Today we welcome Terri Ricks with Farrar and Bates here in Nashville.  Terri is an attorney that practices in the areas of real estate errors and omissions, real estate licensee defense, land use and zoning, and trial and appellate litigation. Terri is a wealth of knowledge and we are honored she took time with us to be on the podcast today! 

What you will learn in today’s episode:

• As a real estate licensee why would you need to call Terri? 
• Best practices for real estate agent and brokers
• Importance of understanding your own professional standard of practice 

Resources:

Learn more about Farrar and Bates: farrar-bates.com

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Today we welcome Jeff Devereaux, Mortgage Executive with Studio Bank here in Nashville.  Lending and/or getting a mortgage is such a huge piece of the equation in buying your home or investment property. We are excited to have Jeff join us to answer all the questions. Not only that, we are beyond grateful to Studio Bank for being one of our sponsors for The Moving Up Podcast! Check them out at www.studiobank.com

What you will learn in today’s episode:

• What sets Studio Bank apart from other banks
• Current lending environment and what that looks like in Nashville
• How interest rates vary from person to person, loan type to loan type, credit score to credit score

Resources:

Learn more about Studio Bank: studiobank.com

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Let’s Connect:

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If you want to have friends you must be a friend first….If you want to have a strong sales business you must have strong relational skills.  Though we are in a sales role, we consider ourselves more educators in our Realtor role, than salespeople. We strive to educate our clients on the buying and selling process, market conditions and overall real estate knowledge. The goal is to empower clients with information and knowledge so that we continue to be a trusted advisor and resource moving forward.

What you will learn in today’s episode:

• How to create relationships

• How to be present in the relationship

• How to maintain and sustain the relationship through time

Let’s Connect:

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Facebook: facebook.com/TheWilsonGroupRealEstate

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Learn about Studio Bank: studiobank.com

Many people love the idea of a career in real estate because they want to work for themselves, to have the independence, flexibility and freedom to come and go as they please.. BUT, the reality of the business is - you have many bosses. Every buyer and every seller that has hired you, is now your boss. Additionally, your professional and personal life are truly intertwined, so weak boundaries and poor time management skills can get you in trouble and set you up for failure or burnout. 

What you will learn in today’s episode:

• Explore the A,B,C,D,E method for setting up your day for success
• How weak boundaries can get you in trouble
• Common distractions we deal with on a daily basis
• Tips for examining your own capacity for the day and for the week

Today’s podcast isn’t necessarily the most sexy topic, but it definitely is a topic that is used in many quotes for success. It’s something anyone who has long lasting, sustaining success implements everyday. It’s the secret sauce in many people’s success. Consistency. Success has been built due to the intentional consistent behaviors and tasks to do the small things to create the big things. 

• What it means to be consistent in business
• Examples of systems to help start off your day and week off in the most productive way
• Top tasks to be consistent in for successful career

Let’s Connect:

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Facebook: facebook.com/TheWilsonGroupRealEstate

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Learn about Studio Bank: studiobank.com

Today we discuss pricing!  A CRITICAL part of selling a home is to properly price it. The Nashville market has experienced unprecedented appreciation in 2021. So…do you want to gamble or win at getting the most for your home?  Proper pricing is KEY, and today we take a deep dive!

• Should I sell in this hot market?
• How do I set pricing expectations?

• What are three things that dictate the value of a home?

• What do pricing issues look like?

• How do you define market value?

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Learn about Studio Bank: studiobank.com

What do you need to succeed in today’s age of nonstop innovation? Technical skills and education might come to mind. But as it turns out one of the biggest predictors of success isn’t listed on many resumes - Grit. Angela Duckworth is the author of the best-seller “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance,” and she has studied this concept extensively. Duckworth defines the term “grit” as the combination of perseverance and passion.

Today’s guest embodies all of these things and more. Alicia Griffith has built her business from the ground up through the hard work of cleaning houses to property management to a top producing agent at The Wilson Group Real Estate Services. Alicia’s no fear spirit, drive, passion and perseverance is sure to inspire!

What we discuss in today’s episode:

• What it takes to make in this business long term…
• What would you say is the “secret sauce” to your success?
• What can you do to be a stand out agent?

Let’s Connect:

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Facebook: facebook.com/TheWilsonGroupRealEstate

Learn about Studio Bank: studiobank.com

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Your time is valuable. Are you using it in the best way on a daily basis? Are there things you can hand off to someone else to free up time for you to further your goals? In real estate and in many businesses our personal lives and career are in constant intersection. Many agents are hesitant to hire an assistant, however, the magic happens when you are able to think two chess moves ahead in your business strategy and find the right balance. Tune in today to hear more about...

• At what point is it time to get an assistant?
• Pushing past the hesitancy of hiring an assistant.
• Making the most of an assistant.
• Interviewing process for hiring an assistant.

Let’s Connect:

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Facebook: facebook.com/TheWilsonGroupRealEstate

Learn about Studio Bank: studiobank.com

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We are thrilled to introduce our guest, Laurie Oswald. In today’s world, we are experiencing a level of disruption on a global scale unlike we have ever seen before. This disruption is altering what we know and expect on a daily basis. Laura’s life work guides and coaches corporations and businesses on strategy, goals and accountability. Her firms deliver systems and programs that empower diverse leaders at all levels to increase their performance, thrive and bring their whole selves to work. Laurie is the CEO of InteraWorks and Co-Founder of the Best Year Yet Foundation. Learn more about Laurie and her work athttps://www.interaworks.com.

What we discuss in today’s episode:

• What can disruption mean for your life and home?
• How to keep patience through the disruption? 
• Growing through disruptions

Let’s Connect:

Instagram: instagram.com/movinguppodcast/

Facebook: facebook.com/TheWilsonGroupRealEstate

Learn about Studio Bank: studiobank.com

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Today’s guest is both a Realtor and Designer that brings over 30 years of experience to the selling and buying process. Keith Grant has loads of energy and is one of the most intensely busy and creative people we know. He has built his business on word of mouth and referrals from past clients. Keith is so in demand that he chooses not to have a website - because his design is NOT one size fits all. He listens to his client’s needs in both design and real estate sales, and tailors something specific to their goals. You will feel his energy on today’s show!

What we discuss in today’s episode:

• Big trends for 2021 
• Are there advantages to using a Realtor that is also a Designer?
• Let’s chat about all the white houses in Nashville...
• Thoughts on the use of wallpaper in 2021

Let’s Connect:

Instagram: instagram.com/movinguppodcast/

Facebook: facebook.com/TheWilsonGroupRealEstate

Learn about Studio Bank: studiobank.com

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