Welcome back everyone to “The Really REAL Real Estate Podcast!”

Rent-to-own is one of the concepts that is fairly familiar to the general public. However, very few people understand the specifics of what is entailed when buyers/sellers want to enter into a rent-to-own transaction. There are a great number of details and variables that can change from transaction to transaction, and many times, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the process of rent-to-own. It’s a situation that can have successful outcomes, but it absolutely helps to have a professional in your corner to help you out with these types of very complex situations. Today, we talk with Dan Gustine of Peacock Keller about the finer details associated with the concept of rent-to-own.

TALKING POINTS (3-5):

• Introduction (Jason will handle this bullet point)

o Emphasize that today, when we talk about rent-to-own, we are specifically talking about residential scenarios – commercial transactions are a separate entity entirely

• What is the concept of rent-to-own?

• How is rent-to-own different than lease-with-the-right-to-purchase?

• Why does a buyer/tenant consider rent-to-own?

• Why does a seller/landlord consider rent-to-own?

• With rent-to-own, what issues should buyers/tenants be aware of that could occur?

• With rent-to-own, what issues should landlords/tenants be aware of that could occur?

• What is the difference between rent-to-own vs. a seller financed transaction?

• What is the advantage for buyers/sellers to have attorneys represent them through a rent-to-own transaction?

• Funny Story (if you don’t have one, we can skip this section)

• Final thoughts

LINKS:

DAN:

https://www.peacockkeller.com/Attorney-Daniel-P--Gustine

JASON:

https://jasonwilcox.cbintouch.com/

https://www.zillow.com/profile/jasonwilcox1987/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrRksfKiMNteHKYRYrinAug?view_as=subscriber

https://www.facebook.com/jason.wilcox.186

https://twitter.com/jason_wilcox1

https://www.instagram.com/jason.wilcox1/

CONTACT INFORMATION:

DAN:

Phone: 724-222-4520

Email: [email protected]

JASON:

Cell Phone: 412-651-4638

Email: [email protected]

Welcome back everyone to “The Really REAL Real Estate Podcast!”

In today’s incredibly fierce real estate market, houses are selling for $10, $25, even $50,000 over asking price. In addition to paying over the asking price for a home, buyers are paying cash, waiving all of the contingencies, and assuming all of the risk of purchasing a home without completing any due diligence on the home prior to closing and taking ownership. Today, we talk about one important contingency in the real estate sales contract, the appraisal contingency, and why every buyer should think twice before waiving this particular contingency.

TALKING POINTS (3-5):

• Introduction

o This contingency is especially important in today’s sellers’ market

• What is an appraisal?

• What is a contingency?

• Who orders the appraisal?

• Why do we need an appraisal contingency as a part of the sales contract?

• What happens if I don’t include the appraisal contingency?

• What do I need to tell my lender upfront?

• Final thoughts

o Where are we going to be in 3-5 years as a real estate market?

HASH TAGS:

#appraisal

#contingency

#sellersmarket

#duediligence

LINKS:

JASON:

https://jasonwilcox.cbintouch.com/

https://www.zillow.com/profile/jasonwilcox1987/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrRksfKiMNteHKYRYrinAug?view_as=subscriber

https://www.facebook.com/jason.wilcox.186

https://twitter.com/jason_wilcox1

https://www.instagram.com/jason.wilcox1/

CONTACT INFORMATION:

JASON:

Cell Phone: 412-651-4638

Email: [email protected]

Welcome back everyone to “The Really REAL Real Estate Podcast!”

It’s no secret that every top athlete wants to continue to stay in peak physical shape to excel at their given sport. One of the ways they do this is by working with a strength and conditioning coach. This coach usually specializes in aerobic, resistance, and/or flexibility training that is suited to their specific sport. Well, as a homeowner, it’s imperative to stay in top financial shape in order to be able to afford and maintain the high-quality home you currently own, especially as you think about and move into retirement. Today, we talk with financial planner, Lucas Feathers, with Mutual of Omaha, about some of the basic principles every homeowner should focus on when it comes to retirement planning.

My name Lou Lombardi... now here's your host... the mister universe of real estate... Jason Wilcox

TALKING POINTS (3-5):

• Introduction (Jason)

• Introduce yourself (Lucas)

• Introduce your company and a brief overview of what services you provide to your clients.

• What is the basic definition of retirement planning?

• When is the best time to start thinking about retirement planning?

o Potentially discuss compounding interest.

• What are the basic questions you should be asking yourself when it comes to retirement planning?

• What are the retirement vehicles you recommend people have and fund on a regular basis?

• Should you ever borrow against your retirement accounts?

• What are the costs associated with having a financial planner in your corner throughout your adult life as you prepare to retire?

• Final thoughts

HASH TAGS:

#retirement

#financialplanning

#finanicalplanner

#strengthandconditioning

LINKS:

LUCAS:

https://www.mutualofomaha.com/

https://agents.mutualofomaha.com/agents/pa/pittsburgh/lucas-feathers

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-feathers-4872991a

JASON:

https://jasonwilcox.cbintouch.com/

https://www.zillow.com/profile/jasonwilcox1987/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrRksfKiMNteHKYRYrinAug?view_as=subscriber

https://www.facebook.com/jason.wilcox.186

https://twitter.com/jason_wilcox1

https://www.instagram.com/jason.wilcox1/

CONTACT INFORMATION:

LUCAS:

Cell Phone: 814-577-9446

Email: [email protected]

JASON:

Cell Phone: 412-651-4638

Email: [email protected]

Today is National Hamburger Day as well as the start of the Memorial Day holiday weekend! So today, to celebrate both, we’re going to spend some time talking about all things hamburgers as well as some of the great traditional food you should have if you’re hosting a Memorial Day picnic or cookout at your house this year!

TALKING POINTS (3-5):

• Introduction

o Talking about the home is fun but it’s important to talk about WHY we have the home every once in a while

• Memorial Day Traditions

o Parade

o Picnic

• Top 10 picnic foods:

o Hamburgers

o Hot dogs

o Corn on the cob

o Watermelon

o Coleslaw

o Chips

o Potato salad

o Mac n’ cheese

o Shrimp

o Desert

• National Hamburger Day

o Buying it vs. making it

o What kind of cheese

o Ketchup vs. mayo debate...BBQ sauce!

• Final thoughts

LINKS:

JASON:

https://jasonwilcox.cbintouch.com/

https://www.zillow.com/profile/jasonwilcox1987/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrRksfKiMNteHKYRYrinAug?view_as=subscriber

https://www.facebook.com/jason.wilcox.186

https://twitter.com/jason_wilcox1

https://www.instagram.com/jason.wilcox1/

CONTACT INFORMATION:

JASON:

Cell Phone: 412-651-4638

Email: [email protected]

DESCRIPTION:

Spring is finally here! The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and oh yeah, your grass is once again 3 feet tall! Whether you are in the market to sell your home or not, today, we talk about some of the basic landscaping musts you need to be doing as a homeowner to help keep the exterior of your house looking sharp and to help keep value of your home (and your neighborhood) up!

TALKING POINTS (3-5):

• Introduction

• Cut grass and weed-whack

• Mulch

• Clean gutters

• Removing dead shrubbery

• Trim trees and bushes

• Keep your yard clean!

o Hoses, trash cans, toys, etc.

• Power-wash siding

• Plant flowers (gardens are optional)

• Maintain retaining, steps, porches, etc.

• Stain and paint your deck

• Final thoughts

LINKS:

JASON:

https://jasonwilcox.cbintouch.com/

https://www.zillow.com/profile/jasonwilcox1987/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrRksfKiMNteHKYRYrinAug?view_as=subscriber

https://www.facebook.com/jason.wilcox.186

https://twitter.com/jason_wilcox1

https://www.instagram.com/jason.wilcox1/

CONTACT INFORMATION:

JASON:

Cell Phone: 412-651-4638

Email: [email protected]

Every once in a blue moon, during a transaction, a buyer will need a place to live prior to the closing on their new house or a seller will need to stay in their current home for just a few days after closing. Real estate agents frequently get asked if allowing a buyer to move in to the new home before the closing or if a seller can stay just a little longer in the home after closing is something that is allowed AND if this is something we are able to arrange. Today, we talk about the two addendums that realtors in PA have access to that can help arrange this but we also talk about what to be careful about when using either of these addendums.

TALKING POINTS (3-5):

• Introduction

o Explain how the settlement date on a sales contract works in PA (vs. states like Ohio)

• What are the purposes of these two addendums?

o NOT a lease!

• Key Points

o Possession date

o Occupancy fee

o Security deposit

o INSURANCE!

• What is the problem with these two addendums?

o What if we don’t close?

o What if there is a major catastrophic event to the property?

• Quick Story: 15 Months After Buying Dream Home, Riverside Couple Finally Kick Squatters Out

o https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2021/04/09/15-months-after-buying-dream-home-riverside-couple-finally-kick-squatters-out/

• Final thoughts

LINKS:

JASON:

https://jasonwilcox.cbintouch.com/

https://www.zillow.com/profile/jasonwilcox1987/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrRksfKiMNteHKYRYrinAug?view_as=subscriber

https://www.facebook.com/jason.wilcox.186

https://twitter.com/jason_wilcox1

https://www.instagram.com/jason.wilcox1/

CONTACT INFORMATION:

JASON:

Cell Phone: 412-651-4638

Email: [email protected]

Questions that get asked of realtors on a daily basis include “Is this a safe neighborhood?” or “How safe is this street?” or “What is the crime rate like in this community?” Today, we talk about that great question and why it may not be as easy for realtors to answer as you might think.

My name is Lou Lombardi... now here's the Dick Tracy of Real Estate... Jason Wilcox!

TALKING POINTS (3-5):

• Introduction

o Innocent question

o Tougher to answer than you might think

• Two main reasons we can’t answer that question:

o Everyone’s definition of a “safe neighborhood” is different

o Cannot steer clients

• Other unethical behaviors coming out at the same time as steering

o Panic-selling

o Redlining

• Why doesn’t the seller disclosure cover crime?

• What can buyers do to get an answer to their questions?

o Check online

o Talk to neighbors

o Call the local authorities

o Check Megan’s Law

• Final thoughts

o Research BEFORE you make an offer on a home!

LINKS:

JASON:

https://jasonwilcox.cbintouch.com/

https://www.zillow.com/profile/jasonwilcox1987/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrRksfKiMNteHKYRYrinAug?view_as=subscriber

https://www.facebook.com/jason.wilcox.186

https://twitter.com/jason_wilcox1

https://www.instagram.com/jason.wilcox1/

CONTACT INFORMATION:

JASON:

Cell Phone: 412-651-4638

Email: [email protected]

In a home or business, the two main goals of the physical structure itself are to keep the rain/snow out and to keep the heat in! Today, we talk to the owner of Pepper Mechanical, Brian Vinay, about his HVAC company and what they do to BRING THE HEAT!

#HVACPittsburgh #Heatingandairconditioning #centralairconditioning

TALKING POINTS (3-5):

• Introduce yourself (personal introduction)

• Introduce Pepper Mechanical

• What residential HVAC services do you offer?

• What commercial HVAC services do you offer?

• How long do HVAC systems normally last? How much would you recommend buyers saving for when the time comes to have the HVAC systems replaced?

• Is there any type of heating/cooling system you don’t service?

• What if a residential house doesn’t have air conditioning?

o Discuss wall units

• What month is National Change Your Air Filter Month?

• Final thoughts

LINKS:

BRIAN:

www.peppermechanical.com

https://www.facebook.com/Pepper-Mechanical-109768100507412

JASON:

https://jasonwilcox.cbintouch.com/

https://www.zillow.com/profile/jasonwilcox1987/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrRksfKiMNteHKYRYrinAug?view_as=subscriber

https://www.facebook.com/jason.wilcox.186

https://twitter.com/jason_wilcox1

https://www.instagram.com/jason.wilcox1/

CONTACT INFORMATION:

BRIAN:

Phone: 412-844-4305

Email: [email protected]

JASON:

Cell Phone: 412-651-4638

Email: [email protected]

Too many times, realtors get asked by buyers, “Well…why can’t I just make an offer through the listing agent? Wouldn’t it be easier to just go directly through the listing agent?” Today, we talk about why it’s so important to have your own representation as the buyer in the purchase of your home.

My name is Lou Lombardi...now here in the left corner wearing the polka dot trunks and spoiling for a big sale...your real estate expert... Jason Wilcox

TALKING POINTS (3-5):

• Introduction

o Include excuses like “the listing agents know the most about the property,” “less cooks in the kitchen,” “they have the most to gain by getting both sides of the transaction, etc.”

• What is the role of the listing agent (seller’s agent)?

• What is the role of the selling agent (buyer’s agent)?

• Discuss ethics of representing both sides of the transaction

o Utilize the lawyer comparison

• Are there times when it could be easier to go through the listing agent?

• Discuss the transaction I represented both sides of the transaction

• Final thoughts

LINKS:

JASON:

https://jasonwilcox.cbintouch.com/

https://www.zillow.com/profile/jasonwilcox1987/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrRksfKiMNteHKYRYrinAug?view_as=subscriber

https://www.facebook.com/jason.wilcox.186

https://twitter.com/jason_wilcox1

https://www.instagram.com/jason.wilcox1/

CONTACT INFORMATION:

JASON:

Cell Phone: 412-651-4638

Email: [email protected]

Today, we are talking about “fighting the invisible enemy!” No, this isn’t a podcast episode about Harry Potter and his invisibility cloak or some type of voodoo or magic or witches’ spells that make people disappear. Rather, we are talking about something so much more interesting and intriguing today – of course, we’re talking about mold, mildew, fungus, and microbial activity! Today, we welcome to the podcast, mold expert, Bill Schultz, from Bactronix to talk all things dark, damp, moist, and moldy!

TALKING POINTS (3-5):

• Introduce yourself

• Tell us about Bactronix

• What services do you offer?

• What products do you offer?

• What makes Bactro-kill so unique?

• What is the process if I think I have mold in my house?

• What guarantees do the company offer for services provided?

• How much does it cost?

• Funny story (this can be omitted if you’re not comfortable with this question)

• Final thoughts

LINKS:

BILL:

https://bactronix.com/

JASON:

https://jasonwilcox.cbintouch.com/

https://www.zillow.com/profile/jasonwilcox1987/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrRksfKiMNteHKYRYrinAug?view_as=subscriber

https://www.facebook.com/jason.wilcox.186

https://twitter.com/jason_wilcox1

https://www.instagram.com/jason.wilcox1/

CONTACT INFORMATION:

BILL:

Office: 412-802-9179

Cell Phone: 412-327-8933

Email: [email protected]

JASON:

Cell Phone: 412-651-4638

Email: [email protected]