Ep 261: Turning Life Experience Into Real Estate Success

“For me, it was about engaging the person that came in the door, trying to find something that they're interested in, not so much about the house, just trying to make that relationship."

 

Episode 261 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Dallas-based agent Linda Bale, who turned her personal experience of living in 17 homes across 8 states into a thriving real estate career built on empathy and relationships. From her early career in retail with Nordstrom and Bullocks Wilshire to becoming a founding agent at Coldwell Banker Apex in Frisco, Linda has always centered her work on listening and serving others.

Now leading Bale Real Estate Group, she blends her background in customer service with concierge-level real estate care — helping clients navigate relocations, family transitions, and emotional moves with trust and confidence. By leveraging open houses, social media marketing, and a strong follow-up system, she’s grown her business through consistency and genuine connections.

Connect With Linda👇

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bale_real_estate_group

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-and-gary-bale-7354561a/

Website: https://balerealestategroup.com/



 

Key Takeaways:

  • How to use open houses as a powerful lead source
  • Why relationships and empathy matter more than transactions
  • The role of social media in building a modern real estate business
  • How concierge-level service sets you apart from the competition


Guest

Linda Dale

Host

Michael Walter

Duration

34 min

Released Date

Oct 6th, 2025

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