The Realtor Diaries
Ever wonder what really goes on behind the scenes in real estate? Join experienced Realtor Kim Jacobi and rising star Elijah McGowan of The Jacobi Team as they pull back the curtain on the wild world of buying and selling homes. From hilarious mishaps to shocking deals and heartwarming moments, you'll hear unvarnished, real-life stories about everything from getting licensed to navigating negotiations and finances.
Tune in for candid conversations, insightful interviews with industry guests, and "The News" segment for essential stats and tips. Plus, in Season 2, we're "Takin' it to the Streets" to get everyday perspectives on real estate topics. Whether you're a curious client, a budding agent, or just love a good story, you'll gain a whole new appreciation for what Realtors deal with every single day!
Episodes
24 episodes
Insurance Issues
Navigating home insurance, especially fire insurance, has become a major challenge for homeowners. In Season 2, Episode 5 of The Realtor Diaries Podcast, Elijah McGowan and Kim Jacobi of The Jacobi Team share real-life stories about the issues ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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44:15
The Future of Real Estate
Are you wondering what's next for the housing market? In this highly anticipated episode of The Realtor Diaries Podcast, hosts Elijah McGowan and Kim Jacobi of The Jacobi Team at Century 21 Select Real Estate in Chico dive deep into "The Future...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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25:51
How Realtors Find Clients
In this insightful episode of The Realtor Diaries, Season 2, Episode 3, Chico, CA realtors Kim Jacobi and Elijah McGowan of the Jacobi Team at Century 21 Select Real Estate pull back the curtain on a crucial aspect of the real estate business: ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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36:31
What Really Sells the House
Want your home to sell faster? In The Realtor Diaries Podcast, S2, Ep2, Kim and Elijah spill the beans on the real factors that make a difference! We're sharing candid stories and practical insights gleaned from our careers about what truly mak...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:02:03
A Day in the Life of a Realtor
Ever wonder what a realtor actually does all day? In this highly anticipated Season 2 premiere of The Realtor Diaries, Chico CA real estate agents Kim Jacobi and Elijah McGowan of the Jacobi Team, Century 21 Select Real Estate, pull back the cu...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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28:49
Episode 20: Why Buyers Buy
Ever wonder what sparks that "aha!" moment when someone decides it's time to buy a home? 🤔 Get ready to spill the tea with Kim Jacobi and Elijah McGowan of The Jacobi Team at Century 21 Select Real Estate! In this episode of "The Realtor Diarie...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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41:51
Episode 19: Casinos, Conventions, and Century21
Welcome to Episode 19 of The Realtor Diaries — the podcast where real estate gets real (and occasionally rowdy)! Hosted by Kim Jacobi and Elijah McGowan of The Jacobi Team at Century 21 Select Real Estate, this episode takes you behind the scen...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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33:27
Episode 18: Paperwork Pet Peeves
Welcome to Episode 18 of The Realtor Diaries, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of real estate—hosted by Kim Jacobi and Elijah McGowan of The Jacobi Team at Century 21 Select Real Estate in Chico, CA!In this episode, we're jo...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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36:36
Episode 16: MLS, Behind the Curtain
Ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes in real estate? In this episode of The Realtor Diaries, hosts Kim Jacobi and Elijah McGowan of The Jacobi Team at Century 21 Select Real Estate in Chico, CA, pull back the curtain on the MLS—M...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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18:20
Episode 15: Sales-y Stinks
Episode 15: "Sales-y Stinks" — Why Being a Great Realtor Doesn’t Mean Being PushyIn this episode of The Realtor Diaries, hosts and experienced real estate professionals Elijah McGowan and Kim Jacobi, with The Jacobi Team of Century 21 S...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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25:42
Episode 14: Commercial Real Estate vs. Residential Real Estate
🏢 Commercial Real Estate vs. Residential | The Realtor Diaries Ep. 14 🏠Featuring Austin Barron from Ethan Conrad Properties | Chico, CA Realtors Talk ShopWelcome to Episode 14 of The Realtor Diaries – your go-to real estate podcast ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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25:54
Episode 13: First Time Homebuyers
In this episode of The Realtor Diaries Podcast, brought to you by Century 21 Select Real Estate and The Jacobi Team in Chico, CA, we’re diving deep into what every first-time home buyer needs to know — especially if you’re looking to buy in But...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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22:29
Episode 12: Realtors and Pets
Welcome to Episode 12 of our real estate podcast, The Realtor Diaries – and this one gets WILD! In this episode, "Realtors and Pets," we’re sharing the craziest, stinkiest, and most unforgettable animal encounters we’ve had while working as rea...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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35:12
Episode 11: Getting Sued
Do you have a crazy real estate story? Or how about an emotional one? Submit your story to therealtordiariespodcast@gmail.com and we may share your story on a podcast!In this episode we hear some very interesting stories from the Century 21...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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35:57
Episode 10: Our Superheroes
Look! Up in the sky! Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's....our real estate superheroes! We share stories about someone who went the extra mile to help make buying a house or selling a house a reality! Elijah and Kim also share who their pers...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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30:36
Episode 9: The Family Business
Ever wonder what it is like to be in business with your spouse or your parents? In this episode of The Realtor Diaries Kim talks about what it's like to work with Emmett, her husband. Our guest, Matt Depa, with the Depa Team of Re/Max in Chico ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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34:10
Episode 8: "You're Fired!"
In this week's episode of The Realtor Diaries, we get even more vulnerable and share stories of times we've been ghosted by clients or even fired! Yep, it happens...rejection is tough and to be a realtor, you have to develop some thick skin. Ou...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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32:45
Episode 7: Buyerzilla
You know how sometimes, when someone is about to get married and the stress of the planning can turn a usually nice, rational person into, well, a bride-zilla? The same thing can happen when someone buys a house. In this episode we talk about a...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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40:24
Episode 6: Creepy Crawlies
Spiders, termites, mice, bats and even bed bugs. Real estate agents see it all! In this episode of The Realtor Diaries, Kim and Elijah share some of their creepiest and crawliest experiences. Our special guest, Barbi Boeger with Century 21 Sele...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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40:57
Episode 5: "Mission Impossible"
Negotiating is a huge part of a Realtor's job. Hear from Elijah in podcast 5 of The Realtor Diaries about tough negotiations he had to do in his first year as a Realtor. Then Kim shares a CRAZY story involving some plants. Our special guest, Sh...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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37:01
Episode 4: Crazy and Embarrassing Home Showings
You just never know what is going to happen when you are showing homes to potential clients. We share some of our crazy, scary and embarrassing moments during home showings. Our special guest, Sherry Calbert with Century 21 Select Real Estate i...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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49:08
Episode 3: How Things Used to Be
REAL stories from REAL Realtors. The good, the bad, and the interesting. In this episode we bring in special guest, a Realtor for 53 years, Georgie Bellin. She has a lot of stories about how things used to be as a realtor and as a home buyer or...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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30:25
Episode 2: "New Kids on The Block"
In episode 2 of The Realtor Diaries, Elijah and Kim talk about their first year in real estate. Special guest, Laura Willman of Century 21 Select Real Estate in Chico, CA shares some of her stories from her first year as well. Then stick around...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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37:38
Episode 1: Licensing Goes Wrong
Kim and Elijah, both CA Realtors, share their story of what the process was like for them to get their real estate license. Special guest, Jeff Condon (a Realtor with Century 21 Select Real Estate in Chico, CA) shares his story too. Then stay f...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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27:14
