Close to Home

Close to Home

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Close to Home episodes

  • The Clouse Corner: What are Buyers and Sellers Agents?

    In the second episode of the Clouse Corner Brennen explains the difference between buyers and sellers agents. If you have ever gone to an open house and wondered who the agent you are talking to is working on behalf of, worry no more! In just a quick minute Brennen will explain the differences between the two, who they work for, and why you as a buyer or seller probably need one. Here at the Clouse Corner we like to keep the learning concise and to the point!

    As always if you have further questions feel free to leave them in the comments, or reach out to our social media accounts; and if you learned something new, or know someone who you think could use the information we put out please consider leaving a like, subscribing, or sharing the podcast to people looking to know more about the wide, wide, world of real estate!


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    As always, thanks for listening!

    Our opening theme:

    "Inspired"

    Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

    creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Other music (in order used):

    Divertissement - Pizzicato (from the ballet Sylvia) Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

    creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    3 min
  • #14: The Top 5 Mistakes that Buyers Should Avoid

    It feels good to be back! In this episode the Close to Home podcast returns in full, with Brennen’s top five mistakes for buyers to avoid when purchasing a new home or property. They are:

    1. Shopping without knowing your budget.

    2. Not being aware of market dynamics.

    3. Assuming the home is in good condition.

    4. Waiting until you have a 20% down payment.

    5. Making big Purchases before closing.

    Are you intrigued? We hope so! But if you want in depth answers about how to avoid these mistakes you’ll need to listen to the episode.

    Also, if you want to meet up with the Close to Home crew in the real world we have a couple upcoming events!


    October 16th: We are hosting a home seller seminar where we’ll give you the TOP 5 TIPS you need to know on how to get your home ready to sell. The seminar will be taking place at Kaladi Brothers Coffee in their community room from 5pm until 6:30pm.

    October 19th: We are hosting a down payment assistance class at our office in Capitol Hill. Did you know that the state of Washington offers potentially large amounts of buyer assistance towards your purchase of a home? Well they do! But first you have to take this course and get certified. Come check it out and see if you qualify for buyers assistance.

    Well that’s all for this week, check in next Monday for a new episode of Clouse Corner, and the week after for another episode of Close to Home. In the meantime if there’s something you want us to talk about let us know in the comments, or reach out on any of these platforms:

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    Also online at: theclousegroup.com


    Thanks for listening!

    Music (in order used)

    Intro and Outro: "Inspired"

    Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    “I got 99 broadswords but this one isn't one (store's theme)”

    By Komiku

    Licensed under CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)

    Public Domain Dedication

    “We Don't Know How it Ends”

    By Lee Rosevere

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    14 min
  • The Clouse Corner: Closing Costs

    Hey guys! After a hiatus the Close to Home podcast is back and better than ever. We have new music, new intros, new formats, but the same commitment to help you, our listeners, find your dream home and live your best life in it!

    We are starting this week with a new segment called: The Clouse Corner. These will be seperate mini- episodes, released every week, where our host Brennen shares a quick bit of advice or insight to help you better understand the world of real estate and how to navigate it. This week's episode deals with closing costs, one of the final steps in your transaction process and a key financial component of the transaction. Most people don’t know what is included in closing costs, when they are paid, or how much they are. In this episode, you’ll learn all of that and more!

    Thanks for tuning in! If you learned something useful, or know of someone who might benefit from this episode please share it with them, or just drop us a like. Also, feel free to leave us a comment, even just to tell us you missed us, because we certainly missed you!

    Look out next week for the return of the long form Close to Home podcast! 

    Also, check out our social media!

    Instagram

    Facebook

    Twitter

    Also online at: theclousegroup.com


    Our new opening theme:
    "Inspired"

    Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Other music (in order used):

    Divertissement - Pizzicato (from the ballet Sylvia) Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    3 min
  • #13: What Does a Property Advisor to the Ultra-High Net Worth do?
    Our guest today is Judy Boerner-Rule, president of Tapestry Associates. Judy has a deep history of managing luxury hotels, food and beverage, and private club management. She was recruited in 2002 to manage the private residential estate of a high-profile family, with her responsibilities gradually evolving into the role of Senior Director of Operations for all of the family’s residential estate operations. In 2006, she met Randy Gantenbein and Anne Lyons, whom with Judy would become co-founders of Tapestry Associates.
    Judy describes Tapestry Associates as a property and personal lifestyle advisory for individuals and families of significant wealth. It was founded with the goal of helping principals and their advisors optimize the investment of their enjoyment capital. Judy shares with us which types of services Tapestry provides to achieve this goal and the three categories that her clients usually fall under. She also provides the points to consider to determine the need for property and personal lifestyle advising.
    Tapestry Associates: https://www.tallc.com/
    27 min
  • #12: Why Home Sellers Aren't the Clients
    Today’s guest is Justin Riordan of Spade and Archer Design Agency, the world’s first guaranteed home staging company, which currently has offices in Seattle, Portland, and Palm Springs. After obtaining a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Hawaii, Justin gained seven years of experience in interior architecture and five years in construction management before starting Spade and Archer about nine years ago.
    Justin tells us about what home staging is and why it is so important in the process of selling a home. There are many differences to be seen in a house that is staged compared to one that is not, so Justin talks about how these differences are subtle yet make an exceptional impact on a home’s likeliness to sell. We hear about problems that Justin runs into in his line of work, the most common of which is sellers focusing too much on their own psychology rather than the buyer’s. He also shares insight on how to successfully stage a house based on his deep experience.
    https://www.spade-archer.com/
    30 min
  • #11: Tell Me What I'm Seeing: How to create a film that helps sell your home
    Not only does the real estate market change with supply and demand, the marketing trends in real estate also change. This week we focus on the change in real estate videography as I interview Ryan Reese.
    Ryan is a the founder of Reese Films, a 7 person production company specializing in creating lifestyle films and video content for marketing purposes in the luxury real estate industry. Ryan and his team have produced marketing videos for over 2000 properties and counting as
    We discuss how conveying emotion, telling a story, and helping the viewer understand the lifestyle of a home are all very important in marketing the property and ensuring that it gets sold. I strongly believe that video is one of the best ways to do all three of these things. From music, to the right equipment, to how to avoid trouble when you're flying drones - hear it all here. You can find Ryan at www.ReeseFilms.com and if you love this episode, please rate and review this podcast at https://apple.co/2Drpi7c
    23 min
  • #10: The 10 Lessons I've Learned Since Leaving Corporate America
    Hey guys, thanks again for tuning in! I would love it if you could please rate, review, and share this episode with anyone you think might enjoy it. Just go here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/close-to-home/id1381629174?mt=2
    In this episode I discuss my transition from my full-time job at Microsoft to my full-time job as a real estate broker and the 10 lessons I've learned since one year ago when I made the transition. For entrepreneurs and real estate agents alike, working for yourself can be difficult and unmanageable. These are some of my observations and strategies to find success in starting your own business.
    I hope you enjoy!
    15 min
  • #9: 2018 Houzz Design Trends Reviewed, Part 2
    Houzz reported on the 2018 Design Trends Expected to Take Hold Early this year (see link). In this two part episode, Stacey Zorzi and I review some of the trends that don't work for us and those that we love coming to fruition this year! We discuss our love and hate relationships with design and when you're out, you're out. Tune in and tell us if you agree - are these design trends in or out?!
    Houzz article: https://goo.gl/5PDDVj
    25 min
  • #8: 2018 Houzz Design Trends Reviewed, Part 1
    Houzz reported on the 2018 Design Trends Expected to Take Hold Early this year (see link). In this two part episode, Stacey Zorzi and I review some of the trends that don't work for us and those that we love coming to fruition this year! We discuss our love and hate relationships with design and when you're out, you're out. We talk about not hanging wallpaper with your significant other if you don't want to get in a big fight, level five painting (what is that?), Stacey's sofa addiction, and how to avoid some custom design work that may not help if you're trying to sell your home in the future (like initials in your pool!).
    Tune in and tell us if you agree - are these design trends in or out?!
    Houzz article: https://goo.gl/5PDDVj
    27 min
  • #7: How to Budget for your Home Remodel & More
    What are the costs that surprise most people in a remodel? This week I spoke with Jenny Ruegamer again from Jenny Ruegamer Design. In this episode we explore the timelines for getting a contractor and what to budget for each type of room, whether it's your kitchen, bathroom, or living room. We also discuss how to budget your project based on your needs and hoow to match the budget you have to work with to your expectations. Last, we discuss design trends that are HOT in Seattle right now and how the shift in style preferences are changing! Thanks for tuning in and please don't forget to rate & review us!
    You can find Jenny Ruegamer at [email protected].
    13 min

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How do you buy a home? Why is the home the most intimate and telling place in your life? What makes the home the most important place to you? What makes your home feel like your own? How do you sell your home? What's the best way to decorate? What are the hottest paint colors? Where is everyone eating and shopping this month?