In this podcast episode, Lisa Coots Schooley interviews Delia Dreifurst, a Keller Williams broker and real estate leader serving Iowa and Illinois markets. Delia shares her journey from nonprofit fundraising and a failed beauty franchise to finding her calling in real estate. She discusses what happens behind the scenes in transactions, what qualities to look for in an agent, and how technology platforms like Zillow have transformed the industry. Delia also addresses why some agents succeed while others don't, the future of real estate, and offers practical advice for buyers and sellers, emphasizing that human connection remains irreplaceable despite advancing technology.

This is Addressing the Corridor, the podcast that is your monthly dose of real estate insight tailored to life here in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the surrounding communities.

I am Lisa Coots Schooley, your host and licensed realtor who knows that behind every move is a story (as well as plenty of questions). That’s why each episode of the Addressing the Corridor podcast finds me sitting down with trusted, local professionals to help you get the answers you need before you make your next move.

New episodes drop on the 1st Monday of each month on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you find your podcasts. You can also find updates about the podcast as well as local real estate at CRRealtor.com or find me on social media platforms under the name Lisa Coots Schooley.

This podcast is for general informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions represented herein by either the hosts or guests represent those of the hosts or guests respectively and solely and not any other entity, including any other real estate professionals or brokerages as well as their affiliates, and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.