Then listen now to what Hal’s team says.

Just get your earbuds …

Then take some time to listen and learn how to…till?

With over 2000 licensed Real Estate Agents in the county you have a different level of experience amongst all the agents. If you want to be a Real Estate Professional in paradise sit back and Listen to some people who have done it awhile in this Episode of the SLO County Real Estate Podcast with Hal Sweasey.

1:22 to 3:04 What does it take to be a Real Estate Agent? Jay likens it to the best baker in town. But if the baker had to take it from planting the seeds to filling the taxes for the bakery.

3:05 to 4:20 What are the motivating factors for Real Estate Agents to enter the field and what should they know before making the leap?

4:21 to 5:00 Is there such thing as a part time agent?

5:00 to 8:00 when you become a realtor you should see it as starting a small business and go through the steps of building a business plan.

8:00 to 9:50 The two most important qualities you need to be a Real Estate Agent according to JT.

9:50 to 12:00 Real Estate is something that definitely requires a great deal of Customer service, especially in a small town.

12:01 to 15:24 The Importance of finding somebody to be a mentor is paramount in this business.

15:24 to 19:08 Jay’s STONE COLD FACTS on how much “Take Home” pay a real estate agent really makes.

19:09 to 24:33 Jay goes through some of the training tools they use at Keller Williams with new agents.

If you’d like to enter the world of Real Estate you can contact Keller Williams Central Coast CEO Jay Peet at (805) 773-7777.

CA DRE #01111911

860 Walnut Street Suite A, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401

(805) 329-3247

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If you are a home-owner you likely have received an email from a mega real estate property search engine stating that your home is worth "X" amount of dollars.

On this episode of the SLO County Real Estate Podcast with Hal Sweasey the team discusses how those can be deceiving. There are other motives for those sites to provide the information that they do.

The old real estate adage was location, location, location. But in SLO County maybe it’s local, local, local. Find out why by listening to the latest episode of the SLO County Real Estate Podcast with Hal Sweasey…

Show Notes

1:50 to 6:39 How much is my home worth? Is one of the most common questions that Hal’s team gets… The team starts talking about the Mega websites estimated values and why you should be skeptical about the information you get from them.

6:39 to 8:00 When assessing the value of your home what are some of the best resources you can use to really determine it’s value.

8:00 to 11:55 Hal goes over the steps he uses to determine a home’s value before he lists it.

11:55 to 13:33 The importance of a local “boots on the ground” aspect of the market is way better than whatever a algorithm can give you.

13:33 to 15:05 The last 18 months have seen record home appreciation current values still continue to rise, but nothing like the rate they were late 2020 to early 2022.

15:06 to 16:08 When you need legal or medical advice, who do you go to? Same principles apply to real estate.

16:08 to 19:06 James talks about one of the latest trends for a quick appraisal. The team wonders about the legitimacy of it in certain instances, and how banks will view these values.

19:06 to 21:50 No matter where you are buying or selling. Be sure to get an agent/team who has the best knowledge market where the transaction will take place.

CA DRE #01111911

860 Walnut Street Suite A, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401

(805) 329-3247

halsweasey.com

In the September Market Report episode of the "SLO County Real Estate Podcast with Hal Sweasey" there is evidence that our little slice of Paradise is holding up very well against other markets across the US and the data in August was more than just anecdotal. Even though reports around the country suggest a bust in certain areas it’s important to understand that Real Estate is LOCAL and you need to trust people who know the market you live in. Sit back for some information you can use in the market for the Gold Standard of Real Estate.

Show Notes:

1:34 to 5:03 August numbers seem to suggest that SLO county is still in a “seller’s market” pattern.

5:04 to 7:00 In Real Estate you should always do what is best for you, and try to limit the outside noise as much as possible.

7:01 to 9:26 The SLO County Real Estate Time Machine comes out in a resurfacing of a YouTube video that Hal made a decade ago.

9:27 to 11:53 Pending and sold numbers as a metric to determine what the market is doing and some sample rates as of the beginning of September.

11:54 to 12:13 Some of the most brilliant investment minds understand when it comes to Real Estate Investing.

12:13 to 12:48 Why California Real Estate is SO expensive!

12:49 to 15:31 Don’t pay attention to those doomsday reports from the “National Sources” Real Estate is not in their best interests.

15:32 to 19:17 Honest information from honest people who are your neighbors and understand this area should be your go to source for your investments in Real Estate.

The link for the video referenced so many times in this podcast is.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw_ov6i3BT0

CA DRE #01111911

860 Walnut Street Suite A, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401

(805) 329-3247

A new study was just released by a home improvement site naming the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Five Cities Market as the 4th most expensive small metro market to be a renter in the United States. A large Cal Poly and Cuesta College student population, and desirability in quality of life are the biggest driving factors.

With Interest Rates on the rise and numbers trending towards a reduction in prices in other parts of the country, people have questions about what they should do. On this episode of the SLO county Real Estate with Hal Sweasey Podcast we highlight some of the answers to those questions. Be leery of those national reports you hear about an upcoming collapse...

Show Notes

:44 to 2:27 - The real estate talking points you have heard recently surrounding the news narrative on a national level don’t jive with what is going on here, and you must pay attention to the driving factors that make SLO County unique to other parts of the country.

2:28 to 4:43 - For SLO County the discrepancies lie within the inventory and the influx of population to the county. Whether it be investors or dwellers inventory goes fast on the Central Coast.

4:44 to 8:02 - Look to the Millionaire next door if you have your doubts in the “Time in the Market” theory.

8:03 to 10:49 - Does an increase in interest rates mean a rise in rental rates? Is SLO County the Gold Standard?

10:50 to 18:54 - Since the 30 year Fixed Rate isn’t going to see the level of where it was at a year ago… what are options for Home Buyers who want the security of know what their housing cost is going to be each month?

18:54 to 20:15 - If you are worried about Mortgage insurance in SLO county you could be losing out on money and equity in the long run.

20:15 to 22:45 - The 3 things you need to do if you want to buy a house.

If you are looking to for experience and a team you can trust for your next Real Estate Transaction please visit halsweasey.com

CA DRE #01111911

860 Walnut Street Suite A, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401

(805) 329-3247

Gain Insight in the highly competitive SLO County Real Estate scene with the areas #1 Resource. Team Sweasey will give you tips on Buying, Selling, and maximizing your real estate investments. In this Episode of the SLO County Real Estate Podcast with Hal Sweasey. Hal takes the reigns as host and talks with Greg Burns of IPX 1031, a company that solely handles 1031 exchanges in Real Estate. A 1031 is in reference to a tax code that allows you to defer your taxes in the sale of a property and transfer it to another Replacement Property.

With the boom of investments in Real Estate over other commodities, getting as much knowledge as you can for this tax code is pretty important, that is why Hal and Greg are having this discussion in order to make sure you know, whether you are an investor or looking to shift from commodities to Real Estate whether it be in California or elsewhere in the United States, this episode is for you.

:41 to 2:34 Meet Greg Burns of IPX 1031. What is a 1031 exchange and why is it important for those looking to get into or exchange investment properties?

2:35 to 3:58 What are some of the restrictions to a 1031 exchange? Timelines and Like/Kind Properties

3:59 to 5:25 What are some of the Real Estate Trends that people filing 1031’s are telling about markets like San Luis Obispo and Californian’s relocating investment properties to other states.

5:26 to 7:03 What are the timelines on when you can occupy a property as your residence if you buy it with a 1031 exchange?

7:04 to 10:08 A lot of discussion is currently circulating about how the Government views a 1031 as a loophole that the government misses out on tax revenue. Is it scaring people away?

10:08 to 10:48 What about businesses? What levels of property qualify to be part of a 1031 exchange.

10:48 to 12:58 What are the costs and paperwork that are involved in filing a 1031 exchange? And why you should you go with a 1031 specialist when handling this important component of Real Estate Investing.

You can reach Greg Burns direct at 626-233-2773.

IPX 1031 has location in 16 different locations across the country and can handle exchanges for Real Estate Investors Coast to Coast.

IPX1031.com

If you are looking for experience and a team you can trust for your next Real Estate Transaction please visit halsweasey.com

CA DRE #01111911

860 Walnut Street Suite A, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401

(805) 329-3247

In this episode of the SLO County Real Estate Podcast with Hal Sweasey local custom builder Dan Ferreira from Ferreira Inc. stops by to discuss the starting steps and challenges of what it takes to build your dream home with everything that you want in 2022. Also, A real hot topic in Real Estate in California is the ADU. What can you, and can you not do on your lot when is comes to building a unit for Granny, House Guests or to make some additional income. This is one of those episodes in which the dreams you’ve always had in home ownership, or improvements to your existing property might just come true.

:45 to 3:24 Meet Dan Ferreira who takes a similar approach to building Custom Homes as Hal Takes into Real Estate. Both realizing that when you have a team in your corner that the experts take over on the heavy lifting.

3:24 to 6:37 Can you build your custom dream home for roughly the same amount as buying an existing home?

6:37 to 8:36 The “Romantic” Process of building your custom home with JT. In what order do you start lining up the appointments and what are the first steps you need to take to get the ball rolling on a project that requires so many people to pull off?

8:37 to 10:27 How do you identify a the right lot to build that dream home?

10:27 to 12:05 Price per square foot with all things being equal.

12:06 to 17:53 California has recently changed it’s laws unilaterally across the state to the homeowners benefit. If they want to put an ADU… (Additional Dwelling Unit) on their property. You need to listen to this if you are homeowner looking to increase the value of your home easy, while adding additional living space.

17:54 to 21:57 The challenges with attaining your home building needs in 2022 with supply chain issues. Dan and his team have navigated this when it comes to some things… as long as you meet with them early.

Since its inception in 2010, Ferreira Inc has grown to be the central coast’s premier design-build company. Through internal team expertise and supply-side relationships, they can get your project done, and leave you with an immense sense of pride in your forever home.

Contact Dan and his team by clicking on the contact links at ferreirainc.com

If you are looking for experience and a team you can trust for your next Real Estate Transaction please visit halsweasey.com

CA DRE #01111911

860 Walnut Street Suite A, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401

(805) 329-3247

Facts vs. Fears when it comes to Real Estate here is what is covered in the August Market Report. Hundreds of new subscribers are finding out about the podcast each week and we thought we’d catch them up to speed in one podcast. If you have been with the SLO County Real Estate with Hal Sweasey Podcast since it’s launch you know the team Highlights important aspects of Real Estate as it pertains to SLO County and what some of latest market challenges mean for people who might be moving to the sidelines. As was mentioned in the August Market Report investors aren’t shying away, in fact they’re going all in.

In this episode we go back and meet Hal and find out how he got into Real Estate, Explore the possibilities of a Bubble Burst in the Real Estate Market IN SLO COUNTY, and Go over tricks in getting the best price for your listing, and making sure you have the best resources no matter what side of the transaction you are on.

If you are looking to for experience and a team you can trust for your next Real Estate Transaction please visit halsweasey.com

CA DRE #01111911

860 Walnut Street Suite A, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401

(805) 329-3247

Gain Insight in the highly competitive SLO County Real Estate scene with the areas #1 Resource with the SLO COUNTY REAL ESTATE PODCAST WITH HAL SWEASEY. Putting an offer on a house is not like going to the store and buying a loaf of bread… there are multiple things to consider. Emotions can sometimes take the lead and that is why it helps to be levelheaded. No two real estate transactions are the same and you need a levelheaded team that understands the needs of both sides in the Transaction.

Show Notes:

2:03 to 4:43 How to be competitive when writing an offer. Is your agent educated on what the current climate is, and has relationships with other agents? This is where experience is very important.

4:44 to 6:57 What about the cash offer is it hard to compete with? You can figure out a way to be competitive against one. If you get to know the people you are buying from and the terms they want when buying the home.

6:58 to 9:24 Escalation clauses can help you out when you are in a fierce bidding process.

9:25 to 13:21 What is you are sitting on a house that has been on the market for a long period of time? Can you offer a lower price… That is when the agent’s communications skills are very important on both sides of the transaction.

13:22 to 14:49 Being on good terms with the Real Estate Agent community is very important characteristic that the agent you choose should possess.

14:50 to 16:16 Timeliness is a very important factor (especially when inventory is low) when it comes to getting your offer accepted.

If you are looking to for experience and a team you can trust for your next Real Estate Transaction please visit halsweasey.com

CA DRE #01111911

860 Walnut Street Suite A, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401

(805) 329-3247

Gain Insight in the highly competitive SLO County Real Estate scene with the areas #1 Resource. The SLO County Real Estate Podcast with Hal Sweasey. In this episode Ermina Karim from Guaranteed Rate and Chad Van Til from Pacific Trust Mortgage come back to answer some questions you might have about, being pre-qualified, Keeping your credit nose clean until it’s time to refinance. The steps in which you set up Your Real Estate Team, and the whole team gives their bold predictions on where exactly interest rates will be 12 months from now.

For advice on anything you heard about on this podcast you can:

Contact Ermina Karim at Guaranteed Rate at 805-602-0248 or email at [email protected]

Or Chad Van Till at Pacific Trust Mortgage at 805-543-4422 or go to pacifictrustmortgage.com

If you are looking to for experience and a team you can trust for your next Real Estate Transaction please visit halsweasey.com

CA DRE #01111911

860 Walnut Street Suite A, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401

(805) 329-3247

Gain Insight in the highly competitive SLO County Real Estate scene with the areas #1 Resource. With Interest rates going up at a pretty good clip many people who were in the home search are making the decision to head to the sidelines till things cool down. But how long could that take? If you are a regular listener of the SLO county real estate Podcast with Hal Sweasey you know the earlier you get in the market the quicker you build equity. With so many people bowing out of the game now might be the time to take advantage of less competition. Ermina Karim from Guaranteed Rate and Chad Van Till from Pacific Trust Mortgage join the crew to go over financing options that buyers have outside of the 30 year fixed mortgage that will help combat rising interest rates and give you the opportunity to get you in the house you want.

Show Notes

1:02 to 3:25 Meet the Mortgage Specialists. Ermina Karim from Guaranteed Rate and Chad Van Till from Pacific trust Mortgage.

3:26 to 9:51 Rising interest rates have been effecting how Mortgages are getting written and how these ARM’s and other creative ways of getting financing are great for most buyers especially compared to the 30-Year fixed since most people do not stay in their houses for longer than 10 years.

9:51 to 12:33 First time Home buyers need to find a lender that is going to know what the comfort levels are for the house and the corresponding payments.

12:33 to 13:21 Common myths that cause potential buyers to shy away from the dream of owning a home are what a good lender can get you past. Don’t be afraid of Mortgage Insurance and don’t think you are out of the game if you don’t have 20% to put down.

13:22 to 13:37 Being afraid of the Mortgage insurance can cost you in the long game, especially as interest rates continue to rise.

13:38 to 14:13 What are some other avenues people can take to get more secured lending?

14:14 to 16:35 ?ow scary is the Adjustable Rate options when people can still remember what happened in the mid 2000’s?

16:36 to 19:13 What about people with questionable credit scores or people who are self employed?

19:14 to 22:40 Creative ways to tackle mortgage insurance for those people who have good credit or can put together a strong down payment, that is not quite 20 percent.

For advice on anything you heard about on this podcast you can:

Contact Ermina Karim at Guaranteed Rate at 805-602-0248 or email at [email protected]

Or Chad Van Till at Pacific Trust Mortgage at 805-543-4422 or go to pacifictrustmortgage.com

If you are looking for experience and a team you can trust for your next Real Estate Transaction please visit halsweasey.com

CA DRE #01111911

860 Walnut Street Suite A, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401

(805) 329-3247