Off Market | Stories of The Top 1% in Real Estate

Brett is a top 1% realtor who has closed over 150 transactions representing $75M in sales over the past two years. Brett initially got exposed to real estate through his parents' office but quickly migrated away from it to law and tech sales. After a brief stint in both, he returned to his hometown and reignited his passion for real estate.

In this interview, Brett highlights the value of focusing on personal relationships with clients, rather than just the numbers, and shares tips for new agents, such as finding a mentor close to their experience level and treating clients well for repeat business. He also advocates for a more comprehensive approach to building a client base, outside of buying leads from data providers. Brett concludes by stressing the importance of hands-on mentoring and adapting to each client's unique needs. Sit back, buckle up, and get ready to hear firsthand what happens when someone is bold and brave enough to pursue their personal legend.

Few have the tenacity to stick through a recession, even fewer come out the other side stronger—Carrie is one of those individuals. She’s a top 1% broker, has over $1.5 Billion in career sales and over two decades of experience in real estate. She’s a member of Christie's Master Circle, and has earned the association's Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards.

Carrie's venture into real estate wasn't predetermined. She began her career in the securities market with E-Trade during the dot com boom. A few years later, she found herself in the real estate development space, and then became a National Sales Manager for one of Chicago's largest & most well-respected development companies, Centrum Properties.

Carrie’s transition from sales manager to realtor to top 1% broker is a testament to the power of client-centric service and the cultivation of meaningful relationships. Sit back, buckle up, and get ready to hear firsthand what happens when someone is bold and brave enough to pursue their personal legend.

Neema’s journey to becoming a Broker started early on, as a kid addicted to Legos. He built the White House, the Empire State Building, and even the Taj Mahal. When he turned 10, he started visiting Open Houses with his parents on the weekends. By 18, he was immersed in the world of entrepreneurship, launching his first business: electric scooter charging at the height of the micro-mobility bubble. Another was a mobile coffee cart company, that served $8 Lattes and Americanos to college students on the USC campus before $8 coffees were cool. Perhaps most successful, was a commercial real estate syndication for fast-food companies like Burger King and Starbucks that needed drive-through accessible locations.

While at USC, Neema studied Real Estate Development. Upon graduation, he became a licensed realtor and started working for Rodeo Realty, one of the premier real estate brokerage firms in LA (the firm has about 1200 agents and does $5B+ in annual sales). After breaking the record for the number of deals closed by the first-time agent, and realizing that the 70-30 commission split was not in his best interests, he decided to go out on his own. He reached out to The California Department of Real Estate, with a request to take the brokerage exam (most agents are required to work 2+ years before applying to take the exam). They granted his request, and he passed the exam, subsequently becoming one of the youngest Real Estate Brokers in CA history.

Within a few weeks, he launched Atllas, a tech-focused real estate brokerage built by agents, for agents. Atllas provides a unique payout structure that enables real estate agents to retain all their commissions. It also provides a suite of tools purpose-built for streamlining an agent's marketing efforts, online presence, and open houses. Since its inception, the Beverly Hills-based platform has attracted more than 10,000 agents from all over the country. Sit back, buckle up, and get ready to hear firsthand what happens when someone is bold and brave enough to pursue their personal legend.

Scott is not just any realtor; he is a top 0.05 percent producer nationwide, with a career that spans roles as an investor, developer, and even a stint in the Screen Actors Guild. His journey from Ohio State graduate to a sought-after luxury realtor is awe inspiring. With a background that includes working in media agencies, settlement services, and extensive experience in national commercials, Scott brings a unique perspective to the table.

In this interview he shares insights on the importance of diversifying income streams, the critical role of real estate in wealth building, and the emotional journey of buying and selling what he affectionately calls "people's castles." Scott outlines his path to becoming a revered figure in real estate, revealing the dedication behind his success and his approach to managing client relationships like a seasoned psychiatrist. Sit back, buckle up, and get ready to hear firsthand what happens when someone is bold and brave enough to pursue their personal legend.

Bridget’s journey to becoming a top 1% realtor and one of the top 1000 realtors nationwide is one of grit and determination. After an internship at a commercial brokerage, she was initially turned off by the world of real estate. That changed after she received a role at a new internet-based discount brokerage, where she fell in love with RE. This role set the stage for her to launch her own practice, focusing on building client relationships amidst the high-priced San Diego market.

Bridget scaled her operations by pursuing a “riches in the niches” strategy. More specifically, she focused on divorces, becoming the only real estate broker in California who has both the Real Estate Divorce Specialist and Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert designations. Sit back, buckle up, and get ready to hear firsthand what happens when someone is bold and brave enough to pursue their personal legend.