RAD Real Estate
Take a deep dive into various topics related to selling & buying real estate where we'll talk about the state of the market, market statistics, how to negotiate a contract, getting a home ready to sell, curb appeal, what to look for when buying a home, how to buy with a builder and what to expect, what’s in the economic news, real estate related weather, market trends and how it all relates to real estate.
Episodes
21 episodes
Mortgage Insights w/Senior VP of Mortgage Banking @ First Horizon, Tony Umholtz
Get to know former punter for the New England Patriots and now Senior VP of Mortgage Banking at top-notch First Horizon Bank. Take a deep dive into the entire mortgage process and all that goes along with it, including .The ro...
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Episode 18
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57:46
Preparing for a Hurricane
Take a deep dive into what you need to do to prepare for the impact of a hurricane and all the effects it can have on your home, your family, pets, and you! You'll learn the stages of a hurricane as well as the wind speeds of each. ...
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Episode 17
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29:52
Pre-Qualification / Pre-Approval / Proof of Funds
Take a deep dive into the preapproval and prequalification process and learn what each means. Understand how one is better than the other and the importance of getting a "proof of funds" from buyers when selling a home. Discover the...
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Episode 16
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25:30
Stages of Construction
Take a deep dive into information on one of my passions... home building! Learn the condensed version of all the stages of construction and what to expect during the process. You can rest assured that the (production) home builders ...
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Episode 15
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27:21
Staging & Cleaning Your Home
Take a deep dive into why it is important to stage AND clean your home prior to listing it. See the home through a prospective buyer's eyes as well as through the eyes of the buyer's agent. Learn about how ignoring maintenance and/o...
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Episode 14
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26:41
Market Update (April 2023)
Interest rate hikes, low inventory, high demand, and lenders that are trying to write loans. All this makes for a market that is great for sellers, but not for buyers. Take a deep dive into what is causing it and how buyers can make...
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Episode 13
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24:45
How Interest Rates & Inflation Affect Real Estate
Get an understanding of what causes inflation, what can be done to slow it down and how interest rates play into that formula. Then, take a deep dive at how that affects the real estate market.
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Episode 12
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22:53
Builders and The Commission Trick
Take a deep dive into how some builders keep from paying a commission to Realtors. Find out why some builders have a policy regarding how/when you must register with them in their communities. Understand the advantages of being repr...
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Episode 11
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27:58
Commissions Explained
This episode, we take a look at the commission structure when buying or selling a home. Who pays the commission? Learn what services you should be paying for. How does the Realtor earn their commission? Is the commission...
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Episode 10
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27:09
What to Offer When Buying a Home
Take a look into the factors that help determine a good offer price and terms including; reviewing Comparative Market Analyses and details of each "active", "pending", and "closed" home to determine the value of the home in which you have inter...
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Episode 9
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25:32
Buying a Home Without a Realtor
In this episode, you'll take a deep dive into how you can buy a home without a Realtor. I know! As a Realtor, that is crazy advice, right? I just don't think I'd be doing my duty to my listeners without explaining how you CAN ...
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Episode 8
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26:18
2022 Market Snapshop
Tune in to learn about trends in the Tampa Bay Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and what they mean. We talk about inventory levels, price trends, interest rates and what to expect in the future.
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Episode 7
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23:28
Home Inspections
Learn what inspections to order when buying a home and understand the various components of an inspection that can possibly earn you discounts on your homeowner's insurance premium.
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Episode 6
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41:06
Selling Your Home (Part B) MLS and Disclosures
Listen to learn what your Realtor should be doing to get your home on the market, into the MLS and syndicating the listing to numerous other websites. Also, get informed about the various (typical) disclosures that are needed to protect y...
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Episode 5
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27:30
Selling Your Home Curb Appeal & Staging Your Home to Sell (Part A)
Take a deep dive into what it takes to get your home ready to sell. Analyze your curb appeal and make adjustments/improvements to make a best first impression. Discover how to stage your home with your own furnishings and accessorie...
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Episode 5
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36:18
Buying with a Builder (Part B)
Take a deep dive into Part B of what it takes to buy a home with a builder. We'll talk about inventory homes and to-be-built homes and the entire process. We will also explore why it is important to use the services of a Realtor whe...
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Episode 4
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25:04
Buying with a Builder (Part A)
Take a deep dive into Part A of what it takes to buy a home with a builder. We'll talk about inventory homes and to-be-built homes and the entire process. We will also explore why it is important to use the services of a Realtor whe...
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Episode 4
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23:46
Buying a Resale/Existing Home (Part B)
Take a deep dive into the buying process as this podcast continues from Part A. In this episode, you'll learn things like what to look for on the lot, submitting an offer on a home, what paperwork is involved in the transaction, special c...
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Episode 3
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21:26
Buying a Resale/Existing Home (Part A)
Take a deep dive into all that it takes to purchase an existing or resale home. You'll learn what to look for when buying, how to determine an offer price, negotiating 101, the inspection process, and why it is important to use the servic...
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Episode 3
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27:21