Realer State of Mind: Brandon Dotson on Surviving Market Crashes & Selling Luxury Real Estate
From the 2008 crash to luxury homes in Newport — how Brandon Dotson built longevity in real estate.
What 19 Years in Real Estate Really Looks Like — Brandon Dotson Shares His Journey
In this episode of Real Estate State of Mind, hosted by Andrew Yanni, Owner and Broker at Fast Action Mortgage, sat down with Brandon Dotson—a seasoned realtor with nearly two decades of experience in the ever-changing real estate market.
From jumping into the game at 18, to surviving the 2008 crash, to thriving in luxury markets, Brandon gets real about what it takes to stay in business when the market shifts.
They talked:
- The truth about homeownership as an investment
- Why Californians are buying in Texas
- How interest rates are changing the buyer game
- Why picking the right clients matters more than ever
Brandon also shares how his side business supports top agents in Newport Beach—and the mindset that’s helped him evolve and grow.
📍 Follow Brandon: @brandontdotsonrealtor
Watch the full episode on YouTube