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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is it really like to start a career in real estate? In this episode of the Contacts and Contracts by Hepler Realty, Nathan sits down with Realtors Matt Matteson and Russell Smith to discuss how they got started in the real estate business, the challenges they faced as new agents, and what keeps them passionate about helping clients today. We dive into the truth about being a new Realtor, the ups and downs of building a business, lessons learned from real-world experiences, and the advice...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>What is it really like to start a career in real estate?</p><p>In this episode of the Contacts and Contracts by Hepler Realty, Nathan sits down with Realtors Matt Matteson and Russell Smith to discuss how they got started in the real estate business, the challenges they faced as new agents, and what keeps them passionate about helping clients today.</p><p>We dive into the truth about being a new Realtor, the ups and downs of building a business, lessons learned from real-world experiences, and the advice they would give anyone considering a career in real estate.</p><p>Topics Covered:<br/> • How Matt and Russell got started in real estate<br/> • The biggest challenges new agents face<br/> • Mistakes and lessons learned along the way<br/> • Their favorite parts of the business<br/> • What makes a successful Realtor<br/> • Advice for new and aspiring agents<br/> • The realities of working in today’s real estate market</p><p>Whether you’re thinking about becoming an agent, buying or selling a home, or simply curious about the real estate industry, this episode offers an honest behind-the-scenes look at the profession.</p><p>🎙️ Subscribe for more interviews with local experts, real estate professionals, lenders, attorneys, tax officials, and community leaders.</p><p>📍 Hepler Realty, Thomasville, North Carolina<br/> 🌐 www.heplerrealty.com</p><p><br/></p><p>#RealEstate #RealtorLife #HeplerRealty #ThomasvilleNC #NorthCarolinaRealEstate #RealEstatePodcast #RealEstateAgent #DavidsonCountyNC #MattMatteson #RussellSmith #HomeBuying #RealEstateCareer</p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2618449/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What is it really like to start a career in real estate?</p><p>In this episode of the Contacts and Contracts by Hepler Realty, Nathan sits down with Realtors Matt Matteson and Russell Smith to discuss how they got started in the real estate business, the challenges they faced as new agents, and what keeps them passionate about helping clients today.</p><p>We dive into the truth about being a new Realtor, the ups and downs of building a business, lessons learned from real-world experiences, and the advice they would give anyone considering a career in real estate.</p><p>Topics Covered:<br/> • How Matt and Russell got started in real estate<br/> • The biggest challenges new agents face<br/> • Mistakes and lessons learned along the way<br/> • Their favorite parts of the business<br/> • What makes a successful Realtor<br/> • Advice for new and aspiring agents<br/> • The realities of working in today’s real estate market</p><p>Whether you’re thinking about becoming an agent, buying or selling a home, or simply curious about the real estate industry, this episode offers an honest behind-the-scenes look at the profession.</p><p>🎙️ Subscribe for more interviews with local experts, real estate professionals, lenders, attorneys, tax officials, and community leaders.</p><p>📍 Hepler Realty, Thomasville, North Carolina<br/> 🌐 www.heplerrealty.com</p><p><br/></p><p>#RealEstate #RealtorLife #HeplerRealty #ThomasvilleNC #NorthCarolinaRealEstate #RealEstatePodcast #RealEstateAgent #DavidsonCountyNC #MattMatteson #RussellSmith #HomeBuying #RealEstateCareer</p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2618449/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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