Real Estate Bestie
Hey Friends! I’m Rosemary Lewis, YOUR homegirl, and I’m so excited that you are here!In 2017 I quit my job as a teacher to follow my real estate dreams and quickly found myself overwhelmed and struggling. Fast forward to today, not only have I been recognized as one of the leaders in our industry, I actually have grown a business that I absolutely LOVE!Like best friends do, I’m giving you all the tea related to navigating and thriving in these real estate streets! If I can do it, guess what….that’s proof that you can too. Everything's better with friends, so let’s succeed together! Welcome to the Real Estate Bestie Podcast!
Episodes
249 episodes
247: The Missing Ingredient Keeping You From Success
Okay Bestie, this one’s a little personal... 👀 You ever have one of those moments where you realize you might be the problem? Yeah... same. Today we’re getting real about those quiet reflections that lead to big growth...
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Episode 247
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38:54
246: When Buyers Have An Unrealistic Budget— Do This!
Let’s talk about those champagne taste, beer budget buyers 😅 — you know the ones. They’ve got big dreams, but their pre-approval says otherwise. Before you start pulling your hair out or showing 25 homes they can’t aff...
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Episode 246
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14:04
245: How one decision can change your life and business forever
Bestie, you ever follow someone online and feel like y’all are already friends? 😂 That’s how I felt about today’s guest—Tiffany. I slid in her DMs, and now she’s not just an online connection… she’s a real-life bestie (even though she’s not ...
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Episode 245
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39:30
244: Why Good Realtors Say NO to Certain Listings
Bestie, let’s be real—all money ain’t good money! Just because someone wants you to list their home doesn’t mean you should. In this market, where listings are sitting longer, the last thing you ...
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Episode 244
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14:06
243: What to Say When Following Up [Role Play]
It’s not just what you say—it’s how you say it. And if you’ve been in real estate for more than five minutes, you already know that communication can make or break a deal! 😅In this ...
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Episode 243
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28:34
242: The Secret to Winning For Sale By Owner Listings that No One Talks About
FSBOs (For Sale By Owners) get a bad rap, but what if I told you they could be your most profitable listings yet? Yep, you heard me right! The key is knowing how to approach them the right way—an...
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Episode 242
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18:06
241: These Mistakes are Costing You Commission | Do This Instead!
This listing should be under contract by now, but the agent on the other side totally dropped the ball. 😬 And honestly, they probably don’t even realize how their communication led to the deal falling apart. That’s exactly why I’m recording ...
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Episode 241
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30:14
240: 5 Free and Easy Ways to Generate QUALITY Buyer Leads
Spring market is in full swing, and everyone keeps saying this is the busy season—but you’re over there wondering, where are all the REAL buyers?! 👀 Not gonna lie, finding serious, ready-to-go bu...
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Episode 240
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16:27
239: 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Team
So you’re thinking about starting a real estate team?Bestie, I love that for you—but before you start picking a name and building the dream squad, we’ve gotta talk. 😅 Starting a team might sound like the next step, but there’s more to it...
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Episode 239
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32:48
238: Maximize Spring Market and Get More Listings
Spring has sprung, and so has the prime time to snag more listings! 🌸🏡 Listen, I know the economy is doing the absolute most right now, but here’s the deal—if you’re just sitting back, glued to the news, and waiting fo...
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Episode 238
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13:11
237: What I Love & What I Don’t After 90 Days at Real Broker
It’s been 90 days since I made the move to REAL Broker, and y’all already know—I’m gonna give you the REAL real about my experience! 😆 Am I loving it? Yes. Are we staying? Also yes. But let’s be honest… no
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Episode 237
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24:57
236: #1 Way to Waste Your Time as a Real Estate Agent
Bestie, let’s keep it real—one of the most foolish things you can do as a real estate agent is show homes to someone who isn’t pre-approved (and don’t even get me started on not having a buyer’s rep! 😅). I know people will try...
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Episode 236
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12:07
235: How Giving Up Alcohol Changed My Business and My Life
Ever thought about what might change if you gave up alcohol? No, this isn’t me telling you to put down the wine glass forever—I’m just sharing my personal journey after 500 days alcohol-free. And let me tell you, it has been a game-changer i...
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Episode 235
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29:25
234: Fire the Client When this Happens
Bestie, let’s talk about it—not every client is meant to make it to the closing table. And no, it’s not always because of financing or cold feet… sometimes, you need to be the one to cut them loo...
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Episode 234
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14:25
233: How I Stay Consistent When Q1 Didn’t Go as Planned
Bestie, I see you putting in the work, but feeling like you’re not there yet. Trust me, I get it. This business is more like a crockpot than a microwave—steady, slow, and full of flavor when done right. But how do you ...
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Season 1
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Episode 233
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29:27
232: How to Ask for a Price Reduction (Without Sounding Like a Wimp)
Bestie, let’s talk about that conversation—asking a seller to lower their price. 😬 It’s not fun, but it’s necessary. The last thing you want is to stumble through it and risk losing their trust (or the listing!). In th...
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Episode 232
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19:38
231: Avoid these Mistakes I’ve Made in Business (That Cost Me Money)
Bestie, let’s be real—we all love a good success story, but what about the flops, the missteps, and the “OMG, did I really do that?!” moments? 😅 The truth is, no one gets it right 100% of the time (even if social media makes it look that way...
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Episode 231
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29:58
230: Find Success WITHOUT Ever Making a Cold Call | Interview with Tara Krach
Bestie, if the thought of cold calling and memorizing scripts makes you cringe, you are NOT alone! Today, I’m chatting with Tara, a former wedding industry pro turned successful real estate agent, who quickly realized that being the face of ...
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Episode 230
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38:25
229: How We Built Our Real Estate Empire (without destroying our marriage)
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, so who better to bring on the podcast than my hubby and seasoned real estate investor, Corey Lewis? ❤️ But don’t worry, Bestie—this isn’t a mushy love-fest (although we are bringing a littl...
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Episode 229
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42:15
228: How to Show Up in Business When Life Feels Hard
Whew, Bestie… it’s been A LOT lately. Between policy changes, executive orders, and even tragic headlines like a plane crash, it can feel weird—almost inauthentic—to just keep pushing business as usual. But here’s the thing: life happens, an...
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Episode 228
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24:33
227: Questions to Ask the Lender as the Listing Agent
Getting an offer on your listing is exciting—yay! 🎉 But before you pop the bubbly, there’s one crucial step you can’t skip: calling the lender. Offers are great, and building rapport with the buyer’s agent is nice, but the real magic happens...
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Episode 227
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15:05
226: Getting More Listings From Your Neighborhood - What It REALLY Takes
Nothing stings quite like driving past a “For Sale” sign in your own neighborhood… with someone else’s name on it. Ouch. But what if you could be the go-to agent in your own backyard? In this episode, I’m chatting with Stephanie Osborn, who’...
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Episode 226
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35:42
225: Finding the Perfect Lender to Grow Your Real Estate Business
Finding the perfect lender to partner with in your real estate business? It’s basically like dating. Yep, you might have to kiss a few frogs to find “the one.” And just like in love, a good lender is worth the wait—they’ll have your back, su...
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Episode 225
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12:56
224: Ask Me Anything: Real Talk on Real Estate and Life
Ever wish you could grab a cup of coffee (or a glass of wine!) and just ask all the burning questions about real estate, business, and life? Well, Bestie, this episode is for you! We’re taking it back to a live Q&A session from Sneak Pee...
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Episode 224
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57:48