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Experience Matters! A Guide to investing, owning, and selling Real Estate.TOP 5 Most Googled Real Estate Questions in 2025 Answered!
Wondering what everyone is asking about real estate in 2025? In this video, we reveal the top 5 most googled questions in the year 2025. Annamarie Congemi, a seasoned realtor based in South Carolina, answers the web’s most searched real estate questions of the year. Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, these frequently asked questions will give you key insights to make smarter decisions in 2025.
The Top 5 Most Googled Questions in 2025 are:
1️⃣ What is the current housing market like in 2025?
2️⃣ How do rising interest rates affect home buying?
3️⃣ Should I buy or rent in 2025?
4️⃣ What are the best real estate investment strategies?
5️⃣ Wh...2024-10-2917 minExperience Matters! A Guide to investing, owning, and selling Real Estate.2024 Real Estate UPDATE! Buyers Agency Commission Change and WHAT it Means for YOU!
Welcome to the "Experience Matters" podcast with Annamarie Congemi and Jennifer Dwan! 🎙️ In this episode, we explore the Real Estate Buyers Agency Commission Change that came into effect on August 17, 2024. This new law introduces negotiable commissions for buyer agents, creating a major shift in the real estate market.
🔍 In This Episode, You'll Learn:
How the Buyers Agency Commission Change is reshaping the 2024 real estate landscape.
The effect of the new commission structure on your home-buying costs.
Expert tips and strategies for navigating the market with these new commission rules.
Stay ahead of the game with this e...2024-09-2839 minExperience Matters! A Guide to investing, owning, and selling Real Estate.Don't Buy A Home This 2024 Without Watching This First! | Spartanburg, SC Tips🏡 Buying Your First Home in 2024? Don’t take the leap without listening to this episode of the Experience Matters podcast! Spartanburg realtor Annamarie Congemi shares essential tips and insights for first-time homebuyers, helping you navigate the local market and avoid common mistakes.
💡 Important Update: Annamarie also discusses the upcoming changes in the real estate world, including the new NAR lawsuit effective August 14, 2024, which makes buyer agent commissions negotiable. This could significantly impact your home-buying experience.
🚨 Stay Informed: Before you buy a home this year, make sure you’re fully prepared by t...2024-08-1749 minExperience Matters! A Guide to investing, owning, and selling Real Estate.Shocking AI Innovations That Are Transforming In Real Estate!Join real estate experts Annamarie Congemi and Jennifer Dwan as they delve into the revolutionary impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the real estate industry.
In this episode, we explore how AI is reshaping property searches, enhancing valuations, and revolutionizing the entire buying and selling experience.
Discover cutting-edge AI tools that are empowering agents to streamline processes and provide more accurate insights to clients. Whether you're a buyer, seller, or agent, understanding these AI innovations is crucial in navigating today's dynamic market.
Don't miss...2024-07-0520 minExperience Matters! A Guide to investing, owning, and selling Real Estate.Selling Home in 2024? What's New & What's Still True!Welcome back to the 'Experience Matters' podcast! In this episode, seasoned real estate experts Annamarie Congemi and Jennifer Dwan dive into the ever-evolving world of real estate. Whether you're planning to sell your home in 2024 or just curious about the latest trends, this episode is packed with valuable insights.
What's New:
Technology Advancements: Discover how technology is transforming real estate, from energy-efficient smart homes to innovative smart energy solutions.
Home Office Space: The shift towards remote work has increased the demand for dedicated home office spaces.
2024-06-2439 minExperience Matters! A Guide to investing, owning, and selling Real Estate."NAR Lawsuit Settlement: Unpacking Seller-Paid Buyer's Agent Commissions"
Discover the inner workings of the recently settled lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) regarding seller-paid buyer's agent commissions on our podcast, "Closing the Deal." Delve deep into the preliminary settlement and its potential ramifications for the real estate industry. Annamarie provides comprehensive insights, analyzing how this landmark case could impact buyers, sellers, agents, and the broader market. Whether you're a seasoned real estate professional or a curious observer, there is information for everyone.
2024-03-2045 minExperience Matters! A Guide to investing, owning, and selling Real Estate.A Day in the Life: Behind-the-Scenes of a Successful Real Estate AgentEmbark on a journey through the bustling world of real
estate with our captivating podcast, A Day in the Life of a Successful Real Estate Agents." Join seasoned professionals Jennifer and Annamarie as they share their firsthand experiences, insights, and invaluable tips that have propelled them to the summit of the real estate industry.
In this episode, you'll gain an exclusive behind-the-scenes
look into the dynamic routines, strategic approaches, and daily challenges faced by Jennifer and Annamarie. Discover the secrets of their success and learn how they navigate the ever-evolving landscape of the real estate market. Whether yo...2023-12-041h 17Experience Matters! A Guide to investing, owning, and selling Real Estate.Annamarie Congemi Newest Host of The American Dream Selling SpartanburgWelcome to "Experience Matters," the podcast where Annamarie and Jennifer dive into the heart of life's most significant financial experiences. In this episode, join us as we unpack the exciting news surrounding Annamarie's latest chapter: stepping into the role of the host for the Emmy Award-nominated TV show, "The American Dream Selling - Spartanburg."
Get ready for an exclusive behind-the-scenes conversation as Annamarie and Jennifer share insights into the captivating world of real estate and the power of visual storytelling. Hear firsthand about the challenges, triumphs, and the thrill of showcasing the American Dream...2023-11-1552 minExperience Matters! A Guide to investing, owning, and selling Real Estate.Where is your business coming from?Jennifer and Annamarie discuss ways they are getting business in this post covid market. Are you struggling to grow or maintain your real estate business, then this is the podcast for you. 2023-11-0245 minExperience Matters! A Guide to investing, owning, and selling Real Estate.Sellers BewareIn this weeks episode, Jennifer and Annamarie Discuss the recent class action lawsuit against the major players in Real estate and how this may affect sellers in the future. 2023-09-2639 minExperience Matters! A Guide to investing, owning, and selling Real Estate.An interview with a home buyer. All the questions you should be asking.Jennifer and Annamarie roll play as a first time home buyer. This episode is packed with so much information about the home buying process. 2023-09-191h 22Experience Matters! A Guide to investing, owning, and selling Real Estate.Real Estate Teams, what are they and how do they work?Annamarie and Jennifer talk about the different make ups of Real Estate Teams. Maybe your curious about starting your own team or your a single agent who wants to join a team. Maybe your a consumer who is wondering what a team can or can't do for you. If these apply to you, than this podcast is for you. 2023-08-2228 minExperience Matters! A Guide to investing, owning, and selling Real Estate.Investing in Costa Rica For your second home or vacation rental
If your investing in second home or vacation rental, Consider Costa Rica. Joshua Whittman Real Estate Agent in Costa Rica discusses the Culture, environment, and economy which makes this a great destination for your home away from home.
2023-08-1821 minExperience Matters! A Guide to investing, owning, and selling Real Estate.What's up with mortgage rates?
In this Episode we discuss Mortgage interest rates and Mortgage programs with Donnie Bryant with Prosper Home Loans. Donnie has been a Mortgage Lender for 23 years. He shares market insight into what is happening with interest rates and why.
2023-08-1833 minExperience Matters! A Guide to investing, owning, and selling Real Estate.Why buy a home and what are the steps.Jennifer and Annamarie discuss what are the advantages to purchasing a home. They then walk you through the steps that a buyer goes through from first interest to closing. They also point out some of the important things that a realtor does and some of the things that can happen with out one. 2023-07-2738 minExperience Matters! A Guide to investing, owning, and selling Real Estate.Realistic expectations?Jennifer and Annamarie Discuss buying scenarios. Are buyers always realistic?2023-06-271h 07Experience Matters! A Guide to investing, owning, and selling Real Estate.Dating today?Annamarie and Jennifer discuss being unmarried and dating today. They each possess a need to be nesters which lends to their real estate business. Laugh along with us. 2023-06-0939 minExperience Matters! A Guide to investing, owning, and selling Real Estate.Water test, Working from home, finding JoyIn this episode we focus on working when it's not convenient. Jennifer shares her struggles of transistioning to an empty nester and full time agent. Tips for working from home and Finding joy. Listen and laugh along with us.2023-06-091h 15Experience Matters! A Guide to investing, owning, and selling Real Estate.Home inspections and agent dutiesJennifer and Annamarie discuss what an agents duties are in the home inspection process. 2023-05-091h 02Experience Matters! A Guide to investing, owning, and selling Real Estate.How to save for a down payment or anything.Jennifer and Annamarie talk about some small things that you can do that can add up to great big savings.2023-04-2026 minExperience Matters! A Guide to investing, owning, and selling Real Estate.What's important when selling your home todayIn this episode we share our experience and banter and talk about pricing your home to sell, CMA's, what is value and comparable property. We will share tips, and suggestions on how to get your home sold at the best price. Why you shouldn't over price and what is over pricing in our different markets. 2023-04-1149 minExperience Matters! A Guide to investing, owning, and selling Real Estate.Horror Stories in Real EstateJennifer and Annamarie share 3 Stories of where things went wrong. Really wrong.2023-04-0427 minExperience Matters! A Guide to investing, owning, and selling Real Estate.What brought us into real estateJennifer and Annamarie share the stories (not so nice story) of why they got into real estate.2023-03-2825 minExperience Matters! A Guide to investing, owning, and selling Real Estate.Experience Matters! A Guide to investing, owning, and selling Real Estate. (Trailer)2023-03-2100 minExperience Matters! A Guide to investing, owning, and selling Real Estate.Welcome to Experience Matters!A brief history of the two woman who are creators of this podcast.2023-03-2102 min