Episode 384 - Sam DeBianchi - Founder, DeBianchi Real Estate

OVERVIEW

Sam DeBianchi is a native of Fort Lauderdale and the proud owner and founder of Debianchi Real Estate. Her extensive background in real estate, along with her successful brokerage, has led her to be featured on the television show "Million Dollar Listing" and open her own real estate shop after gaining valuable experience in the field for around three years. When it comes to the NAR settlement, DeBianchi harbors a critical perspective, expressing skepticism about its potential impact on real estate agents. She believes that top-performing agents, who provide substantial value to their clients, shouldn't worry too much about the settlement as they already exceed the basic requirements. DeBianchi's viewpoint, shaped by her experience in the industry, emphasizes the importance of being hands-on and selective when choosing a brokerage, underscoring the necessity of a supportive and conducive environment for success in the real estate industry. Her overall focus lies in providing exceptional service and adaptability in navigating industry changes.

Sam's blog post on the NAR Settlement

TIME STAMPS

(00:01:42) Elevating Real Estate Professionalism Through NAR

(00:08:34) "Thriving in Real Estate through Nightlife Skills"

(00:15:05) Personalized Client Relationships in Luxury Real Estate

(00:20:33) Prioritizing Personalized Mentorship in Real Estate Brokerage

(00:26:12) Realtors' Journey to Rebuild Consumer Trust

(00:29:52) Collaborative Nature of Real Estate Deals

(00:36:05) Transition to a Balanced Real Estate Market

KEY TAKEAWAYS

- Real estate agents are discussing the impact of the recent NAR settlement on agent professionalism and consumer trust.

- Sam DeBianchi emphasizes the importance of buyer agreements in preventing dishonest practices and elevating the industry's reputation.

- DeBianchi highlights the expertise, market insights, and personalized services that real estate agents provide, going beyond what buyers can access on their own.

- DeBianchi's experience managing a nightclub helped her develop skills in managing people, marketing, selling, and making quick decisions, which she successfully applied to her real estate business.

- DeBianchi emphasizes the significance of personality over price in the luxury real estate market, stressing the value of building relationships with clients based on their needs and preferences.

- Consumer distrust towards real estate agents due to lack of honesty has created a negative perception of the industry, emphasizing the need for effective representation.

- There is a prediction of a shift towards a more normal real estate market in the upcoming years, requiring adaptability in different market conditions and providing value beyond quick sales.

Socials:

- Twitter: www.twitter.com/SamDeBianchi

- Instagram: www.instagram.com/samdebianchi

- Facebook: www.facebook.com/samdebianchi

- YouTube: www.youtube.com/samdebianchi5650

TRANSCRIPT

00:00:00 - Sam DeBianchi

There's always this post that I see around on Facebook, and it lists like a hundred things of what the buyer agent does. And I appreciate that. But I also don't love that post. And reason being is because some of those items, any, anyone could say, oh, well, I can do that, you know, and I want to take it to a different level to where someone is like, I can't really do that. Peace.

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