What if you could ask a CPA 10 pressing questions about your real estate business? We did and YOU can eavesdrop on our conversation! In this information-packed episode, Certified Tax Resolution Specialist Andrea Dillon addresses the most common questions she gets when working with Realtors®. 

Here's a sample: 

• Do I really need a separate bank account for my real estate business?
• Can I write off my home office? How about internet, phone, clothes, hair and makeup?
• Do I really need to track all of my miles?

Listen and learn now! Host: Nick Bejelis. Producer: Jerry Johnson. 

At the beginning of their careers, real estate pros are often faced with establishing their business as a sole proprietorship, limited liability company or a professional association. But which one is for you? What are the tax differences among the three forms of business ownership? And how about legal exposure — are SPs, LLCs and PAs all the same? No! On this episode, Nick talks with Certified Public Accountant Andrea Dillon about the best business approach for Realtors®.  Andrea says it pays to do your homework before making a decision. Host: Nick Bejelis. Producer: Jerry Johnson. 

This month we're offering a classic RRR episode and one of our favorites: Host Nick Bejelis interviews mortgage expert Jason Rios, who talks about loan types, down payments, credit scores, credit checking tools and condo financing. Jason also discusses interest rates and what VA, FHA other lenders look for before issuing a mortgage. Producer: Jerry Johnson.  First published Sept. 20, 2019. 

Realtor, educator and mentor Bill Steinke shares tips that real estate professionals can use to mentor others while growing professionally themselves. Bill says it's important to lead by example rather than telling others what to do. He also discusses leadership styles and the importance of being present in the moment. Host Nick Bejelis, who benefited from Bill's mentorship himself, leads the discussion. This is the final installment of a three-part discussion with Bill. Producer: Jerry Johnson.

Nick talks with Certified Public Accountant Andrea Dillon about tax problems. The good news: there IS a way to take care of them! Andrea, whose specialty is tax audit support, explains the IRS penalty structure, liens and levies, and how to get a mortgage while dealing with an overdue tax bill. She also touches on payment options offered by the IRS, including income-based payment plans, offers in compromise and penalty abatement. Finally, she offers her top tips for Realtors® and others to avoid having tax problems in the first place. Host: Nick Bejelis. Producer: Jerry Johnson. 

Nick continues his discussion with trainer, coach and Realtor® Bill Steinke, this time on the topic of staying relevant in the real estate business. Bill says understanding the market is key to bringing value to homebuyers and sellers — analyzing data, staying abreast of prevailing expert opinions and leveraging educational resources, for example. As Nick observes, Realtors® can show their value by bringing something to consumers that they can't Google. Part 2 of 3 with Bill. Host" Nick Bejelis. Producer: Jerry Johnson.

Realtor® Bill Steinke joins Nick for an in-depth discussion of professionalism in the real estate business. As a longtime trainer and coach of many SWFL Realtors®, Bill stresses that the individual practitioner is his or her own most effective branding tool. Along with the basics — dressing professionally, using a recent photo — he also cites the importance of staying current with technology: "Get on the train or get run over by it." Part 1 of a 3-part discussion. Host: Nick Bejelis. Producer: Jerry Johnson.  

For Realtors, client relationships don't need to end when the keys and checks are passed. In this episode, broker Jason Jakus discusses the importance of maintaining lifelong relationships with buyers and sellers. His conclusion: It make more sense to sell to someone you've worked with before than to acquire a new client. Host: Nick Bejelis. Producer: Jerry Johnson.

RPCRA Board member Jason Jakus talks about iBuyers in the latest episode of Realtor Riff Rap with host Nick Bejelis. Jason explains that iBuyers seek out highly motivated sellers, then generally buy homes sight-unseen. Is this approach a threat to the traditional real estate sales model? How can Realtors compete? Find out in this information -packed episode!

Host Nick Bejelis talks to Realtor and educator Jason Jakus about steps real estate professionals can take to keep online data secure. Jason covers the importance of having an office policy for handling personally identifiable information, how to avoid phishing scams, password management and ransomware.