This Jess'd In

After children, the most contentious and important issue in a divorce is often real estate. 

Who gets the house? And what happens if it needs to be sold... or can't be sold?

On this episode of "This Jess'd In," family lawyer Sean Peek joined us on the pod to talk about the realities of divorce and the complications of real estate that is marital property of both people. This is a great episode for agents who want a better understanding of how divorce affects real estate transactions, and who want to know some best practices for working with clients who are going through a divorce. 

In this episode, we discuss:

➡️ The first things to do if you think you (or your client) may be getting a divorce.

➡️ What agents should know about property division and home ownership division in a divorce.

➡️ The pro's and con's of a prenup.

➡️ Why agents should be comfortable testifying in court.

➡️ The importance of honesty in a divorce settlement.

➡️ And more!

Sean runs Peek Vasquez Family Law in Denver. To contact Sean or learn more about his practice, visit: 

https://peekfamilylaw.com/

Tariffs. Inflation. The Federal Funds rate. Unemployment.  Everyday, we're bombarded with messaging online, in the news, and around the water cooler.  But what's really going on with the housing market, and what really moves the needle when it comes to people's decision to buy or sell?

To get the answers we brought one of Housing Wire's lead analysts on the podcast to give it to us straight. Logan Mohtashami is a renowned expert in the mortgage and housing ecosystem, recognized for his insightful analysis and commentary on the U.S. economy and real estate market. His expertise has been featured extensively in news outlets, including CNBC, where he is a frequent guest.

On this episode of "This Jess'd In," Logan talked economic and market cycles, gave his thoughts on where the market is heading and dispelled some of the misconceptions you often hear on the internet.  In this episode we discussed:

➡️ The "canary in the coal mine" for a recession.

➡️ TWO periods in U.S. history that saw faster home value growth.

➡️ What it will take to get rates back into the 4s.

➡️ How the 30-year fixed rate is the world's greatest hedge against inflation.

➡️ And more!

You can follow Logan on IG:

https://www.instagram.com/logan_mohtashami/

You can find the Housing Wire's podcast here:

https://www.housingwire.com/podcast/logan-mohtashami-on-what-the-fed-is-going-to-do-now/

Home owners insurance used to be a bit of afterthought for buyers in the purchase of a new home, but that's all changing! 

Neil Shelton and Andrew Donnelly, co-founders of InsureU, join the pod to talk about everything that's going on with insurance and what real estate agents NEED to know about the changes that could impact their closings.  Colorado, along with California and Florida, is one of the states seeing the biggest changes in insurance, and in this episode we break it all down, touching on:

➡️ Can insurance drop you if you file a claim?

➡️ How does insurance impact a buyer's purchase power?

➡️ When should you consider not filing a claim?

➡️ What to do if a carrier won't insure your buyer.

➡️ Why buyers should start searching for insurance earlier in the process.

➡️ How the L.A. fires are affecting insurance in the rest of the country.

➡️ And more!

Also, stick around until the end.  Elise had to miss this episode, but she sent a text with instructions which gets read on air!

Learn more about InsureU and how Neil and Andrew are helping people navigate these waters at insureu.com

Agents expose themselves to danger more than they may realize. Female agents are at an increased risk, but certainly any agent alone at a listing needs to be careful! How do agents get out of scary situations and - just as importantly - avoid getting into those situations in the first place?

This week's guest on "This Jess'd In" answers those questions and more! Danna Hinz is a real estate agent and a retired Sheriff's Deputy. Both her and her husband worked in law enforcement for years, and today - in addition to helping people buy and sell homes - she teaches courses on safety. 

It's no hyperbole to sat that this episode might literally save a life out there. You may be shocked as to how you're putting yourself in harm's way without realizing it.

In this episode we cover:

➡️ Why agents should carry a stun gun, and which type.

➡️ Top tips to protect yourself as an agent.

➡️ The importance of family code words and rally points.

➡️ Emergency gear that should be in your trunk.

➡️ Why you don't program your home address into your car's GPS.

➡️ How to get the upper hand when someone is trying to abduct you.

➡️ Colorado's new laws about phone use while driving.

➡️ And more!

Our guest this week was recently named as a Top 10 lender on TikTok! In this episode, Dakotah Kutz explains how she got started on social media, how much business she does as a direct result of social media, and her advice for agents - or anyone in the industry - that is just getting started or is looking to boost their social media presence. 

With both Jess and Dakotah being lenders, they also dive into the current state of the real estate industry, and talk the highs and lows of lending. 

In this episode, Dakotah, Jess and Elise discuss:

➡️ The evolution of TikTok
➡️ How to grow quickly on social media
➡️ Whether all personality types can be successful on social media
➡️ Why it doesn't make sense to work with "just anybody"
➡️ Why rate isn't the most important factor when buying a home
➡️ What's more important at a business lunch: building rapport or asking for business?
➡️ And more!

To follow Dakotah Kutz on social, you can find her on all channels at:

@your.mortgage.mom

Starting a short term rental business can seem daunting, especially if you don't have a lot of capital to get started.  But this week's guest on "This Jess'd In" explains how to do it, and with little money to start.

A few years ago, Mike Brockway left a stable job in finance to go out on his own. Today, he owns several rental properties, most of them in the short term space, and has even started his own property management company.  Currently, he is even making the leap into boutique hotels, and has started a Mastermind called Host Launch, which aims to help people scale their STR businesses and get into boutique hotels.

If you've ever thought about getting into short term rentals, or have a few properties and want to know how to scale them into thriving businesses, this is the episode for you.

In this episode, we cover:
➡️ The power of leverage
➡️ Why tougher legislation on STR might be a good thing
➡️ Why Denver is still a strong market for STRs
➡️ What improvements can you make to your STR property to make it more appealing or increase it’s value
➡️ STR horror stories
➡️ How to handle the neighbors
➡️ Why you need a good relationship with local police
➡️ And king-sized bunk beds… yes, they’re a thing!

If you want to follow Mike, you can find him:
/mbrockway120 
/zenhaushomes 

If you're interested in learning more about Host Launch:
https://www.host-launch.com/
Listeners of this podcast get a discount on Host Launch with promo code: JESSMIKE10

Is Zillow a positive or negative for real estate agents? What does the future of agent commission look like? What does it take to build a successful fix and flip business?  And is Trump real estate friendly?

These questions and more were addressed in this episode of "This Jess'd In" with our amazing guest, Chad Griffith of Griffith Home Team at RE/Max Professionals. Griffith Home Team is one of Denver's top teams, having helped sell over 2,500 homes and done over $1.2 billion dollars in sales over the past 9 years.

Along with his brother, Dustin, Chad has expanded his industry endeavors to include a successful investment business, flipping houses. They've been good friends and partners for many years, and we were elated to have Chad on the show.  Enjoy the episode!

For people interested in reaching out Chad Griffith or Griffith Home Team, he can be reached:
[email protected]
/chadgriffith5 
/griffithhometeam  

Two thirds of real estate agents are women, but less than one third of real estate coaches are women?  Why the disparity?

In this episode of "This Jess'd In," we sit down with Danielle Wilkie and Heather Frick to discuss the opportunity for coaching that women have and how their new venture, The Helm, is helping women find their potential as coaches and leaders.

We talk about the three things that typically hold women back, conscious leadership, upper-limiting, and more.

Toward the end of the episode, we draw from Danielle's real estate industry wisdom as we discuss Clear Cooperation and some of the changes to the industry that are weighing on agents, as well as buyers and sellers.

Whether you're a woman or a man, this episode provides great insights about some of the limiting beliefs that hold us back and how we can change them.

To follow Danielle, Heather and the work they're doing at The Helm, visit:
https://www.the-helm.com/
/wisdomfromthehelm 
/the-helm-re 
‪@WisdomFromTheHelm‬

Is Trump good for real estate? What's going on with REcolorado? And what has the fallout been from the NAR settlement?

Helping to answer these questions and more is the inimitable Bret Weinstein. An award-winning real estate professional, Bret Weinstein, has consecutively ranked among the top 1% of Colorado agents for the last 10 years. Bret is regularly cited in the news and media in Colorado and nationally, and he brought his insights, wisdom - and humor! - to this episode of "This Jess'd In."

You can follow Bret on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/bretswe/?hl=en

Or connect with him at:
[email protected]
www.guidere.com

Our guests this week are Amanda Rieter and Nikki Castillo of AN Homes Colorado. They were recently named one of the Top 100 Teams in the state, and they have the secret sauce for getting homes sold with their above and beyond approach to service.  If you're looking for ways to WOW your clients and get those listings sold, you won't want to miss this.

Featured in this episode:
➡️ Getting involved in the community you’re selling
➡️ Is Arvada the greater Denver area’s new hot spot
➡️ How to use the MLS in the current paradigm
➡️ How to attract buyers when homes aren’t selling
➡️ Weighing price reduction vs. a buy down
➡️ How to work with a 50/50 parther
➡️ And more!

You can find Amanda and Nikki at ‪@anhomescolorado‬ 
Or reach out at [email protected]