Real Bought Remax?! | With Tim Scheib

Most real estate agents are chasing deals.Very few are building a brand that actually brings the business to them.In this episode of Educating Homebuyers, we sit down with a Des Moines real estate agent who’s done exactly that. We break down what’s actually working right now in today’s market, how buyers should be thinking about interest rates, and what agents need to be doing if they want to stand out.If you’re thinking about buying a home or you're in real estate and want to grow your business, this episode is packed with real, practical insight.⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Intro00:33 – Why most agents struggle to stand out01:12 – Getting started in real estate (and early success)02:36 – How to win FSBO conversations04:13 – Why content + education builds trust04:41 – The easiest way to generate opportunities (new construction strategy)07:24 – Why understanding the market actually matters08:09 – What’s really driving interest rates right now10:23 – Why timing the market doesn’t work12:08 – The right way to think about buying in today’s market14:56 – Why people will still move (regardless of rates)17:18 – First-time homebuyers: what’s changed18:28 – Why expectations are hurting buyers20:49 – How to structure a home buying game plan21:56 – The real reason affordability feels harder today23:18 – What’s actually happening with inventory25:07 – Why you need to control what you can control26:45 – The hidden danger of easy debt28:22 – Does content actually generate business?31:16 – Why content builds trust (even if it doesn’t create leads)33:15 – Stop overthinking content35:35 – Simple content ideas that actually work36:29 – Final thoughts + where to connect