Podcasts
What Marijuana Legalization Means for Landlords/Buyers & You Found Your Perfect Home-Now What?
The recent legalization of marijuana in Michigan is already having an impact for buyers, landlords and cities. What should buyers do if the home they want to buy has been a grow house? And what should landlords address in their leases to protect themselves? We...
Bank Foreclosures & What Sellers Can and Can’t Take With Them
Open Houses are one way to market and gain exposure that your home is for sale. Done correctly, they can benefit sellers, buyers and the agent involved. We share why you should consider hosting one and how to help make them successful. And then we give first-time...
Why Do an Open House and 4 Tips for First-Time Buyers to Avoid Getting Discouraged
Open Houses are one way to market and gain exposure that your home is for sale. Done correctly, they can benefit sellers, buyers and the agent involved. We share why you should consider hosting one and how to help make them successful. And then we give first-time...
Benefits of Home Warranties and 10 Spring Home Maintenance Tips
Home warranties offer protection for your biggest financial investment. Whether you are a seller, buyer or current homeowner we explore why a home warranty may be a good decision for you. Then we highlight 10 home maintenance tips you should do in spring to keep your...
Flooring Options: What to Know Before You Buy & Open House Safety Tips
If you are in the market for new flooring there are several options: carpet, hardwood, laminate and vinyl. How do you know what's right for you before spending your money on something you will have for many years to come? We discuss all the options to help you make...
Why Donate Furniture to the Furniture Bank & First-Time Buyer Tips
The Furniture Bank of SE Michigan is local non-profit helping 2000 families every year. We share how furniture donations help you declutter your home and put your no longer needed furniture and home goods to good use helping others. And then we share tips for...
Tips for First-Time Sellers and the Pros/Cons of Condo versus Ranch
Even in a sellers market, sellers need to put in the work to prepare their home to yield the best results. We discuss why you want to work with an agent that tells you what you need to hear and not one who tells you what you want to hear. We also share the few...
How to Find the Right Agent for You & Navigating Buying and Selling at the Same Time
How do you find the right real estate agent for you? Recommendations from friends and research online are all common methods and we share how to put these to work for you along with the questions you should ask any agents you interview. And if you are a...
New Construction & What to Expect on a Listing Appointment
We identify the three major pitfalls when buying a new construction home and how you can avoid them. Then we share what you should expect from any agent you interview to list and sell your home. The RE/MAX Real Estate Insights show provides helpful...
Home Appraisals & Helping Seniors Move
Appraisals are often a needed requirement to close the deal between a home buyer and seller. While buyer and seller have agreed on price and term if the buyer is financing the purchase, the lender will require an appraisal to protect their investment in...
Why Mortgage Shopping Matters & Real Estate Careers for Young Professionals
Most people don't spend time to interview lenders or shop around for their mortgage, yet this is a decision that can impact you for 30 years. We share why you should shop around or get a second opinion before signing a mortgage. And real estate can be a...
Home Warranties Explained & How to Protect Your Home Asset After the Death of a Loved One
Home warranties can be used for more than just protection when selling your home. We talk about what home warranties cover, how they are different than home inspections and when a policy may be the right thing for you. And the unexpected death of a...
Tips for First-Time Sellers and 6 Ways to Make Small Bathrooms Look Bigger
Being a first-time seller can cause stress from not knowing exactly what to expect. From preparing your home to be on the market, to staging and safety we have the important things you need to know to help make selling your home a smooth process. And if...
What to Know When Buying a Flipped Home & 5 Solutions for Small Kitchens
About 6% of all homes sold are being flipped. If you are buying a flipped home you want to pay close attention to repairs and upgrades that have been made and ask questions to know what you are buying. We share some tips on what to ask and where to look...
Finding the Right Agent for You & Tips on How to Buy and Sell at the Same Time
When you are buying or selling a home, you want to work with an agent that has the right experience for your situation. We discuss the questions to ask when interviewing agents and what do all the initials behind an agents name on a business card mean. ...
4 Reasons Why to Use a Live, Local Agent & The 3 Market Indicators Investors Should Review
There are four great reasons you should use a live, local agent to buy or sell a home: service, support, accountability and price. While there are online sites to assist you buying or selling remotely, what happens if a problem arises on deal or is...
Real Estate Career & What is Needed to Secure a Mortgage Today
We dig into what is really needed to have a successful real estate career beyond getting your license. Training, education as well as having a financial plan are all important aspects to get you off on the right foot. Then we discuss the 3 things needed to secure a...
5 Essential Furniture Pieces & New Construction
We share the 5 essential pieces of furniture it makes sense to invest in and that will stand the test of time. We also have tips on where to spend and save your money when furnishing your new home. And if you are in the market for a new construction home...
How Realtors advocate on behalf of homeowners and why that matters
A discussion of how Realtors advocate for homeowners behind the scenes. A good example is a trend in some local communities to ban short term rentals and what that means for people who rent summer vacation properties. And what does the recent marijuana...
