In this episode of It’s Closing Time, RentSpree CEO Michael Lucarelli speaks with Greg Robertson, founder of Giant Steps Advisors, co-creator of Vendor Alley, and co-founder of W+R Studios. Greg shares his experiences in the real estate technology space, his thoughts on starting new ventures, and navigating today’s challenging environment.…

In this episode of It's Closing Time, host Michael Lucarelli, CEO of RentSpree, interviews Brian Donnellan, CEO of Bright MLS, covering key insights and predictions: How tech companies and market dymanics have shaped the industry over the past year Resistance to and adaptation of inevitable changes The complexity of forming Bright MLS How innovativ…

In this episode of "It's Closing Time," RentSpree CEO and host Michael Lucarelli speaks with Richard Haggerty, CEO of OneKey® MLS about the merger that created New York’s largest multiple listing service. The conversation also touches on Richard’s induction into the National Association of Realtors Political Action Committee (RPAC) Hall of Fame, hi…

In this episode of "It's Closing Time," RentSpree CEO Michael Lucarelli explores the digital transformation of an MLS with Brad Bjelke, CEO of UtahRealEstate.com. Brad discusses how UtahRealEstate.com differentiates itself with innovative technology and a startup mentality, focusing on niche market needs and rapid adaptation. Brad underscores the i…

In this episode of "It's Closing Time," RentSpree CEO and host Michael Lucarelli speaks with seasoned real estate professional Gene Millman, CEO of REColorado, the state’s largest multiple listing service. Transitioning from a banking career, he embraced the entrepreneurial spirit, guided by family influence, and ventured into real estate. Starting…

In this episode of It's Closing Time, RentSpree CEO and host Michael Lucarelli sits down with David Casarez, CEO of Greater McAllen Association of REALTORS. David shares how to get into the real estate business and how he leveraged his diverse skill set as a licensed electrician to get started. David emphasizes the importance of networking, marketi…

In this episode of It's Closing Time, RentSpree CEO and host Michael Lucarelli sits down with Art Carter, CEO of CRMLS, one of the largest multiple listing services in the country. With a focus on meeting consumer needs through technological advancement in the real estate industry, Art discusses how MLSs are evolving to cater to agents and also dir…

In this episode of It's Closing Time, RentSpree CEO and host Michael Lucarelli interviews Merri Jo Cowen, CEO of Stellar MLS, the largest multiple listing service in Florida and Puerto Rico and the third largest in the US, representing over 84,000 members. With over 40 years of experience in real estate, Merri Jo shares insights into her career jou…

In this latest podcast episode of It’s Closing Time, Michael Lucarelli, CEO of RentSpree, speaks with Jeremy Crawford, President and CEO of First Multiple Listing Service, one of the largest MLSs in North America and the largest in the state of Georgia. The two delve into the impact of COVID-19 on the real estate market, showcasing the rise of medi…

In this lively podcast episode, Michael Lucarelli, CEO of RentSpree, and Jason Jakus, a Florida real estate broker, delve into the real estate market, discussing Jason's insights, educational emphasis, and the emotional aspects of transactions. They tackle the booming Florida real estate scene, spotlighting increased rentals amid population growth …

In this episode, Michael Lucarelli sits down with Scott Saporito, Realtor at Coldwell Banker One and President of ROAM MLS, a combination of several existing MLSs in Louisiana. The conversation revolves around the real estate market in the state, including rental rates that have risen in lockstep with other housing costs and the reasons why. During…

In this episode, Michael Lucarelli sits down with Jake Hamilton, Chief of Staff at Lone Wolf Technologies, an end-to-end real estate software suite for brokerages and agents. The conversation revolves around the potential of AI in the real estate industry and its practical applications, including speeding up research, extracting critical informatio…

In this episode, Michael Lucarelli sits down with Mike Price, currently the Director of Marketing at Relevate - a leading provide of AMS and SSO solutions for real estate associations and MLSs. Prior to joining Relevate in 2023, Mike served as the Director of People and Culture at Openn North America where we served as a "swiss army knife" overseei…

In this episode of It's Closing Time, Michael Lucarelli sits down with Chuck Hattemer, CMO and Co-founder of Poplar - a property management solution for homeowners and renters. Chuck has over ten years of experience in professional marketing, sales, and executive roles. Since co-founding Poplar in 2014, Chuck has grown his company to over 300+ empl…

In this episode, RentSpree CEO Michael Lucarelli is joined by Damon Knox who is a long-time successful agent that has culminated being elected as the President of the San Francisco Association of REALTORS while also serving as the Assitant Branch Manager at Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Brokerage. Damon dives into his real estate journey and lays o…

In this episode of It's Closing Time, RentSpree CEO Michael Lucarelli, talks with David Howell, CIO at McEnearney Associates, about getting into the real estate business, the effectiveness of a property management division, and the short and long-term benefits of agents (especially new agents) working with rental clients. McEnearney Associates rank…

In this episode, RentSpree CEO Michael Lucarelli talks with Anthony Vulin. Anthony is a very successful broker/agent in Los Angeles, the President of the Greater LA Association of REALTORS, and the National VP of the LGBTQ+ community called The Alliance. Anthony delivers must-have tips for brand new agents entering their careers in real estate, the…

In this episode of It's Closing Time, RentSpree CEO, Michael Lucarelli, sits down with Ed Carey, Founder, and CEO of Audience Town - a digital advertising platform designed for real estate. In addition to talking about Audience Town's advertising products, they also dive into how lead-gen technology shifted during the pandemic and how real estate a…

In this episode, RentSpree CEO Michael Lucarelli sits down with Neema Bardi, CEO, and Founder of Atllas, a tech-based real estate brokerage headquartered in Los Angeles. What makes Atllas unique is that Atllas agents retain 100% of their real estate commissions. Neema only started his real estate journey in 2020 during the pandemic and broke the re…

In this episode of It's Closing Time, Michael Lucarelli talks with Kirsten Jordan, star on Million Dollar Listing New York, and advisor at Douglas Elliman. They discuss her personal real estate journey as well as some keys to success for real estate agents in today’s climate.Oleh Michael Lucarelli

In this episode, Marc Dickow sits down with RentSpree CEO Michael Lucarelli to dig into how state and local associations can help support agent growth, why agents should seek resources from their associations, and the impact that rentals have on MLSs. Marc is the Past President of the San Francisco Association of REALTORS, Vice Chair of the MLS Pol…

In this episode, Chris Aker, Chief Sales Officer at Compass, sits down with RentSpree CEO Michael Lucarelli to discuss Compass' growing success, how building their own technology has led to attracting top talent and empowering their agents, and tips for refining overall sales skills.Oleh Michael Lucarelli

In this episode, Matthew Kuchar of Showami sits down with RentSpree CEO Michael Lucarelli to discuss technology tools for real estate agents, predictions for 2022, and how agents can extend their professional network with PropTech tools. Showami is a service that connects licensed real estate agents with other licensed real estate agents to assist …

In this episode of It's Closing Time, Yansey Valdes sits down with RentSpree CEO Michael Lucarelli to discuss the unique rental market, how to build a successful, recurring rental business, nurturing relationships with renters and landlords, and much more. Yansey serves as the Associate Broker at Julie's Realty based in Florida.…

In this episode of It's Closing Time, Jonathan Lickstein sits down with RentSpree CEO Michael Lucarelli to discuss all things real estate, specifically the unique role that technology has to empower real estate agents and brokers. Jonathan serves as the Managing Broker for LoKation Real Estate as well as a coach, mentor, and certified instructor. J…

In this episode of It’s Closing Time, Kala Laos sits down with RentSpree CEO Michael Lucarelli to discuss the future of iBuying within Real Estate, as well as her real estate software company Zoodealio. Michael and Kala discuss "Zillow-geddon" and how real estate agents should view iBuying companies. Kala also discusses how her company, Zoodealio i…

In this episode of It’s Closing Time, Maya Tuvia sits down with RentSpree CEO Michael Lucarelli to discuss her already impressive 8-year career in the real estate industry. In that time, Maya has amassed incredible experience in property management and representing home buyers and sellers through her firm, 365 Management Group. As a RentSpree power…