Ep 28: Ask Your Agent The Right Questions
We’ll go over some strategies for finding a real estate agent that fits your needs. Make sure that you are asking the right questions and looking for the right qualifications.
Read MoreKeeping It Real Estate Podcast
Teaching you the ins and outs of buying and selling homes from Salem to Portland, from the Oregon coast to Bend and throughout the Willamette Valley.
Your host is Colleen Benson of Benson Broker Group.
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- Ep 75: Renovations, Open Houses, Budgets & Other Mailbag Questions January 7, 2021
- Ep 74: Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent, Part 2 December 17, 2020
- Ep 73: Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent, Part 1 December 3, 2020
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Ep 27: Real Estate Mythbusting
There can be some conflicting statements out there in the real estate world. There can also be statements that are generally accepted as “true” even though they may not be. Let’s take a look at some common sayings and strategies and determine if they are legitimate or just a myth.
Read MoreEp 26: Why So Stressful?
There are all kinds of surveys that put buying or selling a home as one of the most stressful life events you can experience. It shouldn’t be that way. Let’s look at some of the things you can do to make the process a more positive experience.
Read MoreEp 23: Features That Will Sell Your Home Faster
Colleen comments on some recent headlines that have come out in the real estate world. How have 55+ communities impacted the real estate market? What are some features that correlate with a home selling faster? We’ll analyze those topics and more.
Read MoreEp 22: Real Estate Terms To Know
Buying and selling real estate is full of vocabulary terms that can be confusing to someone who doesn’t live in that world. Colleen will explain some real estate terms that you might come across, so that you can understand what they mean when you encounter them.
Read MoreEp 21: Learning From Past Mistakes
Everybody has to start from somewhere. We’ll hear from Colleen about her early experiences in the real estate world and how they shaped her approach today. She’ll also give us a gripping story about how she once stopped a real estate scam from taking place.
Read MoreEp 20: Foolishness That Makes You Lose The Home
We all make silly mistakes. But you want to avoid any kind of tomfoolery when it comes to buying or selling a home. Let’s cover some of the foolish mistakes people make in real estate so you won’t be left slapping your forehead with that “I can’t believe we just did that” look on your face.
Read MoreEp 18: Real Estate Facts You Can Take To The Bank
Regardless of who you are, how much money you have, when and where you’re going to sell, these are some of the real estate facts you be sure you need to know. Make sure you aren’t left shrugging your shoulders to any of these important issues.
Read MoreEp 17: The Home-Selling Checklist
The process of selling your home can seem like a daunting task. Let’s break it down into some easy-to-follow steps so it’s not as intimidating.
Read MoreEp 16: Real Estate Pet Peeves
There are some practices in the real estate world that irk Colleen because they get in the way of a smooth home-buying and home-selling process. Let’s go over some of these major real estate pet peeves.
Read MoreEp 15: The “Hidden” Costs Of Buying And Selling
When preparing to buy a home, it’s easy to overlook some of the expenses that go into the process. Sure, the down payment and loan are obvious, but there are several other costs you don’t want to overlook. Let’s spend some time discussing some of the “hidden” costs and fees involved in the home purchasing process.
Read MoreEp 14: Important Real Estate Terms You Should Know
Back to basics on this week’s show. We’ll cover some key vocabulary/terms/lingo to know when it comes to buying and selling homes.
Read MoreEp 13: Top Pitfalls Of Selling Your Home On Your Own
Ever thought of doing an FSBO (For Sale By Owner) transaction? You might want to think again. There are a lot of complications when it comes to trying to sell a home on your own. Learn about the pitfalls on today’s show, plus much more great information about buying and selling real estate in the greater Salem area.
Read MoreEp 11: Avoiding Expensive Home Repairs
Nobody wants to have to make a bunch of repairs when you go to sell your home. At the same time, buyers want to make sure they’re purchasing a home without a major headache just waiting for them after the dotted line is signed. Let’s look at some of the top expensive home repairs.
Read MoreEp 10: Real Estate Fact Or Fiction
We’ll present Colleen with some general thoughts about buying and selling real estate, and she will tell us if each statement is fact or fiction.
Read MoreEp 9: Important Agent Traits
As you shop around for real estate agents, it is vital to find one that’s right for you. We’ll examine which traits are most important for a realtor to have.
Read MoreEp 8: Top Buyer Priorities & What We Can Learn From Them As Sellers
Do you know the most widely agreed upon desire among home buyers? The answer might surprise you. Here’s a hint, it’s NOT dual toilets in the master bathroom (yeah, that’s a thing).
Read MoreEp 7: Covering The Basics – Important Realty Terms To Know
Back to basics on this week’s show. We’ll cover some key vocabulary/terms/lingo to know when it comes to buying and selling homes.
Read MoreEp 6: Outdated Advice & Home Selling Must-Do’s
We’ll cover a variety of topics on today’s show. First, we’ll uncover some outdated real estate advice. Then we’ll answer the question is this year better than last year to buy a home? And we’ll look at a list of the four must-do’s to sell your home fast. Is it truly the definitive list?
Read MoreEp 5: Tackling Agent Personalities – Is Your’s “The Hot Mess”?
In this episode, we’ll examine the different types of personalities you’ll find among real estate agents. We have The Hot Mess, The Barbie Doll, The Corporate Behemoth, The Dabbler, and The Personal Touch. Which qualities do you want to look for when you’re picking an agent to work with in the future? We’ll answer that question and more on this week’s episode.
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