From $38M Agent to Broker Owner: What Tanya Cosmini Learned the Hard Way | Ep. 329

What happens when agents realize the support they thought they had is not actually there when a deal starts falling apart?

In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down with Tanya Cosmini. Tanya is a broker owner, real estate leader, and producing agent who returned to the Real Estate Excellence Podcast to share what she has learned after nearly four years of running Realty One Group Elevate.

Tanya Cosmini discusses the reality of opening and leading a brokerage, why recruiting is a longer game than expected, and how true agent support shows up in moments of stress. Tanya also explains why she still sells real estate, how consistency beats shiny objects, and why knowing the contract is one of the strongest ways agents can protect their clients. They also dig into new agent training, collaborative culture, realtor safety, pricing strategy, and the market shift in St. Johns County. Tanya makes it clear that successful agents need support, discipline, safety awareness, and the humility to keep learning from both wins and losses.

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00:00-11:08 Brokerage lessons and real support

• Tanya returns to the podcast after launching Realty One Group Elevate
• She reflects on what changed after becoming a broker owner
• Tanya explains why she expected more deal saving and conflict
• She shares how supporting agents builds confidence during stressful moments
• She explains why still selling real estate keeps her connected to the market

11:08-20:44 Recruiting agents and brokerage support

• Tanya explains why recruiting takes longer than expected
• She describes the one-to-two-year recruiting cycle
• Support becomes the main reason agents consider changing brokerages
• She shares why agents from other brokerages still call her for help
• Technology matters but most top agents already have their own systems

20:44-24:15 Consistency beats shiny objects

• Tanya calls out shiny object syndrome in real estate
• She says consistency is the real secret sauce
• Agents need consistent calls, open houses, and sphere work
• AI and automation can help but cannot replace real conversations
• Tanya reminds agents that the phone still matters

24:15-31:54 Training new agents and building culture

• Tanya explains her slow fast approach for new agents
• New agents need a strong foundation before chasing quick closings
• Her brokerage provides weekly training, calls, and appointment support
• Mentorship and coaching are built into the brokerage culture
• Tanya explains why collaborative agents thrive and scarcity minded agents leave

31:54-43:11 Contract lessons and realtor safety

• Tanya shares a difficult buyer broker agreement situation
• She explains the importance of doing the full buyer consult
• She encourages agents to use Forewarn before meeting strangers
• Tracy and Tanya discuss trusting intuition and avoiding unsafe situations
• Tanya shares practical safety steps like sharing location and using a code call

43:13-01:33:47 Pricing strategy in St. Johns County

• Tanya says many agents still think homes will sell themselves
• Pricing remains the most important factor in getting a home sold
• Great photos and marketing cannot overcome the wrong price
• St. Johns County demand does not erase the need for strategic pricing
• Sellers need to understand what happens when a home is listed too high

 

Quotes:

“My goal is to foster a collaborative culture with an abundance mindset.” – Tanya Cosmini

“Real estate is a practice. It’s not, you’re never going to master it.” – Tanya Cosmini

“The secret sauce in real estate is consistency.” – Tanya Cosmini

“You can win deals and protect your customers by knowing the contract.” – Tanya Cosmini

 

To contact Tanya Cosmini, learn more about her business, and make her a part of your network, make sure to follow her Website, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

 

Connect with Tanya Cosmini!

Website: https://www.sellinghomesin904.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanyaarslaniancosmini/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tanya.holst.a

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-cosmini-29473b157/

 

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