Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered

The Zillow vs. MRED fight just went public and agents are stuck in the middle.
In this episode, James and Keith sit down with top Chicago broker Tommy Choi, who also serves on the board of MRED, to unpack what's really happening behind the headlines.
From private listing networks and Zillow's policy changes to agent branding, MLS consolidation, and the future of listing access, this conversation goes far deeper than industry drama.
Tommy also shares why most agents are building logos instead of brands and why that mindset could hurt them long term.
If you want to understand where the industry is heading, this is the episode everyone will be talking about.
Connect with Tommy on LinkedIn - Instagram.
 
Learn more about Weinberg Choi Residential on Facebook - Instagram and online at weinbergchoi.com.
 
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What's really happening behind the scenes at Redfin, Rocket, and the growing battle over private listings?
 
In this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson sit down with Joe Rath, Head of Industry Relations at Rocket and a longtime Redfin leader, for one of the most candid conversations yet about where the industry is heading next.
 
Joe pulls back the curtain on the Rocket + Redfin acquisition, the real strategy behind "coming soon" listings, the Compass partnership, and why the future of real estate may look very different than most agents expect.
 
The discussion dives into MLS policy, private inventory, consumer behavior, seller psychology, and the tension between technology ecosystems and trusted agent relationships. Keith pushes back hard on the idea that platforms matter more than people, while Joe explains why the industry is evolving toward a more flexible consumer experience.
 
They also unpack Glenn Kelman's leadership style, the future of hyperlocal agents, and why some of the biggest industry shifts are already happening quietly behind the scenes.
If you want the inside story on what's really coming next in real estate, don't miss this one.
 
Links mentioned during the episode:
Episode with Glenn Kelman: https://youtu.be/4NwncL4bJsY
 
Connect with Joe on LinkedIn.
 
Check out Rocket on LinkedIn - Instagram & Redfin on LinkedIn - Instagram.
 
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What happens when a former cannabis entrepreneur gets raided by U.S. Marshals… then becomes one of the top real estate team leaders in California?
 
You get one of the wildest origin stories we've ever had on this show.
 
In this episode, James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson sit down with Suneet Agarwal, President of Reside, to unpack how he went from losing everything to building one of the highest-producing real estate teams in the country.
 
But the real takeaway? His belief that "no responsibility" is the key to success.
 
From mindset and resilience to coaching, AI, leverage, and winning the day, this episode is packed with practical lessons for agents trying to survive and grow in a difficult market.
 
This one hits differently.
 
Links mentioned during the episode:
Robert Palmer episode: https://youtu.be/FO_LED-R83U
 
Connect with Suneet on LinkedIn - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube - TikTok.  For his book and coaching resources checkout teamleadersecrets.com.
 
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What happens when your brokerage grows, but your business doesn't?
In this episode, James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson sit down with Sean Soderstrom, CEO of Courted, to break down one of the most eye-opening reports in the industry.
The data shows a hard truth: many brokerages are losing more production than they're gaining. Even while agent counts go up.
From agent movement to recruiting strategies, Sean explains why the numbers don't always tell the full story and why most companies aren't measuring what actually matters.
If you want to understand what's really happening behind brokerage growth, this episode will change how you look at your business.
Links mentioned during the episode
Sean's first episode on REIU: https://youtu.be/_97N91wgC8k
Link to Courted reports, Keith's Substack: https://crazyunclekeith.substack.com/p/the-recruiting-treadmill-nobody-wants
 
Connect with Sean on LinkedIn
 
Learn more about Courted here: https://courted.io/start.
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What if everything you've been told about running a real estate business is backwards?
In this episode, James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson sit down with Chris Watters, CEO of Waters International Realty, to break down a brokerage model that flips the industry on its head.
Low splits. High structure. Massive support.
Chris shares how his team closes hundreds of deals a year by removing nearly everything from the agent's plate so they can focus on what actually matters: converting appointments.
From high-intent lead generation to strict accountability and hiring standards, this is a deep dive into a system built for scale.
If you've ever questioned the traditional brokerage model, this episode will challenge everything you think you know.
Connect with Chris on LinkedIn. Learn more about Watters International Realty online christopherwatters.com.
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