There comes a time in every relationship when you need to have a candid conversation. The relationship between Real Estate Broker and Client is no exception. In this episode I talk about the need to have those uncomfortable conversations.

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On this episode we talk escrow…what the hell is escrow? I had the opportunity to sit down and interview two escrow legends…Kate Botterell and Kristen Gabel from Escrow321.

We talk about the escrow process, tasks of an escrow officer, wire fraud and believe it not…1-day closings!

If you need to get in contact with the ladies, here’s there info…

Office # 951.783.3210

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Hey Buyers, stop looking for that “deal”! No really, it’s just a waste of time in the Corona real estate market. Yes, the HOT HOT seller’s market has passed, but buyers need to be realistic with offers. Your offer will not get accepted if it’s not at fair market value.

If you haven’t already, take a listen to my last two episodes regarding the Riverside County Housing Report and The OC Housing Report.

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Hey y’all and welcome back to Episode #6 of Real Talk With Ryan. On this episode I’m going to highlight the Riverside County Housing Market. No the sky is not falling…no the floor is not falling out beneath us! This market is similar to that of  The OC market…we’re transitioning from a long hot seller’s market into a normal balanced housing market.

Let’s dive into some numbers….

The avg sales price increased 2.5% year over year up to $400,127 in Riverside County. The median sales price rose 5.1% to $369K. We saw 235 more properties hitting the market in Aug 2018 compared to Aug 2017, an increase of 5.4%. Closed sales decreased from 3,470 in Aug ’17 down to 3,064 in Aug ’18. Days on market (DOM) increased by only 4 days up to a tragic 30 days. Will this number increase in the coming months? I’m sure it will. DOM usually increases as we approach Fall.

Here are the DOM for Aug during the last five years: ’13 – 38 days, ’14 – 57 days, ’15 – 51 days and ’16 – 50 days. Days on market peaked during this five year period in January 2015 at 70 days. Is there a lot of unnecessary panic right now? I think so, but that’s just my opinion.

During this same five year period, the average sales price increased 34%! That’s a great run but don’t expect that trend to continue as we transition into a normal balanced market.

It’s all about pricing properties at Fair Market Value (FMV) in today’s market. Overprice and your home will sit. Buyers need to be mindful that while it’s no longer a hot seller’s market, it is not a buyer’s market either. Looking for a “Deal” is a waste of time. Buyers need to be prepared to make offers at FMV. Anything less and they will not be successful in securing their piece of the American Dream.

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Take a look at the graph below. This illustrates the increase in the average sales price over the past 5 years.

The “OC” Housing Report for Aug 2018 is here! The sky is falling…OMG…my house has been on the market for 40 days w/o an offer? What’s going on Mr. Realtor? Is the market going to crash? What should I do?

Relax…breathe…it’s going to be alright. We’re transitioning from a HOT seller’s market to a more stable and balanced (aka normal) housing market. The problem is nobody really remembers a “normal” market. It’s where homes must be priced right, or they will sit. There isn’t room for error these days.

We live in a world of instant gratification and we really have forgotten what it’s like to have to practice patience. Guess what? You better get used to practicing patience in a normal housing market.

It’s all about pricing properties at Fair Market Value (FMV) in today’s market. Overprice and your home will sit. Buyers need to be mindful that while it’s no longer a hot seller’s market, it is not a buyer’s market either. Looking for a “Deal” is a waste of time. Buyers need to be prepared to make offers at FMV. Anything less and they will not be successful in securing their piece of the American Dream.

Throw in some ear buds, push play and enjoy this episode…you might even learn a thing or two….

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Snapshot of the The OC Housing Report below…click here for the 1 page report.

Hey guys, welcome to Episode 0004 where I had the chance to sit down with my longtime friend Matthew Alexander and talk lending. Matt’s a seasoned vet, having been in the mortgage industry for over 20 years.

We talk loan programs, credit, down payments, deal killers all while having some fun.

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On this episode I go on a RANT about agents that compare themselves and our profession to Attorneys and Doctors. Yes, it’s really a thing…countless postings on Realtor forums and Facebook Groups where agents think they’re on par with these professionals. HAHA…that’s funny!

Let’s dive into episode #0003

On this episode of Real Talk With Ryan we discuss close of escrow dates. You need to make sure your real estate broker/agent is the quarterback of the team and running point. There are multiple people working on your escrow/transaction and if just one person drops the ball, this will run the risk of delaying your closing. Imagine you have movers and cleaners scheduled to clean your new home and you get the call that you can’t close tomorrow and will have to wait until next week. This scenario happens more than you think.

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Yup…my first podcast and episode 1 of Real Talk With Ryan is in the books, or should I say is on the mp3 player? In this episode I give a brief explanation on my show format and a look into my 17 year career in the Mortgage and Real Estate Industries.

I’m looking forward to providing some great interviews and insights into the Real Estate Industry all while keeping the show entertaining and real. The last thing I want is to be one of those boring PC podcast hosts. Let’s get going……

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