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Real Estate Excellence

Real Estate Excellence

Real Estate Excellence isn't just a podcast — it's a front-row seat to the stories, strategies, and secrets of top real estate professionals in Northeast Florida and beyond.

Hosted by Tracy Hayes, a seasoned mortgage loan officer and trusted voice in the industry, the show brings you face-to-face with elite agents, brokers, coaches, lenders, inspectors, and experts setting the standard in today's market.

Whether you're a new agent hungry for guidance, an experienced pro looking to scale, or someone in any part of the real estate ecosystem — Real Estate Excellence delivers the unfiltered insights you need to grow, lead, and succeed.

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Content is for informational purposes only. Views expressed are those of individual speakers and do not constitute mortgage or financial advice. Tracy Hayes NMLS #23368.

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Recent Episodes

From Puerto Rico to Jacksonville's Best Realtor: 300 Families, a 16-Agent Team, and Why Full-Price Agents Always Win | Joselyn Reyes
May 22, 2026

From Puerto Rico to Jacksonville's Best Realtor: 300 Families, a 16-Agent Team, and Why Full-Price Agents Always Win | Joselyn Reyes

**EP. 324 — JOSELYN REYES CARRION | PODPAGE SUMMARY**---Joselyn Reyes Carrion grew up in Puerto Rico dreaming of becoming a real estate agent. Today she's a Platinum Agent with United Real Estate Gallery, team lead of the iMath Group, and Jacksonville's 2025 Best Realtor as recognized by Fo…
Military Families, Builder Secrets & the NE Florida Market in 2026 | Marissa Scott
May 18, 2026

Military Families, Builder Secrets & the NE Florida Market in 2026 | Marissa Scott

Can today’s real estate agents survive without mastering relationships and adapting to market changes? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down with Marissa Scott. Marissa is a top producin...
What a Builder Insider Knows About Tampa Real Estate That Most Agents Don't | Craig Kincheloe
May 11, 2026

What a Builder Insider Knows About Tampa Real Estate That Most Agents Don't | Craig Kincheloe

**EPISODE 322 — CRAIG KINCHELOE | THE KINCHELOE GROUP***Tampa Bay Real Estate | New Construction | Luxury | Investment*---Craig Kincheloe didn't start in real estate — he started inside it. At 22 he joined KB Home, ranked top 3% nationally, and helped build entire Tampa Bay communities in…
What Every Buyer and Seller in Nassau County FL Needs to Know Right Now | Nicole Reams
May 6, 2026

What Every Buyer and Seller in Nassau County FL Needs to Know Right Now | Nicole Reams

Episode 321 — Nicole Reams | Amelia Island's $100M Solo Agent on Luxury, Land, Military Buyers & What It Really Takes to SucceedNicole Reams has built one of the most respected real estate careers on Amelia Island and throughout Nassau County — over $100 million in production as a solo agent and …
The Real Monthly Payment, Rate Lock Paralysis, and Why Long-Term Agents Win | Windy Keene
May 1, 2026

The Real Monthly Payment, Rate Lock Paralysis, and Why Long-Term Agents Win | Windy Keene

**Episode 320 — Windy Keene | Round Table Realty**Windy Keene has been serving buyers and sellers in St. Johns County and Northeast Florida for over 20 years. In this episode, Tracy Hayes sits down with one of the area's most respected and relationship-driven Realtors to talk about what it real…
Military Relocation, Pricing Strategy & Why The Best Agents Out Perform AI | Allison Chance
April 20, 2026

Military Relocation, Pricing Strategy & Why The Best Agents Out Perform AI | Allison Chance

EPISODE 319 — ALLISON CHANCE | ANCHORED REAL ESTATE GROUPAllison Chance returns to the Real Estate Excellence Podcast for the first time since Episode 45, and five years later she has a lot to share. As the founder of Anchored Real Estate Group, a Military Relocation Professional, and a Navy wife…

Recent Blog Posts

From Puerto Rico to Jacksonville's Top Realtor
May 22, 2026

From Puerto Rico to Jacksonville's Top Realtor

From Puerto Rico to Jacksonville's Top Realtor: How Joselyn Reyes Carrion Built a 300-Family Legacy on Heart and HustleFeaturing Joselyn Reyes Carrion · United Real Estate Gallery · Real Estate Excellence × ReadTomatoWhen J…

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Marissa Scott's Playbook for Military Buyers, New Construction Traps, and Negotiating
May 18, 2026

Marissa Scott's Playbook for Military Buyers, New Construction Traps,…

Marissa Scott's Playbook for Military Buyers, New Construction Traps, and Negotiating in a 59% Price-Reduction MarketFeaturing Marissa Scott · United Real Estate Gallery · Real Estate Excellence × ReadTomatoIn nearly 19 yea…

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How Craig Kincheloe Built a 23-Year Real Estate Career by Never Standing Still
May 11, 2026

How Craig Kincheloe Built a 23-Year Real Estate Career by Never Stand…

From Boom to Bust to Evolution: How Craig Kincheloe Built a 23-Year Real Estate Career by Never Standing StillFeaturing Craig Kinchloe · Kincheloe Group Powered by REAL Broker · Real Estate Excellence × ReadTomatoMost real …

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About the Host

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Tracy Hayes

Host of Real Estate Excellence | Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS #23368

Tracy Hayes is the host of Real Estate Excellence, a podcast dedicated to bringing you real conversations with top-performing real estate professionals across Florida and beyond.

A mortgage loan officer with nearly two decades of industry experience (NMLS #23368), Tracy brings a unique perspective to every interview — combining deep lending expertise with a genuine passion for the people and stories that shape the real estate industry.

Based in Northeast Florida, Tracy has spent years building relationships with the agents, brokers, team leaders, lenders, and coaches who are setting the standard in today's market. Real Estate Excellence is his platform for sharing their unfiltered insights with agents and real estate professionals who want to grow, lead, and succeed.

Real Estate Excellence is a listener-supported podcast. No sponsors. No fluff. Just real conversations with the real estate professionals doing the work.

 

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