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.
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.
For me, real estate has always been about more than transactions, it's about building trust and helping people make one of the most meaningful decisions in their lives. I'm the founder of Jack Ma Real Estate Group, where I've built my business around personalized service, market expertise, and a strong community focus. Over the years, I've helped clients across Southern California navigate buying, selling, and investing, from first-time homebuyers to seasoned investors, by combining data-driven strategy with genuine care for their goals. In my opinion, success in this industry comes from consistency, adaptability, and always putting people first.
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.
Hi, my name is Taylor Jones, and I serve as the Head of Acquisitions at STR Search, a firm specializing in identifying and securing high-performing short-term rental investments across the U.S. Over the past three years, I've helped investors acquire more than 200 cash-flowing properties, using a data-driven underwriting approach that prioritizes profitability, location analytics, and long-term market sustainability. My focus is on helping clients scale strategically by treating each investment like a business, not just a listing.
Hi, my name is Humberto Marquez, Founder of GoWithSurge.com and a Texas-licensed real estate broker specializing in investment and short-term rental properties. Over the past five years, I've helped more than 100 investors build profitable vacation rental portfolios by combining data-driven acquisition strategies with high-performance Airbnb management systems. My focus has always been on maximizing ROI through precision, design, and long-term sustainability rather than volume.
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.
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Hi, I'm Christopher Ledwidge, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President of Retail Lending at theLender.com, one of the fastest-growing mortgage companies in the United States. I've spent my career building innovative lending programs designed to help real estate investors and agents scale their portfolios, most notably through DSCR and non-traditional loan products that make complex deals achievable. My focus has always been on bridging the gap between real estate financing and entrepreneurial growth, helping agents, brokers, and investors turn opportunity into measurable success.
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.
Hi Real Estate Bees, I'm vihaan sharma, a Property Consultant at SK Estates, a trusted real estate consultancy based in Tricity, India. With years of experience helping clients invest in residential, commercial, and plotted developments across Mohali, Zirakpur, and Rajpura, I've guided numerous families and investors toward transparent and profitable property decisions. Our approach at SK Estates focuses on ethical consulting and client trust, and we've seen remarkable success stories where first-time buyers turned into long-term investors through our guidance. I'd be happy to share specific examples of these transformations and the strategies that helped us achieve them. Best regards, Vihaan Sharma Property Consultant | SK Estates https://theskestates.com info@theskestates.com
Turning overlooked properties in emerging neighborhoods into quality homes has been key to scaling my business. Instead of competing in hot markets, identifying undervalued areas before they gain attention allows for quicker flips and lasting community impact. Managing multiple rentals has reinforced how hands-on property care builds both tenant trust and long-term equity beyond just market timing.
Over two decades, I built Sell My House Fast into a nationwide network that connects sellers directly with cash buyers, bypassing traditional agents and avoiding repair hassles. A pivotal strategy is focusing on homeowner pain points, offering flexibility and speed instead of competing on price, allowing deals to close in days rather than months.
I got into real estate because I've always been drawn to helping people make big, life-changing decisions, and buying or selling a home is one of the biggest. When I started The Justin Landis Group back in 2013, I wanted to build a team that focused less on sales and more on service. That mindset helped us become the #2 group at KW Peachtree Road in our first year, which was an incredible validation that doing business the right way really does pay off. Since then, we've expanded across Metro Atlanta and helped hundreds of families reach the closing table. What I love most is that every house tells a story, and we get to play a small part in helping people start a new chapter. Our success has come from pairing local market expertise with genuine care for our clients, because at the end of the day, we're not just helping them buy or sell property, we're helping them find the right place to call home. That's the part that keeps me passionate after all these years.
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.
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.