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REady to List with Raeann Jackapino

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Is your agent just "slapping a sign in the yard," or do they have a protocol to protect your equity?

In this episode of REady for Real Estate, hosts Matt Grace and Lauren Pio sit down with Raeann Jackapino, Team Lead of Peak Properties Group and Certified Mentor at eXp Realty. With a background in high-stakes REOs and distressed properties, Raeann brings a no-BS approach to the listing process.

We pull back the curtain on why the first 72 hours of a listing are the most critical and how a professional "Listing Protocol" can save you from the "second negotiation" (inspections) that kills most deals.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • The 72-Hour Leverage: Why your marketing launch must be perfect on Day 1—not Day 10.
  • Mechanical vs. Cosmetic: Why Raeann advises against "lipstick on a pig" and focuses on the mechanical audits that actually close deals.
  • The "Lone Wolf" Liability: Why a team structure provides a "moat" around your investment that a solo agent simply can't match.
  • Horror Stories: The missing lot discovered via title and the "dishes in the dishwasher" move-in surprise.
  • Winter vs. Spring Strategy: Does the snow really hide foundation cracks? (Spoiler: Yes).

    • Connect with Raeann Jackapino:

    • Team Lead of Peak Properties Group, brokered by eXp Realty
    • M (973) 476-3531  [email protected] 
    • NJ O (866) 201-6210 | 28 Valley Rd #1, Montclair, NJ 07042

      • Upcoming Event:

      Join Raeann and Lauren for a Buyer Seminar on Saturday, April 25th (2:30 PM - 3:30 PM) at the New Wineskin Emporium in Chester, NJ!

      TIMESTAMPS:

      0:00 - The Strategy & Nuts and Bolts

      2:09 - Raeann’s Background: From 1999 to Team Lead

      5:55 - Red Flags: What a trained eye sees during a walkthrough

      11:14 - THE HOOK: Why a listing presentation is a protection plan

      16:25 - Marketing Beyond the MLS (Video, Staging, and Floor Plans)

      19:28 - The Power of Community Networking

      23:30 - What "Show Ready" actually means for a seller

      30:10 - The Perfect Lead Time: How early should you call an agent?

      35:39 - Market Timing: Does the "Spring Market" actually matter?

      42:34 - HORROR STORY: The mystery of the extra lot

      46:21 - The "Hard Truth" about COs, Wells, and Septics

      55:04 - How to reach Peak Properties Group

      RESOURCES & LINKS:

      🏠 Book a Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/mattgrace-ready-for-real-estate/30min

      📩 Join the Newsletter: ready-for-real-estate.com

      📸 Follow on IG: @readyforrealestatepodcast

       

      CONNECT WITH US!

      Matt Grace, Keller Williams Real Estate 

      M (267) 984-7348 [email protected]

      PA O (215) 464-8800 1917 Welsh Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19115 

      Lauren Pio, eXp Realty

      M (201) 429-5651 [email protected] 

      NJ O (866) 201-6210 x389 28 Valley Rd #1, Montclair, NJ 07042

      PA O (888) 397-7352 630 Freedom Business Center Dr Ste 300, King of Prussia, PA 19406

       

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