Kevin Smith Real Estate Podcast

Kevin Smith Real Estate Podcast episodes:

• 10.05.2021

  What Are the Benefits of Writing a ‘Love Letter’?

  Here’s how a love letter can help you win as a homebuyer. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes.Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Check...

  
• 09.20.2021

  How the Experts Are Handling Appraisal Gap Issues

  Dave Marzinke from Movement Mortgage is back again to address another important topic. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price...

  
• 09.02.2021

  7 Ways To Update A Home on a Budget Before You Sell

  Here are seven ways you can update your home without breaking the bank. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price...

  
• 08.17.2021

  Setting Expectations With Buyers and Sellers

  It’s critical to set the right expectations with both buyers and sellers. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation ...

  
• 08.09.2021

  What Should Custom Lot Buyers Be Looking for?

  Here are six steps to take when evaluating potential land for a new home. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home...

  
• 06.28.2021

  Bidding Wars: Dos and Don’ts for Buyers

  Here are buyers’ dos and don’ts for preparing for bidding wars. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Check...

  
• 06.14.2021

  Should You Get Into the Real Estate Market?

  Two examples to help you decide if now is the time to enter the market. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE...

  
• 06.01.2021

  Don’t Believe These 4 Misconceptions

  Don’t believe these misconceptions about hyper seller’s markets. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Check out and subscribe...

  
• 05.14.2021

  What Buyers Are Looking for in 2021

  Buyers are specifically looking for a couple of new things this year. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation ...

  
• 04.29.2021

  What Can You Afford in Today's Market?

  Here’s how interest rates affect how much house you can afford. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Check...

  
• 04.12.2021

  5 Questions to Answer Before Selling Your Home

  Here are five questions that every home seller should ask before listing. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation ...

  
• 03.29.2021

  What’s Causing People to Have More Money Lately?

  Here’s how many Americans actually made money throughout the pandemic. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Check out...

  
• 03.16.2021

  The Difference Between a Sales Professional and Sales Consultant

  Here is the key difference between sales professionals and consultants. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Check out...

  
• 03.01.2021

  When the Appraised Value & Contract Price Don’t Match

  Here’s what sellers can do to deal with a low appraisal. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Check...

  
• 02.15.2021

  How ADU Laws Have Changed in California

  A few laws regarding ADUs (accessory dwelling units) have changed in California. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation ...

  
• 02.02.2021

  4 Tips to Help You Achieve Your Goals in 2021

  These four tips will help you achieve your goals in 2021. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Check...

  
• 01.18.2021

  Should I Fix Up My Home Before Selling?

  These tips will help you decide how to prep your home for the market. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes.Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price...

  
• 01.04.2021

  What Do You Know About Proposition 19?

  Here’s everything you need to know about Proposition 19. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes.Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Check out and subscribe...

  
• 12.14.2020

  Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

  Have a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes.Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Check out and...

  
• 11.25.2020

  Why Are So Many People Moving?

  More and more homebuyers are moving across the country. Here’s why. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes.Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Check out...

  
• 11.02.2020

  When Does Offering Over List Price Make Sense?

  Here’s a tool from our pal Dave that can help buyers make better decisions. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes.Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price...

  
• 10.16.2020

  Does the Federal Funds Rate Affect Interest Rates?

  Dave Marzinke joined me recently to break down the latest mortgage news. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes.Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Check...

  
• 10.05.2020

  What Things Differentiate Zillow and Redfin?

  Here are basic the differences between Redfin and Zillow you should know. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes.Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Check...

  
• 09.04.2020

  Buyer Closing Costs

  These are the closing costs buyers need to be aware of when purchasing. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes.Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation ...

  
• 08.04.2020

  Q: How Should You Prepare Your Home for Sale?

  Home preparation has to start somewhere; here are top my five suggestions. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes.Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Check...

  
• 07.22.2020

  Q: What Do I Need to Know About Relocating?

  Here are four tips for relocating to a new area or state. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes.Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Check...

  
• 07.09.2020

  Q: What Home Upgrades Should You Avoid?

  When adding value to your home, avoid these two costly upgrades. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes.Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Check out...

  
• 06.01.2020

  Q: How Do Buyers View Homes Virtually?

  With fewer in-person showings, virtual showings are more popular than ever. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! If you’re...

  
• 05.14.2020

  Q: Is It a Good Time to Buy or Sell?

  It’s a strange time, but our real estate market is still active. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! A...

  
• 05.07.2020

  How We’re Helping Clients Buy Virtually

  It may seem like the world’s ground to a halt, but many people still need to buy or sell a home. Here’s how we’re stepping up to help. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click...

  
• 04.30.2020

  Buying and Selling Amid COVID-19

  There are many pros and cons to buying or selling a home right now. Here’s what you need to know. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Check...

  
• 04.16.2020

  5 Tips That Will Help You Avoid Taking on a Nightmare Tenant

  If you want to avoid having a nightmare tenant move into your property, here are five tips you must remember. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Check...

  
• 04.01.2020

  How Self-Employed Borrowers Get Financing

  David Marzinke of Movement Mortgage is here to explain a great program for self-employed borrowers. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Check out and subscribe to my...

  
• 02.20.2020

  How a Cross Collateral Loan Can Help You Buy & Sell Simultaneously

  Cross collateral loans can help you buy and sell at the same time. Here’s how. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Check out and subscribe to my...

  
• 02.06.2020

  An Important VA Loan Change

  In 2020, you can use 100% financing for a VA loan even if the house you’re buying is over the loan limit. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price...

  
• 01.17.2020

  Making Sense of 2019 & Looking Ahead

  Today I’m giving you the scoop on how the market performed last year and what we can expect as this new year progresses. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home...

  
• 12.19.2019

  Happy Holidays From First Team Real Estate!

  We want to wish you a very happy holiday season from all of us at First Team Real Estate! Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Check out...

  
• 12.06.2019

  These 7 Tips Will Help You Save Money on Utility Bills This Winter

  Here are a few choice tips you can use to make your home more energy-efficient this winter. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Check out and subscribe...

  
• 11.14.2019

  I Want to Wish You a Happy Thanksgiving!

  I want to wish you and your family a happy Thanksgiving! Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! The Thanksgiving...

  
• 11.01.2019

  2 Handy Financing Options for Investment Property Buyers

  If you’re thinking of buying an investment property, here are a couple of handy financing options. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Check out and subscribe to...

  
• 10.21.2019

  Holding Title in a Trust

  As a buyer, you’re allowed to hold title in a trust, but you’ll need to provide your lender with certain documents. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation ...

  
• 10.10.2019

  Everything Sellers Need to Know About Listing This Fall

  Is selling this fall a good idea? Actually yes, and today I’ll explain why. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Check out and subscribe to my YouTube...

  
• 09.26.2019

  Reverse Mortgages Can Be Used in More Ways Than You Think

  What can reverse mortgages be used for? Finance expert and reverse mortgage specialist Kevin Kaltenbach joined us recently to explain. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Check...

  
• 06.04.2019

  Key Advice for Future Real Estate Investors

  Many of my clients are looking for investment properties, so today I’ll provide you all some tips about how to be a successful investor. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE...

  
• 05.03.2019

  How to Prepare to Move Out of State (or Out of the Country)

  Relocation buyers must take a few extra steps when moving from one state (or one country) to the next, and this message will cover just a few of the most important. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home...

  
• 04.04.2019

  5 Key Points to Know About the Home Inspection Process

  For any buyer, the home inspection is a vital part of the purchase process. Here are the five points to understand and follow as you progress through it. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click...

  
• 02.07.2019

  What’s in Store for Our Market in 2019?

  To get a good sense of where our market is headed in 2019, I’ve made a slideshow presentation with all the latest numbers and trends. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a...

  
• 01.22.2019

  4 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Fear a Market Crash

  Here’s why you shouldn’t be afraid of a market crash. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Here are the four reasons why you shouldn’t fear a market...

  
• 01.07.2019

  Are Homeowners Still Using Their Equity as Their Own Personal ATM?

  Fortunately for our economy, homeowners aren’t still using their equity as their own personal ATM. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Are people still using the equity...

  
• 12.07.2018

  The Benefits of Buying a Condo in Southern California

  Today we’ll cover a few pros and cons of purchasing a condo in Southern California. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation If you’re considering buying a condo,...