LPT’s Michael Valdes on his plan for exploding expansion

This week on the RealTrending podcast, Tracey sits down with Michael Valdes, the CEO of LPT International. The last time Tracey talked to Michael, he was holding executive roles at eXp before his transition to LPT in July 2024.

Michael joins us today to dive into LPT’s unique agent choice model and the critical role of training, vision, and branding when building a successful real estate business. He also talks about the influence of AI in places you least expect, and the importance of agents understanding their value.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

• LPT has rapidly expanded from 22 to 48 states in five months.
• Branding plays a significant role in agent success and market positioning.
• Keep an eye out for consolidation and growth opportunities.
• Agents must articulate their value to clients to succeed in a competitive market.
• AI enhances efficiency and productivity in real estate tasks.

The RealTrending podcast features the brightest minds in real estate. Every week, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts share their success secrets, trends, and lessons learned navigating this ever-changing industry. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by Elissa Branch.