• The Exit Strategy Master: Your Ultimate Guide to Profitable Exits with Jeremy Veldman - EP 10
    Nov 14 2024

    👨‍💼With Special Guest: Jeremy Veldman

    In this episode of the Key to All Things Real Estate podcast, host Krystal Gray interviews Jeremy Veldman, an experienced realtor and investor from Memphis, Tennessee, who shares his 17-year journey in Real Estate. The episode highlights the importance of exit strategies, property preparation, and maintaining credibility through licensure. Jeremy discusses the value of a reliable 'power team' of contractors and property managers and explores creative financing options like 'subject to' and owner financing. The conversation covers strategic growth, balancing personal and professional life, and the significance of continuous education. Jeremy advises aligning business goals with personal well-being, emphasizing patience and selective property acquisition for long-term success. #RealEstatePodcast #CreativeFinancing #MemphisRealEstate #RealEstateInvestor #PropertyManagement #StrategicGrowth #PowerTeam #SubjectToFinancing #RealEstateSuccess #ContinuousEducation #JeremyVeldman #LongTermInvesting #BalancingLifeAndBusiness #KeyToAllThingsRealEstate #PropertyPreparation


    🗣️Notable Quotes:

    “Sometimes you have to spend money to make money.”


    📇Connecting with Jeremy Veldman:

    Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyveldman/

    Website: https://www.kaizen-realty.com/agent/6624187511/jeremy-veldman


    🎙️Connecting with Krystal Gray

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kgrayrealtorinnashville/

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

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystal-gray-355b56b0/

    Website: https://classickeyrealty.com/

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    40 mins
  • Behind the Listings: Technology and Market Changes with Shawanda Dodson - EP 9
    Nov 7 2024

    👨‍💼With Special Guest: Shawanda Dodson

    In this episode of the Key to All Things Real Estate Podcast, host Krystal Gray interviews Shawanda Dodson Crawford, a Nashville realtor with 23 years of experience and the current president of the Nashville chapter of NAREB. They discuss the impact of technology on real estate, changes in the market, coping with fluctuating interest rates, and the significance of educating clients. Shawanda shares her insights on target audiences, the importance of first-time homebuyers, and her journey from nursing to becoming a full-time real estate agent. The conversation also delves into the benefits of being part of NAREB and the importance of continuous learning and adaptability in the ever-changing real estate industry.

    #RealEstatePodcast #ShawandaDodson Crawford #NashvilleRealEstate #NAREB #FirstTimeHomebuyers #RealEstateSuccess #ClientEducation #CrystalGray #MarketTrends #RealEstateJourney #TechInRealEstate #InterestRates #NashvilleRealtors #ContinuousLearning #AdaptabilityInRealEstate #RealEstatePros

    🗣️Notable Quotes:

    “When digital signing came along and being able to save time. That was a huge game changer.”

    📇Connecting with Shawanda Dodson:

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

    Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/realtorshawanda/

    Website: https://sdcsellshomes.com/

    🎙️Connecting with Krystal Gray

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kgrayrealtorinnashville/

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

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystal-gray-355b56b0/
    Website: https://classickeyrealty.com/

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    38 mins
  • Change and Consistency: The Adventures of a Seasoned Realtor with Debra Edwards - EP 8
    Oct 31 2024

    👨‍💼With Special Guest: Debra Edwards

    In this episode of the 'Key to All Things Real Estate' podcast, host Krystal Gray engages in an enlightening conversation with Debra Edwards, a seasoned affiliate broker from The Realty Association in Nashville, Tennessee, who has 37 years of experience in the industry. Debra shares her journey from buying her first home in 1986 to becoming a part-time real estate agent in 1987. She discusses the vast changes in real estate practices, including technology advancements, the shift from relationship-based interactions to digital communication, and the importance of home inspections. They explore topics such as the fluctuating real estate market, interest rates, client relationships, and the mindset required for success in the industry. Deborah emphasizes the need for compassion, continuous learning, and the importance of guiding clients with honesty and integrity. This episode offers valuable insights for both seasoned professionals and newcomers in real estate. #RealEstatePodcast #DebraEdwards #NashvilleRealEstate #RealEstateJourney #IndustryInsights #ClientRelationships #RealEstateMarket #TechInRealEstate #CrystalGray #HomeInspections #AffiliateBroker #KeyToSuccess #HonestyAndIntegrity #RealEstatePros #NewAgents #MarketFluctuations #ContinuousLearning

    🗣️Notable Quotes:

    “Before you go on a sale, you can first enjoy those renovations.”

    📇Connecting with Debra Edwards:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-edwards-a0884127

    Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/debrarealtyassociation/

    Website: https://www.realtyassociation.com/agent/debraedwards

    🎙️Connecting with Krystal Gray

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kgrayrealtorinnashville/

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

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystal-gray-355b56b0/

    Website: https://classickeyrealty.com/

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    47 mins
  • Rising Star in Real Estate: Inside the Real Estate World with Brad Hopkins - EP 7
    Oct 24 2024

    👨‍💼With Special Guest: Brad Hopkins

    In this episode of 'The Key to All Things Real Estate' podcast, host Miss Krystal interviews Brad Hopkins, a successful realtor from Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Starting his real estate career in 2018, Brad was quickly recognized as the Rookie of the Year in 2019 and the Realtor of the Year in 2020 by the Middle Tennessee Association of Realtors (MTAR). Brad discusses his journey, the importance of community involvement, and his rapid rise to becoming a part-owner of Exit Realty. They also delve into his marketing strategies, challenges in the evolving real estate market, and his community engagement initiatives, including 'Chase and Brad's Turkey Fry,' a charity event supporting Kamari House. Brad shares his perspective on working with buyers versus sellers, and his goals for personal and professional growth.

    #RealEstatePodcast #RealtorLife #MurfreesboroTN #RealEstateSuccess

    #CommunityInvolvement #MarketingStrategies #CharityEvents #RookieOfTheYear #RealtorOfTheYear #ExitRealty #RealEstateGoals #BuyersAndSellers #MarketChallenges #PersonalGrowth #ProfessionalGrowth

    🗣️Notable Quotes:

    “The rules are always changing, everything's different from day to day. You've got to keep learning”

    📇Connecting with Brad Hopkins:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-hopkins-3170a07

    Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/BradHopkinsExit/

    Website: https://bradhopkins.exitmurfreesboro.com/

    🎙️Connecting with Krystal Gray

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kgrayrealtorinnashville/

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

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystal-gray-355b56b0/

    Website: https://classickeyrealty.com/

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    27 mins
  • Path to Success: Breaking Into Nashville Real Estate with Meredith Smith - EP 6
    Oct 3 2024

    👨‍💼With Special Guest: Meredith Smith

    In this episode of 'The Key to All Things Real Estate' podcast, hosted by Crystal Gray, the guest is Meredith Smith, a seasoned real estate professional originally from Maine. Meredith, who has been in the real estate industry since 2003, shares her unique journey from starting her career in Maine to relocating to Nashville in 2017. She discusses the stark differences between the real estate markets in Maine and Nashville, her strategies for building a successful career, and the transition she made with her husband, Aaron, who now works with her full-time. Meredith emphasizes the importance of video marketing, hiring a coach, and being prepared to pivot in a changing market. She also provides insights on preparing sellers for the market, working with buyers, and negotiating in current market conditions. Throughout the conversation, Meredith and Crystal explore the evolving landscape of real estate and the importance of a dedicated and transparent approach to serving clients.

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    Don't miss this episode of 'The Key to All Things Real Estate' with Crystal Gray, featuring Meredith Smith! Discover how Meredith transitioned from Maine to Nashville, built a thriving real estate career, and successfully navigated market differences. Learn her top strategies for video marketing, coaching, and adapting in a shifting market. Whether you're buying, selling, or building your real estate career, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice!

    #RealEstateTips #VideoMarketing #MarketTrends #NashvilleRealEstate #SellerTips #BuyerGuidance #RealEstateCoaching #KeyToAllThingsRealEstate #RealEstateSuccess #HomeSellingTips #PropertyInvesting #RealEstateJourney #RealtorLife #MarketInsights #ClientFocused #RealEstateAdvice #HousingMarket #CareerGrowth #RealEstateStrategies

    🗣️Notable Quotes:

    “It's all about the long game. You're not ready today, but you're going to be ready in three years.”

    📇Connecting with Meredith Smith:

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

    Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/MeredithSellsTN

    Website: https://www.meredithsellstn.com/

    🎙️Connecting with Krystal Gray

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kgrayrealtorinnashville/

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

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystal-gray-355b56b0/
    Website: https://classickeyrealty.com/

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    43 mins
  • Serving Beyond the Navy:The Real Estate Ventures with Maria Sanchez - EP 5
    Sep 19 2024

    👨‍💼With Special Guest: Maria Sanchez

    In this Episode of the Key to All Things Real Estate podcast, host Krystal Gray interviews special guest Maria Sanchez, a dedicated mother, seasoned Navy veteran, and experienced Real Estate professional with over 15 years in the industry. Maria shares her journey into Real Estate, driven by a desire to help families achieve homeownership. She discusses the importance of building lasting relationships with clients, using CRM tools for organization, and offers essential tips for first-time homebuyers and sellers, emphasizing the need for pre-approval, competitive pricing, and social media-savvy realtors. Maria also touches on market trends in Nashville and her personal goals focused on peace, spiritual growth, and wealth building while helping others. The discussion concludes with an invitation to learn more about the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VA rep).

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    Don't miss this Episode of the Key to All Things Real Estate podcast, where host Krystal Gray interviews Maria Sanchez, a dedicated mother, Navy veteran, and experienced Real Estate professional with over 15 years in the industry. Discover Maria's inspiring journey into Real Estate, driven by her passion for helping families achieve homeownership. Learn the importance of building lasting client relationships, utilizing CRM tools for organization, and get essential tips for first-time homebuyers and sellers. Maria emphasizes the need for pre-approval, competitive pricing, and working with social media-savvy realtors. Tune in for insights into Nashville's market trends and Maria's personal goals of peace, spiritual growth, and wealth building. Don't miss the opportunity to learn about the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VA rep) and how it supports veterans in Real Estate.

    #KeyToRealEstate #MariaSanchez #RealEstateJourney #Homeownership #ClientRelationships #FirstTimeHomebuyers #NashvilleRealEstate #VeteransInRealEstate #RealEstateTips #CRMTools #MarketTrends #WealthBuilding

    🗣️Notable Quotes:

    “Working as a Realtor is being a home matchmaker”

    📇Connecting with Maria Sanchez:

    Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/mariasanchezhomes

    🎙️Connecting with Krystal Gray

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kgrayrealtorinnashville/

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

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystal-gray-355b56b0/
    Website: https://classickeyrealty.com/

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    21 mins
  • The Real Estate Renaissance with Jon Sexton - EP 4
    Sep 5 2024

    👨‍💼With Special Guest: Jon Sexton

    In this Episode of The Key to All Things Real Estate podcast, host Krystal Gray interviews Jon Sexton, a highly esteemed realtor from Nashville. Jon shares his journey from an entrepreneur and health club owner to becoming a top Real Estate agent and member of the Elite Real Estate group, Realm. The discussion covers the importance of having a strong support system and effective tools in the Real Estate industry. Sexton delves into the value of global networking, leadership styles, and essential systems and technologies that help streamline Real Estate operations. Moreover, he highlights memorable experiences in the field and offers advice for new agents and first-time homebuyers. The Episode wraps up with a look at Jon's future goals including expansion and mentoring as well as his podcast 'Calling Nashville Home,' which focuses on helping newcomers adjust to life in Nashville.

    Plus, learn about his podcast 'Calling Nashville Home,' dedicated to helping newcomers adjust to life in Nashville. Tune in for invaluable insights and inspiration!

    #KeyToRealEstate #JonSexton #RealEstateJourney #SupportSystem #GlobalNetworking #RealEstateTools #FirstTimeHomebuyers #NashvilleRealEstate #Realm #NewAgentsAdvice #CallingNashvilleHome #RealEstateMentoring #RealEstateGoals

    🗣️Notable Quotes:

    “You had to be comfortable with being uncomfortable”

    📇Connecting with Jon Sexton:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jon.sexton/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondsexton/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonsexton.timeline/

    Website: https://jonsexton.nashvillehomeagents.com/

    🎙️Connecting with Krystal Gray

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kgrayrealtorinnashville/

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

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystal-gray-355b56b0/

    Website: https://classickeyrealty.com/

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    33 mins
  • Investing Smart: House Hacking and More Secrets with Reed Sircy - EP 3
    Aug 15 2024

    👨‍💼With Special Guest: Reed Sircy

    In this Episode of the Key to All Things Real Estate Podcast, host Krystal Gray interviews Reed Sircy, a prominent realtor in Nashville, Tennessee. Reed shares insights from his extensive career, including his tenure at Southwestern Advantage and Property Management Connection. He discusses the nuances of the Nashville Real Estate market, offering advice for buyers, sellers, and investors. Reed also emphasizes the importance of building strong client relationships, staying updated with market trends, and leveraging different investment strategies like house hacking and short-term rental opportunities. This episode is packed with valuable tips and expertise for anyone interested in Real Estate.

    Learn about the importance of building strong client relationships, staying current with market trends, and exploring investment strategies like house hacking and short-term rentals. Packed with valuable tips and insights, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in Real Estate!

    #KeyToRealEstate #ReedSircy #NashvilleRealEstate #CrystalGrayPodcast #RealEstateAdvice #PropertyManagement #SouthwesternAdvantage #RealEstateInvestment #HouseHacking #ShortTermRentals #ClientRelationships #MarketTrends #RealEstateTips #InvestmentStrategies #RealEstatePodcast

    🗣️Notable Quotes:

    “Starts to multiply with the momentum that you have of equity and start moving things around and it opens and unlocks a lot of freedom”

    📇Connecting with Reed Sircy:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtor_reed/?hl=en

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reedsircyteam/

    Website: https://www.realtor-reed.com/

    🎙️Connecting with Krystal Gray

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kgrayrealtorinnashville/

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

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystal-gray-355b56b0/

    Website: https://classickeyrealty.com/

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    32 mins