Here's the Deal

Raquel Ramirez, a Cuban-American real estate broker and former corporate banker, hosts a podcast about life, love, divorce, and real estate. She brings on a variety of professionals, from real estate agents to divorce attorneys, to discuss the ins and outs of the real estate industry and to share her own experiences and lessons learned. Through her podcast, Raquel hopes to provide listeners with the information they need to make informed decisions about where to live, as well as to offer a wealth of knowledge about life events such as marriage, children, relocation, and divorce. With her unique perspective, Raquel is able to provide insight into the emotional purchase of buying or selling a home, as well as the importance of having the right professionals on your side.Episode Outline:Quotes:(00:08:28) And my response was that I didn't want to change the one thing that my mother had had any input on.(00:03:15) It is unfortunate that the divorce process is often overlooked as one of those life events that actually requires the most help, the most attention, empathy and guidance.(00:04:22) I obtained my real estate license when I was barely 20 years old, and I became a real estate broker by the time I was 21.(00:07:10) It was a ton of work, but I gained so much more than that in experience alone.(00:00:48) I want to get through the noise and communicate truthfully about the things that often fall by the wayside, but that are actually very important.(00:09:11) If I was suffering through the sale of a home that I had only enjoyed for a handful of years while undergoing a process that nearly tore us to pieces, what kind of help and support were others who could easily have had it worse than I did?(00:01:48) Whether you realize it or not, many of our decisions have a direct or indirect impact on the place or places we call home.(00:05:29) I just can't thank her enough.(00:10:50) Not just the sign here and do that, but also the what if and what's next.(00:11:13) I'm also well aware that life can get serious. Plus, it's always best to be informed and well prepared.Blog Post:Raquel Ramirez is a Cuban American real estate broker and former corporate banker who is now the host of a podcast about life, love, divorce, and real estate. Raquel brings on a variety of professionals from real estate agents to divorce attorneys to discuss the ins and outs of the real estate industry and to share her own experiences and lessons learned.Raquel knows the importance of having the right professionals on your side when it comes to buying or selling a home. She has experienced the emotional purchase of buying or selling a home as a first-time home buyer, in addition to managing the stress of being a newlywed. She has also had the unfortunate experience of managing an estate of a loved one who has gone too soon. Raquel has owned, managed, and sold investment properties and has downsized and upsized several times due to her varying circumstances. She is currently engaged to a man with four children of his own, making her a home manager to a very large household.Raquel started her podcast to shed light on topics that are not discussed on a day-to-day basis. She wants to get through the noise and communicate truthfully about the things that often fall by the wayside. Raquel intends to bring on all manner of professionals, ranging from real estate agents to seasoned professionals, to discuss details that can't be found on Google, but that will make all the difference in a buying or selling experience. She also wants to talk about real life stories and expert opinions that come from knowledgeable agents.Raquel has seen the market and experienced life from many different angles, both as a professional and as someone very much like the listener. She jumped up and grabbed a box to move to the Special Assets Department to help unload toxic assets due to the Great Recession. She wrote policies, procedures, and strategies to help unload commercial and residential properties. She also handled underwriting of residential real estate, including short sales, and managed the disposition of assets from foreclosure. She transferred to Gibraltar Private Bank and Trust to gain additional experience and eventually become bank president.Raquel also assisted Anna Navas, the Vice President and Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Manager at the International Bank of Miami. She experienced a ton of layoffs at the bank and was certain that she was next to go. It was then that a colleague and friend, Casey REITs, asked her to help him with a new project. The President of the Bank asked if she had been given instructions.The goal of the podcast is to offer a wealth of information that can be used to make informed decisions about where to live. Life events such as getting married, having children, receiving a promotion, relocating for work, empty nesting, and going through divorce may prompt people to buy, sell, or lease property. Raquel brings on professionals such as inspectors, contractors, insurance agents, financial advisors, mental health practitioners, lenders, credit experts, and attorneys to discuss these topics. The podcast aims to provide information, but also to be fun and informative.Raquel was born and raised in Miami, Florida to Cuban immigrants who migrated to the US in the early 1960s. She obtained an entrepreneurial degree from Florida International University and obtained a real estate license when she was 20 years old and became a real estate broker by the time, she was 21. She co-founded a real estate investment company called Investment Works and took a few years off school to be entrepreneurial.Raquel believes that many of our decisions have a direct or indirect impact on the place or places we call home. She started her podcast to provide listeners with the information they need to make informed decisions about where to live, as well as to offer a wealth of knowledge about life events such as marriage, children, relocation, and divorce. With her unique perspective, Raquel is able to provide insight into the emotional purchase of buying or selling a home, as well as the importance of having the right professionals on your side.Resources:Connect with Raquel Ramirez:LinkedInOther MaterialsThese materials help you promote your podcast. Quotes can be used for audio & video grams or quote cards. Blog and social posts will help your website and social media presence.