Realities of Real Estate

In this special interview with founder and CEO of Smart Real Estate Coach.com, Chris Prefontaine, Raegan learns about the advantages of selling real estate in terms (not using a bank mortgage), becoming very focused and specialized (not too broad), and becoming the person of authority in your niche. Chris shares several tips that are sure to help any business-owner or entrepreneur. The wealth of wisdom and advice shared in this episode of Realities of Real Estate is too good to miss!

Today, Raegan talks with guest Jim Remley, a real estate success story for 31 years and counting. Jim shares some insightful wisdom on real estate, absolutely hilarious crazy stories from on the job, and several tips on being a successful entrepreneur and/or business owner.

Do you really need a down payment to buy a home? If so, does it need to be 20% of the purchase price? Do you really need a credit score? If so, what does it need to be to get approved for a mortgage?

Raegan has a few insider tips when it comes to setting up your home to be the most appealing to buyers. After all, she sells homes for a living!

Looking at houses? Make sure you know WHAT to look for. Don't worry. In this episode Raegan will lay out her top red flags to keep an eye out for when looking at houses. Following some of her basic rules of house inspection can save you a big headache and a whole lot of cash in the long run!

Calling all self-employed workers, business owners, and entrepreneurs! One of the hardest things about being in business for those of us who fit into these employment categories isn't the work, it's learning to set boundaries FOR the work. In this episode of Realities of Real Estate, Raegan lays out some practical tips for doing just that.

In this crazy episode, we tag along with Raegan and her two buyers as they go on a roller coaster ride of... well... some "Realities of Real Estate." Most home sales go great. But every once and a while (which seems to occur far too frequently with Raegan's transactions), the seller gets cold feet. This is certainly one of those times. This #truestory covers the ordeal between two young first time home-buyers and two elderly home hoarders. And you won't believe the lengths they'll go to in order to try and back out of the deal. Will Raegan help her clients win the battle? Tune in to find out.

There's always an argument to both sides. Maybe Raegan can finally put an end to the debate. Is buying a house always best? Is renting always cheaper? I think you know the answer. That's right, listen to the episode to find out! If home ownership is a reality for you or in your future, today's sponsor is perfect for you. Wagner Spray Tech has everything you need for some DIY paint jobs, both inside the house and for outdoor furniture and decks! The best thing is, there's no paint brush required! Check out their handy tools and give your home a face-lift today: https://bit.ly/2WNICDs

This episode answers the question of whether or not open houses are still "a thing" in today's real estate world. With all of our modern tech, are they worth having -- whether for the buyer, realtor, or seller? Tune in and Raegan will tell all.

Let's face it. The life of a realtor is a hard one. From finding houses you've never seen before, to getting phone calls from confused Zillow users, there's a lot that goes on every single day! A lot of funny, awkward moments too. Here's Raegan's top four picks in said category throughout her real estate career to date. This hilarious episode was sponsored by Wagner Spray Tech. A great source for all the DIY-ers like Raegan out there! Check them out here: https://bit.ly/2WNICDs