I know what you’re thinking – who are Phil Sexton and Kyle Fouts? Let’s just say they (okay, that was the last third person self-reference) are the most exciting radio guests Bill Ashker and Bill Zervakos had on their program on December 13th from 9-10am. Of course you know that Bill Z and Bill A are on 1510AM every Saturday hosting Real Estate from A to Z. They bring in local industry personalities and talk about current real estate conditions and trends.
All kidding aside, Kyle Fouts is the Designated Broker for Dan Schwartz Realty. He has followed his father’s (Duane Fouts) footsteps into the industry and into the position. Once Dan Schwartz and HomeSmart are done with their merge, Kyle will become a Broker for HomeSmart assisting agents with transaction questions.
My role is completely different than Kyle’s, I support and teach agents how to live and work in this wonderful world with technology. The transaction help that I provide is more along the lines of how to sign-up for ZipForms and explaining the pros and cons of ZipForm Desktop vs ZipForm Online, for example. Also, as you may know, I blog about industry *stuff* and assist agents that are interested in doing the same. Like Kyle, I have followed my father’s (Jim Sexton) footsteps into this industry.
The Bills invited us On Air because we are two SOB’s (sons of brokers (h/t Jim Zirbes)) under 30 – which as Bill A points out is younger than Bill Z’s shoes. They were looking for a view of the current times and future of real estate from the young bucks perspective. Just in case you’re interested in listening to the program…
Both Kyle and I were honored (and I think a little nervous) to be invited to participate in the show. I can’t thank them enough for the opportunity.
Congratulations to Duane Fouts and Matt Widdows!
Duane Fouts worked out a deal to sell Dan Schwartz Realty to Matt Widdows who is the owner of HomeSmart. HomeSmart is now the largest real estate brokerage in AZ with 3,300 agents! 3,300! Holy smokes – that makes our family of 750 agents seem so small… no complex here!
Also, congratulations to Kyle Fouts. He is taking over as Designated Broker for Dan Schwartz while the transition is completed. Duane will now have time to get even more hot and heavy with his industry involvement at both the state and national levels.