Is your real estate hustle running you—or are you running your real estate business?

Johnder Perez welcomes Jessica Ragimov, Director of Training and Career Development at REMAX Hallmark, to dive deep into what it really takes to thrive in today’s ever-evolving real estate world.

From strategic growth and planning to automation, systems, and the difference between goals and business plans, Jessica shares her expertise on how agents can build long-term success—not just survive.

With insights from personal experience and stories of transformed agents, this episode is packed with advice for anyone serious about turning their real estate hustle into a sustainable, scalable business.

Listen For:

1:09 Jessica’s Journey: From Education to Real Estate Training

4:18 What Strategic Growth Really Means Today

7:01 The #1 Mistake Agents Make When Scaling

9:42 Goals vs. Business Plans: The Crucial Distinction

12:39 Automate and Systematize or Fall Behind

20:23 Why Agents Must Double Down on What Works

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What happens when your tenant stops paying rent, and you’re stuck with the mortgage?

Johnder Perez and Michael McLachlan unpacks the gritty truths of being a landlord in Ontario’s ever-evolving real estate market.

From rent increases and legal notice forms to "cash for keys" and noisy neighbors, this episode is packed with practical advice for investors navigating the tough terrain of tenant relations, legal rights, and financial risk.

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01:40 Should You Raise Rent or Keep the Peace?

04:31 Tenant Asks for Rent Reduction—Now What?

06:00 Cash for Keys Risky or Smart?

09:07 Agents vs Legal Advice Know the Line

11:52 Tenant Conflict When Neighbors Collide

14:45 My Tenant Stopped Paying Now What?

16:55 New Landlord? Here’s What You MUST Know

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Is your home stuck in a time machine priced for 2022?

Johnder Perez and Steve Tabrizi dive deep into the tough truths of today's housing market.

From unrealistic seller expectations to hesitant buyers and frustrated agents, they break down the emotional and financial complexities that are defining this challenging period in real estate.

You'll learn why many listings are languishing, how to spot overpriced properties, and the pricing strategy that actually gets results in 2025.

Listen For:

00:15 Harsh Realities of Today’s Market

02:50 What the “New Pricing Reality” Really Means

05:37 When a House Just Isn’t Worth What You Think

07:43 The Myth of “Inventory Overload”

11:47 The Danger of Chasing the Market Down

15:40 The Best Pricing Strategy in Today’s Market

Connect with Steve Tabrizi, Chief Operating Officer/Owner | Broker/Owner at RE/MAX Hallmark®

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Connect with Johnder Perez, Directory of Technology and Marketing for RE/MAX Hallmark®

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Connect with Michael McLachlan, General Manager and Broker of Record at RE/MAX Hallmark®

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