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Making a name for yourself in real estate is no easy feat; between an incredibly competitive U.S. property market and the more than 3 million licensed real estate agents currently practicing in the United States as of 2022, it’s important now more than ever to stand out from the crowd. Especially since the real estate market is so hot
Still, the process of becoming proficient in real estate can be overwhelming for newcomers to the industry, resulting in many agents not living up to their full potential and floundering when they should be succeeding.
Enter Jere Metcalf, former industry-leading real estate agent at Sotheby’s International Realty and present-day founder of JMPartners, who is on a mission to help boost the proficiency and excellence of real estate agents across the country. Through her popular Top Real Estate Agents Tell How They Do it,” also known as the Jere Metcalf Podcast as well as with her BreakthroughLuxury™️ Coaching and Membership Metcalf is able to tap into her 18 years of experience in which she developed avant garde strategies to sell some of Atlanta’s most historic and architecturally significant homes and was named a Sotheby’s Market Leader’ to mentor and guide agents to the next level.
Specifically, Metcalf’s podcast is resonating with real estate agents around the country due to her nuanced questions and open attitude. In addition to having the experience and knowledge to ask the right questions, Metcalf’s network and popularity allow her to secure guests that are thought leaders and top performers in the space. Metcalf draws on the network that she has cultivated over the years, within Sotheby’s International Realty and beyond, to consistently bring in the guests most fit to help her listeners learn how to grow professionally and personally. Jere’s open attitude gives her guests, like the esteemed Mayi de la Vega, the space to speak candidly about their careers and the current state of the market. This unique melange produces the perfect formula for a podcast that is as educational as it is entertaining.
Metcalf entered the industry at the tender age of 26 and quickly became familiar with the ins and outs of the real estate business through sheer ambition and determination, fighting her way up to the top by betting on her own abilities.
Metcalf proved herself with gusto, becoming one of the top agents at Sotheby’s Atlanta office within two years in the profession. Metcalf quickly gained repute across the country for her incredible attention to detail, client-first ethos and unparalleled savvy in the ever-expanding world of real estate. The agent-turned-podcaster-and-mentor similarly placed a vital focus on establishing connections throughout her time at Sotheby’s, building an extensive rolodex of the United States’ best clients, developers, agents, and other real estate professionals along the way.
While Metcalf’s meteoric rise to the top was certainly brought on by her hard work ethic, she also credits her success to the lessons learned from her aforementioned impressive network, many of which move more than $100,000,000 worth of properties per year. Speaking with her colleagues regularly, Metcalf eventually decided to record her conversations with these leading real estate professionals and share them with other agents who she thought could learn from them. This is what birthed Top Real Estate Agents Tell How They Do it,” also known as, Jere Metcalf Podcast. Now the podcast is a go-to resource for real estate agents who want to improve their mindset and hear about successful tactics from people who truly walk the walk.
The popularity of these interviews also prompted demand for Metcalf to start her first group coaching session on real estate. This eventually evolved into her BreakthroughLuxury™️ Coaching and Membership program.
While Metcalf is helping other agents grow their business with her coaching and mentorship program, Metcalf’s podcast is doing the same albeit via a less formal medium.
In fact, many listeners have commented that hearing Metcalf’s interviews with top producing agents has enabled them to learn lessons and strategies they would have never heard elsewhere in a format more digestible than books or courses. Metcalf consistently receives positive feedback that her podcast is extremely accessible, disseminating lessons in the midst of exciting and interesting conversations.
With no plans to slow down any time soon, we are excited to see how Metcalf continues to use her platforms — Top Real Estate Agents Tell How They Do it,” the Jere Metcalf Podcast, and BreakthroughLuxury™️ Coaching and Membership— to help other agents seize their destinies.
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