Timestamps⏱️

00:00 – Welcome & today's topic: The complexities of condos

01:20 – Key considerations for listing a condo (bylaws, reserve funds, special assessments)

03:05 – Status certificates: Why timing is everything

06:11 – Hidden condo issues lawyers & agents should watch for

09:05 – Bylaws & lifestyle rules: Pets, rentals, and Airbnbs

12:30 – Real stories: Rules that surprise buyers (noise, renovations, move-in restrictions)

15:38 – What buyers don't realize: Renovations, flooring, and condo board approvals

19:16 – Inspections in condos: What matters and what doesn't

21:05 – Special assessments explained (and why clients must be warned)

26:40 – Agent follow-up strategies after condo closings

Condos can be an amazing lifestyle choice — but they also come with unique challenges, bylaws, rules, and financial considerations that every buyer, seller, and real estate agent needs to understand. In this episode of The Business of Real Estate Podcast with Lynn Hoffman and Eric Johnson, we dive deep into everything from status certificates and special assessments to pet rules, Airbnb restrictions, and post-closing follow-ups. Whether you're a new agent learning condos, or an experienced professional looking to sharpen your skills, this episode will help you navigate the complexities and set your clients up for success.

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