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Your Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp. #38: Everything You Need To Know About Appraisals.In our latest episode, we sit down with Amanda Trifkovic (CRA, P.App, MSc, BSc) from Appraisal Place in Niagara.
We cover all angles of the appraiser process so sit down, relax & prepare to get smarter!
Thanks for listening :)2024-05-2350 minYour Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp. #37: 2024 Season Opener!Season 3 is here! We take a look back at how wrong our 2023 predictions were, dig up some dirt and then move forward with our goals and thoughts heading into 2024. We hope you dig it. :)
Mentioned in pod:
Rodrigo Robalino, Realtor & Team Leader with the Journii Real Estate Team in Toronto.
Dez Tsourpi, Realtor with Remax Masters Realty in West Vancouver. 2024-01-1950 minYour Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp.#36: 2023 Year-in-Review with SPECIAL GUESTS!Our pals Emily Barry (The Barry Team from Revel Realty) and Jason Jacobs (Home Team Realty Group from Royal Lepage State Realty) join us for a good ol' fashioned round table discussion of yet another entertaining year in Niagara real estate.
This was so much fun...we hope you enjoy!2023-12-0855 minYour Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp.#35: The Sale of Property OfferKnown as the 'SOP Offer', they are often far more complicated than people think.
The market conditions will determine how much you see them and here towards the end of 2023, we are knee-deep in SOP!
Enjoy the show & as always, thanks for tuning in. :)2023-10-2730 minYour Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp.#34: Mental wear & tear here in 2023A slow moving real estate market requires a change in the mental approach of both the seller or buyer as well as the Realtors involved. Here in the molasses market of October 2023, the mental wear & tear is real. So, let's talk about it. 2023-10-0628 minYour Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp.#33. Getting caught up on the Niagara housing marketWe had a little summer break so its time to get caught up on all things Niagara real estate.
From prices to over ambitious sellers, mortgage rates and mental health...it's all up for discussion on this one. 2023-09-2947 minYour Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp.#32: Talking rentals with Eric ClearyIn another episode where we discover how much we don't know, Eric Cleary, Realtor, joins us to talk about rentals, landlord tenancy, conversions, density intensification, and all things real estate.
This is a great one whether you're a landlord or thinking about getting into real estate investing. 2023-09-2257 minYour Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp.#31: Special Guest Neil ThorntonNeil Thornton always brings a trunk load of insight & big picture ideas to any conversation so we were thrilled we could trick him into spending an hour with us in the podcast studio.
You can check him out here: https://thorntongroup.ca/2023-07-161h 01Your Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp.#30: Realtors + Restaurant OwnersQUICK SHOT! In this episode, Statrick has a dig into the restaurant analogy and how it relates to running any business.
Are you a transactional business or relational? The choice really is yours and the results will vary.
Hope you enjoy listening. :)2023-06-2420 minYour Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp.#29: Legal talk with lawyer extraordinaire Lana Sgambelluri!We cover the basics in what has been deemed to be part 1 of our chat with Lana Sgambelluri, Partner with Sullivan Mahoney Law Firm in the Niagara Region.
From deposits to ownership structure, failed closings and all things in between. We hope you enjoy it. :)2023-05-261h 06Your Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp.#28: Delaying the presentation of offers & why it might be a terrible idea.Sometimes it's the smart move to make. Other times, it's less smart. It'll depend on market conditions and the granular realities of what's going on out there. Have a listen to another You Niagara Real Estate Podcast QUICK SHOT! :)2023-05-0519 minYour Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp.#27: Quick Shot. "the Social Media".In a twist on our normal podcast, we introduce Quick Shots. A quick, focussed discussion on a particular topic where we dig into it, and only that.
We hope you enjoy it! 2023-04-2121 minYour Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp.#26: A Fruit Loops & Spare Ribs MarketThe 2023 market has been a mixed bag so far. Lemons, apples and tennis balls are all in the statistical basket so far. What will happen next? No one really knows...but we're here to offer our best guess and thoughts of what to expect for real estate here in Niagara. 2023-04-1550 minYour Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp.#25: Talking land development with Terence Davids & Jim BroderickWe had our counterparts join us for our latest episode. We talked new builds, development and all the challenges along the way of turning dirt into a community. Jim & Terence have extensive experience in the world of new builds...we hope you enjoy!2023-04-0746 min
Your Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp.#24: Emotional labour, setbacks and persistence...We open up the emotional vault a bit on this one to talk about the physical and mental impacts of (perceived) failure. The ability to get back up and keep going, looking big picture and persistence are all on the agenda. 2023-03-1743 minYour Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp.#23: Talking sales with special guest Sean AllenWe had the wizard of sales learning himself, Sean Allen, in for this episode. A partner with Hanover Learning, this guy has decades of experience in sales and what it takes to succeed on a human level. We hope you enjoy!2023-03-1048 minYour Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp.#22: Special Guest: Niagara real estate icon Rusty Kruty!Imagine selling homes since 1972. For the record, that is 50 years! Rusty has truly seen it all. He even pre-dates the pager!
Through it all, Rusty has maintained the same fundamental principles of what he does and why he does it. Strong integrity, doing the work and always focussed on doing the right thing for his clients.
A truly incredible journey. ...and to top it all off, he's a pretty good guy too. :)
Rusty is with Royal Lepage NRC Realty. Plug his name into google and voila. 2023-01-281h 06
Your Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp.#21: Season 2 Opener! New Year, New Panic Attack.Ask most Realtors and they'll likely share a mix of optimism and dread at the beginning of any new year. Wiping off the dry erase boards and starting fresh, the classic "what if I don't sell any houses this year!?" thoughts start to creep in.
In our kick-off to Season 2, we share some of our thoughts and strategies around the concept. 2023-01-1544 minYour Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp.#20: 2022 Season Finale & Year-in-Review (& PB annoys Shawn!!)Complete with our first battle, this is a fun one. We have a look back at what will go down as an epic year that packed more twists & turns than we've seen in 20 years of real estate.
...oh, and don't ever tell Shawn that next year is going to be boring. 2022-12-261h 03Your Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp. #19: Talkin' Teams with Jimmy Broderick & Terence Davids.Our Team Partners finally show up to talk about the evolution of real estate teams and what has made THEbTEAM and The Davids & DeLaat Team work all these years.
...even better, they play a game.
Hope you enjoy it. :)2022-12-1547 minYour Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp. #18: Mortgage chat with Johnson AndrewsWe sat down with Johnson Andrews, Mortgage Agent with The VINE Group.
Times are definitely changing out there...if anything, we've seen some of the biggest volatility in modern times. Confusion around mortgage financing and interest rates abounds so we sat down with Johnson to try to add some clarity. We covered interest rates, down payments, investment strategies and loads of other mortgage related goodness.
Hope you enjoy this one.
2022-12-0158 minYour Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp. #17: Story Time in a Tricky MarketWe all know that the best kind of advice is the unsolicited variety. Well, look no further! Here we are with some thoughts, advice and theories to help you navigate the Niagara real estate market on a stronger footing.
We hope you dig it!2022-11-1759 minYour Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp. #16: The New (Temporary) Normal in Niagara Real EstateNow in our 6th month of relative consistency, the market appears to be in a holding pattern. And the guys talk about how where we are now isn't that far off what was normal pre-2016 market boom.
Hope you enjoy this episode.
Have questions or topics you want us to cover in a future episode? Let us know anytime. 2022-11-0447 minYour Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp. #15: Some advice for you sellers and/or buyersThere's a lot to think about these days. A lot(!). Here are some of our thoughts and advice for you whether you're looking to sell a home, buy a home or both.
We hope you find it helpful. :)2022-10-1853 minYour Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp. #14: It's not all bad...Yes, some of the data and trends out there are cause for concern. However, there are a few things we know for sure.
Markets always change and this one will too.
And, the reality is that we can't change the market. We can only learn how to operate within it, and that applies whether you're a Realtor, a buyer or a seller. We hope you enjoy and find some helpful perspectives from this one. :)2022-10-1347 minYour Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp. #13: Love It! ...or Leave It!We have a little fun with this episode.
Electronic lockboxes. Multiple Representation. Weekday evening open houses. ....Love 'em? ...or Leave 'em!?
You get the point.
Have a listen & enjoy. :)
2022-09-301h 04Your Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp. #12: The market is in an uncomfortable spot...Ready for a good ol' chat about the Niagara real estate market?
Patrick Burke & Shawn Delaat are 2 different Realtors from 2 different brokerages with 2 different teams. But man, can they talk! :)
This time, they talk pricing, bad strategies, media headlines, interest rates and all things real estate in our latest episode. 2022-09-2450 minYour Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp. #11: What The &#$@ Is Going On!?As incredible as the spring market was, this summer market has been incredible in its own special way. So, we thought we should chat about it. Hope you enjoy. :)2022-08-2936 minYour Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp. #10: Statty Patty & the insane data!We've seen some outrageous market changes in the last 6 - 8 months. This podcast has a look at the big picture data and what it means.
Grab a beverage, sit back & prepare to dig into some amazing numbers! 2022-08-1651 minYour Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp #9: Mistakes Made. Sellers, Buyers & Realtors alike.Sure Shot & Statty Patty have a bit of a back & forth on the common mistakes, misconceptions and missteps that they see being made out there. In a delicate market like we have today, reducing mistakes is a great step towards success.
Hope you enjoy. :)2022-08-0539 min
Your Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp. #8: Headlines, Perspective & FearLot's going on out there these days. This episode has a look at headlines and the various 'goings on' out there that are impacting the real estate market.
Inflation, buyer hesitation, seller worry along with media handling, volatility and human nature. All are on the table.
Hope you dig it. :) 2022-07-0255 minYour Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp. #7: The Evolution of Pricing StrategyOf all the changes that have happened in 2022, the change in how homes are priced and strategized has been one of the most noticeable. From 48 showings and 14 offers to 4 showings and 1 offer. Under-price, market price, price reductions and cancellations are all part of the recipe.
In this podcast, we take a look at what has changed in Niagara Real Estate over the past decade. 2022-06-1550 minYour Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp. #6: Realtors & The Mental Health StruggleRealtor life has somehow become a form of performance art. Social media posts, brokerage awards and HGTV have all contributed to the daily struggle for many Realtors.
In our latest podcast, we have a good dig into the fears, anxieties and common worries that the vast majority of agents will experience at some point.
It's not all necessarily negative though. We have a good chat about positives and how to swim more comfortably in these sometimes choppy waters.
Hope you enjoy it. :) 2022-06-0152 minYour Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp. #5: The Biggest Issue Impacting The Niagara Real Estate Market Right Now.The market is a chameleon, changing colour and shape on a weekly basis so this one is hard to pin down in terms of timeline...but here we go.
Our latest podcast has a look at the many changing dynamics in the real estate market. From surging supply to waning demand, new stress points and strategy do's and don'ts, we cover a lot of ground in this one.
Enjoy!2022-05-1040 minYour Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp. #4: How To Succeed in a Shifting MarketCall it a shift, a change or the spring market, the overall fundamentals of the (Niagara) real estate market just flipped on its head.
From lacklustre supply being outpaced by relentless to demand in the opening months of the year, April took a different turn and provided historic levels of supply while the demand for the supply receded.
Hope you enjoy this episode. 2022-04-3034 minYour Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp. #3: A Buyer's Journey in an Epic Seller's MarketOur first guest! Nick Mirka joined us for this episode. After 2 years of home hunting, 14 offers and a dump truck full of patience, Nick & his family successfully purchased a home. This is their story...and if you're at all in the real estate market, you may find it relatable. 2022-04-011h 00Your Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp. #2: How we got here...First, a quick disclaimer. There was a glitch in the audio that resulted in less than stellar sound quality. So, we had a choice to re-record the podcast and sacrifice authenticity or run with what we had in spite of the 'not great' sound. After several philosophical discussions, we elected to run with what we had.
With that said, here is our second episode. In this, we get into our respective back stories. What lead us into the real estate industry, what we've learned and how we continue to maintain our focus. Whether you're a seasoned vet, n...2022-03-021h 07Your Niagara Real Estate PodcastEp. #1: Our first podcast, digging into the Niagara real estate marketOur maiden voyage in the world of podcasting, this is Your Niagara Real Estate Podcast. Patrick Burke (Broker with THEbTEAM at McGarr Realty Corp.) and Shawn Delaat (Sales Rep with Davids & Delaat Team at Remax Niagara Realty Ltd.) join forces to dig into the Niagara real estate market.
This one covers this insane January 2022 market. Out of market buyers (and their agents), supply and demand, demographic shifts, pricing, things that drive us crazy...it's all on the table!2022-02-1049 min