Jamie Hallman: "Consider It Closed" Professional TC's
Release Date: 09/12/2025
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info_outlineWhat if the key to scaling your real estate business isn’t selling more homes, but learning how to delegate smarter?
In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down with Jamie Hallman, founder of Consider It Closed and a powerhouse in the world of transaction coordination. Jamie shares her fascinating journey from working as a registered dietitian to traveling the world on a mission trip, and ultimately discovering her passion and skillset were perfectly aligned with real estate coordination. She opens up about how her solutions-driven mindset, love for structure, and eye for detail led her to create one of Florida’s top transaction coordination companies.
Jamie explains why delegation is essential for agents at every stage—from those closing just a few deals a year to top producers juggling dozens. With powerful stories, she illustrates how TCs provide agents with peace of mind, client satisfaction, and compliance assurance, while also helping them navigate unexpected hurdles like insurance issues, squatter situations, or even the shocking death of a seller on closing day.
If you’re ready to level up your business and stop leaving growth on the table, share this episode with a fellow agent and start a conversation about the power of transaction coordination. Don’t forget to subscribe to Real Estate Excellence for more insider stories and strategies from top performers.
Highlights:
00:00 – 06:39 Hitting Limits and Delegating
• Why agents reach capacity
• Benefits of handing off tasks
• Assistants versus transaction coordinators
• Early struggles in scaling
• Marketing support roles
06:40 – 17:29 From Dietitian to Real Estate
• Starting in healthcare
• A life-changing mission trip
• Husband’s influence and guidance
• Discovering transaction coordination
• Fulfillment in problem solving
18:30 – 25:59 Onboarding Agents the Right Way
• Structured intake process
• Aligning with agent goals
• Lessons from The Expectations Gap
• Power of clear communication
• Building trust and relationships
26:00 – 36:19 Solving Problems in Every Deal
• Managing emotions in real estate
• When transactions take unexpected turns
• Handling squatters and disputes
• Insurance pitfalls and delays
• Creative solutions that work
36:20 - 53:59 Systems That Drive Success
• What contract to close includes
• Email and compliance management
• Listing setup and MLS rules
• Streamlined intake forms
• Training and leading the team
54:00 – 01:18:47 Scaling a Business and Industry Impact
• Growing from TC to business owner
• Mentorship and collaboration benefits
• Broker versus agent perspectives
• Getting insurance handled early
• The future of transaction coordination
Quotes:
“You’re only gonna get so far as you’re willing to delegate and grow in this business.” – Jamie Hallman
“There’s always a solution—and I get to be the one to help make that solution happen.” – Jamie Hallman
“Not everyone’s a great fit for us. Our name is tied to their business too.” – Jamie Hallman
“Every transaction is different, and that’s why computers will never fully replace us.” – Jamie Hallman
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