#783: The New Rules of Real Estate - How Agents Are Winning in Today's Market with Tony Cruz

About this episode

John Kitchens interviews Tony Cruz about the new rules of real estate and how agents can succeed in today's market.

Episode Overview In this episode of Expert Mentors Live, John Kitchens sits down with real estate operator and AI strategist Tony Cruz to unpack the new realities of today's market—and why the agents who adapt fastest are the ones winning right now. From shifting buyer behavior and difficult pricing conversations to AI-powered follow-up systems and voice automation, Tony breaks down the exact strategies agents need to stay relevant, scalable, and profitable in a rapidly changing industry. This conversation dives into: Why many agents are struggling in today's market The massive "skill void" happening inside real estate How AI is transforming lead conversion and follow-up Why most CRMs are silently killing opportunities The rise of Voice AI and webinar marketing How simple automations can dramatically increase conversions If you're trying to grow your business without drowning in busy work, this episode delivers practical strategies you can implement immediately. Key Topics Covered What's Actually Different About Today's Market Tony explains why today's market requires agents to become stronger communicators—not just marketers. Today's buyers and sellers are: More cautious More…

People in this episode

Host: John Kitchens

Guest: Tony Cruz

Topics covered

• real estate
• AI strategies
• agent success
• market adaptation
• lead conversion
• voice automation

Keywords

• real estate market
• AI in real estate
• agent strategies
• buyer behavior
• voice AI
• CRM issues
• consultative conversations

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Organizations: Expert Mentors Live

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