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The FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast84: Selling During the Holidays? How to FSBO Smart in December Without Losing Your MindIn episode 84 of the For Sale By Owner Podcast, also known as the FSBO Smarts Podcast, host Steve Klein breaks down how to successfully sell your home during one of the busiest—and most chaotic—months of the year. December may be filled with gatherings, decorations, and cold weather, but it also brings highly motivated buyers and reduced market competition.Steve shares smart, simple strategies to help you keep your listing active, manage your energy, decorate wisely, and use the holiday season to highlight your home’s best features—all without burning out.Key Topics C...
2025-12-1006 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast83: The Power of Gratitude: How Thankfulness Can Help You Sell Your FSBO Home in NovemberIn episode 83 of the For Sale By Owner Podcast, also known as the FSBO Smarts Podcast, host Steve Klein shares why gratitude is more than a mindset during the November selling season—it’s a strategic advantage. With colder weather, fewer buyers, and holiday distractions, your warmth, thankfulness, and sincerity can make you stand out in a quieter, more selective market.Steve explains how gratitude builds trust, strengthens buyer rapport, creates emotional connection, and even keeps you energized during one of the toughest months for home selling.Key Topics Covered: 🍂 Why November buyers...
2025-11-1106 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast82: 5 Must-Do Fall FSBO Tips to Sell Before the Market CoolsIn episode 82 of the For Sale By Owner Podcast, also known as the FSBO Smarts Podcast, host Steve Klein shares five essential fall-season strategies every FSBO seller should use to stand out in a cooling market. Fall creates a unique blend of opportunity and urgency—buyers want to move before the holidays, and homes that feel bright, warm, and well-cared-for have a major advantage.Steve breaks down what matters most this time of year—from curb appeal to pricing to buyer psychology—so your home doesn’t just get seen…it gets chosen.Key Topics Cov...
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Amazing Life BreakthroughEp 21 | When You Feel Stuck Between Who You Were and Who You’re BecomingThere are seasons in life where you no longer feel like your old self—but you don’t fully recognize who you’re becoming yet. This in-between space can feel confusing, uncertain, and even lonely. But what if this isn’t failure… what if it’s transformation in progress?In this episode of Amazing Life Breakthrough, Steve explores the hidden purpose of life’s transitional seasons, why growth often feels unclear before it feels meaningful, and how the space between identities can become the foundation for real change. Sometimes the breakthrough isn’t clarity—it’s learning to trust the unfoldi...
2025-09-1503 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast81: The Psychology of Home Buyers: Make Your FSBO Listing Emotionally IrresistibleIn episode 81 of the For Sale By Owner Podcast, also known as the FSBO Smarts Podcast, host Steve Klein reveals how to tap into buyer psychology to make your listing more emotionally compelling. People may compare price, square footage, or location, but ultimately buyers purchase based on how a home makes them feel.Key Topics Covered: 🛋️ Staging that tells a story and helps buyers envision life in the home 👃 Using natural scents and lighting to create warm, inviting spaces 🎨 Leveraging color and decor to influence mood 📦 Depersonalizing so buyers can picture themselves living there ✍️ Writ...
2025-09-1007 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast80: FSBO Red Flags: What to Watch Out for When Screening BuyersIn episode 80 of the For Sale By Owner Podcast, also known as the FSBO Smarts Podcast, host Steve Klein uncovers the biggest red flags to watch out for when screening potential buyers. Not everyone who calls or messages is truly serious—some may waste your time, while others may try to take advantage.Key Topics Covered: 🚩 Vague questions and “what’s the lowest you’ll go?” calls 🚩 Too-good-to-be-true cash offers and sight-unseen buyers 🚩 Aggressive investors, pressure tactics, and suspicious paperwork 🚩 How to filter out dreamers by requiring proof of funds or pre-approvalAction Items:Ask qua...
2025-08-0707 minAmazing Life BreakthroughEp 19 | What It Means to Trust Yourself AgainWhen self-trust has been shaken, even small decisions can feel uncertain. You may second-guess your judgment, replay past choices, or look outside yourself for reassurance. But rebuilding trust in yourself doesn’t come from getting everything right—it comes from showing up consistently, one small promise at a time.In this episode of Amazing Life Breakthrough, Steve explores how self-trust is quietly rebuilt through alignment, reliability, and compassionate follow-through. You’ll discover why confidence rooted in consistency is stronger than confidence rooted in outcomes, and how small, dependable actions can restore steadiness after a season of doubt.
2025-07-1503 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast79: Summer FSBO Checklist: What to Fix, Feature, and ForgetIn episode 79 of the For Sale By Owner Podcast, also known as the FSBO Smarts Podcast, host Steve Klein shares the ultimate summer FSBO checklist to help you sell smarter this season. From quick fixes that build buyer confidence to features that highlight your home’s best assets, you’ll discover exactly what to prioritize—and what you can skip.Key Topics Covered: ☀️ Repairs worth tackling before showings (curb appeal, small fixes, HVAC) 🌿 Features to showcase like natural light, outdoor living, and energy savings 🚫 Common “to-dos” you can ignore without hurting your saleAction Items:Focu...
2025-07-1008 minAmazing Life BreakthroughEp 18 | When You’re Doing the Right Thing but It Still HurtsSometimes the hardest moments come after you’ve made the right decision. You told the truth, set the boundary, chose integrity—and yet, instead of relief, you feel pain. This can be confusing, especially when we expect the “right” choice to bring immediate peace.In this episode of Amazing Life Breakthrough, Steve explores why pain is not proof you chose wrong, how grief and alignment can coexist, and how to stay grounded in your values even when doing the right thing still hurts. You’ll learn how to navigate emotional adjustment with compassion, conviction, and clarity.In Th...
2025-06-1604 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast78: FSBO Home Showings That Sell: Scripts, Setup Tips, and Safety EssentialsIn episode 78 of the For Sale By Owner Podcast, also known as the FSBO Smarts Podcast, host Steve Klein reveals how to turn your home tour into a buyer-convincing moment—even without a real estate agent. Whether you're showing your home in-person or virtually, this episode will help you make the right impression and avoid common FSBO missteps.From staging to safety, Steve breaks it all down into practical steps that are easy to follow and effective in a competitive market.Key Topics Covered: 🏡 How to prep your home so buyers imagine thems...
2025-06-1307 minAmazing Life BreakthroughEp 17 | Small Choices That Quietly Shape Your LifeLife is rarely shaped by dramatic turning points. More often, it’s shaped by the small, repeated choices we make in ordinary moments—especially when no one is watching. These quiet decisions gradually influence our habits, direction, relationships, and sense of fulfillment.In this episode of Amazing Life Breakthrough, Steve explores how awareness of everyday choices can become a powerful catalyst for change. You’ll discover how small decisions shape long-term direction, why patterns matter more than isolated moments, and how gentle shifts in awareness can lead to meaningful transformation over time.In This Episod...
2025-05-1504 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast77: Selling FSBO in a Hot Market: 5 Smart Strategies to Compete with RealtorsIn episode 77 of the For Sale By Owner Podcast, also known as the FSBO Smarts Podcast, host Steve Klein shares how FSBO sellers can thrive—even in a sizzling real estate market. Think hot markets are only for agent-listed homes? Think again.Steve unpacks 5 powerful strategies that will help you stay competitive, attract serious buyers, and close with confidence—all without paying hefty agent commissions.Key Topics Covered: 🏡 How to compete with Realtors by being faster and more flexible 🚪 Why pro photos, video, and staging make your listing stand out 🛋️ Using the FSBO...
2025-05-1006 minAmazing Life BreakthroughEp 16 | The Difference Between Being Busy and Being FulfilledMany people live full lives—but not always fulfilled ones. Packed calendars, constant activity, and endless responsibilities can create the appearance of progress, yet still leave a quiet sense of emptiness underneath. The difference between being busy and being fulfilled often comes down to alignment, meaning, and intentional choice.In this episode of Amazing Life Breakthrough, Steve explores why busyness can sometimes mask disconnection, how fulfillment is rooted in meaning rather than activity, and how small shifts in awareness can transform how you choose your time and energy.In This EpisodeThe di...
2025-04-1504 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast76: The Role of Staging in Selling Your Home For Sale By OwnerIn episode 76 of the For Sale By Owner Podcast, also known as the FSBO Smarts Podcast, host Steve Klein shares how home staging can dramatically increase buyer interest and help your home sell faster. Many For Sale By Owner (FSBO) sellers overlook staging, but it’s one of the most cost-effective ways to make your home stand out.Key Topics Covered:🏡 First impressions matter—Curb appeal and entryway staging🚪 Decluttering & depersonalizing—Helping buyers visualize themselves
2025-04-1004 minAmazing Life BreakthroughEp 15 | How to Be Kind to Yourself Without Losing MomentumMany people live with a quiet inner conflict: part of you is exhausted from constant self-criticism, yet another part fears that easing up will cause everything to fall apart. But what if self-kindness isn’t the enemy of progress—what if it’s the fuel that sustains it?In this episode of Amazing Life Breakthrough, Steve explores the powerful connection between self-compassion and momentum. You’ll discover why harsh self-criticism often leads to burnout, how kindness can strengthen commitment, and how to stay engaged in your growth without draining your energy.In This EpisodeWh...
2025-03-1504 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast75: Top 3 Tips for Pricing Your Home Right in Any MarketIn episode 75 of the For Sale By Owner Smarts Podcast, host Steve Klein reveals the top 3 pricing strategies to ensure your home sells quickly and for the best price. Pricing your home correctly is one of the most important factors in a successful sale, and in this episode, Steve breaks down how to do it right—even in shifting markets.Key Topics Covered:💰 Sold comps vs. active listings—Why sold prices matter more📉 Understanding market conditions—How to...
2025-03-1005 minAmazing Life BreakthroughEp 14 | The Emotional Weight of Unfinished ThingsSometimes the heaviness we feel isn’t about what we’re doing—it’s about what remains unfinished. Unsent messages, unresolved decisions, avoided conversations, and lingering emotional loose ends can quietly drain our energy, even when we’re not consciously thinking about them.In this episode of Amazing Life Breakthrough, Steve explores how unfinished things create subtle background weight in our lives—and why the breakthrough often comes not from completing everything, but from clearly naming what still holds emotional space within us.You’ll learn how clarity, acknowledgment, and intentional response can bring relief, restore mental...
2025-02-1504 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast74: The Most Common Mistakes For Sale By Owner Sellers Make (and How to Avoid Them)In episode 74 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast, host Steve Klein shares the most common mistakes For Sale By Owner (FSBO) sellers make—and how to avoid them. From overpricing the home to poor listing photos and not being prepared for negotiations, this episode will help you steer clear of costly missteps that could slow down or jeopardize your home sale.Key Topics Covered:🚨 Overpricing—Why using sold comps (not listings) is crucial📸 Poor listing photos...
2025-02-1005 minAmazing Life BreakthroughEp 13 | When Progress Feels InvisibleSometimes the hardest discouragement doesn’t come from failure—it comes from effort without visible results. You’ve been showing up, trying, growing, and making changes… yet nothing seems to look different on the outside. That can make you question whether anything is really happening at all.In this episode of Amazing Life Breakthrough, Steve explores the hidden nature of growth and why some of the most important progress in life is invisible while it’s happening. You’ll learn how resilience, patience, emotional strength, and inner change often develop long before visible results appear—and why trusting that...
2025-01-1504 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast73: 5 Key Benefits of Selling Your Home For Sale By OwnerIn episode 73 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast, host Steve Klein breaks down the five key benefits of selling your home For Sale By Owner (FSBO). Whether you're looking to save money on commission fees, maintain control over the process, or negotiate directly with buyers, this episode covers why going FSBO can be a smart financial move. Steve also touches on the valuable skills homeowners gain through the process and how a customized marketing approach can help maximize exposure.Key Topics...
2025-01-1005 minAmazing Life BreakthroughEp 12 | The Stories You Keep Replaying (And How to Rewrite Them)We all carry stories in our minds—about our past, our mistakes, and what they mean about us. Over time, these quiet internal narratives can shape how we see ourselves, how we interpret our experiences, and whether we believe change is possible.In this episode of Amazing Life Breakthrough, Steve explores how the stories you replay may not be facts—but interpretations formed during moments of pain, fear, or disappointment. And when left unexamined, those stories can quietly keep you stuck.You’ll discover how to question the narrative, create space between you and the story...
2024-12-1504 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast72: FSBO Real Estate Investment Strategy: Pros, Cons, and Tips for SuccessDescription:In episode 72 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast, host Steve Klein dives into the pros and cons of using For Sale By Owner (FSBO) as an investment strategy. Steve discusses the cost savings, direct control over the sales process, and the critical importance of research and marketing. He also explores the advantages and disadvantages of choosing between FSBO and real estate agents, emphasizing the need for a thorough understanding of the local market and the potential savings from avoiding agent commission fees.Key Topics Covered:FSBO Investment Strategy: Leveraging...
2024-12-1016 minAmazing Life BreakthroughEp 11 | You’re Allowed to Want More (Without Being Ungrateful)Many people live with a quiet inner tension: feeling grateful for what they have, yet sensing a deeper longing for something more. This can create guilt—making you wonder if wanting more means you’re ungrateful. But growth and gratitude are not opposites. They can exist together.In this episode of Amazing Life Breakthrough, Steve explores why the desire for more meaning, fulfillment, or alignment is not a rejection of your current life—but often a signal pointing toward deeper purpose and growth.You’ll learn how appreciation gives you roots, desire gives you direction, and how...
2024-11-1503 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast71: 15 Years to Financial Freedom - Real Estate Investing as a Retirement VehicleDescription:In episode 71 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast, host Steve Klein dives into the powerful strategy of using real estate investing as a vehicle for achieving financial freedom and securing your retirement. This episode provides a comprehensive guide to building long-lasting wealth through real estate over a 15-year period.Steve explores the benefits of real estate investing, including historic stability, the potential for positive cash flow, tax advantages, and property appreciation. He shares practical steps and strategies, from purchasing your first home to scaling up your investment portfolio, drawing on real-life examples and personal experiences to...
2024-11-1024 minAmazing Life BreakthroughEp 10 | What to Do When Motivation FadesMotivation feels powerful when it’s there—but confusing when it disappears. Many people assume that when motivation fades, something must be wrong. In reality, fading motivation is a normal part of growth, not a failure.In this episode of Amazing Life Breakthrough, Steve explores why motivation was never meant to carry you forever—and how real progress often begins when you learn to move forward without depending on how you feel.You’ll discover why consistency matters more than intensity, how small actions rebuild momentum, and how motivation often returns after movement—not before it....
2024-10-1504 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast70: When to Use a Real Estate Agent: Key Benefits and ConsiderationsDescription:In episode 70 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast, host Steve Klein explores when it might be advantageous to use a real estate agent for selling your home. While the For Sale By Owner (FSBO) approach has its merits, there are situations where professional assistance can be helpful and necessary.Steve begins by clarifying the roles and differences between real estate agents and realtors, emphasizing their expertise and adherence to higher standards. He then discusses the various benefits of hiring a real estate agent, such as their marketing expertise, extensive network, negotiation skills, and handling of legal...
2024-10-1021 minAmazing Life BreakthroughEp 09 | The Hidden Power of Showing Up ImperfectlyWhat if waiting to feel fully ready is the very thing keeping you stuck?In this episode of Amazing Life Breakthrough, Steve Klein explores why perfection often delays progress — and how showing up imperfectly can become the breakthrough that builds real confidence, connection, and momentum.Many people don’t hold back because they don’t care — they hold back because they care deeply. They want to do it right. They want to avoid mistakes. They want to feel more prepared. But confidence rarely comes before action. More often, it grows because you step forward...
2024-09-1503 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast69: Selling Your Home Without a Real Estate Agent - Pros and ConsDescription:In episode 69 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast, host Steve Klein dives into the advantages and disadvantages of selling your home without a real estate agent. If you're considering the For Sale By Owner (FSBO) route, this episode will provide you with valuable insights to help you make an informed decision.Key Topics Covered:Pros of Selling FSBO:Direct control over the sale process, including scheduling and negotiations.Greater flexibility to set your own terms and timelines.Potential for significant cost savings by avoiding agent commissions.Cons of Selling FSBO:
2024-09-1018 minAmazing Life BreakthroughEp 08 | When You Miss the Old Version of YourselfHave you ever thought, “I miss who I used to be”?Not just missing a season of life — but missing a version of yourself that felt lighter, freer, more alive, or more hopeful. In this episode of Amazing Life Breakthrough, Steve Klein explores why this feeling isn’t a sign of failure or regression — but often a powerful invitation toward integration and wholeness.Growth doesn’t require you to erase who you were. Real transformation happens when you learn to carry forward what mattered most from your past into who you are becoming.In this...
2024-08-1503 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast68: Why I Chose For Sale By Owner: Top 5 Reasons to Skip the Real Estate AgentIn episode 68 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast, host Steve Klein answers a frequently asked question: Why did he start selling homes For Sale By Owner (FSBO) instead of using a real estate agent? Steve shares his personal journey and the top five reasons that motivated him to embrace the FSBO process.Key Topics Covered:Investing Roots: Steve recounts his early experiences in the late 80s real estate market, emphasizing how high interest rates and the desire for investment freedom led him to handle his own transactions.Low Volume Sales:
2024-08-1014 minAmazing Life BreakthroughEp 07 | The Difference Between Rest and EscapeHave you ever taken a break, only to realize later that you don’t actually feel rested?In this episode of Amazing Life Breakthrough, Steve Klein explores the subtle but important difference between true rest and escape — and how recognizing that distinction can lead to a powerful shift in how you care for your energy, attention, and emotional well-being.Not everything that feels like rest actually restores us. Some forms of “rest” simply help us avoid what feels uncomfortable, leaving us just as tired — or even more depleted — than before. But real rest has a differ...
2024-07-1503 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast67: Should You Use a Real Estate Agent? Pros, Cons, and Alternatives for Home BuyersIn episode 67 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast, host Steve Klein explores a crucial question for home buyers: Should you use a real estate agent when purchasing your next home? Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to make a move, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you make an informed decision.Steve begins by explaining the roles of real estate agents and realtors, highlighting their expertise and how they can assist in the home buying process. He then delves into the pros and cons of using an agent, covering their market knowledge, negotiation skills...
2024-07-1009 minAmazing Life BreakthroughEp 06 | Why Waiting to Feel Ready Keeps You StuckHave you ever told yourself, “I’ll start when I feel ready” — only to find that moment never quite arrives?In this episode of Amazing Life Breakthrough, Steve Klein explores why waiting for readiness often keeps us stuck — and how real confidence, clarity, and momentum usually emerge after we begin, not before.Many of the most meaningful steps in life don’t start with certainty. They start with hesitation, imperfect action, and a quiet willingness to move forward without guarantees. And often, that first small step is where the breakthrough begins.In this epis...
2024-06-1504 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast66: Home Buyers 101: Tips for First Home Purchase and Navigating the MarketIn episode 66 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast, host Steve Klein takes a break from the usual For Sale By Owner (FSBO) topics to provide a comprehensive "Home Buyers 101" guide for first-time home buyers. This episode covers everything you need to know about buying your first home, from financial preparation to making an offer and closing the deal.Steve begins by discussing the current state of the housing market, including recent mortgage rate trends and the impact of tech layoffs on home sales. He explains how these factors can influence your home buying journey, whether you're purchasing through...
2024-06-1019 minAmazing Life BreakthroughEp 05 | You Don’t Need a Life Overhaul — You Need AlignmentHave you ever felt like something in your life is slightly “off” — even when everything looks fine on the surface?In this episode of Amazing Life Breakthrough, Steve Klein explores the quiet but powerful idea of alignment — and why many moments of dissatisfaction don’t require a dramatic life overhaul, but a gentle realignment with what truly matters.When your values, priorities, and daily life drift apart, even small things can feel draining. But when they begin to align again, life often feels lighter, clearer, and more grounded — not because everything is easy, but because...
2024-05-1504 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast65: Tech Layoffs & Market Shifts: FSBO Sellers' Advantage + Pre-Approval TipsWelcome to the FSBO Smarts Podcast. In this episode, Steve examines the latest Federal Reserve interest rate reports and market shifts impacting real estate. We dive into part one of a two-part series on recent tech layoffs and their effects on the stock and real estate markets.Discover how FSBO (For Sale By Owner) can alleviate stress for both home buyers and sellers, helping you retain your hard-earned equity and assist buyers in getting pre-approved for a home. We'll also discuss the consequences of the pandemic era, including the downsizing or closure of restaurants and other businesses.
2024-05-1018 minAmazing Life BreakthroughEp 04 | The Quiet Cost of Avoiding Hard ConversationsHave you ever felt the tension of something important going unsaid?In this episode of Amazing Life Breakthrough, Steve Klein explores the quiet cost of avoiding hard conversations — the emotional weight that builds when honesty is delayed in the name of keeping the peace.Most people don’t avoid difficult conversations because they don’t care. They avoid them because they care deeply. But unspoken truths don’t disappear. They settle into relationships as distance, resentment, misinterpretation, or emotional fatigue.In this episode, you’ll reflect on:Why avoidance often feels like...
2024-04-1504 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast64: How FSBO Sellers Can Help Millennials + Interest Rate NewsWelcome to Episode 64 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast. In this episode, Steve looks at a report that suggest millennials are not making as much as their parents did when they were 30 years of age. Can For Sale By Owners help them to home ownership? Also a FSBO How To Website review - are they truly helping For Sale By Owner Home Sellers? or are they simply realtors trying to get more business?And how FSBO is part of the solution in helping new and First Time Home Buyer's get into their first home. Also lo...
2024-04-1024 minAmazing Life BreakthroughEp 03 | What If This Season Isn’t a Detour?Have you ever felt like your life has stalled — like you’re doing your best, but nothing seems to be moving forward?In this episode of Amazing Life Breakthrough, Steve Klein explores a quiet but powerful question many of us carry in slower or uncertain seasons: What if this season isn’t a detour at all?When progress doesn’t look the way we expected, it’s easy to assume we’re off course, behind, or wasting time. But some of the most meaningful breakthroughs don’t come from acceleration — they come from stillness, frict...
2024-03-1504 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast63: FSBO Sellers - A Solution for First-Time Buyers in a Slow MarketWelcome to Episode 63 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast, hosted by Steve Klein! In this episode, Steve looks at just How Much House can you buy today verses 4 years ago. And how FSBO is part of the solution in helping new and First Time Home Buyer's get into their first home. Is Winter Coming for Real Estate Agents and For Sale By Owner Home Sellers?Also looking at the latest NAR Report (National Association of Realtors) and delves into news including The Feds Interest Rate Cuts or Increases, and market trends including current Sales of Real E...
2024-03-1014 minAmazing Life BreakthroughEp 02 | You’re Not Lazy, You’re DiscouragedHave you been calling yourself lazy lately — even though it doesn’t quite feel true?In this episode of Amazing Life Breakthrough, Steve Klein gently reframes what we often label as laziness and reveals what’s usually underneath it: discouragement.When effort hasn’t paid off, when hope has taken a few hits, or when disappointment quietly builds, the natural response isn’t motivation — it’s protection. And without realizing it, we start turning that response into a personal flaw.In this episode, you’ll explore:Why “laziness” is often a misdiagnosisHow di...
2024-02-1505 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast62: FSBO Smarts Real Estate Market Watch News - Feds Interest Rates and Tech Layoffs affecting Housing MarketsWelcome to Episode 62 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast, hosted by Steve Klein! In this episode, Steve delves into news including the Feds Interest Rate Cuts or Increases, and market trends including High Tech Layoffs in recent months that could effect your For Sale By Owner Home sale and your Real Estate Investing. For Sale By Owner (FSBO) approach makes perfect sense at this time. From selling your home to someone you know to maximizing your equity, or selling it yourself to save 100% on real estate agent commission fees, Steve provides practical reasons why FSBO can be the s...
2024-02-1013 minAmazing Life BreakthroughEp 01 | The Power of One Tiny StepHave you ever felt so stuck that even thinking about what to do next feels exhausting?Not because you’re lazy. Not because you don’t care. But because the next step feels too big.In this episode of Amazing Life Breakthrough, host Steve Klein explores a simple but powerful idea: when life feels overwhelming, the fastest way forward isn’t a massive plan or a dramatic change — it’s one tiny step.You’ll discover:Why momentum starts with motion, not motivationHow lowering the bar helps you actually move...
2024-01-1506 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast61: FSBO Smarts Economic News for 2024 and How it's impacting your FSBO Journey. Feds Interest Rate HikesWelcome to Episode 61 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast, hosted by Steve Klein! In this episode, Steve delves into news including the Feds Interest Hikes, and market trends that could effect your For Sale By Owner Home sale and your Real Estate Investing. For Sale By Owner (FSBO) approach makes perfect sense. From selling your home to a friend to maximizing your equity, Steve provides practical reasons why FSBO can be the smarter choice. For more in-depth information on selling your home FSBO-style, explore their course at FSBOsmarts.com or FSBOsmartcourse.com. Tune in for the ne...
2024-01-1014 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast60: When NOT to use a Real Estate Agent to sell your homeWelcome to Episode 60 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast, hosted by Steve Klein! In this episode, Steve delves into a critical topic: when not to use a real estate agent. He shares four insightful scenarios where opting for the For Sale By Owner (FSBO) approach makes perfect sense. From selling your home to a friend to maximizing your equity, Steve provides practical reasons why FSBO can be the smarter choice. If you're looking to save substantial commission fees or you have the time and expertise, FSBO might be your ideal path to a successful home sale. Wishing you a...
2023-12-0806 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast59: When to use a Realtor or Real Estate Agent to sell your homeWelcome to Episode 59 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast hosted by Steve Klein! In this episode, Steve delves into the pivotal question: when is the right time to involve a real estate agent in your home sale journey? Steve emphasizes the importance of personal timing and sets the stage for determining factors. He shares insights on setting a timeline for yourself, like a six-month window, to assess your FSBO progress. If your home doesn't sell within your designated timeframe, Steve offers guidance on engaging with real estate agents, including how to leverage your list of potential agents who h...
2023-11-1004 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast58: What's your FSBO Story? A Call To Action! We may use it in our upcoming video.Welcome to Episode 58 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast with Steve Klein! In this special episode, Steve takes a unique approach by inviting listeners to share their inspiring stories of successful home sales as For Sale By Owner (FSBO). Whether you've recently sold your home or have a remarkable FSBO experience from the past, Steve encourages you to reach out via email to info@FSBOsmarts.com. Your stories and feedback about how this podcast has positively impacted your home sale journey are greatly appreciated. Your testimonials may even be featured in future episodes as a source of inspiration f...
2023-10-1003 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast57: Online FSBO - What Domain Name should I use to sell my home?Welcome to Episode 57 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast! In this episode, Steve Klein explores the significance of domain names when selling your home as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO). While you may not initially think of purchasing a website domain name in your home-selling journey, Steve reveals how it can add a unique flavor to your listing and attract potential buyers. As more aspects of real estate shift online, Steve emphasizes the importance of standing out from the crowd and maintaining control over your listing's presentation. By owning your own domain name online for your website, you can...
2023-09-0907 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast56: Five FSBO Tips in 5 Minutes. Real Estate Advice for the beginning For Sale By Owner Home sellerWelcome to Episode 56 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast! In this episode, Steve Klein delivers a rapid-fire session of "Five Tips in Five Minutes" for For Sale By Owner (FSBO) home sellers. Strap on your stopwatch because, in just five minutes, you'll gain insights into preparing your home for sale with curb appeal, creating a standout yard sign and flyer, leveraging online digital marketing platforms like Zillow and FSBO.com, optimizing photos and videos for your listings, and being well-prepared with the necessary paperwork to instill confidence in potential buyers. As you embark on your FSBO journey, these five quick...
2023-08-1006 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast55: Getting Real World Advice for Selling your home the FSBO Smart Way. How to get true non-real estate agent advice.In Episode 55 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast, Steve Klein addresses the challenge of seeking advice as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) home seller without falling into the clutches of real estate agents eager for a commission. Discover how to obtain meaningful and pertinent advice from those who have walked the FSBO path and successfully sold their homes. Steve emphasizes the value of education, including his comprehensive online course at FSBO Smarts, to empower yourself with the knowledge needed to navigate the FSBO process effectively. Tune in to equip yourself with essential insights and stay tuned for the next...
2023-07-1006 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast54: Real Estate Agents Vs. FSBO - What's the Difference?Join Steve Klein in Episode 54 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast as he delves into the key distinctions between real estate agents and For Sale By Owner (FSBO) home sellers. Wondering about the benefits of selling your home FSBO? Steve highlights the freedom of controlling your sale's timing, the power of direct buyer interactions, and the significant cost savings when you keep the real estate agent commission in your pocket. Explore the advantages of the FSBO approach, where you dictate the rules and save thousands while selling your home.Intrigued? Tune in for the next episode, where Steve...
2023-06-1009 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast53: How to deal with the Harrassing Real Estate Agent - A FSBO Seller's Guide on how to get them to leave you aloneWelcome to Episode 53 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast with Steve Klein! In this episode, Steve dives into a common challenge faced by For Sale By Owner (FSBO) home sellers: dealing with persistent real estate agents. Discover effective strategies to handle agents who won't leave you alone and maintain control of your FSBO journey. Steve shares insights on creating a list of agents who have shown respect and kindness and explains how to navigate potential co-op arrangements if needed. If you're a FSBO seller or considering this route, this episode provides valuable tips to protect your interests while selling your...
2023-05-1010 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast52: The Price is Right - How to Price Your Home when selling For Sale By Owner - the FSBO Smart wayWelcome to Episode 52 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast with Steve Klein! In this episode, Steve shares valuable insights on how to accurately price your home when selling it as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO). Discover the power of obtaining comparable sales data from your local title company and learn how to analyze market trends to make informed pricing decisions. Steve also discusses the role of online tools like Zillow in helping you understand your home's value. If you're considering selling your home FSBO style and want to save thousands on your next home sale, this episode is a...
2023-04-1006 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast51: The Flyer Box - Considerations when for the For Sale By Owner HomesellersWelcome to Episode 51 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast with Steve Klein! In this quick and informative episode, Steve dives into the crucial topic of the flyer box and its placement strategy. Discover why having a flyer box next to your For Sale By Owner sign is a game-changer in attracting potential buyers. Steve shares insights on using colored flyers to make your property pop and why this simple addition can help guide interested buyers to make the right decision for your home. If you're looking to save thousands on your home sale and become FSBO smart, this episode is...
2023-03-1007 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast50: What makes a flyer when selling your home For Sale By Owner - FSBO HomesellersWelcome to Episode 50 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast! Steve Klein is back with another valuable tip for For Sale By Owner (FSBO) homesellers, and this time, it's all about creating the perfect flyer. Whether you're a design enthusiast or not, Steve shares his top seven tips for crafting a flyer that will grab potential buyers' attention, showcase your home's best features, and ultimately help you sell your property without the need for a real estate agent. Discover why the flyer is a crucial component of your FSBO marketing strategy and get ready to take your home-selling game to the...
2023-02-1010 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast49: What makes a good Real Estate Yard Sign for the For Sale By Owner - FSBO HomesellersWelcome to the FSBO Smarts Podcast with Steve Klein! In our latest episode, we dive into the art of crafting the perfect real estate yard sign for your For Sale By Owner (FSBO) home sale. As a FSBO seller, your yard sign is a vital marketing tool, and we're here to share expert insights on making it stand out. Learn how a well-designed yard sign can attract potential buyers, increase visibility, and create a lasting first impression. We'll cover essential design elements, placement strategies, and the importance of including a compelling call to action. Tune in now to boost...
2023-01-1004 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast47: Tell Your Story and Sell Your Home with VideoTelling Stories through Video of your home sale.In our last episode of the FSBO Smarts Podcast, we talked about video tours and showed you just how effective they are. And we talked about reasons why you should or should not use video. If you haven't heard that one yet, go back and give it a listen. But what kinds of things do we say in the video? Anything? or do we simply shoot a video of the inside of our home? Well in this episode Steve Klein will speak to this and give his top...
2022-11-1013 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast46: Video or No Video when selling your home. That is the question.So are videos necessary in selling your home? Especially if you are doing For Sale By Owner route? In other words, what kind of edge will video give you? Any? Are photos alone good enough? What are the statistics of people who use video vs. photos only? What type of videos do well?In this episode, episode 46 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast, Steve Klein will be talking about video and how people respond to video when it comes to your personal home sale, be it through a real estate agent, or selling it you...
2022-10-1011 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast43: What Top 5 Things Must You Disclose When Selling Your Home For Sale By Owner - FSBO Home Seller DisclosuresDisclosures in your FSBO home sale are a must. Transparency is a must. Honesty is a must as well. When selling your home for sale by owner, Steve Klein talks about those things that you should disclose when selling your home. along with his Top 5 Picks of things, you will need to, and/or should disclose to any given home buyer.This is Episode # 43 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast. 🎉 Free Workshop for Homeowners: Learn how to sell your home FSBO the smart way and save thousands in commissions. ✅👉 Sign up today at https://F...
2022-07-1121 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast42: How to Sell Your Home During a Recession. When are Renovations Needed to Sell Your Home?Maintaining, Renovating, or just getting by. During a Recession, we may think twice on what we can afford to do on a home or investment property that will move the needle in order to sell the home. And here is the big question, are those renovations even needed? In this episode of the FSBO Smarts Podcast, Steve Klein will go over the question of renovations during a recession. Are they really needed to sell your home either through a realtor or real estate agent, or sell by yourself, FSBO Route, for sale by owner. The quick answer is t...
2022-06-1013 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast40: Drone Video - Let Your FSBO Listing Take Flight! For Sale By Owner Home Seller Tips for using Drones.In this episode, Steve Klein explains techniques and tips in using Drone Video to sell your Home For Sale By Owner, with a great Professional Look. He also gives tips on getting a drone video look WITHOUT A DRONE! This episode also includes:1. Steve's top picks for recreational drones as well as drones to use for commercial use.2. The easiest drone he has flown.3. Some techniques and warnings.4. How to avoid obstacles and how to maneuver in emergency situations.5. Certain FAA Requirements.🎉 Free Workshop for Homeowners: Learn how to...
2022-04-1124 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast39: Online SEO Techniques for your FSBO Home Sale - Search Engine OptimizationIn this episode, Steve Klein uses his website marketing and software development skills to share with you some practical tips for utilizing Search Engine Optimization or what is known as SEO for short. By implementing these tips, you could potentially get better ranking on Google Search Engines as well as other platforms that rank websites. This includes sites like Zillow, FSBO, or even your own website if you choose to create your own website for your Home Sale Listing. This is the 3rd Episode in a 3 part series on Online Home Selling for your FSBO Hom...
2022-03-1023 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast38: Online FSBO Advice from a Software Developer - High Tech For Sale By Owner TipsIn this episode, Steve Klein gives his advice when approaching For Sale By Owner Home Sales on the Internet. Marketing Tips from his 25 Plus years of experience in the high tech world, and over 16 years selling homes FSBO style. Also covered in this episode:5 Tips to Structure Your Online Presence when it comes to selling your house. An interesting conversation that you will not want to miss. 🎉 Free Workshop for Homeowners: Learn how to sell your home FSBO the smart way and save thousands in commissions. ✅👉 Sign up today at h...
2022-02-1017 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast37: Selling Your Home Online. For Sale By Owner Style. The 1st Part of a 3 Part Podcast Series on Leveraging the Internet to Make Your Home SaleIn this episode, Steve Klein Starts us off on a 3 Part Series on Selling Your Home Digitally and Online - For sale by owner style. He leverages his experience as a software developer to bridge the cap between marketing, the technology behind websites and platforms, and communications that will deliver crisp and clean messages. Plus tips to get more views to your FSBO listing. 🎉 Free Workshop for Homeowners: Learn how to sell your home FSBO the smart way and save thousands in commissions. ✅👉 Sign up today at https://FSBOSmartWorkshop.com🏡 For...
2022-01-1018 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast36: Selling Your Home During the Holidays, For Sale By Owner. Is it a Good Idea?In this episode, Steve Klein explores the question, is it really a good idea selling your home during the holidays? Especially if you are doing it on your own, For Sale By Owner style. The answer is maybe yes, and maybe no. Depending on your situation, level of commitment, and the need to sell. Let's explore it together. Plus you have to be prepared for how to sell your home during the holidays. Sales can tend to slow down, especially in November and December (in the US). The great news is being a FSBO Home seller...
2021-12-1016 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast35: Storage Unit Tips for the FSBO Home Seller - And One Secret that can Save You Money on Your Monthly Storage Unit RentalIn this episode, Steve Klein shares experiences in Storage. Specifically, where to store all your "stuff" when selling your home. There is your garage, but what if that's not enough. Steve walks through his experience when using storage units, and also gives a little known but highly valuable secret, that allowed him to save money off the monthly storage unit rental. Plus a story about a situation that came up during the move out that Steve will share and one that will hopefully save you frustrations when storing your own stuff. Either temporarily or over the course of the year...
2021-11-1016 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast34: Staging Your Home for Sale - 3 Tips on What to Pack Up and What to Keep. Plus Real Estate Agent Commission Fees ExplainedIn this episode, Steve Klein shares his 3 Top Tips when it comes to staging your home. What to keep for your home sale, and what to move into storage or into the garage during your home sale. Plus Steve answers a question from our listeners on Real Estate Commission fees. Is it really ZERO (0%) if you do For Sale By Owner? or is it 3%? Steve clears that up and explains the differences between going 100% For Sale By Owner, and just Half For Sale By Owner. 🎉 Free Workshop for Homeowners: Learn how to sell your home FSB...
2021-10-1018 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast33: Cleaning the Cupboard Clutter in Your For Sale By Owner HomeIn this episode, Steve Klein talks about his #1 strategy when it comes to cleaning out the kitchen cupboards in preparing your home for Sale By Owner Style. This tip may surprise you... 🎉 Free Workshop for Homeowners: Learn how to sell your home FSBO the smart way and save thousands in commissions. ✅👉 Sign up today at https://FSBOSmartWorkshop.com🏡 For Agents Only: Want to land FSBO sellers as clients? Enroll in our FSBO Smart Agent Course today. 👉 https://FSBOSmartAgent.com🎧 Subscribe to the Podcast: Don’t miss an episode of FSBO Smarts. Foll...
2021-09-1009 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast32: Real Estate Home Seller Scripts - What to Say to Agents to SAVE You Thousands on Commissions FeesIn this episode, Steve Klein reveals Real Estate Home Seller Scripts - What to Say to Real Estate Agents or Realtors to SAVE You Thousands on Commissions Fees. 🎉 Free Workshop for Homeowners: Learn how to sell your home FSBO the smart way and save thousands in commissions. ✅👉 Sign up today at https://FSBOSmartWorkshop.com🏡 For Agents Only: Want to land FSBO sellers as clients? Enroll in our FSBO Smart Agent Course today. 👉 https://FSBOSmartAgent.com🎧 Subscribe to the Podcast: Don’t miss an episode of FSBO Smarts. Follow us on Apple Podcasts...
2021-08-1008 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast31: The 5 REASONS to WAIT Before Signing with a Realtor or Real Estate AgentIn this episode, Steve Klein reveals his Top 5 Reasons WHY you should WAIT before signing on with a REAL ESTATE AGENT, or REALTOR. And some Surprising Announcements on his new Course and Webinar Launch. 🎉 Free Workshop for Homeowners: Learn how to sell your home FSBO the smart way and save thousands in commissions. ✅👉 Sign up today at https://FSBOSmartWorkshop.com🏡 For Agents Only: Want to land FSBO sellers as clients? Enroll in our FSBO Smart Agent Course today. 👉 https://FSBOSmartAgent.com🎧 Subscribe to the Podcast: Don’t miss an episode of FSBO S...
2021-07-1119 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast30: What You Need to Know BEFORE Signing with a Realtor, Real Estate Agent, or BrokerIn this episode, Steve Klein Reveals how to be FSBO Smart by going over reasons why you should wait BEFORE you sign with a real estate agent. The reasons may surprise you... Also he shares some exciting news about his official launch of his flag ship course, the FSBO Smarts Digital Home Seller Course. When it releases, we will be putting links into the show notes of all our previous podcast episodes below, so hopefully that will add value to your For Sale By Owner journey... 🎉 Free Workshop for Homeowners: Learn how to sell...
2021-06-1016 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast29: Why Realtors Keep Calling on Your FSBO Home Sale And How To RespondIn this episode of the FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast, Steve Klein shares some of the real estate agents and realtor brokers who called him during his home sale. Giving 3 specific examples, and goes over how YOU could respond in a similar situations... 🎉 Free Workshop for Homeowners: Learn how to sell your home FSBO the smart way and save thousands in commissions. ✅👉 Sign up today at https://FSBOSmartWorkshop.com🏡 For Agents Only: Want to land FSBO sellers as clients? Enroll in our FSBO Smart Agent Course today. 👉 https...
2021-05-1119 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast28: The Realtor's Game: How to Sell Your Home the FSBO Smart Way Even With Realtors Trying to Cut InIn this FSBO Smarts episode, Steve reveals how real estate agents play a certain game and sometimes at the expense of FSBO Home sellers, and before you know it, they have tapped into some of your equity without you even knowing it. Steve will give specific details, scenarios, and how you can prevent the steal of your hard earned equity, keeping you and your own home FSBO Save, and FSBO Smart. 🎉 Free Workshop for Homeowners: Learn how to sell your home FSBO the smart way and save thousands in commissions. ✅👉 Sign up today at h...
2021-04-1014 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast27: What to do When Realtors (Real Estate Agents) Harass YouIn this episode of the FSBO Smarts Podcast, Steve goes over the realtor and real estate agents motives, and how at some times it can appear like they are harassing you, but they are really just trying to earn a living, just like everyone. Still what to do when confronted with this? Steve reveals why this is and how to deal with it. Also revealed will be the real estate agent tactics that a realtor will use to get your phone number. 🎉 Free Workshop for Homeowners: Learn how to sell your home FSBO the smart way an...
2021-03-1011 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast26: How to Prevent Realtors and Real Estate Agents From Taking a Commission (3 Tips)In this episode of the FSBO Smarts Podcast, Steve talks about how to prevent Real Estate Agents from taking a commission or fee on your property or personal home residence. He gives 3 tips on keeping 100% of your hard earned equity in your home. 🎉 Free Workshop for Homeowners: Learn how to sell your home FSBO the smart way and save thousands in commissions. ✅👉 Sign up today at https://FSBOSmartWorkshop.com🏡 For Agents Only: Want to land FSBO sellers as clients? Enroll in our FSBO Smart Agent Course today. 👉 https://FSBOSmartAgent.com🎧 Su...
2021-02-2211 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast25: Why Now, in 2021, is The BEST Time To Sell Your Home FSBO StyleIn this FSBO Smarts episode, Steve Klein talks about why now, in 2021, is the BEST time to sell your home For Sale By Owner Style, the FSBO Smarts way. 🎉 Free Workshop for Homeowners: Learn how to sell your home FSBO the smart way and save thousands in commissions. ✅👉 Sign up today at https://FSBOSmartWorkshop.com🏡 For Agents Only: Want to land FSBO sellers as clients? Enroll in our FSBO Smart Agent Course today. 👉 https://FSBOSmartAgent.com🎧 Subscribe to the Podcast: Don’t miss an episode of FSBO Smarts. Follow us on...
2021-01-1214 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast24: 3 Tips You Can Do NOW to PREPARE For Your Future FSBO SaleIn this episode of the FSBO Smarts Podcast, Steve Klein talks about how to prepare your home now, giving you 3 preparation tips for your future FSBO Home Sale and FSBO Journey, Making it easier to save thousands of dollars when the time comes to sell. 🎉 Free Workshop for Homeowners: Learn how to sell your home FSBO the smart way and save thousands in commissions. ✅👉 Sign up today at https://FSBOSmartWorkshop.com🏡 For Agents Only: Want to land FSBO sellers as clients? Enroll in our FSBO Smart Agent Course...
2020-12-1010 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast23: Answering Your Reasons WHY You Want to Sell Your Home For Sale By OwnerIn this Episode, Steve explores the reasons why you may want to sell your home by sharing his reasons why he started selling For Sale By Owner over 15 years ago. He will go over his very first FSBO Sale along with his most recent sale in this episode.🎉 Free Workshop for Homeowners: Learn how to sell your home FSBO the smart way and save thousands in commissions. ✅👉 Sign up today at https://FSBOSmartWorkshop.com🏡 For Agents Only: Want to land FSBO sellers as clients? Enroll in our FSBO Smart Agent...
2020-11-1021 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast22: How to Sell Your Home During a Worldwide LockdownIn this episode of the FSBO Smarts Podcast, Steve talks about ideas in how one could sell their home during a national or world wide lockdown. For Sale By Owner Style, and the FSBO Smarts way. 🎉 Free Workshop for Homeowners: Learn how to sell your home FSBO the smart way and save thousands in commissions. ✅👉 Sign up today at https://FSBOSmartWorkshop.com🏡 For Agents Only: Want to land FSBO sellers as clients? Enroll in our FSBO Smart Agent Course today. 👉 https://FSBOSmartAgent.com🎧 Subscribe to the Podcast: Don’t miss an episo...
2020-10-0608 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast21: How to Sell a Home in the Middle of a RecessionIn this episode, Steve talks about selling a home For Sale By Owner (FSBO) during a slow turn in the economy or a slow period like a recession. 🎉 Free Workshop for Homeowners: Learn how to sell your home FSBO the smart way and save thousands in commissions. ✅👉 Sign up today at https://FSBOSmartWorkshop.com🏡 For Agents Only: Want to land FSBO sellers as clients? Enroll in our FSBO Smart Agent Course today. 👉 https://FSBOSmartAgent.com🎧 Subscribe to the Podcast: Don’t miss an episode of FSBO Smarts. Follow us on Apple Podcast...
2020-09-0113 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast20: How to Stage Your Home For A Quick Sale (Using the Best Practices)In this episode, Steve will reveal to you the best practices when staging your house for sale by owner and give you 3 Key tips in what you want to think about when staging your home for sale. 🎉 Free Workshop for Homeowners: Learn how to sell your home FSBO the smart way and save thousands in commissions. ✅👉 Sign up today at https://FSBOSmartWorkshop.com🏡 For Agents Only: Want to land FSBO sellers as clients? Enroll in our FSBO Smart Agent Course today. 👉 https://FSBOSmartAgent.com🎧 Subscribe to the Podcast: Don’t...
2020-08-1210 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast19: Digital Home Seller Part 3 of 3 - How Video and Video Tours Sold My HomeIn this episode of the FSBO Smarts Podcast, Steve Klein shares with you the Power of video and shares his experience with using video to sell his home, both on YouTube, as well as his own personal website. Many people made their decision to buy his house BEFORE even stepping foot in his house. 🎉 Free Workshop for Homeowners: Learn how to sell your home FSBO the smart way and save thousands in commissions. ✅👉 Sign up today at https://FSBOSmartWorkshop.com🏡 For Agents Only: Want to land FSBO sellers as clients? Enroll in our FSBO S...
2020-07-2816 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast17: Digital Home Seller - Using Online Resources to Your Advantage - Part 1 of 3In this 3 part podcast series from FSBO Smarts, Steve Klein reveals tips, tools, and techniques in selling your home yourself, digitally and online, For Sale By Owner style. Using such resources as Zillow and FSBO.COM to your advantage. Also look our our show notes for other resources coming your way from FSBO Smarts.🎉 Free Workshop for Homeowners: Learn how to sell your home FSBO the smart way and save thousands in commissions. ✅👉 Sign up today at https://FSBOSmartWorkshop.com🏡 For Agents Only: Want to land FSBO sellers as clients? Enroll in our...
2020-05-1913 min
Reading The GameEpisode 10 - Baseball In EuropeCovering in depth the history of baseball in 41 European countries, Josh Chetwynd's Baseball in Europe is a comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and highly entertaining read - ideal both for fans of European baseball and those completely oblivious to the sport on the continent.
Fresh from a break of six months, (in which we welcomed Steve's second daughter, Bonnie, into the world!) we are delighted to be back discussing baseball books again!
After a chat with the author about how he researched and wrote the book and the current health of European baseball, we were joined by...
2020-04-141h 00The FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast16: A Review of a Real FSBO Home Sale - Including Lessons LearnedIn this episode of the FSBO Smarts Podcast, Steve Klein reviews his own recent FSBO, For Sale By Owner Home Sale. It was a total of 6 months to sell, 12 months if you include the prep time. This will be a great debrief and case study along with lessons learned. So grab your notepad and sit back, and enjoy this podcast episode... 🎉 Free Workshop for Homeowners: Learn how to sell your home FSBO the smart way and save thousands in commissions. ✅👉 Sign up today at https://FSBOSmartWorkshop.com🏡 For Agents Only: Want to...
2020-04-1423 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast15: SOLD! When You Sell Your For Sale By Owner The FSBO Smart WayIn this episode, Steve Klein reveals how he just SOLD HIS HOME, For Sale By Owner style, and literally saved thousands of dollars, most of which will go to his elderly mother to offset her long term health care costs. Steve will provide a brief recap and talks about the global pandemic that just hit America and the World. This coming just 1 week after the sale of his home. 🎉 Free Workshop for Homeowners: Learn how to sell your home FSBO the smart way and save thousands in commissions. ✅👉 Sign up today at https://FSBOSmartWorkshop.com
2020-03-2012 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast14: The FSBO Home Inspection, Renegotiating, Addendums, and Escrow Closing ProcessIn this Episode, Steve Klein shares with you the Escrow and Closing Process on his personal For Sale By Owner Journey by selling his childhood home, the one he owns with his elderly mother, and is needing to sell to offset her high cost of health care. The good news is the home is right now in a Sale Pending status and the home is in Escrow and is set to close soon. Steve will reveal his own personal lessons learned on the following:The Property Inspection ReportRenegotiating Repairs and/or PricesFiling AddendumsHelping Your Buyer deal wi...
2020-03-1018 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast13: We Have a SALE PENDING! What Happens Now? The Closing ProcessIn this Episode, Steve Klein shares with you his personal For Sale By Owner Journey by selling his childhood home, the one he owns with his elderly mother, and is needing to sell to offset her high cost of health care. The good news in this episode is you will hear how he now has a real Earnest Money OFFER and Agreement that is now in Closing. Steve will reveal all the details in this episode along with some surprises so stay tunes for that. 🎉 Free Workshop for Homeowners: Learn how to sell y...
2020-02-1114 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast12: The FSBO Plan B - When You May Need to Meet with a Realtor or Real Estate AgentIn this episode, Steve continues to share the recent Life Changing event that happened last episode, and is going with his Plan B, which in his FSBO Journey this meant to entertain the idea of using a Real Estate Agent to sell his home. He has never used a realtor before to sell a home he has owned. Will he have to now in light of the recent emotional situation with his family that recently happened (in the last episode). This episode will be revealing in that you can see first hand what the realtor or agent will a...
2020-02-0116 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast11: When it All Falls Apart - How to Sell Your Home FSBO During Unexpected Life EventsIn this emotional episode, Steve reveals some unexpected life events that have hit his family and is actually contemplating NOT doing his home sale For Sale By Owner. See what his plan is and see how he manages the emotions of this difficult time in their life.🎉 Free Workshop for Homeowners: Learn how to sell your home FSBO the smart way and save thousands in commissions. ✅👉 Sign up today at https://FSBOSmartWorkshop.com🏡 For Agents Only: Want to land FSBO sellers as clients? Enroll in our FSBO Smart Agent Course...
2020-01-1417 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast10: 5 Tips for Selling Your Home For-Sale-By-Owner When You Feel AttachedIn this episode, Steve Klein shares with you how to sell your home FSBO Style (For Sale By Owner) When you feel sentimental, or attached to your home. This along with the 5 Tips for Selling Your Home when you feel attached personally or if there is a slow market. More Details on this episode:This is the home Steve is selling for his mom, to meet her assisted living and health care needs. Still this was also the home Steve grew up in. In this episode he touches on that briefly, as wel...
2019-12-1014 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast09: The 5 Best Tips for Showing Your Home or House for Sale (For Sale By Owner Style)In this episode of the FSBO Smarts Podcast, Steve Klein shares 5 Tips for Showing and Showcasing your home or investment property for sale. Highlighting the great qualities of your home as well as creating a sense of demand and urgency. This as he continues to share his personal For Sale By Owner journey with you. A home pricing adjustment was needed this month and Steve explains why in this episode.🎉 Free Workshop for Homeowners: Learn how to sell your home FSBO the smart way and save thousands in commissions. ✅👉 Sign up today at https://FS...
2019-11-1220 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast08: Dealing with Real Estate Agents as a FSBO Home-Seller For Sale By Owner and Meeting Your Escrow OfficerIn this episode Steve shares his meeting with the Escrow Officer at a local Title Insurance Company. The best tips when it comes to working with Escrow Officers in real estate transactions and agreements. And Steve shares with you a few real estate agents who have contacted him and how he dealt with them and maintained his 100% FSBO status. This is the 7th month on our For Sale By Owner Journey with Steve as he walks us through in Real Time FSBO Sale. This is the 2nd official month that the home has been on the market.
2019-10-2217 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast07: Creating a Custom Website for Your Homesale and Bees and Drones They Don't Play Well TogetherIn this episode of the FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast, Steve walks us through his Home Sale Journey and shares some more tips, along with a funny Bee story, how his drone got caught into a swarm of bees and what he did. Also Steve goes in detail on creating a custom website complete with a Domain Name and URL that you can use for people to easily remember your home sale and that will point them right to your ad on Zillow or the FSBO website.Lastly Steve talks about the few s...
2019-09-1022 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast06: We Took Our Home Off The Market - But it's Not What You May ThinkIn this episode, Steve continues his For Sale By Owner Journey with all of us. And just after putting his home on the market in the previous episode, he had to remove his listing online and remove his Sign post and Flyer box. BUT, it's NOT what you may THINK ! What happened ?!! Listen to this episode to find out all the details as we continue our FSBO journey together... 🎉 Free Workshop for Homeowners: Learn how to sell your home FSBO the smart way and save thousands in commissions. ✅👉 Sign up today at https://FS...
2019-08-1208 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast05: Putting Your House Officially on the Market and Creating an Award Winning FlyerEverything You Need to Get Your House Online and Creating a Winning FlyerIn this episode Steve gives a status update on his home sale journey with all of you. In this he talks about Creating an award winning flyer, one that sells the best qualities of your home. Using online tools to create your flyer. Also how to strategically market your home online, with special wording and marketing techniques including photo placement and your home and neighborhood description. Steve walks us through his description of his own home sale in detail.Steve also talks ab...
2019-07-2234 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast04: Home Sale Photography Tips and How to Get the Right Agreements and Disclosure FormsIn this episode Steve gives a status Update on his own FSBO Home Sale: Preparation of the home is now 100% complete. And Steve also completed the photo shoot as well.More Details on this episode:We will touch on the following topics: Building the Model, Showcase home. Photo Taking Tips. Showing your true home. Cameras and Wide Angled Lenses.Ordering Your For Sale By Owner Earnest Money Agreement, and Disclosures.Tips on meeting with a real estate attorney. Meeting with your Escrow Officer.Giving yourself breaks during the proce...
2019-06-2114 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast03: Preparing Your Home for Sale by Cleaning the Clutter and Garage SalesIn this episode of the FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast, Steve takes us through his recent garage sale. Just how much is all that stuff worth? Plus he walks a bit through memory lane and describes how you will have to do the same when going through your own personal belongings. It's part of the process of letting go, and letting another buyer become the new owner. Also Steve shares some tips and learned lessons including some mistakes he made when it comes to preparing the home including decluttering, going through old collectibles and prep...
2019-06-0514 minThe FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast02: Getting Rid of Your Old Stuff in Your Home and Security Cameras on the CheapIn this FSBO Smarts Podcast Episode 2, Steve shares with you his experience with For Sale By Owner and talks about getting rid of your old stuff. Just how much is it really worth you may ask? How much can you get out of your old stuff in a garage sale? What about those antique toy cars your mom always said would be worth money some day. Well is it? We will explore this along with some Security Camera options on the cheap. Some inexpensive yet high-tech solutions that may surprise you. Security options that run off your own iPh...
2019-05-0114 min
The FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast01: Walking You Through a Real "For Sale By Owner" Home SaleIn this first ever episode of the FSBO Smarts Podcast, Steve Klein shares with you his tips, and techniques on selling his house and home For Sale By Owner style. We look at what it takes to really start a real For Sale By Owner Journey on his actual home. Steve will walk you through step by step along the FSBO Journey with his own home sale. Yes you heard right! His own HOME SALE ! No holding back! Steve will show you everything he does to SAVE THOUSANDS by doing his own home sale 100% For Sale By...
2019-04-0520 min