Stop Being “That Agent”: Co-opetition, Blacklists, and Gold-List Partners

Real estate is a team sport, even when everyone is on different teams. In Episode 3 of The Blueprint, Ken and Katie dive into “co-opetition” and why the way you treat other agents, TCs, escrow, title, and lenders quietly decides how many deals you actually close.

From blacklist behavior to “gold list” partners, they break down how reputations are built, ruined, and sometimes saved.

In this episode, we cover:

What “co-opetition” really looks like in day to day California real estate

How rude, aggressive agents get quietly sidelined by other pros

Why your behavior with escrow officers, title reps, and TCs can make or break your file

Handling high emotion: phone vs email, recap emails, and avoiding written blowups

CAR Legal, disputes, and the shady tricks some agents use to gain leverage

Lender horror stories, big banks vs local lenders, and how pre-approval letters affect offer selection

How to protect your reputation, support your team, and still advocate hard for your clients

If you work in real estate and you are tired of combative transactions, this episode will help you play the long game: better relationships, smoother escrows, and more referrals.

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