Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone
Maria Quattrone, a leader in real estate with over 21 years of experience, is the driving force behind Maria Quattrone & Associates in Philadelphia. Her passion goes beyond selling homes; she’s dedicated to helping others succeed. Through her 'Rise in Real Estate' training program and the "Be the Solution" podcast, Maria shares her expertise, inspiring professionals and entrepreneurs to excel. With over 3,400 properties sold, Maria's success is evident, but her true mission is to empower others, build strong brands, and foster meaningful connections.
Episodes
If you're planning to sell your home in 2026—or you're a real estate agent helping clients do it—this episode is your blueprint.
In this solo episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, Maria Quattrone breaks down the 5 most important steps out of a 12-step selling system that directly impact how fast your home sells and how much money you walk away with.
From understanding market conditions to pricing strategy and high-impact ...
In this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, Maria Quattrone sits down with commercial real estate expert Samantha Miller to break down what’s really happening in the Philadelphia development market heading into 2026.
From the dramatic impact of rising interest rates to the sharp decline in new construction permits, this conversation gives a real-time look into how developers, investors, and agents must adjust their strategies.
If...
In this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone breaks down one of the most common mistakes sellers make when listing their home: overpricing the property.
Many homeowners believe that starting high and lowering the price later will maximize their return. In reality, that strategy often causes homes to sit on the market longer, lose leverage, and ultimately sell for less.
Maria explains how market absorption rate...
In this powerful episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, Maria Quattrone sits down with leadership coach and real estate powerhouse Lucy Quiñones to unpack a topic that impacts every entrepreneur, agent, and professional: playing small.
Even high performers often limit themselves without realizing it. Through personal stories, mindset breakthroughs, and real-life experiences, Maria and Lucy explore how fear, past identities, and lim...
In this episode of the Be the Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone breaks down one of the most misunderstood but powerful real estate metrics: market absorption rate.
Have you ever wondered why some homes sell in a weekend while others sit on the market for months?
It’s not luck.
It’s supply and demand, and understanding this data is critical for buyers, sellers, investors, and real estate professionals.
Maria explains how to calcula...
In this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone sits down with Isacc Guzman of LPT Realty to break down one of the most important truths in real estate:
The money is in the database.
Isacc shares the system his team uses to help agents consistently close 35–60 transactions per year by focusing on daily conversations, database clarity, and intentional follow-up.
The conversation reveals how agents can eliminate con...
In this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone sits down with Misti Bruton, founder of HeyPearl, to unpack the hottest topic in real estate today: AI-driven market domination.
After building multiple top-performing real estate teams, Misti saw the same recurring problems:
- Agents struggle with consistency
- Team leaders struggle with accountability
- Online leads create dependency
- Organic growth gets neglected
H...
In this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone sits down with Christopher Vester, whose family has built a 30-year automotive business grounded in relentless service, resilience, and one powerful principle:
Just one more.
One more call.
One more rep.
One more conversation.
One more attempt when everyone else quits.
Christopher shares what separates top performers from average ones — and why serving...
In this powerful episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone sits down with keynote speaker, leader, and newly published author Erika Rothenberger to unpack her new book Audacious Expansion.
Erika shares the life-altering moment that forced her to rethink everything — and how that traumatic experience became the catalyst for stepping into bold leadership, writing her book, launching her summit, and living fearlessly...
In this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone sits down with Elma Guardiani to break down the Top 5 Smart Moves First-Time Homebuyers Must Make in 2026.
With rising prices, competitive markets, and fluctuating interest rates, first-time buyers need strategy—not guesswork.
Maria and Elma walk through exactly what buyers must do before even stepping into a home—and how preparation can be the difference between wi...
In this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone is joined by Rob Bunis to break down the Philadelphia and South Jersey real estate market heading into 2026.
From shifting inventory levels and declining agent counts to interest rate psychology and pricing strategy, Maria and Rob unpack what’s really happening — and why this is shaping up to be a skill-based market where experience matters more than ever.
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In this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone sits down with trusted lending partner Deanne Katsaros, widely known as Mortgage Mom, to introduce a game-changing solution for homebuyers: paperwork-free mortgage pre-approval.
For decades, buyers have been overwhelmed by endless requests for W-2s, pay stubs, bank statements, and email back-and-forth. Deanne explains how that process is officially obsolete.
Using a...
In this high-energy episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone welcomes back returning guest Larry Steinhouse—entrepreneur, investor, radio host, and founder of Investor Schooling.
Larry doesn’t hold back. He shares how he 10× his income and doubled his net worth, why most people stay broke, and what it really takes to change your financial future. From real estate and silver to crypto, stock options, and mindset, ...
In this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone sits down with longtime industry partner Jeff Gallo, founder of Jefferson Avenue Insurance, for a powerful conversation on why alignment is the real driver of sustainable business growth.
Jeff shares how Jefferson Avenue Insurance evolved from a generalist insurance agency into a highly focused, niche-driven partner for real estate agents, mortgage lenders, and hom...
In this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone sits down with Matthew Einheber, founder and CEO of TitleEQ, for a deep, eye-opening conversation about why title insurance is one of the most misunderstood—but most critical—parts of a real estate transaction.
Most people think title is paperwork. Matt explains why that assumption is dangerous.
From broken chains of title and hidden liens to underwriting judgment c...
In this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone sits down with longtime friend, real estate educator, and broker Janis Benstock to unpack a revolutionary new concept in real estate: Agent4Agent, a platform designed to make referrals simple, transparent, and relationship-driven.
After decades in real estate and countless referral experiences that relied on spreadsheets, hope, and follow-up texts, Janis identified...
In this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone sits down with longtime friend and real estate veteran Denise Swick, founder of Downsize Allies.
With more than 35 years in real estate and 3,000+ homes sold, Denise shares how she shifted from being a traditional agent to building a high-impact, high-margin niche business focused on seniors, executors, and families navigating major life transitions.
This is a power...
In this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone sits down with Brian Spanier, founder of Philadelphia Roof Management, to unpack one of the most overlooked — yet critical — issues facing homeowners and developers today: roofing quality, construction defects, and long-term housing durability.
Brian brings nearly two decades of experience working on both new construction and re-roofing projects across Philadelphia...
In this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone sits down with Suneet Agarwal, founder of one of California’s top real estate teams and a nationally recognized leader at LPT Realty. Suneet recently celebrated his one-year anniversary at LPT Realty, and together, he and Maria unpack why they both made the move—and why so many high-producing teams are following.
This conversation is a real, unfiltered look at:
- ...
In this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone is joined by Fobby Naghmi, a 30+ year mortgage industry veteran and senior leader in lending. Together, they unpack the real story behind mortgage rates, housing inventory shortages, buyer psychology, and what’s actually coming in 2026.
This is not surface-level market commentary. Maria and Fobby dive into:
- Why rates are moving (and why it’s not the Fed)
- How inve...
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