Real Estate Podcast Show

Hot New Listings (Week 3 of 2026)

Happy Monday to all of you!
If this is the week to start your new home search in Toronto GTA....I have a few amazing places for you to see.
Its time for a sneak peek at the latest new additions to the HOT NEW LISTINGS podcast for this week.
1) Stunning luxury home in Durham Region...
http://paul-indrigo.c21.ca/.../363-Rosebank.../221897305
2) Lakeside luxury in Port Union...
http://paul-indrigo.c21.ca/.../110-Acheson.../221876039
3) Beach Beauty can be yours...
http://paul-indrigo.c21.ca/.../89-Winners.../221747121
4) Just listed in Whitby.....
http://paul-indrigo.c21.ca/.../94-Brabin-Circle.../221798644
5) Small town living in style....
http://paul-indrigo.c21.ca/.../169-Harmer-Drive.../221675384
And for MANY more options focused on the areas YOU want to explore.....join the 2026 Buyers Club.
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An Open Letter to Brokers: Invest in Your Agents—Now

Paul announces Realtor.com as a new sponsor and delivers an open letter to real estate brokers, warning that failing to invest in and humanize agents can lead to mass departures and major revenue loss.
He urges brokerages to offer standout marketing opportunities — like featuring agents as sponsored guests on his top-ranked real estate podcast — to build loyalty, boost agent brands, and retain top teams.To sign up for the sponsored guest program, email me at paul.indrigo@century21.ca

Sold Stories Report (Jan 15.26)

🗣️Its time for the 1st episode of 2026 Sold Stories Podcast.
 
This is a report you will see every 2 weeks to give you a real time update on what is really happening in the market.
 
Considering there was a HUGE sale that happened at record speed this week....you might want to tune in.
 
PS Maybe YOUR home will be the next one to make the highlight reel. If selling soon, sign up here and let's start working on your sold story.

Win BIG on Snow Day! Join the 2026 Rewards Club.....

If you are stuck at home today, its your lucky day. As a parent of 2, I know the drill. Its never easy. In life, you need to find the good in every moment. Today is that day. Join the 2026 Real Estate Rewards Club and you can be part of the best way to discover new real estate deals and info you won't get anywhere else. Plus, there are awesome prizes and gift cards to be won valued in the $1000s! Sign up now and find out more. 

Intro to Real Estate Wellness 101

As many have found out too late in life....if you don't make time for wellness, you better make time for sickness. At that point no amount of money or success matters. Only ONE thing matters: YOUR health. Sign up now and get a summary of most powerful report for home buyers and sellers in 2026!!

BIG NEWS IN GLOBAL REAL ESTATE!

Today, January 9, 2026, marks a historic consolidation in the residential real estate industry as Compass, Inc. officially completed its merger with Anywhere Real Estate Inc.
The deal, valued at approximately $1.6 billion, was finalized following overwhelming shareholder approval earlier this week. The merger creates a global real estate powerhouse, effectively combining the largest tech-enabled brokerage in the U.S. (Compass) with some of the most iconic legacy brands in the world.
Key Details of the Merger
The Transaction: Compass acquired Anywhere in an all-stock deal. Anywhere stockholders received 1.436 shares of Compass Class A common stock for each share of Anywhere they owned.
Corporate Structure: Anywhere is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Compass. As a result, Anywhere shares have been delisted from the NYSE.
Leadership: Compass founder and CEO Robert Reffkin will lead the combined entity.
Impact on the Industry
The combined company now represents a massive footprint in both the U.S. and international markets:
Global Reach: The network now includes roughly 340,000 real estate professionals operating across 120 countries and territories.
Brand Preservation: Reffkin has stated that Compass does not intend to retire the legacy brands. Iconic names like Coldwell Banker, Century 21, Sotheby’s International Realty, Corcoran, and Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate will continue to operate under their existing identities.
Technology Integration: A major goal of the merger is to bring Anywhere’s massive agent base onto the Compass end-to-end technology platform, which includes cloud-based CRM and marketing tools.
Why This Matters
This merger signals a massive shift toward consolidation in a high-interest-rate environment. By joining forces, the two companies expect to achieve over $225 million in annual operational synergies, significantly strengthening their balance sheet and providing a unified referral network that spans nearly every major U.S. market.
BONUS NEWS FOR ALL REALTORS READING THIS
As a tribute to this historic merger....I have created a new kind of real estate agent podcast network. The 1st of its kind. This is the future of real estate marketing at its highest level. 

THE TOP 10 SELLING AREAS OF 2025 AWARD GOES TO......

Real Estate Awards Season is here. Unfortunately that means that every agent with a participation badge will tell you about it. Instead, it would be FAR more helpful to you to know what are the biggest challenges they faced, the stories of the people they helped....ORDER YOUR CUSTOMIZED HOME VALUE REPORT NOW! INSTANTLY ENTERED IN THE NEW YEAR PRIZES CONTEST! Instead of just talking about being one of the 87 agents who advertised as #1 agent in Toronto GTA, it's far more informative to discuss what areas made the top 10 selling areas of 2025. If you live in or near these areas, there is a good chance your home value has changed in a big way in recent years. Educating and informing you is my main mission on this podcast. Having sold a home as recently as last week and going into year 26, I have learned a few things along the journey that could help you navigate the turbulence in today's market.

A Conversation on Brand, Real Estate, and Reinvention

Paul reconnects with brand strategist Ebrahim El Kalza to trace his journey from Toronto to Chicago and Austin, exploring career pivots, founding Alchemy Brand Lab. We cover a range of topics including the pro-rental perspective in real estate, and his SXSW proposal on helping founders "sell their soul" to scale their brands.

Interview with the creator of the #1 Real Estate Agent Group on Facebook (370k+ members)

As the first interview of 2026, I wanted it to bring you the BIGGEST and the BEST!Since this is the #1 ranked "real estate podcast show" on Google.....it only makes sense to introduce you to the #1 ranked "real estate facebook group" and the creator of this amazing page called Real Estate Agent Referral Network and Marketing Tips. Join the 370,000+ members today and let's help the group get to the 500,000+ mark in 2026!!In this podcast episode, Paul interviewed Debbie Mauro (group creator, admin and fellow realtor) about her journey from a military family background to building a massive real estate referral network on Facebook. Debbie shared how she grew her Facebook group from 20,000 to 371,000 members over six years, becoming one of the largest real estate networks in the United States. She discussed her transition from a window covering business to real estate, including her recent decision to become a licensed realtor. Debbie highlighted her use of AI tools like Marbleism for content creation and shared details about her weekly virtual coffee mastermind meetings that now attract 75-100 agents from around the world. The conversation concluded with Debbie providing her contact information and discount code for Marbleism to Paul for inclusion in the podcast notes.
Summary
Debbie's Diverse Life Journey
Paul interviews Debbie about her background and journey. Debbie, originally from Virginia, lived in multiple locations due to her father's military service and attended 12 schools in 13 years. She moved to Alamogordo, New Mexico, a year ago to be closer to family. Debbie discusses her experience living in military-heavy cities and how her diverse upbringing helped her develop strong communication skills. Paul and Debbie share common experiences of being left-handed and involved in music, particularly band. They briefly touch on Debbie's real estate background and her upcoming interview, but the conversation primarily focuses on Debbie's personal and educational history.
Debbie's Entrepreneurial and Career Journey
Debbie shared her career journey, starting with her parents' expectation for her to become a lawyer due to the profession's status, but she pursued music and eventually MIS in college. She discovered her entrepreneurial spirit while owning a window covering business in Las Vegas, where realtors became her primary referral partners. Debbie's experience in retail, including roles at Kmart and other stores, taught her valuable lessons about sales and rejection, which she carried into her career.
Real Estate Referral Network Creation
Debbie shared her background in real estate and sales, highlighting how realtors were key referral partners for her window covering business. After a heart attack in 2009, she transitioned to working for Closet Factory, where she continued to appreciate the value of realtor relationships. Despite being removed from real estate Facebook groups for promoting a client management tool, Debbie decided to create her own Facebook group, The Real Estate Agent Referral Network and Marketing Tips, to help realtors generate leads and referrals.
Facebook Real Estate Group Growth
Debbie shared her success story of building a Facebook group for real estate professionals from 20,000 to 371,000 members over six years, which led to her becoming an influencer for a cloud-based brokerage and obtaining her real estate license.
Real Estate Networking Growth Strategies
Debbie discussed her successful real estate networking group, which has grown to 371,000 members and functions as a city-sized community for real estate professionals. She shared her strategy of using visual content like maps in Facebook groups to increase engagement, and introduced a new AI tool called Marbleism that helps create social media content. Debbie also described her weekly virtual coffee mastermind meetings, which now attract 75-100 agents and include guest speakers and breakout rooms for relationship building. The conversation concluded with Debbie agreeing to share her contact information and discount code for Marbleism with Paul for inclusion in the podcast notes.Contact info:
https://linktr.ee/debbie.maurofb group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therealestateagentreferralnetworkNewsletter: https://www.REARNSubscribe.com
Marblism: https://marblism.com/?via=StartHere   10% off discount code: C7TVIOPK

Paul's Property Podcast (Jan 6.26)

Welcome to the newest way to check out the hottest new listings across Toronto GTA. For more info, click here.