Uncommon Real Estate

In this episode of Uncommon Real Estate, Chris sits down with Terence Coles — a Maryland-based agent and investor who just signed 20 listings in 45 days.

Terence isn’t doing anything flashy. He’s not dropping crazy ad budgets or pulling magic scripts out of thin air. What he is doing is showing up prepared, confident, and relentless in his follow-up — without ever sounding pushy.

You’ll hear how Terence:

• Prepares before every appo...

In this powerful repost of Uncommon Real Estate, Chris sits down with Anna Kilinski—CEO of The Anna K Intown Real Estate Team and Bravo TV’s realtor expert on Buying It Blind. Anna shares how she accidentally became a real estate investor, scaled a $140M+ team, and built long-term wealth by mastering the basics with consistency, grit, and a refusal to quit.

Whether you’re just getting started or ready to scale, this conversation is ...

In this throwback episode, Chris is joined by Miguel Jubiz to unpack the brutal truth behind why most real estate professionals never build real wealth. Miguel breaks down the critical difference between the cash machine (earning commissions) and the wealth machine (building lasting assets)—and how agents can unlock both to create financial freedom.

With over $30M in annual sales, 20+ flips a year, and a lean, high-profit team, Migu...

In this throwback solo episode, Chris takes you deep into the world of Section 8 rentals — a strategy most investors overlook because they don’t understand it. He used to avoid Section 8 properties himself… until he saw how much cash flow and stability they could offer.

If you want guaranteed rent backed by the government, higher-than-market rates in some areas, and long-term tenants who don’t want to leave, this episode is for you.

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In this powerful rerun episode, Chris Craddock sits down with Lab Coat Agents founder Tristan Ahumada, one of the most influential voices in real estate and tech. Tristan pulls back the curtain on how AI is shaking up the industry—from tools designed to make agents obsolete, to tech that helps agents scale smarter and serve better.

You’ll learn:

• Why AI could compress your commissions if you’re not proactive
• How top teams are lever...

In this episode, Chris interviews Greg Trotter, founder of Commercial Building Consultants and a nationally respected expert in commercial property condition assessments. Known in the industry as a "bodyguard for buyers," Greg shares the silent killers of commercial real estate deals, how to uncover hidden structural and safety issues, and how agents and investors alike can safeguard their investments. 

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In this throwback episode of Uncommon Real Estate, Chris sits down with investor and author Farrah Ali to unpack her journey from single mom starting over to owning 40+ rentals and building $20K/month in automatic income. They dive deep into how real estate agents can break free from the commission treadmill and begin building long-term wealth — using the same strategies Farrah used to retire from her 9–5 and create generational ch...

This week, we’re bringing back a powerful episode where Chris Craddock digs into ths: Your environment shapes your results, and the people closest to you will either push you forward or quietly hold you back.

He shares unforgettable stories, from the “Starbucks distraction” to the four-minute mile effect, revealing how to identify “A players” and intentionally build a network that helps you run faster, think bigger, and achieve more...

In this hard-hitting episode, Chris delivers a powerful message every agent needs to hear — most of us are lying to ourselves about the work we’re actually doing. 

Chris breaks down a stat from a recent mastermind revealing the average agent makes less than one two-minute prospecting call per day, yet thinks they're making six. He parallels this with a personal fitness journey and challenges agents to track their numbers, stay ...

In this powerful solo episode, Chris Craddock breaks down how real estate professionals can achieve more by doing less. Drawing from Pareto’s Principle—also known as the 80/20 Rule—Chris explains how focusing on your highest-value activities can lead to increased income and a more balanced, stress-free life. 

If you're feeling overwhelmed or stuck in your business, this episode is your blueprint for working smarter—not harder.

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In this replay of one of our most popular episodes, Chris sits down with longtime friend and top-producing agent Jon Smith to unpack how he made a staggering $34 million in real estate volume in just his first 24 months. 

Jon dives into how his background as a Division I athlete and nearly two decades in ministry built the foundation for his rapid success in real estate. If you're serious about scaling your career and playing a...

In this throwback episode, Chris dives deep into the insights from a Tony Robbins event. He shares his own real-world investing strategies and explains why anticipation, not reaction, is the key to building long-term wealth.

You’ll learn:

• Why most real estate agents fail to build wealth (and how to fix it)
• What MRR (Monthly Recurring Revenue) is and why it’s critical
• How to make your money work harder than you do
• Why real estate is ...

In this throwback episode, Chris sits down with Mike Hogan, a real estate veteran who has mastered the art of turning Zillow leads into cash, building a strong team that closes 1,000+ transactions a year.

Discover the step-by-step process Mike uses to convert online leads into successful transactions, the systems he developed to scale his business, and the strategies he would use if he was starting all over again.

Key Takeaways:

• F...

This throwback episode drops just in time for the July 4th week—and it’s all about freedom through real estate. Chris goes solo to break down the exact mindset and conversational tactics that turn regular agents into creative dealmakers. Learn how to uncover motivation, build instant trust, and negotiate like an investor.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why most agents blow it in the first 60 seconds of a seller call
• Chris’s exact framework fo...

Tired of fighting for scraps in competitive urban markets? In this powerhouse throwback episode, Chris sits down with Sam Hopkins, a Virginia-based investor who’s quietly CRUSHING IT in overlooked rural markets. 

Since 2020, Sam has scaled his operation from wholesaling to flipping and long-term rentals—by mastering how to uncover deals where most investors aren’t even looking.

Here's what you'll learn from Sam:

• How to f...

In this throwback episode, Chris sits down with Josh Stern—real estate veteran, coach, and founder of one of Keller Williams’ top-performing teams. Josh once worked just 16 hours in a year in 2019 and still netted nearly $1 million. How? By building a business that runs without him—and choosing not to chase endless hustle.

Whether you’re a solo agent looking for time freedom or a team leader trying to scale without burning out—this ...

Can you really cashflow in high-cost areas like the DC metro? Most say no—but Tim Hunt says "ABSOLUTELY".

In this rerun of one of our most impactful episodes, Chris sits down with Tim Hunt, a cybersecurity professional and family man who cracked the code on house hacking in expensive markets—all while working a 9-5.

What you'll learn:

• The biggest challenges and hidden wins in house hacking
• How to legally convert a si...

In this episode of Uncommon Real Estate, Chris sits down with Adrienne Green — a former teacher turned real estate investor, team leader, and virtual assistant systems expert. Adrienne shares how she used virtual assistants (VAs) to offload admin work, scale her business, and eventually sell her real estate team, all while traveling the world FULL-TIME with her family.

Whether you're an agent buried in busywork or an investor r...

In this raw and motivational throwback esisode, Chris sits down with new agent and investor Colbie Fritchen for a real-time coaching session that gets straight to the heart of the hustle. With only $30K earned in his first year and a goal of hitting $200K, Colbe is grinding every day—making thousands of cold calls, hearing “no” after “no,” and still showing up.

Chris and Colby dig deep into:

• Why mindset and morning habits shape y...