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August 26, 2025 42 mins

Join Monte Mohr, Art Kelly and special guest Laura Pierce, a seasoned real estate professional and former rehabilitation nurse, as they dive deep into the world of new construction real estate. Laura shares her extensive experience from building 8 homes (5 new construction) and provides invaluable insights for agents looking to excel in this specialized market. Learn about managing client expectations, working with builders, and the critical steps in the construction process that every realtor should know.

 

  • **[0:00 - 2:30]** - Meet Laura Pierce: From healthcare to real estate • **[2:30 - 5:30]** - Why nurses and teachers make great realtors • **[5:30 - 8:00]** - The importance of declaring your agent at new construction sites • **[8:00 - 11:30]** - Builder contracts: What agents need to know • **[11:30 - 15:00]** - Managing the 6-8 month construction timeline (with 2-year contract clauses) • **[15:00 - 20:00]** - Always inspect new construction - Laura's lightning strike story • **[20:00 - 25:00]** - The construction process: From permits to final walkthrough • **[25:00 - 30:00]** - Multi-stage inspections: When and what to look for • **[30:00 - 35:00]** - Grading and drainage issues to watch for • **[35:00 - 40:00]** - Working with builders: Collaboration over confrontation • **[40:00 - 42:00]** - Final tips for new construction success

 

Perfect for agents wanting to expand into new construction or improve their existing new build processes.

 

We Educate and Motivate All Things Real Estate!

 

Monte Mohr owns Realty One Group Music City and has sold over $1 Billion dollar's worth of real estate and over 3000 homes sold over his 30+ year career!

 

Interested in joining Monte as an agent?

www.topagentsuccess.com

 

Carey Ann Cyr manages and operates one of the Top Branches for CMG Financial in Franklin, TN. She and her team have become known for closing nearly impossible deals! They have processed over 300 million in mortgages since 2016 with over 613 families ushered into their dream homes!

 

Contact Carey Ann:

www.yourtnlendingsolution.com

 

 

The Talk of Music City Real Estate is Produced, Voiced and Edited by www.itsyourshow.co

 

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