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The Home Affordability Crisis for Millennials & Gen Z Buyers

Are we in a housing affordability crisis? Join us for a conversation about the current state of affordability, its impact on millennials & Gen Z, and the path forward for a generation of would-be home buyers. Dylan, Travis, Angela and Abbie discuss what makes this a crisis, why so many millennials don't believe in the dream of homeownership, how to understand and be empathetic toward them, and how to help shift that thinking.
We also discuss the practical steps would-be buyers can take to become homeowners and how real estate agents can understand this and communicate to an entire generation who shouldn't miss out on the wealth-building and opportunity that real estate creates.
To access the affordability resources and social graphics, head to the Forge at c21forge.com.
Speakers:
Dylan de Bruin (Broker/Owner/Gen X)
Travis Bushaw (Director of Sales/elder Millennial)
Angela Fisher (Director of Development/Gen X)
Abbie Dorwart (Director of Marketing/Millennial)

Walk the Talk with Teske Vance

Integrity is the integration between what you say you do and what you actually do. This is what 'walk the talk' is about. We strive to follow through on everything we say we'll do - and hold ourselves accountable when we don't. Join Dylan and Teske Vance, New Agent Success Manager, as they discuss walking the talk, where it shows up in the Front Stage and Back Stage, and holding ourselves and each other accountable to doing what we say. 
 
Welcome to the Core Values Series! Our Signature Culture is the "secret sauce" that makes this organization so unique. We believe that the sky is the limit when we put others first and that work is something we get to do, so we might as well make it fun. Our core values define how we think and act and how our team members thrive. Join us  as we dig into each of our core values with different staff members.

Buyer's Agency: What Have You Changed?

Join us for the conversation between Angela, Jason Mickelson and Thomas Payne about the changes they're making to their buyer process in light of new, incoming buyer's agency regulations. They discuss specific strategies and dialogues they use to communicate their value to buyers and why and how buyer's agency works. 
 
Thomas Payne has been a licensed agent since 2013 and is a top producer in the Des Moines area. He leads the Thomas Payne Real Estate Team and is a New Agent Success Coach with C21SRE.
Jason Mickelson started selling real estate in 2017 and is now a top producer in the Des Moines and Ames areas. He leads the Jason Mickelson team and is our resident master of conversion. A former winner of the Rookie of the Year award, Jason is all about setting (and achieving) big goals and rethinking what's possible. 

Real Estate Market Update: April 2024

This month's market update (with Dylan, Travis, Chris, and Jason) discusses the market's current state, including inventory, prices, interest rates, and supply/demand dynamics. The discussion also includes a variety of predictions for the remainder of the year related to appreciation expectations, potential future interest rate drops, and the impact of both on affordability and sales.
 
Chris Chiaramonte has been a licensed agent since 2016 and is a top producer in the Des Moines area. He is a member of the C21SRE Impact Committee and the 2018 winner of the Signature Award.
Jason Mickelson started selling real estate in 2017 and is now a top producer in the Des Moines and Ames areas. He leads the Jason Mickelson team and is our resident master of conversion. A former winner of the Rookie of the Year award, Jason is all about setting (and achieving) big goals and rethinking what's possible. 

2023 Awards: Katie Riedeman - Signature Award

Join us for the conversation between Dylan and Katie Riedeman to celebrate her accomplishment as the 2023 Signature Award winner. The Signature Award is our most prestigious award given to a relentless agent who is obsessed with the client experience and embodies our core values.
Dylan and Katie discuss the significance of winning the Signature Award, several components of an effective and balanced business strategy, and building a profitable long-term financial strategy through rental income.
 
Katie Riedeman has been a licensed real estate agent since 2015. She is one half of the Van Cleave Real Estate Team and serves the Ames area. She is a top producer with C21SRE and the 2023 winner of the Signature Award.

2023 Awards: Nicole Leusink - Rookie of the Year

Join us for the conversation between Dylan and Nicole to celebrate her win as the Rookie of the Year for 2023. Dylan and Nicole discuss her transition into real estate from collegiate sports, her journey as a new agent, and success principles for converter agents. Also discussed in this episode: misconceptions about converting leads, being held accountable on a team, tips for new agents in their first year, and the mindset needed to help clients overcome obstacles to close the sale. 
 
Nicole Leusink has been a licensed real estate agent since 2022. She is on the Jason Mickelson Team and works in the Ames area. She is a top producer with C21SRE and the 2023 winner of the Rookie of the Year. 

2023 Awards: Jason Mickelson - Top Producer

Join us for the conversation between Dylan and Jason to celebrate his accomplishment as the #1 producer and top team at C21SRE for 2023. Dylan and Jason discuss his aspirations in the last year, effectively building and scaling teams, and the challenging art form of building a profitable, converter-based business. Also discussed in this episode: the impact of mentorship, Jason’s advice for new agents, and setting big goals.
 
Jason Mickelson started selling real estate in 2017 and is now a top producer in the Des Moines and Ames areas. He leads the Jason Mickelson team and is our resident master of conversion. A former winner of the Rookie of the Year award, Jason is all about setting (and achieving) big goals and rethinking what's possible. 

Meet the Relentless: Deb Bartholomew

Join us in welcoming Deb Bartholomew to CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate! Deb will be joining the Jenn Clark Real Estate Team! Get to know Deb Bartholomew in detail through our podcast series, 'Meet the Relentless'.

Meet the Relentless: Louisa Irankunda

Join us in welcoming Louisa Irankunda to CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate! Louisa will be joining the Chris Chiaramonte Real Estate Team! Get to know Louisa Irankunda in detail through our podcast series, 'Meet the Relentless'.

ReThink Real Estate #1: Build a Better Business

We have a different idea about real estate. Great agents get to serve clients in meaningful transactions while realizing incredible earning potential and long-term wealth. However, too many agents use short-term practices to earn business without building anything meaningful. 
Join Dylan, Travis and Angela as they discuss the five characteristics of a better real estate business and the shift in philosophy that led to our two foundational beliefs: have an obsession with the client and their outcomes, and agents need to build better businesses.
Join us as we rethink real estate. Our groundbreaking 12-part series dives deep into the art of building successful, sustainable and liberating real estate businesses. Featuring insightful discussions with industry leaders and innovators, Rethink Real Estate will set you up for unparalleled success in business.