This week hosts Paul and Sara are joined by realtor, flipper, and investor extraordinaire, Brandon Haft. We discuss the challenges and benefits of flipping homes and managing properties in Southern California, what gives agents a slight edge in the flipping industry, and why exploring these avenues requires a great deal of time, knowledge, and passion. We also cover the importance of being able to evaluate construction costs and market-values of investment properties, how the contractors and tradespeople you work with can make or break a flip, and why garage conversion ADUs are the best dollar-for-dollar investment in the current market.   Brandon Haft https://www.haftgroupre.com/

Paul Dashevsky, GreatBuildz https://www.greatbuildz.com/   Sara Lehmann, Glen Oaks Escrow [email protected] https://glenoaksescrow.com/   The LA Realtor Podcast [email protected] https://www.podpage.com/la-realtor-podcast/ 

This week hosts Paul and Sara are joined by Anita Rosenberg, Feng Shui and Chinese Astrology expert. We discuss why Feng Shui is not a trend even if it's trendy, what being in a Water/Rabbit Year can mean for agents, and how exploring out-of-the-box revenue streams (fire sales, commercial real estate, etc.) may be the path to success in 2023. We also cover some positive-home-energy basics, how creating a harmonious space is a very personalized experience, and why you shouldn't keep pictures of kids or in-laws in your bedroom.    Anita Rosenberg https://www.anitarosenberg.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@AnitaRosenberg   Paul Dashevsky, GreatBuildz https://www.greatbuildz.com/   Sara Lehmann, Glen Oaks Escrow [email protected] https://glenoaksescrow.com/   The LA Realtor Podcast [email protected] https://www.podpage.com/la-realtor-podcast/

This week, hosts Paul and Sara are joined by Shelly Cofini, CSO of Bid My Listing. We discuss how this seller-driven platform works, how agents can participate and bid on local listings, and the benefits involved for homeowners and realtors alike. We also chat about realtor/seller matchmaking, how the platform can help level the playing field for new agents, and how Bid My Listing works to ensure homeowners are educated and informed while choosing a realtor.    Shelly Cofini https://www.bidmylisting.com/   Paul Dashevsky, GreatBuildz https://www.greatbuildz.com/   Sara Lehmann, Glen Oaks Escrow [email protected] https://glenoaksescrow.com/   Jon Grishpul, GreatBuildz https://www.greatbuildz.com/   The LA Realtor Podcast [email protected] https://www.podpage.com/la-realtor-podcast/

This week, hosts Paul and Sara are joined by renowned home-staging expert, Meridith Baer. We discuss the psychology of home-staging, what design elements have endured through the years, and how something as simple as a fresh coat of paint can make a world of difference. We also discuss what realtors should know when working with a stager, the challenges of staging ultra high-end homes, and the question on everyone's mind - what furniture does a stager have in their own home?   Meridith Baer https://meridithbaer.com/   Paul Dashevsky, GreatBuildz https://www.greatbuildz.com/   Sara Lehmann, Glen Oaks Escrow [email protected] https://glenoaksescrow.com/   Jon Grishpul, GreatBuildz https://www.greatbuildz.com/   The LA Realtor Podcast [email protected] https://www.podpage.com/la-realtor-podcast/

This week, Paul is joined by LA Realtor Podcast producer and GreatBuildz co-founder, Jon Grishpul, to discuss the recent failure of Silicon Valley Bank. We go over the basics of what went down and why, how the events of the 2008 recession may have kicked off the issues we are seeing in the economy today, and why the recent and sudden interest rate increases may be ultimately to blame. We also cover the dangers of 'cheap money,' the importance of keeping calm in troubled times, and what all this might mean for realtors in the coming months.    Paul Dashevsky, GreatBuildz https://www.greatbuildz.com/   Sara Lehmann, Glen Oaks Escrow [email protected] https://glenoaksescrow.com/   Jon Grishpul, GreatBuildz https://www.greatbuildz.com/   The LA Realtor Podcast [email protected] https://www.podpage.com/la-realtor-podcast/

This week, hosts Paul and Sara are joined by photographer Jonathan Paris, founder of Visual Open House. We discuss how the landscape of virtual showings has drastically changed in the past few years, the benefits of hiring a professional for your visual marketing, and the growing trend of agents getting in front of the camera. We also cover the importance of communication between photographer and agent in highlighting the property's assets, and what homeowners should do to prep for a shoot - move cars, bring in trash cans, and close doors to any *private* chambers.

  Jonathan Paris https://www.visualopenhouse.com/    Paul Dashevsky, GreatBuildz https://www.greatbuildz.com/   Sara Lehmann, Glen Oaks Escrow [email protected] https://glenoaksescrow.com/   The LA Realtor Podcast [email protected] https://www.podpage.com/la-realtor-podcast/

This week, hosts Paul and Sara are joined by Stephanie Vitacco - consistently named one of top 100 agents in the country by Wall Street Journal,  Stephanie has over 7,000 sales under her belt. We discuss the kind of dedication it takes to succeed in the industry, what agents should focus on most in their first three years, and the struggles of managing buyer and seller expectations. We also chat about the recent downslide in buyer confidence, the real estate gridlock we are currently experiencing in Los Angeles, and why working on your wedding day is never off the table.  

 

Stephanie Vitacco https://www.stephanievitacco.com/

  Paul Dashevsky, GreatBuildz https://www.greatbuildz.com/   Sara Lehmann, Glen Oaks Escrow [email protected] https://glenoaksescrow.com/   The LA Realtor Podcast [email protected] https://www.podpage.com/la-realtor-podcast/

This week, Paul and Sara are joined by Darin and Shanese Wells of Professional Foundation Repair, a husband-and-wife team who specialize in foundation and drainage repair. We discuss the most common problems in both slab and raised foundations, some things homeowners can do preventatively, as well as what is required to diagnose and address foundation problems. We also cover what realtors should be looking for when it comes to potential foundation concerns in their listings, when and why you should bring in a foundation/drainage inspector, and why exactly California's soils and earthquakes are to blame for many foundation problems. 

  Darin and Shanese Wells, Professional Foundation Repair https://professionalfoundationrepair.com/ [email protected]   Paul Dashevsky, GreatBuildz https://www.greatbuildz.com/   Sara Lehmann, Glen Oaks Escrow [email protected] https://glenoaksescrow.com/   The LA Realtor Podcast [email protected] https://www.podpage.com/la-realtor-podcast/

Hosts Paul and Sara are joined this week by estate sale expert, Kelly Charlshe, Grasons Estate Sale Services. We discuss what estate sale services cover and how they can benefit realtors, homeowners, and stagers alike, as well as how estate sales can lead to listings. We also cover the various reasons clients might be holding an estate or liquidation sale, how things get appraised and priced, and why you should always, always check for secret rooms. 

Kelly Charlshe, Grasons Estate Sale Services https://www.grasons.com/estate-sale-companies/grasons-co-south-bay-los-angeles/   Paul Dashevsky, GreatBuildz https://www.greatbuildz.com/   Sara Lehmann, Glen Oaks Escrow [email protected] https://glenoaksescrow.com/   The LA Realtor Podcast [email protected] https://www.podpage.com/la-realtor-podcast/

This week, hosts Paul and Sara are joined by moving expert, Lyndon B. Johnson (no, not *that* one). We discuss the benefits of hiring professionals for moving services, how every move is as unique as the people moving, and the various services offered by A-List Moving (there's something for every price point!). We also chat about the most difficult objects to move, how entry access can make or break an 'easy' move, and why it's important to take particular care when moving....*personal* items. 

Lyndon Johnson http://www.alistmovingandstorage.com   Paul Dashevsky, GreatBuildz https://www.greatbuildz.com/   Sara Lehmann, Glen Oaks Escrow [email protected] https://glenoaksescrow.com/   The LA Realtor Podcast [email protected] https://www.podpage.com/la-realtor-podcast/