Real Estate Insights: Balancing Tradition with Technology - EP 41

In this episode of Realizations Podcast, host Andrea Gordon sits down with Darcy Elman, a multi-talented realtor, designer, landscaper, and life coach based in San Francisco. Darcy and Andrea dive into the impact of AI and digital tools on real estate and why the human element remains irreplaceable. They discuss the intricate knowledge realtors bring—from negotiating deals and understanding home systems to reading client needs and navigating emotional moments. This episode shines a light on how empathy, expertise, and boots-on-the-ground service set real estate professionals apart in today’s evolving market.

🎧 Hosted by: Andrea Gordon

👤 Guest: Darcy Elman – Realtor, Designer, Life Coach

Darcy Elman is a distinguished real estate professional with over five years of experience assisting clients in buying and selling residential and investment properties throughout the Bay Area, including Sonoma, Santa Clara, Marin, and San Francisco. Darcy's business is built on trust, dedication, and personal connections, leading to over $20 million in sales and placing her among the top 10% of Compass agents in California. Darcy is passionate about art, architecture, and design, and actively supports local non-profit organizations, donating a portion of her commissions to underserved communities in the Bay Area

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Why real estate is personal and cannot be fully digitized

✔️ How realtors bring expertise in home construction, systems, and market trends

✔️ The art and importance of negotiation between realtors and clients

✔️ How emotion and empathy play a key role in buying and selling homes

✔️ The limitations of AI and digital platforms in handling complex transactions

✔️ Strategies to prepare a home for sale that appeal to today’s buyers

🎬 Whether buying, selling, or simply curious about the future of real estate, this episode offers a thoughtful look at why the human connection will always matter — tune in to hear Darcy and Andrea’s expert insights!

📇 Connect with Darcy Elman

🌐 Website → https://www.darcyelmanrealestate.com/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/darcy-elman-top-luxury-real-estate-agent-in-the-bay-area-a954255/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/homeshereandhow/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/homeherenow/

🎙 Follow Andrea Gordon

🌎 Website → https://andreagordon.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/AndreaGordonRealEstate/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/andreagordonrealestate/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreagordonrealestate/
💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate