Podcasts

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...