Do I need to offer commission to Buyer Brokers Now its 100% up to the seller as to whether or not they offer compensation to sell their home its always been a choice there is merit to offering compensation then we discus
a lifetime roof doesn't always last a lifetime what do you do next when it fails several solutions exist and while some of the options aren't exactly ideal there is a path forward for most buyers and sellers to work through this some home o
Commmitment Issues The biggest issue in real estate is commitments not a lack of commitment by agents or consumers its simply too many commitments its seems like everyone has too much going on too many places to
List to last agents have been trained in this for years and I think the trainers only got it half right too often , agents were taught to only focus on agreements with sellers buyer agreements were barely mentioned and certainly not
Pre Retirement Condo Buyers It can make a lot of sense to make the investment now how does it make sense to buy a home now with interest rates higher than my current rate the math behind it gives clarity the wealth buil
Getting the right information, at the right time, isn't that what its all about ? An abundance of really smart people have been reaching out lately. They aren't looking for explanations on "what just happened with the NAR Settlement. They are l
While some Realtors Went a Little Crazy since the NAR Settlement was announced, The Rest of The World Just Yawned. Literally just yawned. Aside from a few news outlets, that are attempting some click bait stories, the news world has moved quic
NAR Settlement $418 Million is sending shockwaves throughout the Real Estate Industry. Things just changed forever, Right ? Well yes, no, and not so fast... I believe that a menu of options will immediately become more readily available to con
Home sellers have been terrified for many years to put their homes on the market. The worry comes from the fact that homes were selling in a nano second. That has changed. As see more and more homes hit the market, sellers are more willing to l
Special assessments in condos are beginning to affect condo values. They are mainly occuring due to increases in the requirements by insurance companies. Roof and balconies are being repaired/replaced much sooner than the end of their useful li
We got a curveball when interest rates didn't drop as anticipated. Not so surprisingly, there wasn't much of a negative reaction from consumers. At this point, home shoppers are not stopping their purchases over a quarter point. Inventory has b
We have reached a milestone. We heard that only about 6% of all podcasts make it to Episode #100. In celebration and gratitude of this moment, this is my memo to real estate industry professionals. Lets Be Better this year...and every year in t
The game has changed for Real Estate sales professionals. The easy sales have gone away, and now the top 10% of agents , and real estate teams are poised to dominate in 2024. Fundamentals have weakened over the past few years, and now those th
Tax Season has always had an effect on the real estate market. Today we discuss the reasons that it might be easier, or harder to get mortgages approved for home buyers. Self employed borrowers - We have some insight for you, and a simple strat
This week we discuss the 4 biggest things that will affect the 2024 Real Estate Market. We go deep on the inventory levels, interest rates, market movement conditions, and wrap it up with some short term rental profit rumblings.
Short Term rental revenues are down 35-40% nationwide, which is presenting some wide open opportunities for investors. Today Ron discussed all of this and more. #blackholeofrealestate #posdcast
If you watch the news,it might feel like doomsday is impending for real estate. But if that's the case, why are so many homes still selling? Who is buying them? Ron also discusses 1031 exchange transactions and shares why so many homeowners who
Moving during the holidays. Sometimes, it just can't be avoided. Today, Ron's discussing preparations and and pricing strategies for those homeowners who find themselves making a move at the end of the year. He also covers what to expect on th
In today's episode of the #BlackHoleOfRealEstate #podcast Ron is talking about the $1.8B court verdict against the National Association of Realtors that could be cause for major changes in the real estate industry. Ron also discusses what he ca
In this week's episode of the #BlackHoleOfRealEstate #podcast, Ron is taking a look at the September home and condo sales trends and statistics for the Daytona Beach, FL market area. He'll touch on how the market today compares with this time l
Things have changed for the real estate market in 2023, and today we're talking about it! . Hear how home sellers are responding differently to offers on their home this year, compared to seller behaviors in 2022. And this year, buyers are enjo
This week Ron is helping waffling would-be home buyers consider the pros and cons of buying a home this winter, versus waiting longer for interest rates to improve. Then, Ron discusses lending strategies some buyers are using to make the most o
Dealing with the decline of an aging loved one is HARD. It's extra tough when it's your parent or parents. And inevitably, part of the process often involves having to move your parents somewhere new after they lived in the same home for many y
Today, Ron is providing answers to real estate buyers' burning question right now... Will we finally get some relief from the high home prices? He offers guidance on how to make the most of motivated sellers in the upcoming holiday season. Offe
For decades, many home buyers have been timing their moves and home purchases for the summer season, when the kids are out of school. But that may be shifting thanks to more remote work and an increase in home schooling. This year, many real es