Gino Blefari

With a quieter moment to reflect, I find myself thinking about one of the standout leaders at HomeServices of America—someone I’ve had the privilege of knowing for over two decades: Martha Mosier, Esq. I first met Martha in 1998 when we both worked at National Realty Trust (NRT), now known as Anywhere. At the time,…

This week, my travels took me to Fort Worth, Texas, where I had the honor of serving as the keynote speaker at the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties “Get Ready to Thrive in 2025” Spring Conference, hosted by the dynamic duo—Stacy and Tracy Mathews. From the moment I landed, the energy was magnetic. The hospitality?…

This week, my travels took me to Irvine, California, where I spent time filming a series of videos highlighting our top-performing agents and showcasing our network’s Global Open House. One promo in particular was especially meaningful—it featured the upcoming Charity Golf Tournament, hosted this month by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona, California and Nevada Properties, in…

This week, my travels found me at home—and what a gift it was to be right here in the heart of our Intero community. On Wednesday afternoon, I had the privilege of attending the Intero Honors 2024 Achievement Awards Celebration, where I had the honor of presenting three meaningful awards. Eddie Oberoi and Joe Velasco…

This week let’s talk about optimism—why it’s a game-changer in leadership, performance, and life itself. “Do you think you can, or do you think you can’t? Either way, you’re right.” – Henry Ford To live an extraordinary life, you need a strong psychological foundation—one that can withstand adversity while remaining adaptable to change. I often…

Today’s blog was inspired by Renee Gonzales, CEO of Long Companies, a HomeServices of America company headquartered in Tucson, AZ. At her recent annual company recognition event, Renee delivered a powerful keynote on the lion mentality—a mindset rooted in courage, resilience, focus, dominance and strategic thinking. In real estate, courage is non-negotiable. This industry is…

This week, my travels kept me at home after celebrating my daughter’s wedding over the weekend—a milestone filled with joy, reflection and gratitude. In the midst of catching up and resetting for the week ahead, a dear friend shared an article with me on Japanese techniques for well-being. I was immediately intrigued, not just by…

In sales—whether in real estate, finance, technology or any competitive industry—success is often measured by numbers, but the driving force behind those numbers is people. And people thrive when they feel valued. Taking the time to celebrate accomplishments isn’t just a nice gesture; it’s a critical leadership tool that fuels motivation, retention and a culture…

Throughout my real estate career, I have studied those I call “10xers”—individuals and companies that consistently outperform expectations and redefine excellence in their respective fields. Companies like Southwest Airlines and Apple, Inc., athletes like Michael Phelps, and visionary leaders such as Jack Welch, Bill Belichick, Bill Walsh, and John Wooden have all demonstrated what it…

This week, my travels find me at home, reflecting on an inspiring moment from Tuesday afternoon’s HomeServices of America Leadership Meeting. Among the many topics we covered, one of the most impactful was our discussion of best practices—strategies and initiatives that moved the needle in 2024, driving results and creating lasting change. We had the…