Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone

Ever wondered what it takes to navigate Philadelphia's complex real estate landscape as a landlord? Sheryl Sitman, founder of Philadelphia Landlords Connect and Real Landlording, offers a refreshing perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing property owners in the City of Brotherly Love.

Sheryl's journey began during the 2009 market downturn, seeking "headache-free" investments before diving...

Rejection doesn't discriminate – it visits all of us in real estate, but those who learn to handle it with grace find the path to lasting success. 

Today I'm pulling back the curtain on what rejection really looks like in the trenches of real estate prospecting. After making 55 phone calls, I experienced seven hang-ups from expired listings, an unprofessional disconnect from a fellow agent, and challenging conver...

Selling your home doesn't need to be a stressful, drawn-out process. The secret weapon smart sellers are using to outperform their competition? Home warranties.

As a real estate professional who's helped countless clients navigate the selling process, I've seen firsthand how this simple tool creates multiple advantages. A home warranty gives your property an immediate edge over competing listings, as most se...

Have you been putting off happiness in pursuit of success? Today's raw, unfiltered conversation tackles one of life's most dangerous patterns – postponing joy, connection, and rest in service of professional obligations.

I open up about my shocking realization that I haven't taken a proper vacation in nearly two years, constantly deferring personal needs for client demands. This pattern of perpetual postpone...

What does it truly take to succeed in real estate? During a powerful sales meeting with my team, we tackled the question of why we're selling real estate and what's blocking us from reaching our professional goals – the kind of goals that transform families and futures.

I shared my personal 28-day wine-free challenge as more than just a health experiment. It's a demonstration of commitment and leadership. Af...

Ready to buy a home this year? You need to get your financial house in order first. Many aspiring homeowners make a critical mistake by waiting until they've found their dream property before securing pre-approval. By then, it's often too late.

The current Philadelphia metro market is experiencing a 15% year-over-year inventory decrease, creating fierce competition for available homes. This means buyers must be f...

What separates long-term success from fleeting achievement in real estate? The answer might surprise you. In this raw and revealing conversation, powerhouse agent Tina Caul pulls back the curtain on her 25-year journey from struggling beginner to thriving team leader.

Tina's childhood mantra—"figure it out"—became the foundation of her business philosophy. Growing up with working-class parents who couldn&apo...

Momentum doesn't appear from nowhere—it's built through the often underappreciated power of consistency. When we talk about being consistent, we're really talking about something far more profound than just showing up daily.

Have you ever considered consistency as the catalyst for an unstoppable force in your life? Picture a massive 5,000-pound steel wheel. Initially, it takes incredible effort to move—years...

Ever wondered how top-performing real estate agents manage to scale their business exponentially? Today's episode reveals the blueprint for extraordinary productivity by breaking down exactly how I scheduled 15 real estate appointments in a single day.

Rather than chasing numerous one-property clients, I've built my business on relationships with property portfolio owners. One seller I've known for seven yea...

Ever wondered why the real estate industry has such a staggering 87% failure rate for new agents? Sandy McAlpine, a veteran REMAX agent with decades of experience training newcomers, pulls back the curtain on the harsh realities that HGTV doesn't show you.

Sandy's candid conversation with host Maria Cuatrone exposes the dangerous misconceptions luring people into real estate careers. "They think we just show...

Transforming ambitious goals into reality doesn't happen by chance—it requires deliberate focus, personalized approaches, and authentic connection. My 100 listing appointment challenge for March started as a bold idea and has evolved into a showcase of what's possible when you commit fully to your vision.

What makes this journey remarkable isn't just the number of appointments but the diverse seller situatio...

What happens when you combine unwavering belief with decisive action? Magic. 

My journey through the 100 listing appointment challenge for March has become more than just hitting a number—it's revealed the extraordinary impact of mindset on real estate success. Each day brings conversations with sellers facing unique circumstances: a client eyeing property in Puerto Rico while selling their South Philadelphia duplex, ...

Ever wonder how top agents build massive referral businesses without cold calling? In a candid conversation with host Maria Quattrone, Nicole Klein reveals the networking strategies that transformed her real estate career from struggling cold caller to referral powerhouse.

"I like talking to people, but I didn't even know the world of networking existed," Nicole admits, sharing how an accidental visit to a n...

Have you ever asked yourself if you're really trying, or just going through familiar motions? This question transformed my business when I realized what I thought was "maximum effort" was actually just my comfortable routine.

The evidence was undeniable. Halfway through March, I'd already secured 60 listing appointments—shattering my previous monthly record of 42. This breakthrough wasn't about wor...

Tonya Knight sits down with broker Maria Quattrone to celebrate a remarkable milestone – her second anniversary as a real estate professional with MQA. What makes this achievement extraordinary? Tonya transitioned from a cosmetology background with zero sales experience after spending seven years as her mother's caregiver.

The raw, emotional conversation reveals how TO\onya built her business from scratch, including t...

What separates wildly successful real estate agents from those who struggle to survive in today's challenging market? The answer isn't a magical marketing funnel or secret script—it's a commitment to consistent, purposeful action that most agents avoid.

When Maria Quattrone and Devin DiNofa reconnect after 15 years, they cut through the noise to deliver uncomfortable truths about what real estate success tru...

The raw, unfiltered reality of what it takes to set 100 listing appointments in a single month. This isn't about shortcuts or magic scripts—it's about embracing the struggle that even seasoned professionals face when pushing beyond conventional limits.

Join me as I break down a grueling day of five back-to-back listing appointments, starting at 7:10 AM and finishing after 7:30 PM. You'll hear the real-time c...

Have you ever wondered if you truly have what it takes to succeed in real estate? Maria Quatrone of RE/MAX @HOME delivers a powerful wake-up call about the stark difference between those who merely hold a license and those who build thriving businesses.

At the heart of this message lies a paradox that many agents struggle to accept: true freedom comes only through discipline. Maria shares a revealing conversation with an a...

Mindset is truly everything. In this enlightening conversation with CJ Stasik, we explore how the way we think determines our success far more than any external circumstances. Starting with Henry Ford's timeless wisdom that "whether you think you can or think you can't, either way you're right," we unpack how our beliefs either propel us forward or hold us back.

CJ shares powerful insights about mo...