In this episode of FutureRE: The Future of Real Estate, Amy sits down with Trevor Stack, a Calgary-born entrepreneur who traded the familiar streets of Alberta for the sunny shores of Belize. Trevor shares how he broke away from the conventional path, what it’s like building a brokerage in a completely different country, and the lessons he's learned about risk, lifestyle, and redefining success. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about international real estate, making bold life changes, or running a values-driven business abroad.

⏱️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• 00:01 – Meet Trevor Stack and how his real estate story started in Calgary

• 04:35 – Why Trevor chose Belize and how he made the leap

• 08:15 – Building a brokerage from the ground up in a new country

• 12:42 – The lifestyle difference: from hustle culture to intentional living

• 17:00 – Advice for Canadians considering international real estate

• 20:55 – The unexpected benefits (and challenges) of going against the grain

• 25:30 – How Trevor defines success today

• 30:00 – What's next for Trevor and his Belize-based real estate ventures

In this episode of FutureRE: The Future of Real Estate, we sit down with Nathan Nasseri, founder of ResVR, to explore how virtual reality is transforming the new home-buying experience. With a background rooted in real estate development and technology, Nathan shares how he identified a disconnect between traditional floor plans and buyer imagination—and how ResVR was born to solve that problem.

We cover:

• How ResVR’s virtual and immersive home tours help buyers connect emotionally with pre-construction homes.

• The transition from one-off visualization projects to a scalable SaaS platform for builders and developers.

• Industry resistance, builder onboarding, and the importance of timing and education when introducing proptech.

• How data from user interactions in VR environments could shape the future of home design and marketing.

Nathan also reflects on the rollercoaster of building a proptech company—navigating pivots, tech development, and bridging real estate with innovation.

From flipping homes at 19 to launching a game-changing real estate tech solution, Simon Fiore shares how his entrepreneurial grit and industry experience led to the creation of FinTracker. If you're a realtor, investor, or tech enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!

📌 Episode Description:
In this episode ofFutureRE - The Future of Real Estate, we sit down with Simon Fiore, founder of FinTracker. Simon’s journey spans continents, from his roots in Italy and Venezuela to making his mark in Canada’s real estate industry. He started flipping homes as a teenager, became a successful realtor, and eventually transitioned into proptech, solving industry pain points with FinTracker.

🔹 How early real estate investments shaped Simon’s career
🔹 The reality of starting in real estate – hustle, networking, and persistence
🔹 What inspired FinTracker and how it’s transforming compliance for realtors
🔹 Advice for real estate professionals looking to embrace technology

Tune in to hear Simon’s story and gain valuable insights into the evolving real estate landscape!

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In this episode of FutureRE - The Future of Real Estate, we dive into the journey of Greg, the founder of Really Trusted, a game-changing compliance solution for real estate brokers across Canada. From tackling the challenges of entrepreneurship to transforming real estate compliance, Greg shares his story of resilience, innovation, and unexpected success.

Key Takeaways:

• Entrepreneurial Reality Check: Greg discusses why not everyone is cut out for entrepreneurship and what it truly takes to succeed in the challenging world of startups.

• From Pain Point to Profit: Discover how Really Trusted was born out of Greg's personal pain points with new compliance forms and evolved into a comprehensive solution for real estate brokers.

• Navigating Compliance and Privacy: Learn about the hurdles Greg faced with compliance regulations and privacy concerns, and how Really Trusted addresses these challenges with a full-service approach.

• Innovation in Action: Hear about the strategic decisions, including the pivot to remote verification during the COVID-19 pandemic, that propelled Really Trusted to its current status.

• The Future of Compliance: Greg shares insights on what’s next for Really Trusted and potential expansions into other sectors that require rigorous compliance solutions.

Links and Resources:

• Really Trusted Website
• Follow Really Trusted on LinkedIn
• Subscribe to FutureRE - The Future of Real Estate

Listen now to hear Greg’s incredible journey and gain valuable insights into the intersection of real estate, technology, and compliance!

Listen to this captivating episode as Amy chats with Erin Crocker, a dynamic real estate lawyer with over 12 years of experience. Erin takes us through her inspiring journey from a small-town real estate professional in Northern British Columbia to founding Pasco Real Estate Law in Calgary during the pandemic. Discover how legislative changes during Covid-19 sparked a revolution in real estate law, enabling lawyers to sign documents with clients virtually.

Erin dives into the hurdles traditional law firms face in embracing virtual signings and unveils Pasco’s innovative solutions that enhance the client experience. Learn about the crucial role of effective communication in real estate transactions, the advantages of digital ID verification, and the exciting future of real estate law in a digital age.

Get insider insights on how Pasco's virtual signing services save time and effort, particularly for out-of-town clients, and explore the seamless convenience of technology like DocuSign. Erin also sheds light on the essential role of real estate lawyers in ensuring smooth transactions and the groundbreaking efforts to digitize land titles in Alberta.

Tune in for a forward-thinking discussion!

This episode of FutureRE is both insightful and entertaining! We delve into the transformative world of real estate technology. Our exclusive interview with Josh Kuchar, co-founder of ShowAmi, unveils how this innovative platform is reshaping the traditional real estate landscape... and as a bonus shares some of his marketing tips that Showami uses to help standout in the crowd.

ShowNotes:

• The Birth of a Solution: Showami emerged during a critical juncture in the real estate market, addressing the urgent need for on-demand showing agent services. As the demand for immediate home viewings skyrocketed, Showami provided a solution that revolutionized the industry.

• Sacrificing Time for Money: In our conversation, Josh Kuchar reflects on the pivotal moment when the necessity of rapid home viewings highlighted the sacrifice realtors made in terms of time and income. ShowAmi's emergence offered a balance, allowing real estate professionals to reclaim their time without compromising their earnings.

• The ShowAmi Experience: Delving into the core of Showami's functionality, Josh Kuchar elaborates on how the platform operates as an on-demand showing agent service. With its user-friendly interface and seamless integration, ShowAmi empowers realtors to schedule home viewings effortlessly, optimizing their productivity and client satisfaction.

• Navigating Tech Integration: Despite its independence, ShowAmi explores potential collaborations with other real estate tech companies to enhance its services. However, navigating regulatory nuances and compatibility challenges remains a constant endeavor as the platform expands across different jurisdictions.

  As ShowAmi continues to innovate and expand its reach, Josh Kuchar shares insights into the company's vision for the future with plans to explore new markets and overcome regulatory hurdles, Showami remains committed to revolutionizing the real estate experience for professionals and clients alike.

Conclusion: In a rapidly evolving real estate landscape, ShowAmi stands as a beacon of technological advancement, offering realtors a newfound freedom to thrive in their profession. Join us in our next episode as we continue to explore the forefront of real estate innovation, only on FutureRE.

From broke buyers agent to cofounder of a real estate media company today we chat with Eric Simon and hear how a social media satire account chronicling the pain points of real estate turned into a real estate media company.

• The Genesis of The Broke Agent: Eric recounts his humble beginnings as a receptionist at a brokerage in Beverly Hills, where he stumbled upon the idea of starting a humorous social media account chronicling the struggles of real estate agents. The Broke Agent was born out of his own experiences as a struggling buyer's agent back in 2014.

• Navigating the Real Estate Hustle: Eric shares his trials and tribulations as a buyer's agent, from sitting empty open houses to the soul-crushing experience of cold calling and door knocking. Despite the challenges, he found solace in humor and began tweeting out the inner monologue of a struggling agent, resonating with a vast audience of fellow agents.

• Transition to Media Entrepreneurship: Recognizing the value of humor in the real estate industry, Eric ventured into creating engaging content and eventually authored an Instagram growth ebook. This marked the beginning of his transition from agent to media entrepreneur, as he explored avenues like blogs, podcasts, and social media consulting.

• The Birth of a BAM Media: Eric's collaboration with fellow agents and content creators led to the inception of Broke News Network (BNN) and the OverAsk podcast. Leveraging humor and expertise, they attracted top industry experts and agents, paving the way for the evolution of Broke Agent Media (BAM) into a full-fledged media company.

• BAM Camp and Beyond: Eric discusses BAM's innovative events like BAM Camp, aimed at providing valuable insights and networking opportunities for real estate professionals. With a focus on entertainment and education, BAM has positioned itself as a disruptive force in the real estate media landscape.

Conclusion: Eric's journey from a struggling agent to a pioneering media entrepreneur underscores the power of authenticity, humor, and relentless innovation in carving out a niche in the competitive world of real estate. His story serves as an inspiration for aspiring agents and content creators alike, emphasizing the importance of staying true to oneself while embracing new opportunities in an ever-evolving industry.

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In this episode, we chat with Scott Wilson, an industrial designer and specialist in consumer product design, who discusses his journey which eventually led to pioneering sustainable housing with Blink Modular and Zero Squared Homes. This episode is a two-for-one where we not only discuss gentle density with Blink Modular but also discuss Wilson's other company Zero Squared Homes where we break down the Tiny Home trend - this episode is packed with information!

What to expect from this episode:

• Origins of Blink Modular and Zero Squared Homes: Scott shares how his interest in creating architecturally designed, net-zero energy-efficient homes led to the inception of Blink Modular and Zero Squared Homes.

• Innovation in Housing: Zero Squared Homes emerged from the desire to maximize space efficiency while maintaining quality living standards, drawing inspiration from tiny homes and RV technology.

• Adaptability and Solutions: The podcast explores how modular and tiny homes offer adaptable solutions, particularly for aging parents or individuals seeking alternative living arrangements.

• Affordability and Convenience: Scott emphasizes the affordability and convenience of modular and tiny homes compared to traditional housing options, sparking a surge in popularity, especially during the pandemic.

• Challenges and Opportunities: Despite growing interest, regulatory and municipal challenges persist regarding permitting and zoning for tiny homes on wheels, highlighting the need for innovative housing solutions.

• Rise of Digital Nomadism: The conversation delves into the rise of digital nomadism and how modular homes offer newfound flexibility for remote workers and individuals seeking location independence.

• Concluding Thoughts: Scott reflects on the evolving landscape of housing and the need for collaborative efforts between innovators and policymakers to meet the growing demand for sustainable, adaptable living spaces.

This episode offers insights into the intersection of industrial design, sustainability, and housing innovation, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the future of housing solutions.