Real Estate Excellence

Real Estate Excellence

Are you ready to take your real estate game to the next level? Look no further than Real Estate Excellence - the ultimate podcast for real estate professionals. From top agents and loan officers, to expert home inspectors and more, we bring you the best of the best in the industry. Tune in and gain valuable insights, tips, and tricks from industry leaders as they share their own trials and triumphs. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, a homebuyer or seller, or simply interested in the real estate industry, Real Estate Excellence has something for you. Have a NE Florida Realtor matched with you here: www.topjacksonvilleagents.com.

The content in these videos and posts are for informational and educational purposes only. The information contained in the posted content represents the views and opinions of the original creators and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Planet Home Lending.

Recent Episodes

Feb. 9, 2026

How Christina Swyers Built a Cross-Market Real Estate Business Through Relocation, Leadership, and Grit

In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down with Christina Swyers, a multi-state real estate team leader, relocation specialist, and founder of Prime Living Properties. Licensed in both Missouri and Florida, Christina shares how she built a cross-market business whi…
Feb. 6, 2026

Winning in New Construction Sales: Discipline, Builder Strategy & Buyer Wins with Jerry Strums

EPISODE 308 – Jerry Strums | Builder Sales, Buyer Psychology & Site Agent Strategy In Episode 308 of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, host Tracy Hayes sits down with Jerry Strums, a high-performing new construction site agent representing Richmond American Homes in Jacksonville, Florida. J…
Jan. 30, 2026

The Open House Blueprint: Door-Knock, Invite, Sell

Episode 307 – Madison Partridge: From Medical Field to Market Leader in Northeast Florida Real Estate In this episode, Tracy Hayes sits down with Madison Partridge, founder of Local Roots Group and one of the most strategic, fast-rising agents in Northeast Florida. Formerly in the medical field,…
Jan. 26, 2026

Builder Rep To Top Agent: Insider Secrets Buyers & Sellers MUST Know About New Construction

Episode 306 – Robyn McIntosh: Builder Insights, Listing Prep, and Real Talk for Agents In this episode, Tracy sits down with Robyn McIntosh, a former Pulte Homes site agent turned top-producing Realtor in Jacksonville. Robyn shares the raw truth about what buyers miss in new construction, how ag…
Jan. 23, 2026

Balancing Family, Investing & Real Estate the Right Way - Rachel Hanes

Episode 305 – Rachel Hanes: Real Estate, Family, and Building a Collaborative Brand In Episode 305 of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Rachel Hanes joins Tracy Hayes to share how she balances raising four children with building a high-integrity real estate business across Northeast Florida. W…
Jan. 16, 2026

How AI, Reviews & Referrals Are Shaping Real Estate

Episode 304: Sarah Schwartz — Leading with Relationships, Powered by Results Top 1% Northeast Florida Realtor Sarah Schwartz returns to the Real Estate Excellence Podcast to break down the exact strategies that helped her close over $100 million in career sales. From answering every call to buil…

Recent Blog Posts

Feb. 9, 2026

Rachel Hanes: Where Equestrian Living and Smart Real Estate Investing…

Rachel Hanes: Where Equestrian Living and Smart Real Estate Investing Meet in Northeast Florida In Northeast Florida, buying land or investing in property isn’t just about square footage—it’s about lifestyle, long-term value, and …

Read the Blog Post
Feb. 9, 2026

Building a Cross-Market Real Estate Business in Northeast Florida wit…

Building a Cross-Market Real Estate Business in Northeast Florida with Christina Swyers Real Estate Excellence exists to spotlight the agents who are actually doing the work — building businesses, navigating challenges, and delivering real re…

Read the Blog Post
Feb. 6, 2026

From Retail Agent to Builder Sales Pro: How Jerry Strums Wins in New …

From Retail Agent to Builder Sales Pro: How Jerry Strums Wins in New Construction Intro At Real Estate Excellence, our mission is simple: spotlight the professionals who are truly moving the Northeast Florida real estate market forward. In this e…

Read the Blog Post