The Real Build

In this episode of The Real Build, I interviewed a top builder out of Keller, Texas, Austen Dinger of Austen Construction. 

I enjoyed interviewing Austen because he comes from a similar background as I do.  Austen grew up in the construction business working alongside his dad, the founder of Austen Construction back in 1993.  Nothing was ever handed to him and he continues to work hard everyday and help grow his family business to new levels.

Austen and I discuss many different topics about the construction industry such as popular home design trends, and the preplanning stage and what customers need to know while shopping for builders.  We talk about why going with the less expensive builder can be risky in the long run. We also talk about what customers should expect during the build process.  

Austen and I have grown up in the construction industry, and both have a passion for helping customers learn everything they need to know about building a home.  We both want to find ways to make the process better for not only our customers but anybody looking to build a house.  

As always, enjoy this episode and thank you so much for listening.

On this episode of The Real Build, I bring back past guests Damian Heim of Handmade Homes, Brad Blair of Spruce Homes, and Jake Armstrong of Revive Properties for my first ever panel discussion.

We dive deeper into some of the topics we discussed in our past interviews.  We discuss topics such as design trends, builder fees, the building process, marketing, home resale tips, and so much more.

Our goal as builders is to guide our customers throughout the building process as smoothly as possible. We talk about how communication is one of the most significant factors during the building process.  

Insurance is one of the most important topics.  Not many homeowners know what to do.  Finding the best insurance coverage is critical, but finding an insurance company that supports you when disaster strikes is what people need to look for.

Alissa Russo is a Florida native.  She entered the insurance industry while finishing her MBA, but left to pursue the corporate world. She realized she loved helping people, and she truly appreciated small/local businesses, so she went back to work for an independent insurance agency. 

In this episode, we talk about everything you need to know about acquiring insurance.  Whether you are buying, building, renting, or investing,  we cover it all.

 We talk about how Alissa enjoys being in the insurance industry and going above and beyond for customers.  She talks about how she loves to meet new people and insure the things that are important to them. 

In this episode of The Real Build, I talked all things real estate with Dallas, Texas Realtor Evan Stewart.  

Evan is a top producing real estate agent with Compass Realty.  He is the host of The Obsessed Podcast, where he introduces you to some of the top business moguls, influencers, thought leaders, and more.  He’s also a trainer, speaker, and business coach.  The man wears many hats.

In this episode, we talk about how Evan is obsessed with service and obtaining results through his relentless pursuit of excellence.  We discuss business strategies, marketing, and customer service.  

Evan has built a reputation for delivering a phenomenal experience, executing on every commitment, and accomplishing the unique goals of every client–every time. 

If you are looking to hire a real estate professional, this episode is a must-listen.

If you are a realtor or a sales professional in any industry you can learn so much from Evan. He started from only making a few thousand dollars his first year in real estate to becoming an eight-figure closer and one of Dallas Texas top producing agents. 

As always thank you so much for your support.  

Are you thinking about buying a home but don't know how to go about getting a loan?  Or maybe you want to get a loan for an investment property?  Are you thinking about building a new home and need funding?

In this episode of The Real Build, I sit down with Rosa Madrid of Movement Mortgage, and we discuss what exactly you need to look for before getting a loan on a property.

I was excited to have Rosa on the show because the mortgage process can be very intimidating to a lot of people.  It can be a long drug out process if you are not with the right loan officer to help guide you through the process.  Many people don't know all the available options that they can do and all the great programs that are out there.

We discuss these things and so much more in this episode.  As always thank you for listening!

Are you thing about buying or selling a property?  

Real estate can be one of the most significant investments in someone's lifetime.  Whether you are buying for yourself or investing in your future, making the right real estate purchase is essential.  A lot of people don't know what to do when searching for a property and unfortunately, do get proper guidance.

In this episode of The Real Build, Bill Reiman sits down with Kim Litvak of Keller Williams Realty out of Columbus, Ohio.  Kim delivers so much great information on what people need to look for when Buying or Selling a property.

Bill and Kim both discuss essential topics like delivering excellent customer service with extensive follow-up and communication with customers.

How having product knowledge is vital for a realtor when listing customers home.  Knowing how a home is built and what the key features are that the current owner loves what will help sell the home faster.

How a seller can get more money for there home and how a buyer can get a home at a better price point.

How can a seller add value to there home before putting it on the market?

If you are looking to buy or sell a home, this episode is filled with so much more great info.  So please listen and share with all your friends and family.  As always, your 5-star reviews and written reviews are appreciated to help this show grow.  Thank you for listening! 

In this episode of The Real Build, Bill Reiman goes deeper into the process of selecting a contractor or real estate agent.

Let's face it a lot of people don't know how to go about selecting a contractor or realtor.  Most go with someone they know or a referral from a friend.

Bill Reiman covers what you need to look for when selecting your next contractor or real estate agent.

Bill covers topics like 

1. DO YOUR RESEARCH - Everything is online now.  You can find out everything about everyone.  

2.  Don’t just hire a someone you know - Let’s face it most of us have people we know in construction and real estate. It doesn’t mean they can give you the best overall experience.  

3. Experience does matter - Not much explanation needed here.

4.  Interview top contractors and agents and hire who you feel most comfortable with - If you don’t like someone from the beginning, it's only going to be worse towards the end.

5. Review what they have to offer - What a builder offers standard in there pricing or what a realtor provides for marketing are some examples.

6. Look at there portfolio - look at homes the builder built and walk through.  With realtors look at what they have sold.  Call past customers that they worked for.

7. Long term relationships matter - Your contractor or realtor should always be there and always pick up the phone to answer any questions.

8. DON’T ALWAYS LOOK AT PRICE - Don't make your final decision on cost.  You get what you pay for.

Please enjoy this episode.  Next week there will be another guest on the show.  As always feel free to join the conversation and comment on social media. Also, your rating and reviews are always appreciated so please give five stars because that's what will spread the word.  Thank you so much for listening.

Do you think about remodeling your property?  Are you stuck trying to figure out how to go about the remodeling process?  Are you worried about possible cost and headaches that come along with remodeling?

In this episode of The Real Build, I sit down with Jake Armstrong of Revive Properties.  Jake has been involved in the remodeling business for many years and knows what customers need to look for during a remodel.

Let's face it; doing a remodel can be very stressful.  Not knowing what to expect is what stops a lot of people from moving forward with the process.  You have to hire the right company that can guide you through the process.  Communication from start to finish in any remodeling project is essential.  Going through the project with the customer and setting all expectations from the beginning can allow fewer headaches and a smoother transition into a job well done.  

Remodeling can also increase your properties resale value.  Knowing what elements in your property to remodel to drive up its potential sale price is big time.  

We discuss these things and much more in episode 5 of The Real Build.  Please listen and enjoy and share it with all your friends and family.

After recent storms in the state of Florida, many people had with roof leaks, and some still have tarps on their roofs waiting for insurance money or a capable contractor to repair it.  People were fighting with insurance companies, getting ripped off by contractors for repairs, and not getting the help that they needed.  It was a mess, but the problem was people didn't have the information that they needed before the storms.  

There are so many elements that go into the construction of a roof from the initial wood, to the underlayment, to the exterior finish.  If done incorrectly, problems can happen.  One nail being wrong can cause issues over time and this is why people need to hire a contractor with experience, and that knows the exact process for repair.

In this episode of The Real Build, I sit down with Lewis May of Sky Light Roofing.  We discuss many big topics with the roofing industry, including general construction, storm protection, insurance issues, pricing, and the right way a roof should be built.  If you are looking to replace a roof anytime soon, this episode is a must listen.

In this episode of The Real Build, I interview one of the owners of Spruce Homes, Brad Blair.

Brad talks about how he and his wife Katelyn started Spruce Homes in 2016 from nothing and how flipping small projects turned into a dream of not only building fantastic custom homes but incorporating full-on start to finish design.

We also spoke about the millennial buyer and what they should be looking for when finding a builder to build a new home or even buying a spec home 

Brad also talks about how they implemented interior design into there homes to give the client a total turn key build.

We also spoke about how it is essential to do the little things when building a new home, like adding a wine rack to cabinets.  A wine rack is a small addition that doesn't cost a builder much but can be huge to the potential buyer.

It is essential to guide the customers from start to finish during the build process.  We spoke about what Spruce Homes does differently that people should look for.

We also discussed how building long term relationships with customers are key.  

Please enjoy this episode and subscribe, give five stars, and spread the word to your friends as my mission is to deliver value to the clients before making one of the biggest investments in there lives.

Thank you for listening!