Retail to Selling Million Pound London Homes | Maxine Agy | Real Estate Leaders Podcast Ep.1

From working in retail to selling multi-million pound homes in London’s luxury property market, this is Maxine Agy’s inspiring journey. In Episode 1 of The Real Estate Leaders Podcast, host Mary-Felicia Gomez speaks with Maxine about her career transition, breaking into... or shall we say scouted (even better) into real estate with no prior property experience, and what it’s really like selling homes to an array of clients, as well as the art of earning client trust in one of the world’s most competitive property markets. Whether you’re an aspiring property professional, an investor, or simply curious about luxury real estate, this episode is packed with insights, lessons, and advice for building a career in property. In this episode you’ll learn: How to start a career in real estate in the UK 🏡 What it takes to sell million-pound homes in London 💷 Career tips for property professionals and students 🎓 The mindset behind transitioning from retail to real estate You also get an exclusive property tour of our podcast setting Did you like the property tour at the end? (from 47:04) get in touch for more information, or to arrange your private viewing! contactrealestateleaders@gmail.com Get in touch with maxine's social media @maxine.agy on instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Maxine Agyemang on Linkedin Maxine's interior design company: Moodwell on Instagram About the Podcast 🎙️ The Real Estate Leaders Podcast brings you property insights, unfiltered conversations, and inspiring stories from across the property world, with the real estate leaders of today and rising stars for tomorrow. ALL episodes include an exclusive property tour — from investors to developers, agents to entrepreneurs. 🎥Shot by chrzt19 on instagram 📺 New episodes dropping on YouTube 🎧 Coming soon to Spotify & Apple Podcasts 👉 Subscribe for more episodes 👉 Follow on Instagram: @realestateleaderspod & @maryfeliciaa 👉 Follow on TikTok: @realestateleaderspod & @shecorporate PODCAST TIME STAMPS 00:00 - 00:42 Who is the Podcast for? 00:43 - 01:27 Episode montage 01:28 - 02:13 Intro 02:14 - 03:44 How I met maxine 03:45 - 05:33 Growing up (introvert/ extrovert? in property) 05:34 - 06: 40 Where the love for property began: lego, art, parents flipping houses 06:43 - 07:20 Parents reaction to studying architecture 07:21 - 09:27 What it was like studying architecture at uni 09:29 - 10:33 First time she realised she can pitch 10:34 - 12:38 Uni vs Apprenticeship 12:39 - 13:25 Art of describing property 13:25 - 17:24 Selling homes off-plan (the right way to earn client trust) 17:25 - 19:47 Selling Shared ownership property - is it too good to be true? 19:48 - 21:19 Life before property in London 21:20 - 24:55 Transition from uni to real estate (retail & side hustles) 24:56 - 28:46 Being poached by a property CEO and global firm 28:47 - 31:05 Advice for multi-passionate women 31:07 - 32:29 How to be confident in high-pressure sales environment 32:29 - 34:06 Working with Celebrities and VIP’s 34:29 - 35:05 Working with First time buyers 35:06 - 37:51 Differences working with Wealthy Clients 37:52 - 40:24 Less glamour side to sales 40:25 - 41:40 Buying her own property as an agent (is property too glamourised in the uk) 42:00 - 43:30 Advice for people wanting to get onto the ladder 43:46 - 47:04 Starting her Interior design company 47:23 - 48:31 TOUR of todays episode’s location (8 Harbord Square, Canary Wharf) 48: 33 - 49:57 Wrap-up of the episode