What does it take to sell over $2 billion in real estate while building a boutique brokerage that thrives—even through the toughest markets?
Welcome back to ep113 of Inspired To Invest with Scott Harris. To watch rather than listen, click here.
Scott Harris, founder of Magnetic Real Estate in New York City, to unpack his journey from starting out in rentals to becoming a top producer, investor, and now author of the upcoming book The Pursuit of Home.
Scott shares his unique perspective on the emotional side of real estate, the challenges of launching a brokerage, the lessons he’s learned as an investor, and why patience, mentorship, and compassion are the ultimate differentiators in this business.
Whether you’re a real estate professional, investor, or someone curious about how top agents stay relevant in a fast-changing market, this episode is packed with insights you don’t want to miss.
✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:
⏱ Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction to Scott Harris & Magnetic Real Estate
3:15 – How Scott got started in real estate at 28
6:40 – The emotional side of real estate & managing client stress
10:20 – Early career, rentals, and breaking into sales
15:05 – Transition to launching his own brokerage & staying competitive with video & social media
21:45 – Biggest challenges: delegation, team growth & recruitment
28:30 – Scott’s real estate investment journey: condos, funds, and New Orleans properties
34:50 – Market cycles, surprises, and lessons from short-term rentals
41:15 – Craziest stories from the field (co-ops, bylaws & board drama)
48:00 – How Scott’s team thrived in 2023–24 despite market challenges
52:15 – The Magnetic Method: why leading with inspiration matters
59:30 – Managing client expectations in shifting markets
1:05:00 – Scott’s journey toward financial freedom
1:12:15 – Pearls of wisdom for new agents & investors
1:18:00 – Inspirational quotes & Scott’s go-to mindset practices
1:22:00 – How to connect with Scott & learn more about The Pursuit of Home
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