curious why large ranches like this are selling or how to get in front of the next one that may be coming on the market, then this is the show for you.  Great insight and experience shared, so enjoy the show.

6666 Ranch Sale Article

Don Bell’s website

United Country Real Estate website


Episode 66: The Land & Lifestyle Real Estate Markets are HOT, with Mike Duffy



If you have been trying to purchase land or a rural lifestyle property than you already know the markets are HOT….!

In this episode we are joined by Mike Duffy, president of United Country Real Estate which is the largest seller of land and rural lifestyle properties in America. He provides valuable insight into why the markets are still holding, and we discuss his outlook for the remainder of the year, as well as the next few years.  There is a ton of great content in this episode so don’t miss it.

UNITED COUNTRY REAL ESTATE


Episode 65: Right of First Refusal with Shane Terrel



The dreaded “right of first refusal” can be found in real estate transactions across America.  Often times we see it in non-urban land sales like Farms, Ranches, Recreational properties and it can be a challenge when working with sellers that have already committed to the agreement, but now want to get the “most” out of their property.  We are joined in the studio by seasoned real estate broker, Shane Terrel as we discuss the different types of (ROFR) agreements and their affects on property sales.  Great information and also some funny stories of us growing up as a gypsy custom harvesters.  Enjoy the show.


Episode 61: Auction Disclaimers and Using Small Font



Auctioneer and auction law professional Mike Brandly joins us in the studio to discuss the use of auction disclaimers and terms & conditions at auction, while using different font sizes to make certain terms less visible. We also discuss a buyers ability to return a purchased auction item if improperly advertised.  We are also joined by JW Ross, broker / owner of a professional real estate and auction company in Paris Texas.  Great insight and information so enjoy the show.

Mike Brandly Blog

JW Ross Company


Episode 58: The Advantages to Joining a Franchise



Ever wonder why independent real estate companies choose to join a national or regional franchise system??  Well we get to the bottom of it in this spectacular episode with premier auctioneer and real estate broker Johnny Horton from Longview, Texas.  Johnny takes us through the advantages of joining a nationwide real estate and auction franchise system (United Country Real Estate) and the advantages it has contributed to his significant growth over the past 3 years. Lots of insight from a professional auctioneer and real estate broker that is currently growing his business at a rate of over 100% each year.  Check it out…

 

United Country H5 Auction & Realty

United Country Real Estate Franchise Opportunity.