Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind Podcast dives into the global luxury real estate market with host Michael Valdes, senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy, and an array of luminary guests.
Episodes
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Chris Heller, "The Secret to getting what you want is having the willingness to do whatever it takes" Chief Real Estate Officer at OJO Labs shares valuable advice over his impressive career on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #146
Chris Heller is someone I truly admire in the business. He is a legend having been the former CEO of Keller Williams Worldwide and leading a team that sold over 100 homes consistently every year for the last 3 decades. A truly astonishing feat. He has very kindly shared some great career and life lessons in our informative talk.
More About Chris Heller:
As Chief Real Estate Officer of OJO Labs, Chris is shaping partner strategies, creating a cohesive structure between real estate professionals and OJO, and accelerating adoption in the industry. Chris Heller brings deep industry and leadership expertise having held influential positions for more than 3 decades.
Formerly the CEO of Keller Williams, Chris Heller earned his real estate license when he was 20 years old and went on to build one of the most successful real estate teams in the United States. From his selection as Rookie of the Year in 1989 to being the top-producing agent in San Diego County and the #1 Keller Williams associate in all of North America, Heller has earned the respect of colleagues and clients for the results he delivers. Under Heller’s leadership, the Chris Heller Real Estate Team has sold more than 100 homes a year for almost three decades.
Named President of KW Worldwide in 2010, Heller launched the company’s first regions outside of North America, leading Keller Williams to record productivity and profitability markers. His vision and leadership helped grow the Company into the most dominant worldwide real estate franchise in history. In 2015 Heller was named CEO of KWRI, where is led the transformation into the technology company KW is today as well as record growth and profitability.
Heller joined mellohome as Chief Executive Officer in February 2018. Known to be a charismatic, visionary leader, with an extraordinary ability to build innovative, high performing teams, Heller oversees cross-functional groups tasked with creating simpler and smarter home buying, financing and improvement experiences for the American consumer. Under Heller’s leadership, mellohome has flourished, quickly {doubling} its forecasted growth and driving significant change within the experiential and product landscape for the homeownership industry at large. Wanting to spread the tips he's learned over the years, Chris also became a member of the Agent Advice Editorial Board, which is working to help all real estate agents find their own path to success.
About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named President of eXp Global at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Cliff Freeman ,"I was literally born into the business", Leader of The Cliff Freeman Group, Brokered by eXp Realty on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #145
Cliff Freeman one of Texas' top teams discusses how his mother, a top realtor in Dallas was pregnant with him and kept working right up to the moment her water broke with him. Cliff is an incredibly respected coach, podcast host and mentor in our industry. I have had the immense pleasure of getting to know him and one of my greatest treasures is to be able to call him a friend.
More About Cliff Freeman:
Cliff comes to eXp Realty with 30+ years of real estate and mortgage experience including 10 years as a professional coach. He has personally coached over 500 top real estate professionals across North America and his portfolio of clients range from sole practitioners to large teams generating over $150,000,000 in annual sales. As the producing owner/broker of a boutique firm in DFW, he pioneered the virtual brokerage model several years ago.
A highly sought-after leader in his field, Cliff's main areas of focus and expertise include self-leadership mastery, business and strategic planning, people intelligence, team dynamics, best-of-breed lead generation systems, lead conversion, PPC, marketing, operations and finance. He is also a "trainer of trainers" and published author.
About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named President of eXp Global at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Jason Riveiro ,"Go Beyond your Job Description", Senior Director of Global Growth Markets & Inclusion at Realogy Holdings Corp. on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #144
"You're not marketing unless you're targeting", Jason gives some critical thinking advice for agents who are interested in creating and maximizing their brand. An expert who has studied this niche market shares advice that would be useful to all sectors. His podcast, "Multicultural Real Estate Pros." follows key topics in greater detail. Jason and I worked together at my former employer as well as on the board of NAHREP, and he is one of the most talented marketing professionals I know who uses his critical thinking skills to find results.
More About Jason Riveiro:
Jason Riveiro serves as Senior Director of Global Growth Markets & Inclusion at Realogy Holdings Corp., the leading and most integrated provider of residential real estate services in the U.S. with brands like Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate, Century 21, Coldwell Banker, Corcoran, ERA, and Sotheby’s International Realty. Prior to Realogy, Jason served as Chief Marketing Officer for the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP). Jason is also responsible for pioneering the launch of multicultural marketing departments at Big Lots, North America's largest closeout retailer and The Sherwin-Williams Co., the nation’s largest specialty retailer of paint and painting supplies.
Riveiro is the Chair of NAHREP’s Corporate Board of Governors and has served on several boards including the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland’s Business Advisory Board, WCPO Community Advisory Board, Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority’s (SORTA) Board of Trustees, U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, Cincinnati Human Relations Commission’s Board of Directors, Clear Channel’s Community Advisory Board, Columbus Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Pirates Diversity Advisory Board.
To commemorate his contributions, Riveiro has been awarded the Univision Communications’ Fellow, NAACP Freedom Fighter Award, LULAC National Presidential Citation, Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan Award, Business Courier’s Top 40 Under 40 and CityBeat Magazine’s Person of the Year in 2007.
A native of Houston Texas, Jason was born to a Colombian mother and Venezuelan father. He spent 10 years living throughout México, in cities such as Torreon, Mazatlán, Tepic and Tijuana before returning to his native Houston to complete his professional studies. He holds an MBA from Xavier University, a bachelor’s degree in International Studies and Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas in Houston, TX and has completed graduate courses at the Universidad de San Pablo-CEU in Madrid, Spain.
About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named President of eXp Global at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Gene Frederick, "Don't Let Anyone Define Your Vision" Board of Directors/ Team Leader / Ambassador at eXp Realty on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #143
Gene Frederick has built an impressive real estate career having worked for Coldwell Banker, ReMax, Keller Williams and now eXp as both an agent and a broker owner. He has now grown his team at eXp to over 11,000 people. His insight is valuable and his willingness to share his knowledge is admirable.
More About Gene Frederick:
After serving as Controller for Texas Instruments, in 1984 Gene left the corporate world for a career in Real Estate. He first sold for two small companies that were bought out by Coldwell Banker. Three years later he joined Re/Max, and soared to become one of the Top 20 Realtors in Texas. In 1989, Gene started Phoenix-based Realty Executives in Dallas, TX. In 1994 he sold this franchise and hired on with Keller Williams in Dallas as one of the first 10 agents at the Dallas Preston Road Market Center.
Gene has extensive management experience in residential real estate. Prior to joining eXp Realty, LLC., and his appointment to the eXp Board of Directors, he had served over the past two decades in various management capacities at Keller Williams. Among his many accomplishments during his tenure with Keller Williams began when Gene and his wife, Susan, became Team Leaders of the Dallas Preston Road Market Center in 1999 -2006 and grew that office from 100 to 533 agents! Both Gene and Susan were installed into the Keller Williams Team Leader Hall of Fame in 2009.
Gene was the top Team Leader for Keller Williams in recruiting for 4 of the last 11 years, including 2005, 2006, 2012, and 2013. Gene served with Keller Williams most recently out of the Austin NW Market Center as Team Leader, where he grew the office from 320 agents to 641 in 4 years Prior to that Gene was Regional Director of Keller Williams Virginia from 2007-2009 where he was #1 Nationally in franchise sales for 2007 and 2008.
Gene and Susan currently reside in Austin, Texas, have 5 grown children and 4 grandchildren.
About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named President of eXp Global at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Christopher Invidiata, "The Harder I work, The Luckier I get" Team Leader/Sales Representative of The Invidiata Team on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #142
Christopher Invidiata, leader of one of the most successful teams ever under the ReMax franchise that recently moved to eXp sat down with me to talk about his career, family, and legacy.
I spent several months getting to know Christopher during his due diligence process and what I received was a true friend. He is one of the most genuine human beings I have ever met, and I truly feel blessed to have created this friendship with him.
True leader, mentor, and legend in our industry. I am so grateful for the conversation.
More About Christopher Invidiata:
Invidiata, a powerhouse luxury brand known for selling high-end properties throughout Canada, was established 35 years ago by Christopher Invidiata and was previously part of the RE/MAX network. Invidiata has sold more than $4 billion in residential real estate and was named the #1 RE/MAX team in Canada more than 15 times since 2001 as well as achieving #1 team worldwide in 2007 and 2012. As leaders in
the real estate industry for more than three decades, Invidiata has consistently developed and maintained cutting edge marketing strategies combined with providing the highest caliber of service to clients to achieve its phenomenal growth.
With an ethos of “No home is too large or too small to be handled with the same level of care,” the Invidiata team completed over $250 million CND in sales volume with more than180 transactions in 2019.
The agreement allows Invidiata agents to benefit from eXp Realty’s unique financial model for residential real estate sales which goes beyond just commissions to also provide revenue share and stock options, creating an opportunity for agents to invest in their futures. The partnership model also offers agents health insurance and unique marketing resources, including its cloud-based virtual environment and customized technology platform that enhances virtual training, prospecting, sales and communications for agents. As with all eXp Realty broker partners, Invidiata will continue to operate under its strong brand name.
According to Christopher Invidiata, the move to partner with eXp Realty was exactly what he was looking for to catapult his team and brand into the future of where residential real estate is headed. “I’d been working toward a model that would give our agents more benefits, increased marketing resources and, most importantly, the opportunity to have an ownership stake,” he said. “We are always looking for the next growth opportunity and innovative move to continue our success at our team, and eXp is doing exactly what I had envisioned with the added benefit of being a virtual company, completely cloud-based with no brick and mortar. This is the future of real estate, and we’re delighted to be part of eXp Realty as it blazes a path forward. This is an exciting time to be a realtor.”
About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named President of eXp Global at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Tom Rossiter, "Be Nice", CEO of RESAAS, the world's largest real estate technology platform, goes back to basics with his advice on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #141
Tom Rossiter is a very well-respected industry leader having been with RESAAS for over a decade and now has grown to the role of CEO & President of this publicly-traded company. The platform has grown to over 160 countries and 500,000 agents, but he also has been heavily involved with getting the industry back to work. He has partnered with a company that produces COVID-19 testing kits which are a simple blood prick test that gives you a result in 8 minutes. They are 98.9% accurate and available in 27 countries including the United States. He is a great visionary and a great friend, and I hope you enjoy the conversation.
More About Tom Rossiter:
Tom Rossiter is President & CEO of RESAAS, the World's largest real estate technology platform. RESAAS connects nearly 500,000 real estate agents globally, and powers technology for some of real estate's biggest brands.
Prior to RESAAS, Tom was Managing Director of Lightmaker, an award-winning global design agency. At Lightmaker Tom lead relationships and accounts for major global brands including Nike, Sony, Adobe, Nokia and Samsung.
Tom is a thought leader on the real estate industry, proptech and accessible interactive design. Tom served on the Board of Directors for the Asian Real Estate Association of America in Vancouver, and volunteers as a Mentor for REACH, a real estate accelerator program from Second Century Ventures, backed by the National Association of REALTORS®, where he is also an International REALTOR®.
About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named President of eXp Global at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Julie Nelson, "It's OK to hit reset", author, mentor and coach shares her best lessons over her decades-long career on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #140
Julie Nelson has a passion for teaching. Having come from an education and tech background, it was an easy transition for her to get into mentorship at a very high level. Julie's thought process of an agent seeing themselves as the sales manager of their business and then shifting to COO/CFO and finally growing into becoming CEO of their company is a unique roadmap. Just having released her second book "Success, Faster, on Fire, Hot!" her thoughts have helped agents increase their business exponentially. Julie says she is dedicated to authoring books that change lives. With such a powerful mission statement, she is truly making a difference.
More About Julie Nelson:
Career architect, agent whisperer, encourager, technologist, published author, Julie ran the largest new agent training program in the country for 5 years before launching her own coaching company and publishing Success Faster: Quickly Launch or Relaunch Your Real Estate Career in 2018 and her 2nd book fall 2020, Success Faster On Fire Hot!
A 20+ year real estate veteran, an active REALTOR with eXp Realty in Austin, national speaker, Inman contributor, ABoR faculty, eXp University faculty, Julie’s specialties include emerging agents, stuck agents, and any agent hitting the reset button. Julie knows that momentum is sexy and believes that a few slight (yet critical) course corrections can change the trajectory of your business, your bank account and your life.
Julie earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Iowa, lived in the Twin Cities for 9 years then relocated to Austin, Texas in 1994 as part of a tech transfer. Julie lives on her somewhat urban farm in southwest Austin, is a Master Gardener, and an aspiring foodie.
About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named President of eXp Global at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Valerie Fitzgerald, "No is the opening of a conversation", says the star of Selling LA who runs one of the top teams in the country on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #139
Michael Valdes is the newly named executive vice president of International Expansion at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Jeff Whiteside, "How do you make good decisions? ... by making bad ones." CFO/Chief Collaboration Officer, eXp World Holdings on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #138
Jeff Whiteside, the CFO and Chief Collaboration Officer for eXp World
Holdings brings focused leadership and humor to build a team that
inspires the fastest growing real estate company in America. Jeff
shares his background and speaks about the excitement of the future
growth of this company.
More About Jeff Whiteside:
As the Chief Financial & Collaboration Officer, Jeff works closely
with Glenn across EXPI and the teams in Realty, finance, technology,
marketing, legal, human resources, new business development/M&A,
international markets, investor relations, and VirBELA.
He has more than 30 years of experience in global finance and
operational leadership including executive positions at General
Electric, CommerceHub, Pitney Bowes Software, and RM Sotheby’s
Auctions.
More About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named executive vice president of International Expansion at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Jere Metcalf, “In order to have what you really want, you have to be who you really are”, Broker Associate at Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty, shares her story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #137
In this episode, We learn how Jere was relentless in pursuing success and finding the opportunity in her limitations and challenges. Her circumstances drove her to learn the industry inside and out and to treat each person who crossed her path with the utmost respect from a place of service. Since then she has been a top producer in Atlanta and at Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty!
More About Jere Metcalf:
At 26 years old, Jere was determined to carve her own path within the real estate industry. With no car, a minimal wardrobe, and little to no connections, she was relentless in pursuing success and finding the opportunity in her limitations and challenges. Her circumstances drove her to learn the industry inside and out and to treat each person who crossed her path with the utmost respect from a place of service. Within two years, she ranked as the No. 2 agent within a top Atlanta office. Since then she has been a top producer in Atlanta and at Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty.
Today, Jere leads a team of real estate experts who provide their clients with the same respect and fortitude that has been with her from the beginning. The team’s forward-thinking marketing and unique customer service provides each of her clients with a sincere and professional experience.
More About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named executive vice president of International Expansion at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Lee Woodward, "From Plumber to Superstar" CEO & Creative Director of Realtair Academy shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #136
Lee Woodward is arguably the #1 real estate coach in Australia. He has a true passion for agents and cares deeply about their success. It has been a wonderful privilege to get to know Lee recently and learn more about his incredible program and success he's had in one of the most beautiful countries in the world.
More About Lee Woodward:
Lee has been widely acclaimed for having transformed the real estate industry and profession. His dynamic, cutting edge business systems and career development solutions enable thousands of real estate professionals to excel in their chosen careers and countless businesses to thrive in an increasingly challenging commercial environment.
Launching his real estate career in 1992, Lee catapulted his way to the top 2% of sales agents in the country within his very first year. Breaking multiple industry records in compressed time, he quickly captured the attention of the nation. Vocally passionate about real estate and the people who, like him, have chosen to make it their profession, Lee set his sights early in his career on enhancing the professionalism within the industry to such an extent that consumer perception of real estate agents would dramatically improve. He accomplished his mission through the delivery of strategic training, systems and solutions that specifically targets the needs of real estate agents and enables them to connect more effectively with their customers.
Today Lee is one of Australia and New Zealand’s most in-demand real estate sales trainers, leadership coaches and keynote speakers. As founder, CEO and Creative Director of Australia’s largest real estate training and systems development company Real Estate Academy and founder and CEO of Complete Data and Real Estate Hot Topics, Lee and his team continue to set the bar for training, continual improvement and systems development within the industry.
Lee was recognized as one of the world’s top 10 trainers under the age of 40 in 2009 and is the author of two industry best selling books, ‘What to Say, What to Send’ and Frameworks - Foundations & Systems for Success in Real Estate
More About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named executive vice president of International Expansion at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Alex Howland, "One World, Achieving Together" Founder of Virbela, the technology behind eXp Realty, talks about his life as an organizational psychologist and how he created this platform from an educational focus to now the basis for the fastest growing real estate company in America. on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #135
Alex Howland is probably one of the smartest people I know, but
more importantly he is one of the most compassionate human beings I know who leads with humility. Having created the foremost platform for remote virtual interaction, it's been adopted in various other sectors including financial and entertainment. Social responsibility and inclusivity are at the forefront of everything he creates and develops. His motto is "one world, achieving together" and he lives it every day.
More About Alex Howland:
Alex founded VirBELA, a social virtual reality platform focused on education and team development with clients in various industries from government to retail. The VirBELA team developed eXp Realty’s cloud-based campus, called eXp World. eXp World Holdings, eXp Realty’s parent company, acquired VirBELA’s core group of products and services in November 2018.
As President of eXp World Technologies, an eXp World Holdings company, Alex leads the development of VirBELA’s products and services to expand the offering to agents, teams and others who could benefit from their own, always-available environments for collaboration.
In the development of VirBELA, Alex was awarded financial support from the Graduate Management Admissions Council, the National Science Foundation, the National Institute of Health, the Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen Foundation and the American Psychological Association to support some of innovations and research.
Alex has a bachelors in organization psychology from Providence College and a doctorate in philosophy from Alliant International University, San Diego Scripps Ranch.
More About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named executive vice president of International Expansion at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
Elizabeth Stribling-Kivlan, "Work Hard & Be Honest" Senior Managing Director at Compass shares her story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #134
Elizabeth comes from a prestigious New York real estate family having run one of the most boutique luxury firms, Stribling Realty that her mother founded decades ago. She has been a great friend and mentor for many years and I was honored to have her sit down with me for a candid conversation.
More About Elizabeth Stribling-Kivlan:
Prior to Compass, Elizabeth Ann Stribling-Kivlan was the President of leading New York real estate company Stribling & Associates. The brokerage was founded by her mother, Elizabeth F. Stribling, in 1980 and has grown to include more than 300 agents in four offices across Manhattan and Brooklyn, as well as a vast network of national and international partners.
In overseeing day-to-day operations at Stribling & Associates, Elizabeth Ann has grown the firm's agent population, overall sales volume, and average sales price. Her lifelong real estate experience makes her one of the most sought-after resources for buyers and sellers, as well as in the press. She is frequently quoted in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and US News & World Report, and is a regular contributor to Inman News.
A fifth-generation New Yorker, Elizabeth Ann Stribling-Kivlan is a graduate of the Chapin School and the College of the Holy Cross, where she studied Comparative World Religions. Elizabeth started working in real estate in 2001 in San Francisco, as an assistant to one of that city's top producers. After two years on the West Coast, she returned to New York City and began her career at Stribling as a salesperson. During that time, Elizabeth sold property both Uptown and Downtown, as well as in Brooklyn, where she worked on-site at One Brooklyn Bridge Park, the conversion of a former warehouse into 449 luxury apartments in Brooklyn Heights.
More About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named executive vice president of International Expansion at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Courtney Chakarun, "Be comfortable with being wrong" Chief Marketing Officer at eXp World Holdings, Inc. on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #133
About Courtney Chakarun:
Courtney Chakarun speaks about her diverse career background from financial services and housing and how that culminated to her current position. As Chief Marketing Officer, Courtney is responsible for amplifying the eXp World Holdings’ brands and overseeing all areas of marketing, including driving digital strategy for growth and enhancing eXp Realty’s value proposition for agents and brokers. In addition, Courtney raises awareness of VirBELA’s virtual platform as more companies search for technologies and tools to solve for remote workforces.
More About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named executive vice president of International Expansion at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
Margaret Juvelier, "You are a Mirror: What you do, should reflect back" CEO of Puerto Rico Sotheby's International Realty on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #132
Margaret Juvelier was one of the top agents in New York city for over 25 years who decided to leave it all behind, buy the Sotheby's franchise in Puerto Rico and create a high-end luxury market. Her tenacity and vision has certainly paid off in the last 8 years. She is a dear friend who shares some wonderful life lessons in our conversation.
More About Margaret Juvelier:
Up until September of 2012, Margaret Pena Juvelier was a Senior Vice President and Associate Broker with Sotheby's International Realty in New York City, joining the firm in 1986 shortly after starting her real estate career. In September of 2012, Margaret gracefully transitioned, after 28 years in the acclaimed NY office, to become Founder/President of Puerto Rico Sotheby's International Realty, located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. A seasoned, savvy and skilled negotiator, Margaret has sold in excess of $800 million worth of properties and has created stellar sales including the most recent sale of 5th Avenue property selling at $32,000,000 substantially above the asking price and featured in the Wall Street Journal. Her performance as a producer has been consistently in the top percentile. She was in the top ten producers in 2007 and 2011. Margaret was featured as one of Manhattan's "big budget brokers" in the wealthiest zip code on the Upper East Side in Gotham magazine, as well as being noted in periodicals such as the Wall Street Journal, for her success. Specializing in residential sales, and unique homes , Margaret covers a broad range of property type. She is an extremely hard worker with a passion for properties, shown through her dedication and professionalism which is evident to all who work with her. Margaret has assisted international investors in securing prime, luxury-brand, Manhattan residential real estate. It is with great excitement and enthusiasm Margaret enters the Caribbean marketplace. With an International eye on the market, she brings this knowledge and expertise to her client. Margaret speaks Spanish, French and Portuguese.
More About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named executive vice president of International Expansion at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Anthony Hitt, “Fail spectacularly, fail fast and fail often”, CEO of the Americas for Engel & Volkers explains how he started in the industry on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #131
Anthony Hitt has served as Chief Executive Officer of Engel & Völkers Americas since January of 2014. Anthony has been personally involved in Engel & Völkers’ emergence in the United States since 2010, when the Hamburg-based real estate leader tapped him to establish its presence within California.
More About Anthony Hitt:
As a top-producing agent himself for many years, Anthony was continually acknowledged for his business acumen and commitment to customer satisfaction by publications such as the Wall Street Journal and the Los Angeles Times. Drawing from his experience, and from his success managing his own record-setting team of twelve real estate professionals under the Anthony Hitt banner, Anthony established a training course for other agents to raise the bar for superior performance in the industry.
Prior to joining Engel & Völkers, Anthony worked with Sotheby’s International Realty in Los Angeles for eight years and closed approximately 400 real estate sales transactions amounting to nearly half a billion dollars. Los Angeles Magazine named Anthony one of the city's "Super Agents," and Los Angeles Business Journal awarded him as
their first and only "Green Agent of the Year." Anthony credits his business and real estate success to his philosophy
of providing exceptionally personal customer service and constantly implementing the most up-to-date systems for efficiency and comprehensive service. He has authored several books to share his advice for success in business and in life with others, including "Essentials of Personal Achievement", "Taking Charge", and "Positive Impressions." Engel & Völkers is known as the leading destination for highly selective real estate service with unique, international accessibility and looks to Anthony’s leadership for its continued growth and success, now with almost 150 shops and close to 3000 real estate advisors spanning the United States, Canada and Mexico.
More About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named executive vice president of International Expansion at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Jason Gesing, CEO of eXp Realty “We have two ears and one tongue for a reason” Listening is key on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #130
I've known Jason Gesing from industry speaking engagements we were both on for about a year. I always found him to be such a humble and benevolent leader and you are instantly attracted to his spirit. When we were speaking about my coming over to eXp, it was always around a discussion of everyone winning and I must say that since day 1, Jason and the entire company have far exceeded those promises. I now have the privilege of working with him on a daily basis and I learn so much from him, not only on an industry level but from a human level. Jason is someone who cares about the success of others which is so rare to find these days.
Thank you, Jason, for the conversation, and for all you do.
More About Jason Gesing:
Jason is Chief Executive Officer, eXp Realty, and a member of the Board of Directors for eXp World Holdings. He has been a critical part of eXp Realty since joining the company in March 2010 and has served in a number of capacities, including Chief Executive Officer, managing broker of multiple states, General Counsel and President. Currently, Jason supports the company’s larger enterprise by evaluating and developing complementary ventures outside of the more traditional residential real estate vertical.
More About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named executive vice president of International Expansion at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
Mercedes Saewitz "My father gave me the gift of hard work and humility", Managing Broker of Florida for Compass advises on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #129
Mercedes Saewitz and I met almost 20 years ago. She comes from a very prestigious real estate family in Miami and her father was one of my best clients when I was selling. Max Saewitz was one of my mentors in the business and as I result, Mercie and I became very close friends. The lessons she shares on this podcast, most of which came from her legendary father are invaluable for all listeners. The philanthropic side of this family is also very impressive. In fact, Mercedes was the person that got me to serve on the board of Mount Sinai Hospital when I lived in Florida. A wonderful visionary and person, this podcast was truly enjoyable.
More About Mercedes Saewitz:
Born and raised in Coconut Grove, Mercedes Saewitz was the founder and owner of M Group Realty. After Esslinger Wooten Maxwell purchased the company from her in 2009, she joined ONE Sotheby's in 2011. In 2015, Mercedes made the transition to Compass as one of the company's first Miami agents.
She was first educated at the prestigious Ransom Everglades School, and then earned a Bachelor's in Business Administration from the University of Miami in 1998. During her college career, Mercedes also became fluent in Spanish through the school's prized study abroad program in South America.
As the daughter of local businessman and real estate mogul Max P. Saewitz, Mercedes learned early on what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur in the real estate business. Mercedes first applied her business acumen as manager of various Miami nightclubs, and she eventually ran the famed Opium Group for five years before launching her career in real estate.
Her initial entry to real estate was in the commercial field, and that remains where her true passion lies. Through her deep Miami roots and extensive local network, she quickly progressed into her position as one of Miami's top high-end residential real estate producers.
Mercedes specializes in high-end luxury homes, commercial real estate and development sales in South Florida. Backed with extensive knowledge of both "up and coming" and established enclaves throughout the Greater Miami area, Mercedes is committed to delivering superior service and facilitating each real estate transaction with a dedication to excellence.
More About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named executive vice president of International Expansion at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Charlie Oppler "Your Reputation is Based on Trust", the NAR President-Elect shares his incredible career lessons on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #128
Charlie Oppler is someone I've known for many years. He is one of the greatest leaders in our industry. Not only has he built an incredible business as President of Prominent Properties Sotheby's International
Realty with over $2 billion in sales and over 600 agents but he is also one of the most philanthropic individuals I know. This is a man who truly cares which is so rare. I am blessed to not only know this
man but consider him a friend.
More About Charlie Oppler:
Charlie Oppler, a REALTOR® from Franklin Lakes, N.J., is the 2020 President-Elect of the National Association of REALTORS®. Charlie has been a REALTOR® since 1981.
He is the COO of Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty, with 12 offices in northern and central New Jersey. He holds the At Home with Diversity certification from NAR.
Charlie has served on NAR’s Board of Directors numerous times, beginning in 2003. He has chaired the REALTOR® Party Coordinating Committee and the RPAC Trustees Committee. Charlie has served on four of NAR's Presidential Advisory Groups. In 2005, he was NAR’s Vice President for Region 2, representing New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania and in 2015, he was NAR Vice President for Chris Polychron.
Charlie was the president of the New Jersey Association of REALTORS® in 2004.
At the local level, Charlie is a member of the Eastern Bergen County Board of REALTORS®. In 1997, they named him their REALTOR® of the Year, and in 1996 he served as their president.
Charlie is a lifelong resident of New Jersey and is actively involved in his community, supporting organizations including IronMatt, a foundation dedicated to raising awareness of pediatric brain tumors, and Englewood Hospital and Medical Center. He is a graduate of the College of New Jersey. Charlie and his wife, Geri, have four children.
More About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named executive vice president of International Expansion at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Julie Leonhardt LaTorre "Don't let anyone ever tell you, you can't do something"on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #127
She was named to Housingwire’s 2019 Woman of Influence list and has been covered by or published pieces in Entrepreneur, Real Trends, Thrive Global, Authority Magazine and Mansion Global.
Julie is a graduate of Westmont College and holds a Juris Doctor degree from Fordham University Law School. She is fluent in Spanish and lives on a small NJ farm near New York City.
Michael Valdes is the newly named executive vice president of International Expansion at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.