I've been licensed to practice real estate in Missouri since 2018. Before real estate, I worked for a private equity firm. My team and I cover the greater St. Louis region (Missouri side only). I actively sell and run a team of 4 other agents and 2 marketing admin. Total team sales volume YTD in 2025 is $45 million, and my contribution to that is $19 million. I'm not sure if your article is more team-oriented or if you'd prefer a single agent's perspective, but I'm happy to help with either one! We are pretty balanced between listings & buyers. Currently, we have 13 listings on the market. Our average team sale price is about $600k, and we sell 75-90 homes per year collectively. We've seen our fair share of basically every situation & horror story that can happen in a transaction. Our top sources of new business, ranked: 1. Our team's Youtube channel 2. Referrals from SOI & past clients 3. Our team's website If me or my team could potentially be a good fit for your story, please reach out to Jacob: Jacob@JRPbrands.com
HI... I am not sure if I qualify or not, I am a broker in Grand Cayman. I have been selling real etate for over 25 years here and also in Canada and the USA.. I wrote a lot of real estate blogs for my company.
In Dallas, I run TX Home Buying Pros and handle tough real estate situations. I remember one family on the brink of foreclosure. We didn't do major renovations, just deep cleaned the place and painted the walls a clean white. It sold in a week, and they walked away with cash to start over. This job isn't about contracts, it's about finding simple, practical fixes when people are out of time.
I've been buying houses in the Bay Area for over twenty years. When a regular deal falls through because a house needs too much work or the seller needs to move yesterday, I step in. I work with agents and homeowners to close in days, not months. There's no secret to it, just giving straight advice and finding practical solutions. If you're curious, I can tell you some stories about how we've closed some tough ones.
I've been running Lakeshore Home Buyer in Michigan for a few years now, flipping houses and working directly with homeowners. We usually step in when people need a fast, simple sale, especially when a traditional listing isn't going to work. After flipping hundreds of properties, I've found that just answering my own phone and being straight with people is what matters. I'm happy to share some real stories about how it all works.
I've bought over 1200 houses in twenty years, and I learned one thing. When a sale gets stuck, the answer is simple: get the agent involved. We sit down together and figure out how to handle a tough property so the seller isn't left in the dark. Agents know their input matters, sellers know what to expect. It just works better.
Hello, I'm Mark Lumpkin, a construction professional turned real estate entrepreneur with a strong background in tiling, flooring, cabinetry, siding, and painting. My expertise was built hands-on through years of property renovation and home flipping, which eventually led me to the short-term rental industry. As part of STR Cribs, I've helped design and prepare over 500 high-performing vacation rentals nationwide, blending craftsmanship, functionality, and design precision to elevate property value and guest experience.
Hi, I'm Dennis Shirshikov, Head of Growth and Engineering at Growthlimit.com and a real estate investor and educator with over a decade of experience in property acquisition, financing, and market analysis. My work has been featured in outlets such as Forbes, Nasdaq, Bankrate, and The Washington Post, where I share insights on real estate investing, housing trends, and financial strategy. As a professor at the City University of New York, I also teach finance and economics, helping future investors understand market cycles, risk, and valuation models.
Hello there, my name is Chad Phillis and I'm the Founder & CEO of Checkmate Rentals, a short term rental management company helping property owners increase profits using smart systems, dynamic pricing and programmed operations. As a real estate investor and entrepreneur (and let me be clear: It's not because I dreamed of running an Airbnb), I've converted a bunch of poorly performing properties into super-lucrative vacation rentals in some markets across the U.S. I am committed to long-term, transparent relationships with owners and will utilize technology & data to ensure I deliver real, measurable results.
A few months back, I helped some homeowners fix up their overlooked duplex. They almost doubled their investment. It wasn't about fancy stuff, just making the right changes. In my 15 years in real estate, that's what actually works. If you want to increase a property's value, it's not about doing everything, it's about doing the right things. I can help you figure out what those are.