Husband and wife Real Estate Team Brian and Jennifer Frost discuss everything you want to know about buying, selling, investing and owning property.

Topics discussed include:

How will the real estate market react to this pandemic?

What are some previous trends so help show where this may go?

How can I take advantage of this time to ensure my homes value?

What are some of the biggest challenges ahead?

For more information about real estate appraisal, contact Brian through RealValueServices.com or cell/text 603-437-3200

If you’re buying or selling real estate, contact Jennifer at BestMoveSearch.com or cell/text 603-320-5020

Spouses Talking Houses is recorded this and every week at The Studio 21 Podcast Café and is part of The United Podcast Network.

Music used with permission of Eric Lindberg. The theme music is Punkinseed from the album Rich Enough by The Eric Lindberg Trio. It’s available for purchase at https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/ericlindbergtrio1

Jennifer and Brian are licensed to practice real estate in NH and MA. Brian is also a certified general appraiser in NH. They are not lawyers, accountants, home inspectors or therapists. Real estate customs and rules may be different in your area. Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated. The Realtor name is trademarked to members of the National Association of Realtors. If you are currently under contract with a real estate agent, this is not intended as a solicitation. Views expressed on this podcast by Jennifer may not be shared by Brian and vice versa, nor are they the views of Keller Williams Realty.

This week, Jennifer and Brian talk about their trip to the New England Home Show with some interesting interviews with some of the vendors.

Husband and wife Real Estate Team Brian and Jennifer Frost discuss everything you want to know about buying, selling, investing and owning property.

Topics discussed include:

Jennifer and Brian talk to About Face Kitchens

You’ll hear from 128 Plumbing

You’ll get a glimpse of Brady Built Tiny Houses and hear from them

You’ll also get a view of a Brady Built Sunroom

WAGS Water Heater Safety Valve might save your house

For more information about real estate appraisal, check out Real VALUE Appraisal’s website at realvalueservices.com

If you’re buying or selling real estate, contact Jennifer at www.bestmovesearch.com

Spouses Talking Houses is recorded this and every week at The Studio 21 Podcast Café and is part of The United Podcast Network.

Music used with permission of Eric Lindberg. The theme music is Punkinseed from the album Rich Enough by The Eric Lindberg Trio. It’s available for purchase at https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/ericlindbergtrio1

Jennifer and Brian are licensed to practice real estate in NH and MA. Brian is also a certified general appraiser in NH. They are not lawyers, accountants, home inspectors or therapists. Real estate customs and rules may be different in your area. Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated. The Realtor name is trademarked to members of the National Association of Realtors. If you are currently under contract with a real estate agent, this is not intended as a solicitation. Views expressed on this podcast by Jennifer may not be shared by Brian and vice versa, nor are they the views of Keller Williams Realty.

This week, Jennifer and Brian talk to Marie Degulis from Secondwind Water Systems. Marie shares her knowledge about water quality.

Husband and wife Real Estate Team Brian and Jennifer Frost discuss everything you want to know about buying, selling, investing and owning property.

Topics discussed include:

Jennifer and Brian talk about what they’ve been up to

What do I need to do if I need to test a well?

What types of things do they test for in a water quality test?

Are there different types of tests?

What is hungry water?

What is the definition of potable?

About half of the homes in NH use private water sources

What are the standards set by the EPA?

What is PFAS and how does affect me?

What does reverse osmosis do to water?

What is a distillation process?

What are the considerations for filtration?

How often should I be changing my water filters?

Should I be looking into my toilet tank?

Do I need a water softener?

How often should I have my water tested?

What are the considerations for sellers and buyers?

Brian gives an update on how the real estate market is doing

Your systems need manual maintenance

Check out the website at www.secondwindwater.com

For more information about real estate appraisal, check out Real VALUE Appraisal’s website at realvalueservices.com

If you’re buying or selling real estate, contact Jennifer at www.bestmovesearch.com

Spouses Talking Houses is recorded this and every week at The Studio 21 Podcast Café and is part of The United Podcast Network.

Music used with permission of Eric Lindberg. The theme music is Punkinseed from the album Rich Enough by The Eric Lindberg Trio. It’s available for purchase at https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/ericlindbergtrio1

Jennifer and Brian are licensed to practice real estate in NH and MA. Brian is also a certified general appraiser in NH. They are not lawyers, accountants, home inspectors or therapists. Real estate customs and rules may be different in your area. Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated. The Realtor name is trademarked to members of the National Association of Realtors. If you are currently under contract with a real estate agent, this is not intended as a solicitation. Views expressed on this podcast by Jennifer may not be shared by Brian and vice versa, nor are they the views of Keller Williams Realty.

This week, Jennifer and Brian talk about For Sale by Owner (FSBO) properties. What do they think about people trying to sell their own house?

Husband and wife Real Estate Team Brian and Jennifer Frost discuss everything you want to know about buying, selling, investing and owning property.

Topics discussed include:

Jennifer and Brian talk about what they’ve been up to

What are the reason people try to sell their own houses?

Is the seller actually saving money by not paying a commission?

Statistically, FSBO homes sell for less money than homes marketed by a professional

The number of FSBOs has been dropping over time

Selling the home yourself will require a significant amount of time

It can be very aggravating to have to deal with all the calls and appointments to see your home

People selling their homes often do not price the house appropriately

What kind of buyer is going to look at FSBOs?

Homeowners are not the best at showing their own home given their emotional attachment

Agents generally have better negotiation skills than the average homeowner

What methods do FSBOs use to market their houses?

In a seller’s market, it is critical to market the property widely

When you list your FSBO, you’ll be inundated with calls from realtors

Sometimes, people decide to sell on their own because of a bad experience with a previous real estate agent

If you are selling yourself, you need to be aware of the local laws

For more information about real estate appraisal, check out Real VALUE Appraisal’s website at realvalueservices.com

If you’re buying or selling real estate, contact Jennifer at www.bestmovesearch.com

Spouses Talking Houses is recorded this and every week at The Studio 21 Podcast Café and is part of The United Podcast Network.

Music used with permission of Eric Lindberg. The theme music is Punkinseed from the album Rich Enough by The Eric Lindberg Trio. It’s available for purchase at https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/ericlindbergtrio1

Jennifer and Brian are licensed to practice real estate in NH and MA. Brian is also a certified general appraiser in NH. They are not lawyers, accountants, home inspectors or therapists. Real estate customs and rules may be different in your area. Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated. The Realtor name is trademarked to members of the National Association of Realtors. If you are currently under contract with a real estate agent, this is not intended as a solicitation. Views expressed on this podcast by Jennifer may not be shared by Brian and vice versa, nor are they the views of Keller Williams Realty.

This week, Jennifer and Brian welcome Paula Martin from the Paula Martin Group. The talk about a Frank Lloyd Wright home that Paula sold in Manchester.

Husband and wife Real Estate Team Brian and Jennifer Frost discuss everything you want to know about buying, selling, investing and owning property.

Topics discussed include:

Jennifer and Brian talk about what they’ve been up to

How do get to be a luxury home realtor?

What kind of training is available?

How can you price a Frank Lloyd Wright house?

How was the condition of the Kalil House?

How did the Kalils come to have Frank Lloyd Wright build a house for them?

What is a Usonian Automatic home?

When was Kalil house built?

What kind of work was required to keep the home in good condition?

How is the light in the house?

For 1955, there were a lot of innovative features

What is a jewel box home?

How did Paula get the job of marketing the Kalil House?

What was her approach to marketing the house?

Who might the potential buyers of such a property be?

Who owns the plans for the house?

Who ultimately purchase the Kalil house?

Paula’s website can be found at paulamartingroup.com

For more information about real estate appraisal, check out Real VALUE Appraisal’s website at realvalueservices.com

If you’re buying or selling real estate, contact Jennifer at www.bestmovesearch.com

Spouses Talking Houses is recorded this and every week at The Studio 21 Podcast Café and is part of The United Podcast Network.

Music used with permission of Eric Lindberg. The theme music is Punkinseed from the album Rich Enough by The Eric Lindberg Trio. It’s available for purchase at https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/ericlindbergtrio1

Jennifer and Brian are licensed to practice real estate in NH and MA. Brian is also a certified general appraiser in NH. They are not lawyers, accountants, home inspectors or therapists. Real estate customs and rules may be different in your area. Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated. The Realtor name is trademarked to members of the National Association of Realtors. If you are currently under contract with a real estate agent, this is not intended as a solicitation. Views expressed on this podcast by Jennifer may not be shared by Brian and vice versa, nor are they the views of Keller Williams Realty.

This week, Jennifer and Brian get real about Zillow. What is their opinion of Zillow and is it something you can trust?

Husband and wife Real Estate Team Brian and Jennifer Frost discuss everything you want to know about buying, selling, investing and owning property.

Topics discussed include:

Jennifer and Brian talk about what they’ve been up to?

Can you trust Zillow?

Zillow can be good for searching for information about sales history and property tax history

What other things does Zillow own?

Why do I see different values on Trulia and Zillow?

What is an automated valuation model (AVM)?

Zillow does not take the condition of the property into account

Do appraisers get no respect?

How do they come up with the Zestimate?

Jennifer reviews some data about the accuracy of Zillow’s estimates

Zillow’s business model is to sell advertising

How do agents feel about Zillow?

What is a pre-foreclosure property?

Zillow are not realtors, so they do not have the same legal and ethical requirements

What is the Make Me Move feature on Zillow?

Zillow is trying to change their business model

What kind of fees does Zillow charge to purchase your home?

What did Jennifer find in Zillow’s annual report?

Zillow is also trying to move into the mortgage space

For more information about real estate appraisal, check out Real VALUE Appraisal’s website at realvalueservices.com

If you’re buying or selling real estate, contact Jennifer at www.bestmovesearch.com

Spouses Talking Houses is recorded this and every week at The Studio 21 Podcast Café and is part of The United Podcast Network.

Music used with permission of Eric Lindberg. The theme music is Punkinseed from the album Rich Enough by The Eric Lindberg Trio. It’s available for purchase at https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/ericlindbergtrio1

Jennifer and Brian are licensed to practice real estate in NH and MA. Brian is also a certified general appraiser in NH. They are not lawyers, accountants, home inspectors or therapists. Real estate customs and rules may be different in your area. Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated. The Realtor name is trademarked to members of the National Association of Realtors. If you are currently under contract with a real estate agent, this is not intended as a solicitation. Views expressed on this podcast by Jennifer may not be shared by Brian and vice versa, nor are they the views of Keller Williams Realty.

This week, Jennifer and Brian discuss how you might be able to lower your property taxes. Is there a reasonable way to accomplish this?

Husband and wife Real Estate Team Brian and Jennifer Frost discuss everything you want to know about buying, selling, investing and owning property.

Topics discussed include:

How can I dispute the assessment of my property?

Is there a specific time of year to file for an abatement?

Do my taxes always go up when the town does a reassessment?

The first step is to get your property tax card

How long does the town have to decide on my abatement request?

What should I check on the tax card?

You need to get the abatement form which is usually downloadable

Do some research about other homes in your town

How do assessed values compare to market values?

You need to show you’re are being taxed unfairly in comparison to your neighbors

Once you file your request, you can expect a visit from the assessor

When can I expect to see any adjustments?

If you are denied, you can make an appeal to the state

Jennifer and Brian go through an exercise to see whether they should file for an abatement

How often are town-wide reassessments done?

Do I have to let someone in my house to do the assessment?

What is an equalized tax rate?

What is a current use tax break?

There are also tax exemptions available to veterans and the elderly

For more information about real estate appraisal, check out Real VALUE Appraisal’s website at realvalueservices.com

If you’re buying or selling real estate, contact Jennifer at www.bestmovesearch.com

Spouses Talking Houses is recorded this and every week at The Studio 21 Podcast Café and is part of The United Podcast Network.

Music used with permission of Eric Lindberg. The theme music is Punkinseed from the album Rich Enough by The Eric Lindberg Trio. It’s available for purchase at https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/ericlindbergtrio1

Jennifer and Brian are licensed to practice real estate in NH and MA. Brian is also a certified general appraiser in NH. They are not lawyers, accountants, home inspectors or therapists. Real estate customs and rules may be different in your area. Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated. The Realtor name is trademarked to members of the National Association of Realtors. If you are currently under contract with a real estate agent, this is not intended as a solicitation. Views expressed on this podcast by Jennifer may not be shared by Brian and vice versa, nor are they the views of Keller Williams Realty.

This week, Jennifer and Brian list the top 6 reasons to own a home.

Husband and wife Real Estate Team Brian and Jennifer Frost discuss everything you want to know about buying, selling, investing and owning property.

Topics discussed include:

What have Jennifer and Brian been up to?

If you have kids and pets it can be more difficult to find rental property

Buying a home helps with continuity and stability

Owning you home gives you more freedom and control over improvements, maintenance, etc

A fixed rate mortgage gives you more predictability over cost

Owning a house is a good hedge against inflation

Buying a home is a good financial investment of money you are already spending

Mortgages provide some tax advantages not available to renters

Are there any good reasons not to be a homeowner?

If you are moving to an unfamiliar area, it may be worthwhile to rent before buying a home

It makes sense to work on your credit score before getting a morgage

For more information about real estate appraisal, check out Real VALUE Appraisal’s website at realvalueservices.com

If you’re buying or selling real estate, contact Jennifer at www.bestmovesearch.com

Spouses Talking Houses is recorded this and every week at The Studio 21 Podcast Café and is part of The United Podcast Network.

Music used with permission of Eric Lindberg. The theme music is Punkinseed from the album Rich Enough by The Eric Lindberg Trio. It’s available for purchase at https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/ericlindbergtrio1

Jennifer and Brian are licensed to practice real estate in NH and MA. Brian is also a certified general appraiser in NH. They are not lawyers, accountants, home inspectors or therapists. Real estate customs and rules may be different in your area. Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated. The Realtor name is trademarked to members of the National Association of Realtors. If you are currently under contract with a real estate agent, this is not intended as a solicitation. Views expressed on this podcast by Jennifer may not be shared by Brian and vice versa, nor are they the views of Keller Williams Realty.

This week, Jennifer and Brian welcome Ken Gould a local real estate attorney with Gould and Gould and Olde Patriot Title and Monarch Title. They talk about the difference between real estate attorneys and settlement agents.

Husband and wife Real Estate Team Brian and Jennifer Frost discuss everything you want to know about buying, selling, investing and owning property.

Topics discussed include:

Are there differences between MA and NH when it comes to attorneys and agents?

What is the overlap between the two roles?

Do I need to hire an attorney if I’m in NH?

What is a witness only closing?

Who hires the attorney or settlement agent and who pays?

Am I required to use the person the lender chooses?

What exactly is title insurance, and should I review it periodically?

How are interest rates now and projected through the end of the year?

What are the options for legal representation for a seller?

What if the sale is part of a divorce, probate or bankruptcy?

Is wire fraud becoming more of a problem?

For more information about real estate appraisal, check out Real VALUE Appraisal’s website at realvalueservices.com

If you’re buying or selling real estate, contact Jennifer at www.bestmovesearch.com

Spouses Talking Houses is recorded this and every week at The Studio 21 Podcast Café and is part of The United Podcast Network.

Music used with permission of Eric Lindberg. The theme music is Punkinseed from the album Rich Enough by The Eric Lindberg Trio. It’s available for purchase at https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/ericlindbergtrio1

Jennifer and Brian are licensed to practice real estate in NH and MA. Brian is also a certified general appraiser in NH. They are not lawyers, accountants, home inspectors or therapists. Real estate customs and rules may be different in your area. Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated. The Realtor name is trademarked to members of the National Association of Realtors. If you are currently under contract with a real estate agent, this is not intended as a solicitation. Views expressed on this podcast by Jennifer may not be shared by Brian and vice versa, nor are they the views of Keller Williams Realty.

This week, Jennifer and Brian explain a lot of the real estate lingo. Some of the terminology has very specific meaning, so it’s important to understand the distinctions.

Husband and wife Real Estate Team Brian and Jennifer Frost discuss everything you want to know about buying, selling, investing and owning property.

Topics discussed include:

What have Jennifer and Brian been up to?

Brian and Jenifer help sort out the industry jargon

There are distinctions between being a customer or a client

An agent represents someone and their interests

What’s the difference between a salesperson and a broker?

What does it take to be a Realtor?

What is an agency?

What is a fiduciary?

What did Brian want to be when he was a kid?

What is a buyer’s agent and how do they get compensated?

If you have a buyer’s agent, have them make contact about listings?

What is a non-agency relationship and what is required in those relationships?

At what point should I consider hiring an agent?

It’s a great time to be selling a home

What is a disclosed dual agent?

What is a designated agency?

Jennifer shares a quick tip about open houses

For more information about real estate appraisal, check out Real VALUE Appraisal’s website at realvalueservices.com

If you’re buying or selling real estate, contact Jennifer at www.bestmovesearch.com

Spouses Talking Houses is recorded this and every week at The Studio 21 Podcast Café and is part of The United Podcast Network.

Music used with permission of Eric Lindberg. The theme music is Punkinseed from the album Rich Enough by The Eric Lindberg Trio. It’s available for purchase at https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/ericlindbergtrio1

Jennifer and Brian are licensed to practice real estate in NH and MA. Brian is also a certified general appraiser in NH. They are not lawyers, accountants, home inspectors or therapists. Real estate customs and rules may be different in your area. Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated. The Realtor name is trademarked to members of the National Association of Realtors. If you are currently under contract with a real estate agent, this is not intended as a solicitation. Views expressed on this podcast by Jennifer may not be shared by Brian and vice versa, nor are they the views of Keller Williams Realty.