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Nashville Transitions Made SimpleCovid19 Forbearance and Credit Danger! Act Before May 1stMortgage forbearance isn't supposed to affect your credit score. The recent Covid19 Act passed by Congress was designed to protect US citizens during our shutdown.
But immediately after recording my most recent Youtube video explaining exactly how to negotiate the process,... mortgage servicers created a loophole in the Act to KILL your credit
According to the CARES Act, your credit score should be protected from impacts as long as you were current when you agreed to forbearance. Unfortunately, mortgage borrowers may be getting tricked.
2.9 million people have already applied for...2020-04-2612 min
Nashville Transitions Made SimpleI Hate My House: I Hate My Kitchen! Part 3 of Series "Getting House Ready To Sell Checklist"I hear this all the time when showing houses. "Yuck, I hate this kitchen. "Uh, this bathroom is awful!" But, most homes have great "bones" and can be updated nicely without doing an entire "gut job" or spending a lot of money.
In this video, the third of the series on getting a house ready for sale... Susan and Professional Home Stager and National Speaker Kim Pearse discuss what updates for less than $5000 should be done to get the biggest Return On Investment upon sale...and to ensure a home sale no matter the...2020-01-1215 minNashville Transitions Made SimpleGetting House Ready To Sell Checklist: Part 1 of Series "Getting Your HOuse Ready To Sell Checklist with The Staging Consultant Kim PearseHow would it be if you had a "Getting your house ready to sell checklist" from a Realtor and Staging Consultant?
In this podcast Susan interviews professional Stager Kim Pearse of The Staging Consultant about her tips for the basic minimum sellers must do to get their home "show ready" before the photographer arrives. This " Getting a house ready to sell Checklist" in just two weekends of work is THE list ALL sellers Selling a home in Nashville is both a beauty pageant AND a price war... and this "getting your house ready to...2019-11-2718 minNashville Transitions Made SimpleWhat To Consider When Buying a House In Another CityThere are so many things to consider when buying a house... and it gets far more complicated when you ask; "how to buy a house in a new state?" and "How to find a realtor in another state" when planning a move. In this video I talk with fellow realtor Melissa Spittel of Coldwell Banker who is also a native of her city and specialist in helping people get acclimated to her city while searching for their perfect new home. From schools and shopping, travel to work and recreation, transportation and safety issues, and...2019-11-1824 minNashville Transitions Made SimpleWhat To Do When A Loved One Dies; How to Settle the Real EstateWhat to do when a loved one dies? How do you begin to settle an estate when real property is involved? How do you sell a home in another state when a loved one passes? Do you need a realtor to settle an estate? These are just a couple of the issues that a grieving family faces when a loved one dies. In today's podcast, I discuss the role that a realtor who is well versed in working with Estate Attorneys and probate provides for the family with Kim Ward of Horizon Real Estate. ...2019-11-1319 minNashville Transitions Made SimpleChicago To Nashville: Tips For Moving Out Of StateConsidering moving out of Chicago to Tennessee?
Or a move out of state to anywhere USA? This week I'm talking with Kerri Jonikas, realtor with HomeSmart in the Chicago area about tips we've found invaluable for those moving out of State. Kerri and I met through a Realtors group online and have been working closely for quite some time. We both have noticed patterns in our areas and thought this was a great opportunity to discuss.
Nashville,Tn. has so many people moving here from all over the country- it has...2019-10-2715 minNashville Transitions Made SimpleWhat are The Best Neighborhoods in Nashville - Inside of 10 Miles From The Heart of The CityWhat Are The Best Neighborhoods In Nashville?
As a native Nashvillian, I'm often asked... what are your favorite neighborhoods? that is a tall order... as there are so many.
If considering neighborhoods within 10 miles of the heart of the city, as I do here, it is an easy call... Oak Hill, Forest Hills, Green Hills, Belle Meade, Hillwood/West Meade, Richland/Central/West End, and Sylvan Park neighborhoods. The factors that I consider when determining favorite? Safety, convenience, ease of day to day shopping, great schools, transportation , and access to recreation opportunity...2019-10-1413 minNashville Transitions Made SimpleWhat Is The Cost Of Living In Nashville? Is Nashville An Affordablae Place To Live?What is the cost of living in Nashville Tenn? Is Nashville an affordable place to live now that everyone it seems is flocking here from all across the country? This episode explores the factors that go into the "cost of living" with a "cost of living calculator " that measures the cost of housing, taxes, healthcare, transportation and food in each city and compares it to another city in the same career to see which is the more affordable place to live... just how far will your money go!! Tennessee, with no state income tax, phasing out dividend...2019-10-0709 minNashville Transitions Made SimpleNashville Events The Next 3 Days: What to do this weekendWhat great Nashville Events in the next 3 days you ask? So many!! The music Nashville calendar this weekend starts with live Bluegrass at the Full Moon Pickin' Party at Percy Warner Park, to more live bluegrass at Music In The Vines in Arrington, and finishes up with live Jazz on the Cumberland Sunday night. In between the whole family can enjoy the 2019 Dog Day Festival at Centennial Park then head over to Green Hills Park Fest and try your frisbee skills before watching a family friendly movie at darkfall. Finish up Sunday with a Titans v Indianapolis Colts...2019-09-1305 minNashville Transitions Made SimpleHow To Protect Yourself From Real Estate Wire FraudHave you heard about the scariest thing to happen to real estate in... forever? Do you now how to protect yourself?
It's Real Estate Wire Fraud and the FBI says it was a $12 Billion problem in 2018 and this year far worse! The advent of the internet and Wire Transfers has made so many things much easier and convenient in so many ways... yet far more dangerous when it comes to your money!
In this episode I explain what Real Estate Wire Fraud is, what is "phishing" and how you may lose your life...2019-08-2909 minNashville Transitions Made SimpleWhat Do Realtors Do To Earn Their Commission? How Is a Realtor's Experience and Analysis Different from Zillow or Instant Offers?One of the hottest trends in real estate now banks on buyers and sellers valuing speed and convenience over dollars- either earned or saved. if you've listened to radio, tv, or any news outlets lately, the terms "Instant Offer " by Zillow and Offer Pad, Open Door or a myriad of other companies is something you are probably familiar with... but what are they really?
Who is making these offers?
Who does the company represent in a transaction?
What are fees involved? and, Is taking an Instant Offer right for...2019-08-1917 min
Nashville Transitions Made SimpleHow To Protect Yourself From Wire Fraud When Buying or Selling Real Estate🏡How to protect yourself when buying or selling a home: Wire Fraud is a real thing ... A $12 Billion Dollar thing. in the US alone in 2018!
Wire Fraud was up 136% in 2018 and over $12 Billion dollars was stolen from home buyers and home sellers last year.
How do they do it?
How do they get your information?
Can you get it back and where is it?
I share the facts and the simple way to make sure you don't fall for the phishing scam that will rob you of your new home or your home proceeds.
Like to see the video live? https://www.facebook.com/SusanIsRealEst...2019-08-1908 minNashville Transitions Made SimpleHow To Buy A Home Without Selling Your Current Home🏡Did you know you may be able to buy a new home before selling your current home?
Or, you may be able to reduce your monthly payment on your home if you have a 💰lump sum to pay down the principle?
(from an inheritance, sale of another home, 💁♀️lottery winnings, any windfall)
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without refinancing and incurring more fees or losing a great interest rate?
REDUCE your monthly cash outflow ✅without extending the loan
✅ or incurring large fees.
Like to see the video on Facebook? /https://www.facebook.com/SusanIsRealEstate/videos/2312025795703988/
Know anyone t...2019-07-2807 minNashville Transitions Made SimpleWhat Is A Bidding War In Real Estate?Have you heard someone say, "we got into a bidding war" before and thought, "that sounds like no fun" Well, you are right... but, sometimes they happen and I want you to come out as the winner!
In this #YourNashvilleRealEstateMinute I'll explain what a bidding war is, and then invite you to watch for the next 3 days as I give my best tips and strategies of how put YOUR offer in the best possible position to come out with a new home you can be proud of for years to come!
...2019-07-2805 minNashville Transitions Made SimpleHow To Sell Your Home: First Two Steps Every Seller Must Take To Sell For Huge Profit. Plus a Warning from Zillow🏡First 2 steps to get your home ready to sell---regardless of whether you will Sell By Owner or with a Realtor.
Selling your home is a process... that begins with these first two steps or you will never sell for the most money possible, which is what everyone wants.
This podcast shares my incites after leaving a home that I am helping to get to market. Plus, as a bonus, I share a new incite from Zillow.
If you'd prefer to see the video, check it out on Facebook here: https://www...2019-07-2710 minNashville Transitions Made SimpleWhat is a Bidding War In Real Estate? We were in a huge Battle: The Outcome of Our "Bidding War"🏡Bidding war:the rest of the story.
Find out what happened when my customers found out there were multiple offers on the house we wanted to buy on the very day it went on the market!
Please, Let'd connct on all the social platforms: I am Susan Thetford pretty much everywhere you can go!
2019-07-1011 minNashville Transitions Made SimpleWhat Is A Final Walk Through In Real Estate: True Life Experience with My Buyers TonightThis is the third in the series : "What Is A Final Walk Through In Real Estate " in which I detail what happened in tonight' final walk through with my buyers before closing on their new home tomorrow at noon. If we had not taken advantage of our rights to a Final Walk Through, the home may have been flooded and the sellers would have no responsibility.
Listen in... and tell me if you think taking the time for the walk through was a great idea!
2019-07-1008 minNashville Transitions Made SimpleWhen Should You Refinance Your Home Mortgage?When should I refinance my home mortgage?
Many people know that they should look into refinancing their home loan if the rate is 1% higher than the current rate.... but there are several otehr reasons to look into doing it even if NOT that full percentage point lower. This video explores one such reason.
Like to talk about your situation? Feel free to message me!
Here is the link if you'd like to watch it live: https://www.facebook.com/SusanIsRealEstate/videos/872189626495128/
2019-07-1000 min
Nashville Transitions Made SimpleBidding Wars When Buying A Home: Strategies of a Winner!In this episode of "Your Nashville Real Estate Minute" with Susan Thetford, 3rd of the series "What Is A Bidding War?" Susan shares her 4 biggest tips for coming out the war as a new homeowner!
Now that you are ready to win the war... how about the entire manual on what to expect from Talking to a lender to finding a great moving company for the big move? I've got you covered!
Shoot me a message at m.me/SusanIsRealEstate and I'll send it right over!
Susan Thetford
Parks Properties
2019-06-1708 min
Nashville Transitions Made SimpleWhat Is A "Bidding War" and How do You Know If You Are In One as a Homebuyer?Bidding War- How Does A HomeBuyer Even Know if They Are in one?
In this podcast Susan shares the inside scoop on how a bidding war works, what happens next when there are multiple offers, and the process of how to proceed once given "Highest and Best" Notification!
Lots of hurt feeling and heartache can ensue for buyers and their agents alike as bidding wars get really emotionally charged... knowing what to expect and how to proceed goes a long way in understanding the process.
Be listening next for strategies to...2019-06-1606 min
Nashville Transitions Made SimpleWhat does a " Bidding War" in real estate mean?Have you heard someone say, "we got into a bidding war" before and thought, "that sounds like no fun" Well, you are right... but, sometimes they happen and I want you to come out as the winner!
In this #YourNashvilleRealEstateMinute I'll explain what a bidding war is, and then invite you to listen in for the next 3 days as I give my best tips and strategies of how put YOUR offer in the best possible position to come out with a new home you can be proud of for years to come!
2019-06-1504 min
Nashville Transitions Made SimpleCan I Sell My Home If I Have a Mortgage?When my sellers asked me this question about 2 weeks prior to closing (we got it under contract over a month ago) "Can I sell my home since we have a mortgage?" my first thought (thank goodness I kept it to myself) was Of course we can and isn't it a little late to be asking this .Now?
But when I asked a few more questions, I realized he was really asking...
how does that mortgage get paid off...
...2019-06-1204 min
Nashville Transitions Made SimpleMoving Tips: How To Pack When MovingTime and Stress saving Tips when moving will simplify an already stressful situation.
Want my top 20 Packing Tips List and that YouTube video showing even more tips?
Shoot me a quick msg, say, "I'd love those moving tips" and I'll send it to you... and that YouTube video as well!2019-06-1102 minNashville Transitions Made SimpleWhat is The Number 1 Reason People Aren't Buying Their First HomeWhat is the number one reason people all across the country aren't buying their first home despite the fact that interest rates are at an all time low, rental prices are rising, and unemployment rates are extremely low? The answer may surprise you... and is very simple to overcome.
Let me know if you guessed the answer and if you, too, share the concern? Let me help you out!
Like that Homebuyer's Guide to check out all the steps from A-Z? It really isn't that complicated once you have the steps:
...2019-06-0905 min
Nashville Transitions Made SimpleFocus on My Favorite Neighborhoods of Nashville- This week we explore Green HillsAs a native Nashvillian, child of a developer and retired General Contractor myself, I know Nashville neighborhoods and their nuances like the back of my hand. Newcomers always ask me what are YOUR favorite neighborhoods, and where are the "up and comers"?
This is the second of my series of my favorite neighborhoods- focusing on Green Hills. Situated about 6 miles from the center of downtown Nashville, with top private schools, great public schools, stable /steadily growing housing prices, incredible shopping and amenities, and several well known Universities, Green Hills homes continue to be one of the...2019-06-0802 min
The Breadwomen Project#13. Is there a life after marriage?Susan Hicks-Thetford shares her story about uncovering her husband's deepest, darkest secret. The 53-year-old realtor explains how it led to the end of her marriage and how she bounced back. She also gives advice about life after marriage and how to cope.
This interview is conducted by Pamela Johnston of Redefining Success. She would be happy to provide a complimentary Strategic Wealth Vision Session. Contact her team at: http://www.pamelajohnston.ca/ or by email: jklonowski@dundeegoodman.com2013-10-1522 min