Real Trends: Real Trending

This week on RealTrending, Tracey Velt talks with Tom Ferry, founder of Tom Ferry International, and Josh Altman, celebrity real estate agent with The Altman Brothers Team at Douglas Elliman. They dive into Tom and Josh’s new partnership, discussing the gap they saw in the market for affordable, high-quality training and how they're combining Tom's coaching expertise with Josh's proven sales strategies. They also talk about the importance of discipline, branding, and AI in today's market, plus the common mistakes that prevent agents from reaching their potential. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: How Tom and Josh identified the need for accessible, world-class training for agents Why 6% of agents control 60% of listings and what separates top performers The biggest mistakes agents make: insufficient follow-up for top performers and inadequate marketing for everyone else Josh's approach to being a "24/7 agent" and building a brand that attracts global buyers How AI is transforming mar