Real Estate Interrupted with John Nicholls

On this episode of Real Estate Interrupted, your host, John Nicholls, is bringing on Chief Operating Officer and Auctioneer of McCurdy Real Estate & Auction, Megan McCurdy Niedens.   If you're frustrated with the process of selling and buying and real estate in this market, tune in to learn why auctions eliminate the 'blind process' of traditional real estate.    A highly accomplished auctioneer, Megan is a third generation auctioneer who grew up in the industry and won the title of 2013 International Auctioneer Champion, Women’s Division. As champion, Megan served as an Ambassador for the National Auctioneers Association, traveling throughout the country representing the auction industry and training other auctioneers. She is also the only female real estate auctioneer in the city of Wichita.   In this episode, you'll learn:

• What propelled Megan into the real estate industry
• How the McCurdy MultiPar process differs from other agencies + how they acquire properties
• The online/digital aspect of the auction real estate industry
• Why an auction is the true determinant of fair, market value because it's a process that's fair for both buyers and sellers due to transparent competition
• Where Megan sees the industry going in the next 6-12 months

Want to know who you're up against from a seller AND buyer perspective? Tune in to learn why auctions are the choice for you.   Learn more about Megan and McCurdy Real Estate at: https://www.mccurdy.com/   For the simple and stress free way to buy and sell real estate visit: https://www.nichollsauction.com/

On this week’s episode of Real Estate Interrupted, John is speaking with realtor, auction professional, and entrepreneur, Anne Nouri.

Before becoming a successful expert in the real estate world, Anne and her sister launched a luxury inspired home decor line through the Home Shopping Network (HSN). Her immaculate eye for home decor led her into a successful entrepreneurial journey into the real estate and auction industries.

Now, Anne is a Downsizing Coach to help those in a time of transition to painlessly find the right solutions for their family.

In this episode, learn:

• The #1 thing that keeps most families from downsizing

• Why you’re not alone if you started to downsize years ago, but never finished the process

• Similarities and differences between Florida and Virginia real estate markets

• Where she sees the real estate world in the next 6 months

• Upcoming real estate changes within the commercial sector and how that affects the residential sector

 

To learn more about the downsizing process, check out Anne at www.Thedownsizingcoach.com

For the simple and stress free way to buy and sell real estate, check out: https://www.nichollsauction.com

On today's episode of Real Estate Interrupted, John is joined by long time friends and President + Vice President of Wilson Auctioneers, Joe Wilson and David Brewer. Along with being President and Principal Broker of Wilson Auctioneers, Joe was formerly the president of the National Auctioneers Association (NAA), NAA Hall of Fame recipient, and Arkansas Auctioneer Association Hall of Fame recipient. David, his son in law, has an engineering degree by formal education, and has been an integral part of taking the business to the next level by running the day to day operations along with being a licensed real estate broker, and an auctioneer himself.   Tune in to learn:

• The mantra Joe's dad based the business on from day one back in 1961
• What *really* makes lake real estate successful
• Why auctions are not a last resort, but a first option
• Joe's key ingredient to success over the years
• Detailed insight into what the two experts anticipate to experience over the next 18 months in real estate and marketing

  Want to learn more about Wilson Auctioneers? Check out: www.wilsonauctioneers.com   For the simple and stress free way to buy and sell real estate visit: https://www.nichollsauction.com/

Welcome back to Real Estate Interrupted! Tune in to this solo episode today to hear John's hot takes on some hot topics in real estate! In this fast and punchy episode, John is answering questions from those reaching out to him across the country!    Tune in to hear:

• How often to review your contracts -- and who should write them!
• How to avoid loopholes that result in deals potentially not closing
• Biggest lessons learned from online bidding experiences
• What it means when you come across traditional list realtors with multiple offers/contracts 

  For the simple and stress free way to buy and sell real estate visit: https://www.nichollsauction.com/

You're in for a unique episode today! Tune in as John invites on John Schultz and Billie Jo Schultz. These two are a force to be reckoned with in the auction marketing industry - and they also happen to be married!    John is part owner and Chief Marketing & Technology Officer at Grafe Auction. Grafe was founded in 1959 with a focus on food service auctions, business liquidation, industrial commercial assets, and real estate. John is a 25 year auction veteran and conducted 350 auctions just last year!    Billie Jo Schultz owns and operates Auction Marketing Partners - she is all things marketing, advertising, and promotion for the auction professionals. She is an expert on leading marketing campaigns and cutting edge experiences.   Tune in to hear:

• John and Billie Jo's journey into the auction business
• The percentage of live vs online auctions being conducted
• Learn all things Marketing, Advertising, Promotion - Where we are now and where the industry is going
• What's the current environment with Virtual Reality?
• The most common marketing mistakes that the couple experiences!

  Check out both companies here! https://www.grafeauction.com/   https://auction-marketing-partners.business.site/   Group: For the simple and stress free way to buy and sell real estate visit: https://www.nichollsauction.com/

On today's episode, John is bringing on his long time friends, Robert and Bill Bering - founders of Bering Real Estate Co.™.   The brothers initially founded Bering Real Estate as solely a real estate auction company, and have since - very wisley - opened Bering Real Estate to marry real estate auctions with traditional listings.    In this episode, you'll hear:

• How to determine what property to traditionally list vs utilizing the auction method of marketing
• Insight into the unique property the brothers sold, not just once but twice, that went viral on TikTok
• What the difference in Marketing looks like between Auction vs Traditional methods
• Which method of selling is best for unique properties
• How the Real Estate Auction Professional and the Traditional List Agent can help each other make money and support each other

  Bering Real Estate Co.™ is a locally owned, independent, family oriented company, free of the restrictions and expenses found at the local franchise offices of the big brands of Real Estate. With over 30 combined years of real estate experience, Bering Real Estate Co.™ has sold a wide variety of real estate conventionally and through the auction method ranging from Premier Properties, Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Development Sites, Condos, Government, Business Liquidations and more.   To learn more, visit: www.BeringRealEstate.com   --------------------------- More on Nicholls Auction Marketing Group: For the simple and stress free way to buy and sell real estate visit: https://www.nichollsauction.com/

On today's episode, John is bringing on friend, mentor, and President of Tranzon Auction Properties, Tom Saturley. Tom is a second generation auctioneer,  an inductee into the Auctioneer's Hall of Fame, and a recovering attorney - so he knows a thing or two about the law.   Tune in to learn:

• Tom's secret sauce behind his success of the $65million of real estate Tranzon sold in 2021
• Tom's insight into interest rates this upcoming year
• How the supply chain issues are affecting the industrial warehouse facilities
• Why the competitive bidding method is a wise choice for the legal field 
• The DNA of those who are successful in the competitive bidding industry

  Check out Tom and Tranzon at: Tranzon.com   For the simple and stress free way to buy and sell real estate visit: https://www.nichollsauction.com/

In this episode, John welcomes you back after the New Year! 

Tune in to hear John’s insight and forecasting on 2022 as it pertains to the real estate market.

You’ll hear: 

• Forecasted trends buyers and sellers will experience in 2022
• Insight and predictions on interest rates
• How e-commerce will effect the market
• What area will amp up in the residential market
• How supply chain issues will impact the real estate market

 

Here’s your look behind the curtain for 2022!

For the simple and stress free way to buy and sell real estate visit: 

https://www.nichollsauction.com/

Welcome back to Real Estate Interrupted! In today’s episode, your host, John Nicholls, is bringing on friend and President of Week’s Auction Group - Mark Manley. 

After owning a farm supply store for 5 years, Mark found himself filing for bankruptcy while still needing to provide for his wife, child, and child on the way. Through the hand of God and saying ‘yes’ to an opportunity, Mark learned about the competitive bidding industry and began his journey to obtain his real estate license two days later.

Through time and experience, Mark has now overseen hundreds of millions of dollars of real estate sales via competitive bidding process.

 

In this episode, John and Mark chat about:

• How Mark stumbled into the auction business on accident in a time he needed it most
• The positives of choosing competitive bidding over traditional real estate
• The unique properties Week’s Auction Group sells
• Current challenges in the market from a buyer’s perspective
• Mark’s projections for 2022

 

Mark is an inspiring example of how hard work, staying true to your word, and having a heart to change lives will ultimately change your own. Pull up a seat and put on your earbuds for this exciting episode!

Check out Week’s Auction Group here! https://www.weeksauctiongroup.com/ 

For the simple and stress free way to buy and sell real estate visit: https://www.nichollsauction.com/

Welcome back to Real Estate Interrupted! In this episode, your host and President of Nicholls Auction Marketing Group Auction Professional, John Nicholls, welcomes on Beth Rose.    Beth is the owner of Beth Rose Real Estate & Auctions and is the current president of National Auctioneers Association. Additionally, she is an IAC Champion - and fun fact, so is her daughter! This is a true real estate, entrepreneurial family.    In this episode, Beth shares her on knowledge on:

• The best business advice her father ever gave her and her sisters,
• Beth's forecasted perspective on the real estate industry in the immediate future and years to come,
• How artificial intelligence comes into play with the future of real estate marketing, 
• The advantages of competitive bidding for marketing vs traditional real estate, and
• The new advantage those who have been in foreclosure for the last 18 months now have.

In this insightful episode, you'll walk away more knowledgeable about the real estate industry and the full menu of options available to you on buying and selling property!   Check out Beth here! https://bethroseauction.com/   For the simple and stress free way to buy and sell real estate visit: https://www.nichollsauction.com/