David Howell, Chief Information Officer at McEnearney Associates
Release Date: 10/14/2022
Driving Profit in Real Estate: Texas MLS CEO Reveals Innovative Real Estate Strategies for Success
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In this episode of It's Closing Time, RentSpree CEO and host Michael Lucarelli sits down with David Casarez, CEO of Greater McAllen Association of REALTORS. David shares how to get into the real estate business and how he leveraged his diverse skill set as a licensed electrician to get started. David emphasizes the importance of networking, marketing, and approaching real estate with a business mindset, highlighting his organization’s ability to stay profitable during the pandemic. He discusses his focus on improving the real estate MLS system, including international partnerships, and...
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Tech Transformation: Art Carter's Mission to Empower MLSs and Revolutionize Real Estate
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In this episode of It's Closing Time, RentSpree CEO and host Michael Lucarelli sits down with Art Carter, CEO of CRMLS, one of the largest multiple listing services in the country. With a focus on meeting consumer needs through technological advancement in the real estate industry, Art discusses how MLSs are evolving to cater to agents and also directly to consumers, emphasizing the importance of user-friendly technology in today's market. Art advocates for swift change in the real estate industry, recognizing the necessity of keeping pace with technological advancements. He aims to empower...
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Navigating Success in Real Estate: Merri Jo Cowen of Stellar MLS Shares Vision for Future Expansion
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In this episode of It's Closing Time, RentSpree CEO and host Michael Lucarelli interviews Merri Jo Cowen, CEO of Stellar MLS, the largest multiple listing service in Florida and Puerto Rico and the third largest in the US, representing over 84,000 members. With over 40 years of experience in real estate, Merri Jo shares insights into her career journey and the pivotal moments that shaped her leadership style. She emphasizes Stellar MLS's commitment to customer service and fostering an inclusive, value-driven culture within the organization. Merri Jo discusses the importance of stakeholder...
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Jeremy Crawford of FMLS on Diversification of Income Sources and Wealth Building
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In this latest podcast episode of It’s Closing Time, Michael Lucarelli, CEO of RentSpree, speaks with Jeremy Crawford, President and CEO of First Multiple Listing Service, one of the largest MLSs in North America and the largest in the state of Georgia. The two delve into the impact of COVID-19 on the real estate market, showcasing the rise of medium-term rentals and challenges such as increasing mortgage insurance premiums. The interview also touches on the potential of decreased agent interest but a greater embrace of technology, including automation and diversification of...
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Real Estate Rollercoaster: Navigating the Market Madness
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In this lively podcast episode, Michael Lucarelli, CEO of RentSpree, and Jason Jakus, a Florida real estate broker, delve into the real estate market, discussing Jason's insights, educational emphasis, and the emotional aspects of transactions. They tackle the booming Florida real estate scene, spotlighting increased rentals amid population growth and escalating home prices. Jason underscores the ongoing client connection, revealing the triumphs and challenges faced during the tumultuous fourth quarter 2020 to June 2022 market period, emphasizing the vital role of follow-ups and effective...
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Opportunities in Unexpected Places
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In this episode, Michael Lucarelli sits down with Scott Saporito, Realtor at Coldwell Banker One and President of ROAM MLS, a combination of several existing MLSs in Louisiana. The conversation revolves around the real estate market in the state, including rental rates that have risen in lockstep with other housing costs and the reasons why. During the conversation, Scott also explains the reasoning behind the rising number of mergers within the MLS segment, and how rentals turned into an important and lucrative part of his client relationships early on in his career. ...
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Jake Hamilton, Chief of Staff at Lone Wolf Technologies, Talks about AI and other Tech Trends
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In this episode, Michael Lucarelli sits down with Jake Hamilton, Chief of Staff at Lone Wolf Technologies, an end-to-end real estate software suite for brokerages and agents. The conversation revolves around the potential of AI in the real estate industry and its practical applications, including speeding up research, extracting critical information from lengthy documents, and streamlining work processes without sacrificing originality and creativity. The two men also talk about the potential of technological integration in the workflow of real estate agents to improve efficiency. Finally,...
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Mike Price, Director of Marketing at Relevate, formerly of Openn North America
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In this episode, Michael Lucarelli sits down with Mike Price, currently the Director of Marketing at Relevate - a leading provide of AMS and SSO solutions for real estate associations and MLSs. Prior to joining Relevate in 2023, Mike served as the Director of People and Culture at Openn North America where we served as a "swiss army knife" overseeing many key objectives to bring the Australian Proptech platform to North America. In this conversation, Mike discusses the evolution of technology in real estate and how it will continue to change and grow. Additionally, Mike offers insights...
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Chuck Hattemer, CMO and Co-founder of Poplar
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In this episode of It's Closing Time, Michael Lucarelli sits down with Chuck Hattemer, CMO and Co-founder of Poplar - a property management solution for homeowners and renters. Chuck has over ten years of experience in professional marketing, sales, and executive roles. Since co-founding Poplar in 2014, Chuck has grown his company to over 300+ employees, with over $75M in venture backing and 13,000+ doors under management across the country. He contributes to Forbes and other industry publications such as the SFAA Magazine in his spare time.
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Damon Knox, President Elect of the SF Association of REALTORS and Asst. Branch Manager at Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Brokerage
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In this episode, RentSpree CEO Michael Lucarelli is joined by Damon Knox who is a long-time successful agent that has culminated being elected as the President of the San Francisco Association of REALTORS while also serving as the Assitant Branch Manager at Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Brokerage. Damon dives into his real estate journey and lays out the keys to success to build a strong client base and how that experience translated into also serving the luxury end of the business. Also, with the current market trends, Damon offers advice and insights into how to navigate rising...
info_outlineIn this episode of It's Closing Time, RentSpree CEO Michael Lucarelli, talks with David Howell, CIO at McEnearney Associates, about getting into the real estate business, the effectiveness of a property management division, and the short and long-term benefits of agents (especially new agents) working with rental clients.
McEnearney Associates ranked in the top 10 of brokerages with rental transactions completed and tenants placed according to the first-ever RealTrends + RentSpree Rental Power Rankings 2022.
Learn more: https://www.rentspree.com/blog/rentspree-real-trends-rental-power-rankings-2022