So You Want to be a Real Estate Agent

In this new episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Tina Nader is back with fresh updates on her recent wins—and a tactical breakdown of how she’s marketing listings creatively and effectively in a market where days-on-market are longer and buyer urgency is lower.

From pinpointing the right audience for each property to crafting high-converting social media content and using AI tools to scale marketing with precision, Tina...

In this episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, host Meredith Fogle sits down with powerhouse listing agent Naomi Richardson to talk about one of the smartest ways to scale your real estate business: hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA).

Naomi shares her real-life experience of building systems with the help of a VA, including how she found the right fit, what training looks like, how to maintain accountability, and the key sig...

In this empowering episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, host Meredith Fogle sits down with Naomi Richardson, a successful listing agent who did what many agents only think about—she picked up, relocated, and rebuilt her entire real estate business from scratch in a brand-new market.
Naomi shares the step-by-step process she followed to not just survive, but thrive, in unfamiliar territory—including what worked, wha...

In this powerful and perspective-shifting episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Meredith Fogle welcomes special guest Garrett Marroon—real estate entrepreneur, coach, speaker, and author of The Balanced Breakthrough: Winning at Work Without Losing at Life.

Garrett shares how he built a thriving real estate business without sacrificing what matters most. Through aligning his work with his authentic mission, Garrett discov...

In this inspiring episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Meredith Fogle is joined by Tina, who opens up about how she recognized a plateau in her business—and the specific actions she took to get back into powerful forward motion.
Tina shares what it really looks like to pull yourself out of a dip, how to create a sense of urgency that motivates both buyers and sellers, and how building authentic community relationsh...

In this episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Meredith Fogle and Tina dive into the strategies, scripts, and systems that are working right now to convert open house leads into loyal buyer clients—even in a slower market.
You’ll hear real-world insights into what happens after the sign-in sheet—how to lead a winning buyer consultation, build trust quickly, and maintain momentum when buyers are hesitant to move. If y...

In this episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Meredith Fogle is joined by Tina, who continues to navigate one of the most challenging buyer markets we’ve seen in years with professionalism, strategy, and relentless consistency.

Tina shares her latest win and opens up about what’s really keeping her successful: having more intentional conversations, using her CRM effectively, and leading buyers with clarity, urgency, and ...

In this high-energy episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Meredith Fogle sits down with several rockstar agents fresh from the Tom Ferry 2025 Success Summit to unpack their biggest takeaways, boldest goals, and top strategies for dominating the rest of the year.

From powerful mindset shifts to actionable business-building tactics, these agents share the tools, techniques, and systems they’re implementing right now to sta...

In this high-impact episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Tina returns with another new win and joins Meredith to share how agents can generate meaningful business right now—and fill their pipeline for a strong fall season.

Together, they dive into simple but powerful strategies that are working today—including one of the most effective tools in an agent’s arsenal: the problem-inducing question script. This episode blend...

In this inspiring episode of New Agent Chronicles, Rose Anderson returns with a whole new level of confidence—and real results to show for it. From uncertain beginnings to her current stride, Rose is now in full momentum, celebrating yet another closed transaction, a new client under contract, and a powerful mindset shift that has transformed the way she approaches the business.
Rose shares how she got here—and what’s helping h...

What if you could ditch cold calling forever—and still build a thriving real estate business from the ground up? That’s exactly what Simmi Kher, an “Instagram Famous” agent based in Washington State, did—and in this episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, she’s sharing exactly how.
Starting her career in a brand-new market with zero sphere of influence, Simmi built a wildly successful business using Instagram video, a...

In this timely episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Meredith and Tina tackle a critical challenge agents are facing in today’s shifting market: how to keep sellers confident, informed, and committed—even when the pace feels slower and pricing expectations are harder to manage.

Together, they break down what’s changed in the market, what sellers are struggling to understand, and how smart agents can guide them through wi...

In this powerhouse episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Meredith Fogle sits down with special guest Eileen McKeon—a dynamic leader and real estate success strategist—for a masterclass on how to lead yourself, scale your business, and thrive in any market.

Eileen shares her personal path to growth and leadership, along with a fantastic time-prioritization tool that every agent—new or experienced—needs in their arsenal. F...

In this timely episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Meredith Fogle, Alicia Soekawa, and Deborah Morton tackle one of the most pressing challenges in today’s real estate industry: navigating complex transactions in an uncertain and rapidly changing market.

From tricky appraisals and tight timelines to buyer hesitations and shifting seller expectations, this conversation offers real-world insight and practical strategies ...

In one of the most powerful and transparent episodes of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent to date, rising agent Tina returns to share the wins, the hard lessons, and the mindset shifts that are shaping her fast-growing career.

This episode goes beyond the highlight reel. Tina opens up about real challenges she’s faced in the field, the emotional toll of high-pressure situations, and how she continues to show up, serve, and stay ...

In this high-value episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Meredith Fogle and Chris Fogle dive into one of the most important (and intimidating) decisions real estate agents face: when to hire help.

From assistants to showing agents, this episode unpacks how to recognize the right time to grow your support team, how to handle the financial side of hiring, and how to make sure you're truly leveraging your time and ener...

In this episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Tina returns to share the next chapter of her fast-moving real estate journey—and it’s packed with fresh wins, real lessons, and practical strategies any agent can use.
Tina opens up about what it’s taken to push through the inevitable roadblocks, how she keeps her pipeline full of active prospects, and the simple mindset shift she uses to keep stress at bay. Her story i...

In this special episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, host Meredith Fogle is joined by her husband, business partner, and top-producing agent Chris Fogle for an inside look at his journey from brand-new agent to trusted mentor and buyer expert.

Chris shares the real story of how he got started in real estate, what it took to build momentum, and the pivotal role that scripts, systems, and consistency played in his success...

In this empowering episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, rising star Tina returns to share the mindset, strategies, and systems that are helping her succeed quickly—without burning out.

Known for her fast-track wins and incredible momentum, Tina opens up about how she stays grounded, focused, and energized in one of the most demanding industries out there. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by everything you "should&qu...