Real Estate Resource Podcast

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Summary of a hot market

Data shows 45 days - what that really means

Low inventory

Days on Market

Houses get listed on a Wednesday or Thursday - Why

Showings

Overlapping

Pool of buyers

Renter's Podcast Episode

1. Searching for Apartments
2. 1. Online
   2. 1. Apartments .com
      2. ForRent
      3. Hotpads
      4. Craigslist
      1. Why use them
      2. MLS
   3. Using a Broker/Agent
      1. Amenities
      2. Location
      3. Rules -BBQs, guests, etc.
         1. Hardwood floors vs carpets
      4. Dogs/cats - limitations on weight and number
   4. Things to consider
      1. Who...

Expired Listing Podcast

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Three main reasons why your house expired

1. Price
2. Home Condition
3. Marketing

Today’s expectations

1. Move in Ready
2. Improvements
3. Location

Analyze Your Feedback

1. Search results
2. Showings
3. Online Presence

Tour other Homes on the market in your area

How to avoid overpricing – 3 common pitfalls

                Agent

                Come down

      ...

Everything you need to know about Radon

In this episode I answer the most common questions regarding Radon in Real Estate.

1. What is Radon?
2. How Dangerous is it?
3. Why should I test for it?
4. Where can I get a radon test?
5. Types of tests.
6. Levels of radon that are acceptable.
7. How does radon enter your home?
8. Selling your home? A tip that will save you and the buyer money.
9. I have an offer in and the radon is high. Now what?
10. My home has t...

What are the differences between Townhouses, Condos, and Houses?

Think Form of Ownership -

Condos – The only thing you own is airspace! Well, you own a little more than that (such as the interior finishes and wall space). Everything else is owned by the association. The association owns the elevators, and common areas.

                Things to consider when buying:

                                Association dues

              ...

Whether your search for senior housing is prompted by a family member’s serious medical condition or the desire for a lifestyle change, finding the right place to live can be challenging and stressful for both you and your family. However, the earlier you assess your current needs and how those needs may evolve over time, the more choices and control you’ll have.

Today we discuss briefly the different types of senior housing availa...

So you have 3 showings the day it is listed and now it’s back to the work week. The first 3 weeks of a listing is the busiest and you must be prepared for every showing like it was the only one you are ever going to get.   Make it count.   I discuss tips and musts you need to take in your busy schedule to hit that showing out of the park. Topics include:

Pick up every room

Work backward from the entry point of the home to the furth...

The debate on whether open houses are effective or not seems to never end among real estate agents. Today we are going to discuss the argument for open houses and why.

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Discuss why many people think that open houses are for agents to pick up buyers that are not represented but are looking.

Many agents love the nosey neighbors and only to get their name out. If they are showcasing the property ...

4 Steps to sell your home faster and get you up to 15% more money on the sale of your home. Visit: http://www.realestateresource.org for more information.

1. Obtain an upgrade analysis
   1. Go out prior to listing your home and see your competition.
      1. Look at 4 homes with the same sqft within the area.
      2. Look at what you can upgrade to make it stand out.
         1. Paint
         2. Carpet
         3. Appliances
         4. Countertops
         5. Bathrooms
         6. Flooring
   <...

They Have Accepted Your Offer! Now What?

Your offer on your new home has been accepted. These are the things you need to do between now and the closing date.

 Within the First Several Days of Acceptance 

• Contact your mortgage person to let them know your offer has been accepted. The mortgage person will begin the financial process and order an appraisal for your new home

• Order your home inspection. As we discussed...

Home Inspections – Not just for Buyers

 In this week’s episode, I talk about home inspections and what you need to know about them. The are not just for buyers and what additional inspections can you get. For more information, checkout Real Estate Resource at http://www.realestateresource.org

Home Inspections

What Buyers and Sellers should know - Liability

• Buyer Inspections
  • How long do they take
  • Why you should attend
  • What...

Well hello everyone and welcome back to another episode of the Real Estate Resource podcast my name is Jim Sipprell and this is the podcast is devoted to helping you in the buying or selling your next home. So today we are going to talk about staging your home. Everything about the process including saving money and selling your home faster.

• Home Staging what is it and why you need to understand....

In this episode we expand on last week’s episode and talk about open houses and if your agent is branding themselves or your property. Topics include:

• Open Houses
  • Purpose
  • Broker Lunches
  • Gimmicks to Bring People In – Word of Mouth
  • Visibility
• Syndicate Sites
  • What are they?
  • Do they help or hurt?
• Signage
  • QR codes
  • Texting
  • Custom web addresses
• Branding the Agent or the House

Finally we discu...

In this episode I talk about what you need to know before hiring a real estate agent. Topics include:

• Experience – Background - Designations
• Do they work with buyers or mostly sellers?
• Are they just looking to Grab your Listing?
• Marketing Plan
  • Will they use video?
  • Will they use a property website?
  • Photography – Professional or not.
• Feedback from your agent.
• Tope Questions to ask your agent and why.

Finally we...

In the very first episode I talk about how you can stop wasting time in the search process. Topics include:

• The search process and how people waste time in this area.
• How you can have a real estate agent provide you information for free.
• What are pocket listings?
• Building a relationship early on with your agent.

Finally we discuss upcoming episodes that can help you in your journey in becoming more educated in the buying...