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Real Estate Backstage

Hosted by Michael Smith · business · EN-US

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Each week on Real Estate Backstage we take a behind-the-scenes look at the real estate industry with a conversation designed to help real estate professionals thrive.

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What is Real Estate Backstage about?

Each week on Real Estate Backstage we take a behind-the-scenes look at the real estate industry with a conversation designed to help real estate professionals thrive.

Who hosts Real Estate Backstage?

Real Estate Backstage is hosted by Michael Smith. The show has published 42 episodes to date.

What has Real Estate Backstage covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Ep. 41 | The Government Shutdown Continues" (13 October 2025, 35 minutes), "Ep. 40 | Compass Acquiring Anywhere!" (29 September 2025, 30 minutes), and "Ep. 39 | The Importance of Great Media" (15 September 2025, 43 minutes).

How often does Real Estate Backstage publish?

Real Estate Backstage publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 28 minutes across 42 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Real Estate Backstage?

Booking probability for Real Estate Backstage is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Real Estate Backstage requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Real Estate Backstage's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Real Estate Backstage?

The strongest fits for Real Estate Backstage are Real Estate Agents. Real Estate Backstage has a business audience.

About the host

Michael Smith hosts Real Estate Backstage, a business podcast with 42 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Real Estate Backstage

    Ep. 41 | The Government Shutdown Continues

    Oct 13, 202535 minS0

    <p>Today on Real Estate Backstage, the government shutdown’s impact on the housing market … the FTC sues Zillow and Redfin … and the MLS PIN settlement receives final...

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    Ep. 40 | Compass Acquiring Anywhere!

    Sep 29, 202530 minS0

    <p>Today on Real Estate Backstage, Compass has reached a deal to acquire Anywhere … Zillow is hit with a new class action lawsuit … The inflation rate continues to increase, but the Fed moved forward with its first rate...

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    Ep. 39 | The Importance of Great Media

    Sep 15, 202543 minS0

    <p>Today on Real Estate Backstage, I share a recent conversation I had with my friends at Pixlmob on their PropMedia podcast. We discuss the importance of great media in marketing not just your listings, but...

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    Ep. 38 | Jobs Slip, Rates Dip!

    Sep 8, 202519 minS0

    <p>Today on Real Estate Backstage, mortgage rates drop to their lowest level of the year after a weak jobs report … Mr. Cooper shareholders voted to approve the Rocket acquisition … and the DOJ launches a criminal...

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    Ep. 37 | Trump, Tariffs, and Tenants - Oh My!

    Sep 1, 202522 minS0

    <p>Today on Real Estate Backstage, Fed Governor Lisa Cook files a lawsuit against Donald Trump after his attempt to remove her from her position on the FOMC … an appeals court rejects the legal basis for many of Trump’s...

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    Ep. 36 | Real Estate In Your 401(k)?

    Aug 25, 202531 minS0

    <p>Today on Real Estate Backstage, Donald Trump signs an Executive Order to pave the way for direct investments in real estate to be included in 401(k)s … A Federal Appeals Court gives the green light for the CFPB to...

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    Ep. 35 | Opendoor's CEO Resigns!

    Aug 18, 202527 minS0

    <p>Today on Real Estate Backstage, Opendoor’s CEO resigns under pressure from investors … The latest inflation data provides mixed signals … Speculation grows over who will replace Jerome Powell as the next Chairman of...

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    Ep. 34 | CoStar Sues Zillow!

    Aug 11, 202528 minS0

    <p>Today on Real Estate Backstage, a weaker-than-expected jobs report shakes up the economic data, leading Trump to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics and increasing the odds of a Fed rate cut next month...

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    Ep. 33 | No More Tax on Capital Gains?

    Jul 28, 202536 minS0

    <p>Today on Real Estate Backstage, the inflation ticks back up, leaving the Fed divided on whether to cut rates … LoanDepot finds itself in hot water over alleged violations of Reg Z … And proposed legislation seeks to...

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    Ep. 32 | Crypto Scam Targets REALTORS!

    Jul 7, 202538 minS0

    <p>Today on Real Estate Backstage, the “Big Beautiful Bill” passes through Congress … Strong jobs reports for May and June show the labor market’s resiliency … Inflation continues to cool, but the Fed retains its “wait...

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    Ep. 31 | Could this Solve the "Lock-In" Effect?

    Jun 9, 202522 minS0

    <p>Today on Real Estate Backstage, NAR overturns its ‘no-commingling’ rule … Redfin shareholders vote to approve the $1.7 billion Rocket acquisition … international demand for U.S. real estate jumps … and an out of the...

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    Ep. 30 | Foreclosures Jump 23% Year-Over-Year!

    Jun 2, 202530 minS0

    <p>Today on Real Estate Backstage, a Federal Court blocks Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs … Howard Hannah defies NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy … Moody’s downgrades the Federal government’s credit rating … Foreclosures...

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    Ep. 29 | Could We See 3% Mortgage Rates Again?

    May 19, 202519 minS0

    <p>Today on Real Estate Backstage, the U.S. and China agree to a 90-day de-escalation in the trade war … inflation was lower than expected in April … 1 in 4 potential buyers are waiting for rates to fall below 3% … and...

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    Ep. 28 | What's Next For The Fed?

    May 12, 202524 minS0

    <p>Today on Real Estate Backstage, the Fed decides to hold rates steady, citing stagflation risk … Howard Hanna reaches a settlement with plaintiffs in the Gibson case … A lack of transparency at the Federal Housing...

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    Ep. 27 | Are We In a Recession?

    May 5, 202517 minS0

    <p>Today on Real Estate Backstage, the labor market remains resilient with a stronger-than-expected April jobs report … GDP contracted in the first quarter, but it’s actually not as bad as it sounds … A bipartisan bill...

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    Ep. 26 | Coldwell Banker's $20 Million TCPA Settlement

    Apr 28, 202521 minS0

    <p>Today on Real Estate Backstage, new home sales are up, while existing home sales are down … Trump walks back his comments about firing Fed Chair Jerome Powell … Proposed legislation seeks to eliminate the Florida...

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    Ep. 25 | Compass IDX Feed Cut By NWMLS

    Apr 21, 202521 minS0

    <p>Today on Real Estate Backstage, the battle between Compass and the Northwest MLS hits a fever pitch … Zillow and Redin both announce bans on listings that don’t follow NAR rules from their sites … consumers begin to...

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    Ep. 24 | Why Did Trump Pause the "Liberation Day" Tariffs?

    Apr 14, 202523 minS0

    <p>Today on Real Estate Backstage, Donald Trump presses pause on the tariffs for 90 days with everyone except China … We have positive inflation and jobs reports for March … Fannie Mae has fired over 100 employees for...

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    Ep. 23 | Will Trump's Tariffs Crash The Market?

    Apr 7, 202551 minS0

    <p>Today on Real Estate Backstage, NAR announces changes to its Clear Cooperation Policy … Rocket announces its acquisition of Mr. Cooper … The Federal Reserve holds rates steady … HUD announces it will begin requiring...

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    Ep. 22 | Rocket to Acquire Redfin

    Mar 17, 202526 minS0

    <p>Today on Real Estate Backstage, Rocket plans to acquire Redfin … Compass may be in talks to acquire HomeServices of America … Inflation cooled in February, but some signs of economic weakness are beginning to crop up...

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