Real Estate Happens
🎙️Welcome to Real Estate Happens, your weekly deep dive into the wild, wonderful, and ever-changing world of real estate. Hosted by Kenny Letner—the Broker and Owner of Aweigh Real Estate in Virginia Beach, VA—this show explores the many facets of property life, from jaw-dropping tales to smart strategies that benefit both agents and consumers https://open.spotify.com/episode/0tuRSDKUBhxD6iReyrimC7?si=2e3ba15124ac49ae Launched on February 6, 2020, Real Estate Happens brings you real-world conversations with professionals across the industry spectrum—appraisers, lenders, agents, investors—each offering fresh perspectives that will enlighten and energize your real estate journey . 🔍 What Makes the Show Stand Out Insider Access: Gain behind-the-scenes insights straight from Virginia Beach’s real estate community. Practical Tips: Learn how to enhance listing value, navigate loans, and master negotiating—from the experts themselves. Relatable Stories: Whether you’re an agent or a homeowner, the show’s honest, lively discussions help you connect with common wins and challenges. Weekly Fuel: Tune in every week to keep your motivation high and your business moving forward 🧲 Episode Snapshot “Let’s Talk Appraisals” – Dive into home valuation with Kim Dykes from Tidewater Home Appraisals—learn three proven strategies to boost your home’s worth podcasts.apple.com. “What Do You Mean I Need a Loan?” – Unpack loan types, credit essentials, and APR clarity with Carrie Williams from Atlantic Bay Mortgage podcasts.apple.com+1 podcast.feedspot.com+1. “What on Earth Am I Selling?” – Aric Martinez joins Kenny to discuss boosting realtor expertise—highlighting the difference between a good window and a great one podcasts.apple.com. 📣 Why You Should Listen Looking to elevate your next open house, understand the finer points of financing, or just enjoy a compelling story from the trenches? Real Estate Happens is your ultimate companion. Whether you're gearing up for your first home purchase or a seasoned pro, you’ll find actionable insights, inspirational success stories, and conversations that cut through the noise. Hosted by a veteran broker with over 15 years of industry experience, this show is your direct line to the latest trends, smart tips, and real-life anecdotes that will refine your business acumen—and keep you entertained along the way podchaser.com+2 podcasts.apple.com+2 podcasts.apple.com+2. Tune in today—subscribe wherever you get podcasts, follow @real.estate.happens on Instagram, or drop a question via email at kenny@kennyletner.com . It's real talk, real tips, and real estate that happens—every week.
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Coming March 2, 2020Â Â Â Welcome to the podcast that covers all things real estate! Real Estate Happens is aiming to discuss what you see in the industry, to introduce a better way to do business, and provide thought-provoking ideas to get you fired up and ready to take on the day.Â
Kenny Letner is the Broker and Owner of Aweigh Real Estate in Virginia Beach, Virginia and with 15 years in real estate, the podcasts are sure...
Join us as we talk about loan requirements in the current market with Carrie Williams of Atlantic Bay Mortgage Company. This extremely informative and engaging session will leave you with a solid knowledge base of what all goes into the loan application and loan process.
We discuss the many types of loans, the application process, credit scores, APR, how condo fees affect purchase power, out of pocket expenses, and what e...
Selling a house can be scary ... for all parties involved ... but it shouldn't be! In this episode we have our guest, Aric Martiniz, on to discuss how getting educated as a real estate professional is mission critical to success in real estate.
We identify how to up your game as a realtor by emphasizing how real estate agents not only need to know how to write a contract but how to talk about the homes you are sellin...
In the first Real Estate Happens group session, join us as we have four real estate professional sit down and discuss current happenings in real estate. This lively round table episode that dives into real stories of real estate and what can be done to improve the process for all parties involved.
This engaging talk touches on a variety of topics and how they pertain to real estate including but limited to: professionalis...
When it comes to real estate agents and relationships, every buyer has a little bit of mistrust. So join us as we talk about it with Frank Cole, of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate.
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It’s our second episode with the Real Estate Crew with FIVE real estate professionals tackling how to have the honest conversations needed between a realtor and home-buyer.
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You’re ready to close on the house...but first, you have to deal with some issues like bugs inspections, who would though that? This week we have Mike Pelletier from US Termite and Moisture to highlight the importance of a reliable and honest inspectors and real estate agents.
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With COVID-19 affecting the world economy, listen this week to Real Estate Happens where we cover how it has effected real estate and how agents, now more than ever before, need to stand up for more than profits with our guest Frank Cole of Better Homes and Gardens.
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Join us this week as we have Carrie Williams with Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group on to discuss the "What Now" aspect of home loans due to the economic transition the nation faces with COVID-19. Carrie helps us answer those tough questions like "What risks are associated with loans now?" "How likely am I to get approved for a home loan in the current market?" Listen this week to learn more.
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Home Owner Associations...yes we know some of you just rolled your eyes, but today, we have a unique guest, John McPartland, from Property Management Associates to explain the business-side of an HOA. Hint: They might be more on your side than you think.
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On this week's podcast, we have Mia Roberson, the Principal Broker of Creed Realty, discussing real estate brokers and the position they play in the home-buying process to a realtor. Let's dive into what types of brokers there are, how much commission comes from them, and what are the attractions for agents to certain brokers.
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Have you been wanting to go into investment properties to expand your financial portfolio? Join Kenny and Chuck Warren, Principal Broker / Owner of Rental Homes USA Property Management as they point out the quality assurance and reliance you receive when investing in a property manager for your properties. Hint: let's maximize your profit margins.
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The Real Estate Crew is BACK! This week the crew explains how they have had to change their businesses as real estate professionals due to impacts of social distancing, the current market, interest rates, and possible expectations when restrictions are lifted.Â
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For a different flavor this week, we have the man behind the bourbon, Karl Dornemann of RD Wilhelm Distillery. Being a businessman equates to being a professional of real estate, even if it's starting as a dishwasher.
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Head over to our Facebook page to discuss property management. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram or email us at Contact@KennyLetner.com.
How do photographs and videos enhance a house when buying or selling? The expert behind the shot, David Schwartz of VA Coastal Exposures, explains the crucial impact of professional photography, staging, and 3 Tips for Enhancing your Shot. Get your cameras ready.
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To compliment our episode last week, we continue to highlight key moves one can make when selling their home. Kim Dombrowski, owner of Impressive Home Staging, discusses how staging has made such an impact on their clients' homes, that they are only on the market for an average of 15 days. Now that's results we want to see!
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How do you assess the value of a house? Kim Dykes is here from Tidewater Home Appraisals, Inc. to explain how appraising really works between the buyer, seller, and the bank. Find out the 3 Ways Homeowners Can Increase the Value of their Home with Appraisals in this episode.
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Continuing this week with how to get your home ready to sell, we have Craig Jones of 3D Virtual Marketing Solutions ( 3DVMS). Craig will be talking about 3D virtual tours and how this latest technology can really set your home apart from the competition. He will be educating us on how to implement virtual tours to get the most money for your home. Craig will be letting us in on his top things to do to get your home ready and opt...
The current real estate market is HOT and homes are selling FAST! This week, we discuss the common question "How do you compete with buyers to win out when the inventory is low and there are multiple offers presented?"  Frank Cole is with us to discuss how to stand out with your offer for your dream home and overall how to win in this market. We are giving away the top strategies in presenting the best offer...you don&a...
In this current seller’s market with multiple offers being presented on almost all homes for sale, how do you solve the calculus equation of which is the best offer presented to your sellers?  Which offer do you choose and why? Most importantly, how do you prepare your clients for the journey of home selling? Join us as we welcome, Steve Marable, to the discussion of how to be a solution-oriented listing agent in today’s busy ma...
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