The Weekly Closer Podcast

In this episode of The Weekly Closer, Russell Shaw takes a no-holds-barred approach to sharing what real estate agents need to do to transition to primarily a listing agent. He breaks down the major differences between working with sellers and buyers in a way we hadn't heard before. Russell is extremely passionate about the topics discussed in this episode! He even gives his thoughts of the iBuyer platforms like Zillow Instant Offers, Opendoor, and Offerpad. You won't want to miss this show!

In this episode of The Weekly Closer, Link Paffenbarger shares how getting involved with your community can be a game changer. Link went from being a professional recruiter and relocating people based on new jobs to helping clients find the right home. He has been able to be part of one of the largest HOAs in Phoenix. People in the Ahwatukee area sometimes joke and say, "You are the mayor of this community." What a great way to connect with homeowners.

Calee Parker with Fidelity National Home Warranty, one of the sponsors of The Weekly Closer, stops by the studio to discuss the benefits for a seller to have a home warranty in place during the listing. She explains how this strategy can be a great competitive advantage when interviewing for the listing, as well as this product having lots of benefits for both the seller and the buyer. Calee also shares what she sees successful agents doing in today's market. Join us for this fun and informative show.

(from Fidelity National Home Warranty's webiste) Home warranties offer protection against costly repairs to sellers while the home is listed for sale, and peace of mind for the buyer (and seller) after the close of sale. In addition, homes listed with a home warranty are more attractive to potential buyers, and tend to sell faster and closer to the asking price. https://www.homewarranty.com/

The benefits of a Fidelity National home warranty plan for someone trying to sell their home far outweigh the cost:

• Value added incentive to attract buyers
• Minimal cost - premium not paid until closing
• Budget/cash flow protection on unexpected repairs
• Reduced after sale worries - if a breakdown does happen after that closing, the buyer will call the warranty company, not the seller

Jason is an associate broker with ProSmart Realty and has been in the Real Estate industry for 15 years. He talks about getting on the phone to drum up business to get belly to belly with a client. He is trying his hand at Video Marketing, because he knows technology is relevant in today's Real Estate Market. His secret weapon, believe it or not, is texting his clients to stay top of mind! Check out this amazing episode of the Weekly Closer!

Kenny Klaus is as humble as they come! He shares how Agents have to focus on their goals with a passion. He provides the methods that he and his team use to stay ahead of the game. Kenny also encourages Agents to educate their future and past clients about all the options available and not leaving it to Zillow, Offerpad, Opendoor, etc. to tell your clients what they should do. His passion shines brightly when talking about this subject. This is a must listen or see! http://theweeklycloser.com/kenny-klaus/

Make sure to share this episode with everyone in the Real Estate Industry! This message needs to be heard!

Josh Asanovich is back on The Weekly Closer, but this time to discuss his Photography and Videography services, List-Logix, that all Real Estate Agents should take advantage of. The List-Logix team are able to bring your client's home to life by offering state-of-the-art video and photography for both residential and commercial properties. They offer HDR photos, Aerial 4K photos, 3D virtual tours and so much more. Check out their work at http://www.list-logix.com/

On this fun episode of Top Producer Tuesday, Bobby Lieb joins us in studio to discuss everything from night clubs to real estate! He has been in real estate 20+ years and knows what it takes to be successful. Bobby shares how he has been able to stand out in the North Central Phoenix market, where he helped over 130 clients sell or buy houses in 2016. He is on track for another amazing year in 2017 as well. What is amazing is that he is able to do these impressive numbers as a solo agent working a very small geographic area of Phoenix. He does give credit to Kathy, his long time assistant. This is a 'must listen' show!

BONUS Episode: On this show, Alyssa Axelrod, Sales Executive with Security Title Agency of Arizona, joins The Maniacs in studio to share her insights from working with agents in the valley. She shares some great advice for real estate professionals about growing a business by focusing on their comfort zones. Alyssa likes to say, "If you are having fun with what you do, then it shouldn't be called work." Enjoy the show!

In this episode of The Weekly Closer, Robin Brand with Fidelity National Home Warranty brings some fun to the studio! It is great to listen to her different character voices throughout this show. Robin brings lots of stories as she talks about home warranty. Take 15 minutes out of your day to get some laughs!

On this episode of The Weekly Closer, Bonny Holland and Danny Holland with Keller Williams Realty Sonoran Living share successes over many years in local real estate. They attribute the team's success to being consistent with keeping their branding out in front of their database and potential clients. Bonny says that when other agents start to pull back on their marketing in slower times, she likes to double down and gain more market share. Lots a great advice in this show!