In this episode of The Mortgage Edge Podcast, David sits down with Rio Grande Valley realtor Vanessa Cantu to talk about her inspiring journey from educator to top-producing agent and builder.

Vanessa shares how she turned setbacks into success, built her business organically, and helps families achieve the dream of homeownership.

Tune in to hear her insights on today’s market, balancing motherhood and real estate, and why passion and perseverance still drive her every day.

Vanessa Cantu
Keller Williams
956-970-2851
@vanessacantu_realtor
vcanturealtor.kw.com

🏠 From Semi-Truck Driver to $15M in Real Estate Sales in Just One Year
Meet Kevin Marquez – a 23-year-old Cuban immigrant who came to Houston 3 years ago with nothing but a dream.

In August 2024, he got his real estate license.
Fast forward 12 months: 75+ transactions closed. $15M+ in sales. 5 team members.

Most 20-year veterans don't hit these numbers. So what's his secret?
✅ Homemade Facebook/Instagram ads that convert
✅ 100% focus on the Hispanic community
✅ Deep knowledge of financing (he pre-qualifies clients himself)
✅ Specializes in new builds with builder incentives
✅ Building rapport and trust with every interaction

Kevin doesn't just sell houses – he understands his clients' journey because he lived it.
In this episode, he breaks down:
📍 Exactly how he generates leads with FB ads (and why "professional" videos don't work)
📍 The questions he asks EVERY client before showing a property
📍 Why 80% of his business is new construction
📍 How he built a team that lets him close multiple deals simultaneously

This is what's possible when you find your niche, master your craft, and go all in.

🎧 Full episode link in bio

#RealEstateSuccess #HoustonRealtor #ImmigrantStory #RealEstateTips #FirstYearAgent #RealtorLife #HoustonHomes #MortgageEdgePodcast

Meet Hailey Sutter from Amarillo, TX - the realtor who REFUSED to follow the "it takes 2-3 years to get going" rule!

🔥 Her secret? PURE HUSTLE:
📞 4 hours of cold calls EVERY DAY for 2 years
📋 Expired listings & FSBO calls
🎯 17 transactions in year 1 → 67 by year 3
💪 Shut down her massage business with 800 clients to go all-in

What makes her different:
✅ Brutally honest with market data
✅ Gets multiple offers while others sit 90+ days ✅ Works with investors AND first-time buyers
✅ Does virtual showings for out-of-state clients

💡 Her advice: "Business doesn't fall in your lap - you've got to GO GET IT"

Currently ranked #7-8 in Amarillo with a goal of 100 rental doors for early retirement 🏡

Ready to level up your real estate game?

#RealEstate #ColdCalling #Success #Amarillo #Texas #RealEstateAgent #Hustle #PropertyInvesting