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Get In Real about Real Estate with Howard Chung and Paul BalzottiMarket Shifts and Clear Cooperation: Navigating Real Estate in 2025Paul and Howard dive into the significant industry shifts happening in 2025, including clear cooperation policies, lawsuits, and changing market dynamics that are reshaping how properties are bought and sold.• Clear cooperation policy requires listings to be shared with all agents and the public, not kept as private exclusives• Approximately 80% of sellers only speak with one agent, making transparency in listing strategies crucial• Private exclusives risk creating a fragmented market that's less efficient and potentially problematic for fair housing• John L Scott's "Listing Launch" strategy maximizes exposure through coordinated marketing and strategic open houses• Successful...2025-06-0427 minGet In Real about Real Estate with Howard Chung and Paul BalzottiEP: 0012 Bow Edison Washington Community Spotlight with Shalyce PocockAt the foothills of Blanchard Mountain and just south of the scenic Chuckanut Drive, Bow Edison is a charming town that flies under the radar for many home buyers. The community offers a historic town area plus nearby access to incredible parks and trails. Bow Edison is also close to freeway access and within 25 minutes of larger cities including Anacortes, Mount Vernon and Bellingham.Shalyce Pocock is a broker that not only serves in Bow Edison, but also resides in the community with her family. In this podcast, she shares the amenities of the area, along with...2024-09-1717 minGet In Real about Real Estate with Howard Chung and Paul BalzottiEP: 0011 San Juan Island Community Spotlight with Sadie HoltSan Juan is the largest and most populated island on the San Juan islands, with 2 very popular harbors, Roche and Friday Harbor. Sadie Holt is a Realtor and local resident of San Juan Island. On this episode, Sadie talks about living on San Juan Island and some information on Orcas and Lopez Island as well.2:00 Lisa shares her story and why her and her husband chose San Juan Island to raise there family.5:00 Explaining medical and other services available on the San Juan Island8:00 Where the relocating buyers are coming from.9:30 What the community i...2024-09-0517 minGet In Real about Real Estate with Howard Chung and Paul BalzottiEP: 0010 How to have success in year 1 of your Real Estate career with Betsy AnorbeBetsy Anorbe is a Realtor serving Skagit, Island & Whatcom County. She sold 37 homes in her first 12 months in Real Estate, and is currently on track to sell over 50 homes in her year 2. In this episode of Get In Real about Real Estate, Betsy and Paul Balzotti discuss her recipe for success. For those who are considering a career in Real Estate or need a jump start, Betsy shares many valuable insights. 1:05 How Betsy started her career day one.4:00 Joining the chamber of commerce. 5:20 Reaching out to veteran brokers and previewing homes. ...2024-07-2227 minGet In Real about Real Estate with Howard Chung and Paul BalzottiEP: 009 Mid-Year Housing Market Update for Anacortes & Skagit County with Leslie IacolucciLeslia Iacolucci joins the John L. Scott Real Estate Anacortes Get in Real Podcast to share a mid-year housing update for Anacortes Washington and Skagit County. 00:30 About Leslie Iacolucci and her experience serving the Anacortes community.03:00 Skagit County housing update from Leslie.04:15 Paul Balzotti & Howard on why home prices are up and home sales are down.07;11 Leslie on the Anacortes Washington housing market update. 08:00 Paul on the housing forecast for the second half of the year.09:21 Leslie on new building starts in Anacortes.11:00 Timing your pu...2024-07-1515 minGet In Real about Real Estate with Howard Chung and Paul BalzottiEP: 008 Oak Harbor Washington Community Spotlight with Teresa GriffithFor those planning relocation to Oak Harbor Washington, Paul Balzotti and Howard Chung interview Real Estate broker Teresa Griffith about the lifestyle of Oak Harbor and what you should know about housing and the Real Estate market. Teresa starts by sharing how her mother and grandparents are from Oak Harbor and how she moved back to raise her family in the community. The conversation then goes to the benefits of the community, some of the trade-offs, and the state of the housing market on Whidbey Island and in Oak Harbor. To reach Teresa directly yo...2024-06-0415 minGet In Real about Real Estate with Howard Chung and Paul BalzottiNAR commission settlement and what's next for real estate.The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reached a significant milestone by settling a landmark lawsuit. While much of the litigation pertained to practices already adjusted by Washington State Realtors, certain aspects of the settlement introduce new uncertainties as we head into the summer.Joy Edwards Brown, a managing broker at both the Bellingham and Anacortes John L. Scott offices, as well as co-owner and designated broker of the Anacortes branch, joins hosts Paul Balzotti and Howard Chung to delve into the implications of this settlement. The discussion covers:The three primary changes outlined in the settlement...2024-04-0930 minGet In Real about Real Estate with Howard Chung and Paul BalzottiEP: 007 National Real Estate Lawsuits & New Buyer Agency RequirementsIt is a turbulent time in the Real Estate industry heading into 2024, with pending Real Estate lawsuits against major Real Estate firms and the National Association of Realtors. Most of the litigation is framed around a position that Realtors have not provided proper transparency to the Real Estate commission process, particularly with buyers.For the last 2+ years, Washington state lawmakers, working alongside the Washington State Realtor Association and the member-owned Northwest MLS, have taken proactive steps to increase transparency in contracts in both Real Estate contracts as well as listing agreements. Now in 2024, Washington state will require buyer...2024-01-0331 minGet In Real about Real Estate with Howard Chung and Paul BalzottiEP: 006 Real Estate in Stanwood, Camano & Whidbey Island with Jeff Smith.On this episode of Get in Real about Real Estate, Howard Chung and Paul Balzotti talk with Jeff Smith about the Real Estate markets and lifestyle differences in Stanwood Washington, Camano Island & Whidbey Island. Jeff is a top-producing broker & outdoor enthusiast who specializes in helping buyers & sellers who share his passion for getting outside in the pacific northwest. 2:00 About the Ventureforth brand that Jeff created.5:05 Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Program7:32 Comparing Stanwood to Camano Island to Whidbey Island.15:02 Whidbey Islands' unique characteristics. You can reach Jeff at jeffsmith@johnlscott.com2023-11-1319 minGet In Real about Real Estate with Howard Chung and Paul BalzottiEP: 005 Insights into moving to Anacortes Washington with Lisa Strandberg.Lisa was born and raised in Anacortes Washington, and has been a full-time Realtor serving Skagit County and Anacortes for over 25 years. She shares her insights on growing up in Anacortes, and how the city has evolved. Lisa also talks about the different areas of Anacortes and things buyers should know when considering a move to Anacortes. You can reach Lisa at lisa@lisastrandberg.com2023-10-1614 minGet In Real about Real Estate with Howard Chung and Paul BalzottiEP: 004 New ADU laws for Washington state with Anacortes Realtor Bert ClayADU's or Accessory Dwelling Units, have long been a popular way to build a 2nd home on a residential property that is not zoned for multi-family. Accessory dwelling units are popular for use for rental income, or for extended family as well. The ability to build ADU's changes dramatically with the passing of HB 1337. HB 1337 requires the adoption or amendment of municipal zoning regulations to allow for at least two ADUs on all lots located in all zoning districts within an urban growth area that allows for single-family homes. HB 1337 supersedes and preempts all municipal zoning regulations. Anacortes Realtor...2023-09-0625 minGet In Real about Real Estate with Howard Chung and Paul BalzottiEP: 003 Unleash the Power of AI in Real Estate. Get in Real with Howard Chung and Paul Balzotti of John L. Scott Real EstateUnleash the power of AI to elevate content creation with ChatGPT – craft compelling listings, engaging blogs, and captivating social posts effortlessly. Stay one step ahead in the market and provide exceptional service with AI-powered support. ChatGPT https://openai.com/chatgpt Teleprompter https://promptsmart.com/Capcut https://www.capcut.com/editorVideo EditorHoward Chung and Paul Balzotti from the studio of John L. Scott Real Estate in Anacortes Washington discuss all things Real Estate. Questions about a career at JLS? Contact paulbalzotti@johnlscott.com2023-08-0123 minGet In Real about Real Estate with Howard Chung and Paul BalzottiEP: 002 CRM -John L Scott Real Estate Client Relationship Management tools with Howard Chung and Paul BalzottiOn EP#2 of the Get In Real Estate podcast, recorded from the John L Scott Real Estate in Anacortes Washington. Howard Chung and Paul Balzotti discuss client relationship management tools and specifically, how to apply the JLS property tracker to your business.00:45 Brokers need to adjust to this year's market. 04:00 How technology can make everything a little easier. 06:35 It's all about connectivity.07:10 What CRM you should use.08:55 The JLS Property Tracker.21:00 How to utilize email campaigns and drip systems. 26.55 Agent branded real estate app.Questions about a career in rea...2023-03-3128 minGet In Real about Real Estate with Howard Chung and Paul BalzottiEP:001 Top 3 Success Tips for Real Estate Brokers to Thrive in 2023For Real Estate brokers/agents looking for tips for getting their business going in 2023, Howard Chung and Paul Balzotti discuss 3 tips for growing your business in 2023. TIP #1 Improve your time management.1:15 Being honest about how many hours you are actually working.2:50 Scheduling your "power hour".TIP#2 Collecting and organizing your database.4:30 Your daily calendar and to-do list.7:41 Your client base. TIP#3 Finding your why.9:24 Finding your why. 10:30 Gathering data. 2023-03-2814 min