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Release Date: 01/15/2026
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info_outlineIn this week’s Call The Damn Leads, I sit down with Chad Link, real estate veteran and co-founder of Swÿvvl.com — a revolutionary new platform built to disrupt the traditional real estate industry.
Chad’s been in the business for nearly two decades, training hundreds of agents and helping more than a thousand clients buy and sell homes. After seeing firsthand how much money was being siphoned off by giant real estate tech platforms like Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com, he decided to build a better way — one that gives power (and money) back to agents, buyers, and sellers.
In this episode, we talk about how Swÿvvl is changing the game by eliminating the massive referral fees, reducing transaction costs, and giving real estate professionals more control over their lead generation and client experience. If you’re a real estate agent tired of handing over 40–50% of your commission to big tech — this one’s a must-listen.
Episode Highlights
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🏡 The Birth of Swÿvvl: Chad shares how frustration with the current real estate model inspired him to build a platform that empowers agents and clients — instead of draining their profits.
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💰 Breaking Free from Big Tech: Learn how Swÿvvl’s flat-rate membership model puts thousands of dollars back in agents’ and buyers’ pockets — without the massive referral fees.
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⚙️ Nationwide MLS Access: How Chad and his team fought through two years of red tape to secure one of the most robust property search feeds in the nation, rivaling the biggest players in the market.
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🤝 Turning Conversations into Opportunities: Why being “out there” — attending events, shaking hands, and talking to people — is still the most powerful way to grow your business.
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🚀 Built by Agents, for Agents: Unlike the tech giants, Swÿvvl was designed by real estate professionals who actually understand the grind — not Silicon Valley coders chasing margins.
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📉 Why Most Agents Fail: 87% of agents leave the business within five years. Chad breaks down why that happens — and how tools like Swÿvvl can change the game for those who stick it out.
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💡 The Early Adopter Advantage: How brokerages and teams joining Swÿvvl early are securing exclusive territories and positioning themselves as market leaders before the next wave of disruption hits.
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🔄 Disrupting Tradition: The "monkey experiment" analogy — how the real estate industry has stayed stuck in its old ways and why it’s time to evolve.
Key Takeaways
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Real Estate’s Biggest Problem: Massive referral fees and corporate middlemen are robbing agents and buyers of their hard-earned money.
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Simplicity Wins: Swÿvvl offers a clean, transparent model — flat monthly rate, no backend fees, and total control over your own leads.
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Opportunity Comes from Action: Whether you’re selling homes or building a company, success comes from getting out there and talking to people.
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Industry Change Requires Courage: Disruption isn’t easy, but innovation comes from those willing to question “the way it’s always been done.”
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Homeownership Should Be Attainable: By cutting unnecessary costs, Swÿvvl helps make homeownership more accessible in a market where prices continue to climb.
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Be an Early Adopter: Agents and brokerages that move fast can claim territory, save money, and grow alongside this new model.
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Value Over Vanity: The future of real estate isn’t about flashy apps — it’s about real people, real relationships, and fair transactions.
How to Connect with Chad Link & Swÿvvl
🌐 Website: www.swyvvl.com
📧 Email Chad: chad@swyvvl.com
📧 Email Rob (CTO): rob@swyvvl.com
✅ Start searching for homes today, connect with agents, and learn how Swÿvvl is changing the real estate game for everyone involved.
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