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The Rent Roll with Jay Parsons EP#61 Tyler Christiansen | A.I. And Rental HousingHow is AI impacting the rental housing business? Rental housing economist Jay Parsons cuts through the noise and the hype to look at the current state of AI in the multifamily and BTR industries, as well as the impact of AI on demand drivers like employment. Additionally, Jay welcomes Tyler Christiansen, the CEO of one of the nation's leading prop tech firms using AI, Funnel. Jay and Tyler discuss what's real and what's not, how to measure the impact of AI on NOI, and what the next advancements in AI could look like for property owners and managers. Additionally...

2025-11-251h 05

Apartment Jedi with Andrew Bowen Episode 9: Centralization, Specialization, and AI in Multifamily with Tyler ChristiansenIn this episode of the Apartment Jedi Podcast, Andrew Bowen talks with Tyler Christiansen, CEO and Founder of Funnel Leasing, about the current state and future trajectory of centralization in multifamily housing.💡 Topics Covered:Centralization: where we are vs. where we’re goingThe rise of role specialization and its impact on team performanceHow AI is empowering teams — and the risk of “cruise control”Back-office centralization: the quiet powerhouse of NOIFriction in the application process: where it belongs (and doesn’t)Leadership pipeline risks in a centralized worldMultifamily as a branded franchise mod...

2025-11-0459 min

Southern Fried Tyler Christiansen | Twin Cities, MN ➡️ Birmingham, ALBorn and raised in Minnesota before a life in the ministry landed him in Alabama, Tyler Christiansen is a pastor in the Birmingham area. This week we discuss faith in the south, how it's different in other parts of the country, and SEC dominance.

2025-10-2448 min

Multifamily Unpacked Rebroadcast — Leading Voices in Real Estate with Tyler Christiansen on centralization before AIIn this special rebroadcast, Funnel CEO Tyler Christiansen joins Matt Slepin on Leading Voices in Real Estate to explore the rise of centralization in an industry overdue for operational change, and how centralization before AI is reshaping multifamily operations.Together, they unpack what Tyler calls the “new operating model” a shift toward centralized, specialized teams and AI-powered workflows that make leasing more efficient, renters happier, and teams more fulfilled.The conversation traces Funnel’s early days building automated lead management tools, the “aha moment” that unlocked portfolio-level leasing, and how REITs like Essex and owner-operators like Cortl...

2025-10-221h 32

Multifamily Unpacked Jay Parsons — Multifamily economics beyond the rate cutRate cuts grabbed the headlines, but they aren’t the whole story. In this episode, Tyler Christiansen, CEO, Funnel sits down with economist Jay Parsons—also the host of The Rent Roll with Jay Parsons podcast—to dig into what really drives multifamily performance right now, and what managers and operators should watch.They cover:— Why a 25 bp cut doesn’t move the needle— How supply peaks today set up a different market in 2026–2027— The myth of home sales and rental demand (hint: strong for-sale markets often help rents)— W...

2025-09-2240 min

Multifamily Unpacked The Report — Acquisitions are backOn this episode of Multifamily Unpacked, Alex Howe, SVP Marketing and Growth at Funnel, and Tyler Christiansen, CEO at Funnel, break down the trends reshaping the industry. Forum registration is OPEN! Acquisitions are back. Cortland, Morgan, Opiniion with RentGrata and RealPage to name a few. Data blind spots: Conflicting public vs. private data on multifamily starts has made headlines, but Tyler argues the smartest operators focus on local market realities and owning their own data story.Fee transparency, why hidden “junk fees” are out, and clarity builds renter trust.AI hype...

2025-09-0327 min

Leading Voices in Real Estate Tyler Christiansen | CEO of FunnelTyler Christiansen, CEO of Funnel, a multifamily prop tech company, discusses how Funnel fundamentally changes the owner-renter relationship and how that relationship facilitates change in the operating platform within the apartment business, opening the door to greater centralization, the use of AI, and a changed workforce. This conversation follows up on our prior LVRE episode with David Stanford and Chris Shaida of RealFoundations, where we established the importance and meaning of “operating platform” in the real estate business.

2025-06-161h 35

Tech Talk with 20for20 S3 E12: BONUS EP! Funnel Forum Wrap With Tyler ChristiansenIn this episode, Dom sits down with Tyler Christiansen, CEO of Funnel, to unpack the second annual Funnel Forum—an event built around centralization, automation, and AI in multifamily operations. Dom and Tyler reflect on how the event has evolved, the value of structured discussion for operators navigating change, and how Funnel is positioning its technology strategy for the future. Key topics and takeaways include:Funnel Forum’s origin story and purposeHow this year’s content evolvedThe centralization challenge for third-party managersThe growing role of contact centers...

2025-04-2951 min

Multifamily Unpacked The Report — NMHC lists, Blackstone acquisition, loan delinquency and NAR settlementThis month Alex Howe and Tyler Christiansen discussed:— FORUM— NMHC top 50 list— Blackstone acquisition of Apartment Income REIT (AIR Communities) — Rise of multifamily delinquent loans— YIMBYism— Credit card fees— Insurance ratesJohnny Hanna, Funnel CRO, made a guest appearance to discuss: — NAR settlementListen wherever you get y...

2024-04-1025 min

Multifamily Unpacked The Report — OPTECH, rising costs, and housing affordabilityTune in to hear: Tyler Christiansen’s take on recent multifamily news, and predictions on what you’ll hear at OPTECH.Alex Howe opine on the sad state of Delta Airlines’ recent changes and why valuing the customer experience is paramount. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. To stay up-to-date follow Funnel on Linkedin and connect with Tyler there, too.

2023-10-1817 min

The Utah Real Estate Show What the A.D.U. (Episode 93) S7 E2This episode can be watched on Youtube.com https://youtu.be/JpR_m72OcEI What is an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), and what good is it? We speak with Tysen Webb, VP of Marketing and Sales at R5 Homes. 0:00 - Introduction. What's an A.D.U.? 3:40 - Every municipality has rules, and what income can lenders use? Spoiler: R5 ADUs are compliant! 5:41 - How do purpose-built ADUs address the affordability crisis in Utah? 10:59 - Using an ADU to boost your buying power. 17:44 - Why you should buy at the top of y...

2023-06-2231 min

The Digible Dudes EP140: Revolutionizing Multifamily Property Management with Tyler ChristiansenWelcome to another episode of The Digible Dudes podcast! In this episode, hosts David Staley and Reid Wicoff engage in a conversation with Tyler Christiansen, the CEO of Funnel. Get ready to explore the world of centralized property management and multifamily marketing. Join us as we uncover the technology platform developed by Funnel, which is reshaping the industry by adopting a renter-centric approach and enabling seamless operations across portfolios. Learn how this unique platform is revolutionizing the multifamily experience and centralizing property management. In this episode, we delve into the growing trend of unbundling software...

2023-06-1530 min

The Utah Real Estate Show A VERY Moving Real Estate Message (Episode 92) S7 E1 Everything you ever wanted to know about moving companies...from a moving company itself! Miracle Movers agreed to join us for this tell-all episode about the services moving companies provide. 0:00 - Introduction 4:51 - How long does it take? What's the process? 7:19 - What about accidents and damage? 8:47 - Hire a reputable company. 10:13 - Miracle Movers history and THE truck. 12:11 - What's the weirdest thing you been asked to move? 14:09 - Stuff we don't pack. 17:52 - We can only transport in the state of Utah. Can't go over the border. 19:03 - Affiliate program. 20:54 - Moving company can STORE your stuff temporally. 23:01...

2023-05-2428 min

The Conversion Show Sustainable Growth: How to Build a Successful E-Commerce Business on a Bootstrap Budget - with Tyler "Sully" Sullivan, Founder of BombTech GolfIn this episode of "The Conversion Show" podcast, Erik Christiansen, CEO and Co-founder of Justuno, interviews Tyler "Sully" Sullivan, entrepreneur and founder of BombTech Golf. The conversation revolves around building a successful e-commerce business by prioritizing customer experience, building trust, and investing in sustainable growth. Sully shares his insights on engaging with customers through email, micro-launches, and private Facebook groups. Sully and Erik talk through:the benefits of self-funding and investing in the right areas for long-term sustainabilitythe importance of simplicity, authenticity, and copywriting in building a successful e-commerce brandvarious e-commerce tools and marketing...

2023-05-1841 min

Big Fish Stories Episode 12 - Jake Christiansen - Experienced Firearm Safety InstructorIn this episode, we welcome Jake Christiansen to the podcast! We had his brother, Josh Christiansen on one of our last episodes, and now we return with more stories from Jake! While growing up Jake might've been the younger brother of the people he hunted with, but now he is an experienced hunter who trains young aspiring outdoorsmen of all ages firearm safety and the proper and ethical ways to hunt!! He trains everyone from beginner level, all the way up to professional/competitive level shooting!!! In this podcast you'll hear plenty of stories of successes and...

2023-01-201h 32

The Utah Real Estate Show How Do I Start My Real Estate Investment Journey? (Episode 86) S6 E10You can watch this episode on Youtube.com: https://youtu.be/Jbu7nUh4j3U. Tyler, Aric, and Jason talk with Hyrum Oaks, CEO of RaceEntry.com, about how he got started in real estate investing. 0:00 - Introduction. Hyrum Oaks is NOT a professional investor, but he's got 31 units! Even though he's from Utah, he chose to invest mostly in Indianapolis, Indiana. 7:22 - Know Your Weaknesses. Don't try to build a strategy on your weakness. Hire where you're weak. 10:39 - Going Out of State. He couldn't nail down wholesale deals, they we...

2023-01-0340 min

Discourse in Magic Aiming Higher with Mortenn ChristiansenMortenn Christiansen is a Danish magician who recently won first place at FISM 2022 for comedy. He shares with Jonah his story about growing up without any magicians around him to aim higher and farther than even he originally thought he could accomplish. A Kid and a Magic Shop Mortenn was twelve when he discovered his local magic shop, eventually spending so much time there that they would offer him a job where he continues to work there to this day. At the shop he taught himself to learn English, since all the magic instructions he h...

2022-10-271h 03

Fuel the Fight Tyler Christiansen- Human Performance Director***“The opinions or assertions contained herein are the private views of Tyler and are not to be construed as official or as reflecting the views of the Air Force or Department of Defense. Any citations of commercial organizations and trade names in this report do not constitute an official Department of Defense endorsement of approval of the products or services of these organizations.”***Tyler Christiansen, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D, RSCC*DTyler Christiansen is a veteran U.S. soldier currently employed by the U.S Air Force working as the Human Performance Director. Previously Christiansen was...

2022-07-2542 min

Multifamily Collective Podcast Tyler Christiansen | Collective ConversationsIn the latest episode of Collective Conversations, I catch up with Tyler Christiansen - CEO of Funnel Leasing. I happened to catch him before the National Apartment Association Apartmentalize Conference, and he was gracious enough to speak a little bit into the future, which is now the past! He was also gracious about my failed attempt to pronounce his name correctly despite verifying it seconds before we hit the record button. (Insert Face Palm Emoji) The conversation is wide-ranging, from changing the world to category creation to unlimited PTO. He comes from a...

2022-06-2848 min

The Utah Real Estate Show What Happens When You Assume...A Loan? (Episode 76) S6:E1You can watch this episode on Youtube.com: https://youtu.be/rSeLyTSKutQ. You know what happens when you assume. But do you know what happens when you assume a loan? 0:00 - Introduction. 2:29 - Context of Assumptions. 3:25 - Who decides if it's assumable? Government loans are still assumable, but conventional mortgages are not. Contact your servicer — they'll let you know if the loan is assumable. 6:22 - It's a seller's market. How do you market an assumable loan? Contact the assumptions department at the servicer. 8:40 - What about the appraisal? Doesn't need it — it alr...

2022-06-0718 min

The Utah Real Estate Show Down Payment vs Closing Costs (Episode75) S5:E15You can watch this episode on YouTube.com: https://youtu.be/dNLxv2PB4cU What is the difference between down payment and closing costs? Who gets what? 0:00 - Introduction 0:42 - Not the same. 1:20 - Questions. How much money do you have? (Spoiler: Most likely it's not putting the "down payment" you've saved 100% toward the loan. It costs money to get a loan...and there are other incidentals.) 4:00 - Buying Discount Points. Spendy. 6:00 - Talk to your Lender. Cash to close, closing costs, prepaid costs are all different things that overlap. 8:40...

2022-05-3115 min

The Utah Real Estate Show If I Had a Million Dollars... (Episode 74) S5:E14You can watch this episode on YouTube.com: https://youtu.be/DmcleXHh624 What would you do with a million dollars? That's the question we pose this week on the show. What do you buy? How much do you save? What are the wise decisions with this money? 0:00 - Introduction 1:01 - $1 Million - what do you buy? Statistically, most people blow most of that money. Statistically, people who win the lottery, take only a few years to return to before-lottery-winnings-financial position. (https://www.cnbc.com/2014/10/01/sudden-wealth-can-leave-you-broke.html) 4:14 - Jason's $1 Million. Jason buys 4...

2022-05-2422 min

The Utah Real Estate Show Holy Rusty Multifamily Real Estate Man! (Episode 73) S5 E13You can watch this episode on YouTube.com: https://youtu.be/DNHt3d4MN5s This is our interview with Utah Real Estate Investor, Rusty Pollard. We talk about his deals and break down how he looks at a deal. Rusty offers several tips and lessons he's learned in his 10-year journey from 0 doors to 100 doors. * No drug houses were harmed in the making of this video. Please contact us to tell us you love us, you want to hire us! Call or text: Rusty Pollard Director of Affiliates with ERC...

2022-05-1744 min

The Utah Real Estate Show To Accept, To Counter, & To Reject (Episode 72) S5 E12You can watch this episode on YouTube.com: https://youtu.be/WfLA0um9Cks. 0:00 - Introduction 0:41 – Section 25. Jason reads section 25 in its entirety. If the other party doesn’t accept the offer, the offer shall lapse, and the earnest money is returned. This is the one time you can communicate NOT in writing. 1:25 – 3 Options. Acceptance, Counter, Rejection, and Nothing: the only ways to response to an offer. Don’t just fail to respond — it’s rude! 3:45 – What’d we learn today? 4:30 – Tell us your favorite section, and Jason will take you to dinner...

2022-05-1006 min

The Utah Real Estate Show SS, DD, F&A, S: The Deadlines of Your Contract (Episode 71) S5 E11These are the dates that matter the most in the contract. Get them right! 0:00 – Introduction 0:50 – Your Deadlines. The biggest issue we see is where dates are out of order. 2:27- Story time with Jason. Don’t fill these out without talking to your lender! 3:43 – Relative Dates. This is Tyler’s pet peeve. Use explicit deadlines. Backup-position contracts are the only exception, which should be clarified upon promotion to primary position. 4:45 – Non-Deadlines. What happens if you waive a contingency associated with a deadline? 6:01 – Financing & Appraisal. That’s two deadlines. You c...

2022-05-0312 min

The Utah Real Estate Show There’s No Such Thing As a Response Deadline (Episode 70) S5 E10You can watch this episode on YouTube.com: https://youtu.be/5Zs9YfNwz0k. We hear it all the time, "What's the response deadline?" Well, there isn't one, because no such thing exists. It's an acceptance deadline, you chump! 0:00 - Introduction 0:58 - Acceptance is what a contract is. Section 23 talks about Acceptance. 1:36 - Acceptance. What is acceptance? 1) It has to be signed by everybody. 2) It has to be communicated. 2:37 - Everything in Writing Except Acceptance. You can communicate with a call, email, etc (providing everything is signed already). 3:56 - What If It's N...

2022-04-2607 min

The Utah Real Estate Show Electronic Signatures Speed Up Everything! (Episode 69) S5E9You can watch this episode on YouTube.com: https://youtu.be/58l6FBgN5KE Yes, we can sign for real estate purchases with electronic signatures, but how does that really work? 0:00 - Introduction 1:05 - Counterparts. You can sign digitally, but you can also sign in "counterparts". This means that you can have multiple copies and they progress toward a fully signed document. The document with all the signatures (no matter how many copies have been made), is the original. 2:40 - Wet Signatures are Slow. It used to be that you had...

2022-04-1908 min

The Utah Real Estate Show It’s 5:00 Somewhere! - Episode 68 (S5 E8)You can watch this episode on YouTube.com: https://youtu.be/_qpaUUzdwMg It's 5:00 somewhere, but what does that mean? The Utah State Real Estate Purchase Contract (REPC) spells it out in section 21: Time is of the Essence. 0:00 – Introduction 1:12 – What does “Time is of the Essence” Mean? Time is an important factor in the contract. 1:48 – Day Ends at 5:00 p.m. Any date is assumed to end at 5:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) on that day. 3:29 – Today is Day 0. If you have 4 days to deposit earnest money, for example, tomorrow is day 1. 5:29 –...

2022-04-1211 min

The Utah Real Estate Show Insurance & What Do You Mean the House is Toast? (Episode 67) S5 E7You can watch this episode on YouTube.com: https://youtu.be/_qpaUUzdwMg Insurance protects you from loss. But what does the Utah Real Estate Purchase Contract (REPC) say about insurance and risk of loss during the purchase period? Spoiler: It says the seller pays. 0:00 - Introduction 1:30 – Insurance will cover it. Does the buyer have to have insurance? Only if they are using a lender. The seller has to cover loss during the purchase period. 2:30 – 10% loss. This is why you don’t let the buyers move in early. All damages covere...

2022-04-0513 min

The Utah Real Estate Show The Real Costs of Owning a House (Episode 66) S5 E6You can watch this episode on YouTube.com: https://youtu.be/ZxVcl1oPyAY. What are the real costs of owning a house? We break down the mortgage payment and everything you have to pay for AFTER the mortgage payment! 0:00 Introduction 1:17 - Story time with Aric. When he bought his first house, he THOUGHT he understood what he'd be paying, but there was much more than he anticipated. 3:38 - The mortgage payment. Principle + Interest. Could also have escrows like Taxes and Insurance. Together they are PITI. 4:57 - HOA. If you have an HOA, you...

2022-03-2917 min

The Utah Real Estate Show And/Or Assigns. What? (Episode 65) S5 E5You can watch this video on Youtube.com: https://youtu.be/AZOVrIe9NSc What does "And/Or Assigns" actually do? 0:00 - Introduction. 1:03 – Assignable. To assign a contract is to sell the sale of the contract, NOT the actual property. This is called “Wholesaling” a property. 2:05 – REPC Forbids Assignment. You can’t assign the contract, unless you do it properly. Assignment may happen because they may not know what they have. The REPC is protecting the seller. A long deadline is sign of a possible assignment. 5:35 – Permissible Transfer. If an individual g...

2022-03-2209 min

The Utah Real Estate Show What’s the Difference Between a Loan Estimate and a Closing Disclosure? (Episode 64) S5 E4You can watch this episode at https://youtu.be/jqc-78Zm6UU. A LOAN ESTIMATE happens when you apply for a loan, but it’s a long road before that loan funds. A CLOSING DISCLOSURE tells the borrower what may have changed. 0:00 – Introduction 1:00 – There’s ALWAYS confusion about these docs. Loan estimate comes out way up front. Closing Disclosure comes right at the end. They should be ALMOST IDENTICAL. This is an improvement over the HUD-1 Settlement Statement — it’s way more transparent, and way better for the borrower. 3:25 – 3 Day Rule. The borrower ha...

2022-03-1510 min

The Utah Real Estate Show Get It in Writing (Episode 63) S5 E3You can watch this episode on YouTube.com: https://youtu.be/S4cqIZqnV0Y What isn’t written down could kill your deal. Make SURE you get it in writing! 🖋 0:00 – Introduction 1:29 – Section 18 of the REPC is Notices. They must be submitted in writing. Yes, text is legit writing…but do you really want to stand in front of a judge and defend a text? 2:12 – Receipt. The other part must receive the notice. Do it multiple ways: send a text, then email the contract piece, then follow that up with a call, and keep the...

2022-03-0809 min

The Utah Real Estate Show So Much Equity!!! (Episode 62) S5 E2You can watch this video on YouTube.com: https://youtu.be/77l_Juz8G3E How much equity's in your house? Well, if you haven't refi-ed and you've owned for more than two years...probably more than $80,000! 0:00 Introduction 1:32 – The Homeowner Investor. Utah numbers Since 2019: median home was $320,000. Today that home is worth $444,000. Tap your equity in one of two ways: sell your house or home-equity loan. What if we DON’T sell? Go full homeowner investor. Equity is the difference between current value and what you owe. If you’ve owned your home longer...

2022-03-0116 min

The Utah Real Estate Show REPC 17: Paying the Attorney (Episode 61) S5 E1You can watch this episode on Youtube.com: https://youtu.be/MyNC0Dt1e5I Who pays for the attorneys when you go to court? Well, that depends on who wins. 0:00 - Introduction 0:55 - Losers Pay. REPC 17 is about attorney fees. Spoiler: loser pays all attorney fees. M.A.L. in that order: Mediation, Arbitration, Litigation. Know what your risks are. 2:10 - Venue matters. The purchase contract is for property in Utah, and so the laws of Utah govern the contract. Anything could go to court - performance, seller disclosers etc. 2:51 - Survives c...

2022-02-2206 min

The Utah Real Estate Show Hard Money (Episode 60) S4 E15You can watch this episode on YouTube.com: https://youtu.be/_6ekRBudk2M. Do you know how hard money works? You should! 0:00 – Introduction. 0:53 – What is Hard Money? Lending against a hard asset. Different than traditional lending, which is lending against the credit of a borrower. Hard money is usually a short-term loan. 3:10 – What’s Private Money? Private money is funding from a friend or family member that’s generally not a real estate person. 4:37 – Why Hard Money? Traditional lenders won’t lend on property that is trashed. Hard money is also fast —...

2022-02-1535 min

The Utah Real Estate Show Breaking Contracts (Episode 59) S4 E14You can watch this video on YouTube.com: https://youtu.be/uWKHSmYVvM4 Breaking contracts is a bad idea…and it’s gonna hurt if you do. 0:00 – Introduction. Section 16 of the Utah Real Estate Purchase Contract (REPC) is about breaking the contract — also called “Default” — and what the remedies are. 2:16 – Options after Default. You’ve got three options. 1) Earnest money is forfeit. 2) Maintain earnest money where it is (in a trust account) and sue for performance (completing the contract). 3) Return the earnest money, and sue for damages and any other remedy at law. 3:38 –...

2022-02-0820 min

The Utah Real Estate Show I Want to Afford a House in Utah! (Episode 58) S4 E13You can watch this episode on YouTube.com: https://youtu.be/y0ADGZgcfOM Can I even afford a house in Utah? Yes, but it’s getting harder! 0:00 – Introduction 1:52 – Storytime with Tyler – There’s an Affordability “CRISIS” in Utah! Is there? If you own property, you are relatively unaffected because your equity is increasing rapidly. The $7000 / month gains we talked about in the economics episode are going into your pocket. The problem is if you don’t own property. 3:34 – Our cities are growing into a high-density metropolis. There’s limited space, which means higher-density...

2022-02-0118 min

The Utah Real Estate Show Whoa! Was That Ethical? (Episode 56) S4 E11You can watch this on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fl7Y4IG_eBc When you hire a Realtor®, remember the advice of Warren Buffet: “In looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence, and energy. And if they don’t have the first, the other two will kill you.” 0:00 - Introduction. Also, Jason explains ethics with a great reference to the Pirates of the Caribbean’s Pirate’s Code. 1) Your return to shore wasn’t part of our deal. 2) You have to be a pirate to subscribe to the Pirate’s Code — and you’...

2022-01-1825 min

The Utah Real Estate Show In Search of SMOOTH Transactions (Episode 55) S4 E10You can watch this on Youtube.com: https://youtu.be/57pdJ3jU7mE What makes a transaction smooth or rough? Knowing these 4 principles goes a long way to making sure your buy or your sell goes smoothly. 0:00 - Introduction 1:27 - What makes good loan officers or real estate agents is someone who's been through rough experience. There's a reason we host the podcast: because we've run into serious challenges. 3:09 - You need education to make educated decisions. 3:35 - 1. Know what you want...what you REALLY want. Knowing what your options are gives yo...

2022-01-1127 min

The Utah Real Estate Show Domino Contract (Episode 54) S4 E9You can watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/T3jiwSqvmy0 What's a "Domino Contract"? Why does it matter? Are you making sure that your contract falls inline with other contracts? Then you're playing dominoes well in real estate! 0:00 - Introduction 0:49 - The "Domino Effect" or "Domino Contracts" is when one contract has to close before another can close before another can close, etc. This can lead to a lot of stress if we don't plan how to handle the dominoes. 1:34 - Story time with narrator, Aric: properties A through E. Dollars...

2022-01-0417 min

The Utah Real Estate Show Which is It: Mobile, Manufactured, or Modular? (Episode 53) S4 E8You can watch this video on Youtube.com: https://youtu.be/1JlOmaHi9uU Is the home you're considering mobile, manufactured, or modular? Well, that's a really important distinction! 0:00 - Introduction 0:59 - Glossary time with Jason Christiansen. Mobile home: built on a chassis and has wheels, it can move. Though it’s a home, it’s more like a vehicle than a home. They’re considered personal property. Manufactured home: manufactured somewhere then brought to the final home site and affixed to the property. Modular home: it’s built in sections, then assembled at the final ho...

2021-12-2814 min

The Utah Real Estate Show What Makes a Contract (Episode 51) S4 E6This episode can be viewed on YouTube.com: https://youtu.be/ZrYi6Zn_k7Y Do you know how a contract works? Do you know when it binds versus when it can be voided? When can you legally walk away from a contract without penalty? These are all important aspects of contract law. 0:54 - What makes a contract? We're using a lot of vocab today: void, voidable, executory, executed, duress, misrepresentation, etc. Is your agent qualified to represent you and your contracts? 1:30 - The basic elements of a contract: $500,000 for Jason's blue house. T...

2021-12-0713 min

The Utah Real Estate Show Becoming a Real Estate One Percenter in Your Twenties (Episode 50) S4E5This episode can be viewed on YouTube.com: https://youtu.be/5bwBs7ncc3A How do you get started in real estate when everything seems to be stacked against you? Can you really get into real estate? How? We talk about how to get started, and the things we wish we knew when we were in our twenties. 0:57 - Story time with Aric. Lots of people in their 20s have asked, "How do I get started in real estate when the world is stacked against me?" 1:44 - You need to have a desire to...

2021-11-3014 min

The Utah Real Estate Show REPC 15: Mediation or Litigation (Episode 49) S4 E4You can watch this episode on YouTube.com: https://youtu.be/SFXf-nblDCo The real estate purchase contract (REPC) provides for the ability to mediate dispute or to litigate dispute. Which one should you choose? 1:10 - What's mediation? A non-biased third party evaluates the dispute, and helps resolve the issue. Litigation happens in front of a judge, and the loser pays all fees. If you mediate, it happens in front of a mediator, and the parties split the fees. Mediation tends to be less expensive and faster. 1:56 - When you present an offer, you have t...

2021-11-2307 min

The Utah Real Estate Show CAP Rate: Quick & Dirty Investment Analysis (Episode 48) S4E3This episode is available on YouTube.com: https://youtu.be/4_OyHWqShGI Do you know how to quickly evaluate a potential investment? CAP Rate helps you understand how much return the potential investment will earn, and give you a hint about whether or not it's a "good" investment. 1:06 - What is CAP Rate? Capitalization Rate is a way to evaluate investments. The higher the CAP rate, the better the investment. 1:45 - You need Net Operating Income (NOI) and Purchase Price to calculate the CAP rate. 2:10 - Net Operating Income (NOI) is calculated by adding up...

2021-11-1608 min

The Utah Real Estate Show Are You Ready to Winter? (Episode 47) S4 E2You can watch this episode on YouTube.com: https://youtu.be/yhuUdE7PuVM Getting ready for winter can feel challenging. Here are some tips to make your life easier when snow is ready to fly! 1:22 - Making your home ready for winter. 1:36 - Removing hoses from hose bibs before frost. 3:39 - Clean your gutters before water freezes. 4:11 - Sealing cracks around doors, windows, etc. 4:49 - Automatic (programmable or learning) thermostats. 5:38 - Turn off your sprinkler water and drain it. 7:13 - Ice melt pellets. Don't use too much - it's ba...

2021-11-0914 min

The Utah Real Estate Show Calculating Your Return on Investment (ROI) Episode 46, S4 E1You can watch this episode on YouTube.com: https://youtu.be/X8FxSNhlMiY Determining your ROI is an important part your investment strategy. It helps you differentiate investment opportunities. It's not hard to calculate, but there are some tricks. 1:00 - Returns on Investment - where do I make the most money. This is how you calculate it. 1:23 - A quick example. Say you purchase for $300,000, then sell for $400,000. You make $100,000 profit, right? But that's not ROI, which is always expressed as a percentage. The formula is Profit divided by Cost. (Profit/Cost) = ROI...

2021-11-0206 min

The Utah Real Estate Show Better Ways to Leverage MoneyYou can watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/wlaT6KBml5E Is paying down your mortgage the best way to "get ahead?" Maybe. It depends on what you want to do. There are better ways to leverage your money than converting it to equity in your primary residence. 0:48 - Any extra money I have, I pay down my mortgage. It ads equity, but is it the best? Really, the question about "What's best?" revolves around the goal — what do you want? Equity is a good "safe haven" for money, but leverage could actually bri...

2021-10-2610 min

The Utah Real Estate Show REPC 14: Makes a Complete Contract? (Episode 44) S3 E14How do you know you have a complete and binding contract? What's a dual contract and an incomplete contract? How do you avoid them? 0:54 - Story time with Jason. FHA amendatory language addendum that a builder doesn't want to sign until near closing (because it gives the buyer a veritable "get-my-earnest-money-back-for-free" exemption). See our episode on "Addenda" for more info: https://youtu.be/ZoVXSjSk_qg?t=150. Do you have complete contract if everything EXCEPT the FHA addendum is signed? 1:41 - It depends on whether there's a signed addendum stating that the FHA addendum will be signed.

2021-10-1908 min

The Utah Real Estate Show Hot Questions - Episode 43 (S3 E13)You can watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/5i1h56aJPlY How much heat can you really take? Today, we find out how much Aric, Tyler, Jason, and Joel can go through. Who will crack first? 1:09 - Rules. 1) As much (or as little) sauce as you want. 2) Drink whenever you want. 3) If you wuss out..."I lost" written on your forehead. 4) Profanity may happen. 2:46 - The first sauce: Hot Ones The Classic Hot Sauce: 1,800 Scoville. "What would your family and friends think you had done if you were arrested?" 3:31 - The...

2021-10-1223 min

The Utah Real Estate Show REPC 13: Do They Have the Authority to Sign? (Episode 42) S3 E12You can watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JdJioaHU2bE It seems self evident: if someone is transacting in real estate, they have the authority to do so right? Well, that's what section 13 of the Utah Real Estate Purchase Contract affirms. But there are other times when it may not be so simple: what if there's a trust? What if someone dies? What if there's a company that owns the real estate? 1:05 - Give us a question in the comments! 1:29 - Story time with Jason about Section 13. Parents trying to sell a...

2021-10-0510 min

The Utah Real Estate Show How You Get PAID Matters (Episode 41) S3 E11You can watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/JWeNTVSxg54. How do you get paid? Salary, hourly, commission? Does it matter for a real estate purchase? YES! 1:19 - A story from Aric about a buyer who wanted to change jobs mid transactions. The lender needs to know security — keep the unknowns to a minimum to keep your transaction alive. 3:32 - How's the lender see it? A lender is a professional risk manager. They want to make sure a buyer is going to repay. They do that by verifying income. What you want is a "...

2021-09-2823 min

The Utah Real Estate Show Get Ready to Invest! (Episode 40) S3 E10You can watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/6apqTdfVK-E How do you get started in real estate investing? Especially in Utah, there are some things you need to know to make sure you don't get burned. 1:22 - Hey, I want to go do this (investing), no what? Now they have cash to start, but they're getting ahead of themselves. Investing is starting a business. It's not just a deal. 2:10 - Jason's first deal. He started with $200,000 cash on hand. He paid off his house, then got a HELOC (Home Equity Line of Cr...

2021-09-2118 min

The Utah Real Estate Show What Improvements Are Gonna Keep Value in My Home? (Episode 39) S3 E9You can watch this episode on Youtube.com: https://youtu.be/vUKESItdiR0 What improvements actually ADD value to your home? We talk with Joel Frost, expert Utah appraiser, about what improvements add value or reduce value. 0:59 - Joel's credibility - He seen 16,000 homes. Today we're talking about improvements, and what you get out of them. 1:49 - Specialty kitchen with $50,000 Hibachi grill upgrades. How much value did it add in an appraisal? None. It actually REDUCED value! A typical homeowner won't use it - it's not an upgrade for the average buyer. The un...

2021-09-1419 min

The Utah Real Estate Show REPC Sections 11 & 12:the Final Walkthrough and Changes During the Deal (Episode 38) S3 E8You can watch this episode on YouTube.com: https://youtu.be/BqTCvNIqdMo View a house on Tuesday, offer on Friday, it's accepted on Monday — Fridge is included, but they replace the fridge with a cheap one on Saturday. Which fridge is included? The Utah state REPC stipulates which fridge you get! 0:49 - Announcement! We're doing the HOT WINGS challenge, where we eat progressively hotter wings while we talk real estate. Stay tuned for date and episode! 1:37 - Aric's story: buyers went walk through a house on a Tuesday, they thought about it for a few...

2021-09-0716 min

The Utah Real Estate Show How In the H-E-Double-Hockey-Sticks Does an Appraisal Work?You can watch this episode on YouTube.com: https://youtu.be/jblruMRggiE How does an appraisal work? What gets counted, and what doesn't? If you've ever wondered about how this mystical voodoo math gets done, Joel Frost is here to help you understand! 1:20 - Joel, tell us about yourself. Appraising since 2006, and has completed 16,000 appraiser files. The appraisal is one of the most-stressful parts of a purchase or refinance — mostly because not very many people understand what an appraisal is and what it's for. 2:40 - What do appraisers look at? What's a comp? Appraisers as...

2021-08-3122 min

The Utah Real Estate Show Housing Marketing Outlook August 2021 (Episode 36) S3 E6Watch on Youtube.com: https://youtu.be/tGqQdajB3q4 This is how we see the market from here and beyond. 1:15 - The bubble's bursting! Are we in a bubble? Is it 2008 all over again? "Underwater" means your home is worth more than you owe. People believe they see a similar trend to 2008, so we must be in a bubble. 3:45 - Personal story of a friend who didn't buy, and wished they did. Values outpaced their ability to save. 5:22 - There are solid economics driving the Utah market. Utah jobs are up in a b...

2021-08-2432 min

The Utah Real Estate Show Dealing with Repairs (Episode 35) S3 E5You can watch this podcast on Youtube.com: https://youtu.be/f5MHE_mWbS0 Every house has something that is less than ideal, and these surface during home transactions. As a buyer, how do you ask for repairs in a way that won't scuttle your deal? For sellers, how do you work with buyers to ensure any repairs are acceptable? 0:42 - Introduction. We're talking about repairs! 1:04 - How do inspectors make money? They go through a home and categorize issues into 3 categories: red, yellow, and green. Red NEEDS to be fixed. Yellow SHOULD be f...

2021-08-1709 min

The Utah Real Estate Show How to NOT Blow Your Addenda (Episode 34) S3 E4Watch the show on Youtube.com: https://youtu.be/ZoVXSjSk_qg Is it addendum or addenda? More importantly, how do you use one to modify the contract without breaking it? 0:41 - What's the difference between "addendum" and "addenda"? An addendum is a modification of the contract. 1:25 - What if you like some, but not all, terms of an addendum? All addenda and included terms are now part of the body of the contract. Any unaddressed terms remain part of the contract. You only modify as necessary. Let's talk about the FHA addendum specifically. 2:50...

2021-08-1013 min

The Utah Real Estate Show How Does a Rate Lock Work? (Episode 33) S3 E3Watch on Youtube.com: https://youtu.be/s_st13NcgUw What is a rate lock? How does it work? Do you really "lock" your rate? What happens if the lock expires? Your lender should have the answers to these questions. Naturally, ours does. 0:34 - A rate lock locks an interest rate. It requires 3 things: a borrower, a property, and a mortgage program. 1:01 - Can I lock a rate for a long time? Like 6 months? Yes, but there's a cost because lenders want to make interest on their money — they'll make money on a different bor...

2021-08-0305 min

The Utah Real Estate Show Managing Your Short-Term Rental: The Review Game (Episode 32) S3 E2Watch this episode on YouTube.com: https://youtu.be/7wQuqw8lq_A Now that you've got your short-term rental, how the heck do you manage it? Dedicate some serious time to thinking through what your guests will want or need, and make that available for free or for a fee. You're after good 5-star reviews. Keep your guest in mind, and you'll get the the good reviews! 0:54 - In our last episode, we talked about getting started in short-term rentals (https://youtu.be/nE3x90Ij6d0). Watch that one before you watch this one. N...

2021-07-2721 min

The Utah Real Estate Show Getting Into the Short Term Rental Game (Episode 31) E3 E1Watch on YouTube.com: https://youtu.be/nE3x90Ij6d0. How do you get into the short term rental game? Learn how with your special guest, Kirt Forakis. Want to have a nightly rental, a coveted Airbnb, or a VRBO? Here's how you get into one. Find out how to evaluate an Airbnb. Does it have the "Convenience Factor"? Will your city shut you down? Will your HOA take protection money to operate a nightly rental? And just what will you have to do to a place to get it ready for nightly rental? 0:58...

2021-07-2016 min

The Utah Real Estate Show Your Wicked Awesome House Hunt (Episode 30) S2 E15Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YYrtq84dFrk How to Hunt Houses like a frickin' angry pack of hungry African wild dogs chasing a gazelle. Your house hunt can be exhausting, but it doesn't have to be. Avoid house blur, use the King Method, dodge frustration, ditch buyer fatigue, and use your time efficiently. 0:46 - How do you do this house hunting thing? 1:19 - Let's start at the beginning. I make tons of money, so I qualify for any house price, right? No, go talk to a lender first...even if it's a...

2021-07-1319 min

The Utah Real Estate Show REPC Section 7: Seller Disclosures and Stigmatized Property (Episode 29) S2 E14Watch this episode on YouTube.com: https://youtu.be/6_LhrGj0gus What are you required to disclose when selling a house? What are you allowed to ask about when you're buying a house? Material facts (must be disclosed), but potentially interesting information that doesn't change the value of the home need not be disclosed. But remember, if a buyer asks a specific question about any aspect of the property, a seller MUST tell the truth. There's no protection for lying about real estate. 0:59 - Story time by Aric. The biohazard cleanup adventure. An individual died...

2021-07-0620 min

The Utah Real Estate Show Be a Good Landlord (Episode 28) S2 E13Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jcBmTvlHK_I Learn the basics of how to become a good landlord. There's a lot to it, and this is just an overview, but it gives you a good take on the basics. 0:50 - Different types of rental units: rent your basement, rent rooms (roommates!), entire house, mother in law apartment (MIL), accessory dwelling units (ADUs), duplex, triplex, four-plex, and apartments. 2:15 - First step - choose an investment (rental) type. Second step, how do you want to run your business? Self managed or...

2021-06-2923 min

The Utah Real Estate Show The Not-So-Secret Agent, REPC Section 5: Agency (Episode 27) S2 E12Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/E8Q1WQixuUQ Who are the agents in this transaction? Well, check out section 5 of the Utah Real Estate Purchase Contract (REPC), and you'll know who exactly represents who! Do you have full representation or do you have limited agency? This section ensures people know who can talk to who about what. 0:44 - Who represents who. What's a broker vs an agent? 1:39 - Full agency vs limited agency. If a single agent represents both buyer and seller, that agent can only be a limited agent — that's limi...

2021-06-2208 min

The Utah Real Estate Show Save Yourself from Transaction Remorse (Episode 26) S2 E11Watch the video: https://youtu.be/5RELVJgCYzw Buyer's remorse (or seller's remorse) can ruin an otherwise excellent transaction. Problem is: we naturally do this to ourselves. Taking a few steps during the planning phase of your purchase, can give you the best chance to Save Yourself from Transaction Remorse! 1:04 - Spicy remorse and buyers remorse. Not doing a budget and not reading HOA CC&Rs are a recipe for heartburn. 2:42 - How loan officers budget things: the 50% back end ratio. Evaluating the true affordability of a mortgage payment. It's not about ratios, it about...

2021-06-1512 min

The Utah Real Estate Show REPC Section 4: Prorations, Special Assessments, and Fees (Episode 25) S2 E10Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/22U4HWFMaGY Dive into Section 4, the "sneaky" section of the Utah Real Estate Purchase Contract (REPC). What gets prorated, and by how much? What are special assessments, and who pays them? What fees might occur during a transaction, and how are they split? 0:46 - 4.1 Prorations - or "pro rata" if you like your Latin. Haha. Rents and taxes get prorated (or proportioned) between the buyer and seller. 1:45 - 4.2 Special Assessments. A special assessment is charged to specific, local homeowners for a capital expense (like a sewer line, an e...

2021-06-0812 min

The Utah Real Estate Show Coming to Terms with Financing (Episode 24) S2 E9Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/HG-eRoBpjqQ There are 15 types of terms available in the MLS. Five are common, and 10 are not — do you know what they all are? We do. 0:35 - What are the terms sellers would accept? 0:45 - The 5 most common terms. Cash, conventional loan, FHA (Federal Housing Administration loans), VA (Veteran's Affairs), USDA (US Department of Agriculture rural loans). 1:55 - Don't put terms you aren't going to (or can't) accept. 3:05 - Exchanges. There are other "less-common" terms out there. Let's start with "Exchanges." This is a 1031 Exchange that allows the...

2021-06-0114 min

The Utah Real Estate Show How to Buy New Construction (Episode23) S2 E8Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/9YonZfQL3n4 11 Tips on how to buy new construction. Buying a home from a building can be a frustrating process. Make sure you've got good people protecting you along the way. 0:43 - Who does the home building agent represent? The builder. You can buy without an agent protecting you, but why would you? Most of the time, using an agent does NOT increase the cost of building. 2:44 - The challenges of limited agency (representing the seller and the buyer). Have a separate agent — on both sides. 4:06 - Whe...

2021-05-2521 min

The Utah Real Estate Show The Problem with Love Letters (Episode 22) S2 E7Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aoN0xL1kAcE What's a real estate love letter, and why should you avoid them? 0:23 - Tyler received a real estate love letter, and Jason reads it. 1:01 - The letter was cringy! 1:16 - 7 HUGE Fair Housing protected classes. 1:59 - Why love letters are an issue for buyers (and buyer agents). 3:55 - Love letters are an issue for sellers as well (and seller agents). 5:00 - Agents, you cannot discriminate on these protected classes...even if your sellers direct you to 6:02 - You CAN discriminate on...

2021-05-1813 min

The Utah Real Estate Show Why Do You Guys Make These Vids? (Episode 21) S2 E6Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vjmOCMnnT0E You should always use a pro! Here are 3 stories about times when we DIDN'T use a pro...and paid for it. These stories illustrate why we do this show. We do this show for YOU! 0:42 - Tyler's experience selling his own house (FSBO), then purchasing another house as an unrepresented buyer. He got taken for a ride! 1:10 - Nobody told Tyler that it's FREE to use a buyer's agent. 1:23 - Pros have a fiduciary responsibility to their client. 2:14 - Jason's story - he refinanced 3 t...

2021-05-1106 min

The Utah Real Estate Show Debt to Income: DTI (Episode 20) S2 E5Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dsbqmsbY8T8 What is the debt to income ratio, and why do you care when you're trying to buy a house? How much debt you have greatly influences how much a lender is willing to lend to purchase a home. Ideally you have a huge reportable income with very low debt — that gives you the best debt to income (DTI) ratio, and makes you the most lendable. Here we talk about front end ratio, back end ratio, gross income, recommended ratios, reported income, write offs, and working out a pla...

2021-05-0411 min

The Utah Real Estate Show What the Mortgage Credit?!! (Episode 19) S2 E4Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/S7Dnwkvodro Credit scores need a little more explaining when it comes to a mortgage. What's "good enough" credit for a loan? What elements influence your credit score? How do you raise your credit score? 0:48 - What's a credit score? ...How likely are you to pay back a loan? 1:35 - Most lenders use a FICO 8 score. Car loan credit is different than mortgage loan credit. 2:16 - How credit scores are computed. Mostly payment history and credit utilization. Then age of credit, credit mix, and inquiries. 2:26 - P...

2021-04-2727 min

The Utah Real Estate Show REPC Section 3: Settlement, Closing, & Possession...OH MY! 😲 (Episode 18) S2 E3Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aQBw4EWugAE The Utah Real Estate Purchase Contract (REPC) section 3 talks about the important terms of settlement, closing, and possession. Settlement is different than closing. What are the terms of possession? Do you have a short-term lease? What's occupancy fraud? 0:22 - What is settlement? 1:03 - What is closing? 1:52 - What is possession? 3:03 - Longest possession is 60 days 3:45 - "Owner-occupied" financing requires the owner to move in within 60 days 4:23 - Why a buyer might want to provide longer possession - make the offer m...

2021-04-2012 min

Barbell Shrugged Special Warfare: Do You Have What it Takes w/ Tyler Christiansen, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash - Barbell ShruggedTo become a member of the U.S. Air Force's elite Special Warfare team, you have to be a part of the top one percent of the top one percent. And no one knows better about what it takes to do that than Tyler Christiansen, Human Performance Director for the Special Warfare Training Support Group. On the latest Barbell Shrugged podcast Anders Verner talks with Tyler about the intense training these Airmen go through and how the Air Force prepares them both mentally and physically for the types of missions no one...

2021-04-141h 13

The Utah Real Estate Show Who Cares About Title Insurance? (Episode 17) S2 E2Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-8SYq3aQt3Y There's more to title than you might think...a lot more! What is title insurance, and how does it help the buyer...and the seller? What's an owner's policy, a lender policy, and what's the difference? What does it mean to convey "free and clear title"? When do you get a "PR" and how do you use it? *No escrow officers were harmed in the filming of this real estate discussion. Please contact us to tell us you love us, you...

2021-04-1352 min

The Utah Real Estate Show REPC Section 2: Purchase Price, Down Payment & Contingency to Sell a House (Episode 16) S2 E1Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7WSBbyfvdOY How much down payment do you have to bring? What makes up the purchase price? Wait, what if I have to sell my home in order to buy this one? These are all questions buyers face when they consider presenting an offer on a home. You want to make sure you stand out, and you want to make sure that you're presenting enough to secure the deal...but you have to be careful with the details! *No small down payments were harmed in the filming of t...

2021-04-0616 min

The Utah Real Estate Show What the Devil is a Home Warranty? (Episode 15) S1 E15Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GbcnsoAHU5g What's a home warranty? How does it work? Do you need one? We discuss with Corey Zimmerman, owner of Elevate Home Warranty the ins and outs of having a warranty on a home. *No appliances were harmed in the filming of this real estate discussion. Please contact us to tell us you love us, you want to hire us! Call or text: Elevate Home Warranty Corey Zimmerman 801-830-9466 Realtors with Hive Collective at Presidio Real Estate: T...

2021-03-3019 min

Monarch Human Performance Podcast Tyler Christiansen (USAF): Developing Human PerformanceTyler Christiansen is a veteran U.S. soldier currently employed by the U.S Air Force working as the Human Performance Director. Previously, Tyler was the Tactical Strength and Conditioning (TSAC) Program Manager at the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Christiansen has worked with tactical athletes in the Special Operations Forces (SOF) community, including the 7th Special Forces Group, a Special Missions Unit in the greater D.C. area, as the TSAC Coordinator at the NSCA, as an Exercise Physiologist at the Army Physical Fitness Research Institute, and as a contractor in Baghdad, Iraq. Additionally, Christiansen has worked...

2021-03-261h 01

The Utah Real Estate Show REPC Section 1: Inclusions, Exclusions, and Water Rights (Episode 14) S1 E14Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SFkQ5GMQ3KU Are these shelves included? What about the shed in the back? What's included and what's excluded from a real estate purchase contract? It's important to understand what the contract says, because ultimately, that's the document that governs whether or not something is sold with the house. 0:46 - What appliance must be in a home before it can be considered a home? An oven. 1:35 - If it's attached, it comes with the house: real property 2:25 - Personal property: things not bolted to the house 3:03...

2021-03-2311 min

The Utah Real Estate Show How to Get Your Offer Accepted in a Seller's Market (Episode 13) S1 E13Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AD2OdsnDio8 Are you having trouble getting your offer accepted in a strong seller market? Here are 19 tips of how to get your offer accepted. We talk about contingencies, earnest money, appraisal gaps, seller closing cost and more! Do everything you can to make your offer stand out among the many that will be submitted. In this video you'll find 19 tips to make an attracting and strong offer (forget "highest and best"). We've used this strategies to get buyers under contract on the home they want in th...

2021-03-1622 min

The Utah Real Estate Show What's the Deal with PMI? (Episode 12) S1 E12Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/52Hyv5iMTRU Mortgage Insurance on my loan, When does mortgage insurance have to be on a loan? Does PMI come off my loan? Does MIP fall off my loan? What is mortgage insurance? Can you Re-Fi out of mortgage insurance? Mortgage insurance guarantees the investor's money in a real estate transaction. Sometimes it's programmed to come off (commercial mortgages are at 78% LTV), and other times it stays on there forever (FHA / USDA). Either way, you should know what it does before you say, "I want to get rid of...

2021-03-0913 min

The Utah Real Estate Show How Often Should I Get My Carpets Cleaned? (Episode 11)Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/v3Mmctrrx9o How often should carpets be cleaned? Are all carpet cleaners the same? What makes one carpet cleaner better than another? How do you get a carpet allowance without committing fraud? Get your carpets professionally steam cleaned once per year. Don't over soap your carpets unless you really like those black marks, and vacuum twice per week to keep soil out of the roots of the carpet fiber. Oh, and call Moroni Salvador at Utah Pros (http://www.utah-pros.com) to get your carpets cleaned. He...

2021-03-0220 min

The Utah Real Estate Show Home Insurance Is Not a Maintenance Plan: Part 2 (Episode 10)Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rYuEEqAVDgw How much insurance do you really need? What coverages are you ok to get rid of? How do you actually file a claim, and then what happens? This is part two of two of our interview StateFarm insurance experts Joe Bowen, Ben Hardmen, and Alex Resendiz. Part 1 is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB3Y0ykDcu8. 0:43 - Welcome back. 1:00 - What's gonna happen after you file a claim? Your insurance will likely go up. If you can cover it, you should co...

2021-02-2306 min

The Utah Real Estate Show Home Insurance Is Not a Maintenance Plan: Part 1 (Episode 9)Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fB3Y0ykDcu8 How much insurance do you really need? What coverages are you ok to get rid of? How do you actually file a claim, and then what happens? This is part one of two of our interview StateFarm insurance experts Joe Bowen, Ben Hardmen, and Alex Resendiz. Part 2 is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYuEEqAVDgw 0:43 - Home insurance, AKA "Hazard Insurance". Why do lenders care about home insurance? Is it different than a homeowner? 1:21 - What is "the r...

2021-02-1611 min

Power Athlete Radio EP 455 – Tyler Christiansen & Spec Ops PrepTraining Warfighters Tyler Christiansen is a veteran soldier who has worked for the last the last 15+ years with tactical athletes in the Special Operations Forces, fire/emergency medical services, and law enforcement communities, including as the Tactical Strength and Conditioning Program Manager at the NSCA, the 7th Special Forces Group, 10th Special Forces Group, a Special… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2021-02-132h 09

Power Athlete Radio EP 455 – Tyler Christiansen & Spec Ops PrepTraining Warfighters Tyler Christiansen is a veteran soldier who has worked for the last the last 15+ years with tactical athletes in the Special Operations Forces, fire/emergency medical services, and law enforcement communities, including as the Tactical Strength and Conditioning Program Manager at the NSCA, the 7th Special Forces Group, 10th Special Forces Group, a Special… The post EP 455 – Tyler Christiansen & Spec Ops Prep first appeared on Power Athlete.

2021-02-132h 09

The Utah Real Estate Show Thinking Outside the Box (Episode 8)Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XfE0BhbfZFQ An interview with Utah Dance & Fitness owner, Camille Neilsen! How did she decide to buy? When she saw "the shed", how did she decide to transform it into "the dance studio?" Why is using a realtor so important through the whole process? 0:52 - Introductions 1:26 - Why did Camille want to move to Utah? 1:48 - The "Whirlwind" tour. How to shop for a house in just 3 days! 2:24 - Why did you decide to use a Realtor? We needed someone who knew the land, who had k...

2021-02-0918 min

The Utah Real Estate Show When Do I Get to Move In (i.e. when do I get the keys)? (Episode 7)Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/p877Li4uOV0 There's a difference between settlement, closing, recording, and possession. Here's the kicker: you don't get to move in until POSSESSION. Would it be bad to let someone move into a home you're selling *before* it closes? What happens during the final walkthrough, and why it could make or break your deal. And what is a closing disclosure, and why can't you close without it. 1:29 - When do you actually take possession? 4:23 - When are you signing (settlement)? 5:13 - Possession before closing 7:27...

2021-02-0212 min

The Utah Real Estate Show I’m Out of State, but I Want to Buy in Utah! (Episode 6)Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mCWpTcgm3Sk Using technology, an out of state buyer doesn’t even need to travel to the home in order to purchase it…and it’s not “sight unseen” anymore! Do your Realtor®, lender, and other real estate professionals use digital signatures? Do they use 3D tours? Do they use drone footage and live walkthrough video? They should. Here's an example 3D tour on a home in Spanish Fork: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=Y6CtTHmKggs Example of a nice video tour: https://vimeo.com/331569016...

2021-01-2607 min

The Utah Real Estate Show Why do Home Prices Keep Going Up Like Crazy in Utah? (Episode 5)Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aQABBL3q-Fo Why do prices keep going up? Well, it's supply and demand. There's a low supply, and there's a high demand, with a huge housing gap! That's great news for sellers who watch their homes appreciate as much as 20% per year! But that creates some challenges for buyers who's buying power seems to be diminishing every week. Luckily, low interest rates are still allowing buyers to acquire property. More information on the Utah Housing Gap: https://slchamber.com/housinggapcoalition/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O...

2021-01-1906 min

The Utah Real Estate Show Earnest Money & Backing Out Of The Contract (Episode 4)Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7xLY4W-8qNo What happens if I back out of a real estate purchase contract? Well, there's a penalty if the buyer or the seller back out — and that's earnest money. It matters when and why you back out as to whether or not you'll get to keep your earnest money. In a nutshell, real estate contract are serious business. If you aren't serious, you're going to pay a penalty! *No earnest money was harmed in the filming of this real estate discussion. Please contact us...

2021-01-1203 min

The Utah Real Estate Show What's the Difference Between Home Inspections & Home Appraisals? (Episode 3)Home inspection is part of due diligence, and it gives the buyer a report detailing any issues with the home. Home appraisal is part of financing and appraisal, and it gives the lender a report about the home's relative value. We address all these questions: Why do buyers love inspections? Why do sellers not appreciate inspections as much? Should you have an inspection on new construction? When you get that fat inspection report, what you should pay attention to? What's a material fact, and why do you care? When should you do the inspection? When do you g...

2021-01-0611 min

NONSENSE: A Podcast by What Makes Sense EPISODE 6: ft. Tyler Christiansen (Common Things/ Variables)The boys explore the heavier side of music with guest Tyler Christiansen of Common Things. Discussions touch upon Tyler’s habit of recording shirtless, his new upcoming project Variables, how Guitar Hero made us all better musicians, and at-home music production.

2020-05-0133 min

The Indirect Vision Podcast #04 Tyler Christiansen - Army Health Professions Service ScholarshipJoin us as Tyler Christiansen, a first year dental student at Midwestern, tells us about his experience with the Army HPSP Scholarship, letters of recommendation, and enjoying the long journey that is dental school.

2020-03-3029 min

Lee After Dark Lee After Dark Episode 8: Tyler ChristiansenTyler Christiansen joins Lee for a powerful Lee After Dark - step behind this entrepreneur's business, and you'll find a genuine human who appreciates the value of life and family. You can find out more about Tyler at www.tylerchristensen.com. Want to know more about your bow-tied host? Check out www.leerowley.com.

2019-11-0729 min

Sequel Rights Ep 94 - Child's Play (2019) (GUEST: Jonathan Christiansen)Chucky is back with some brand new tech and a brand new voice! Jonathan Christiansen, Music Supervisor on Child's Play (2019), joins us this week to give some extra insight into the making of the movie as we try to determine if it holds up to the rest of the series. Star ratings help us build our audience! Please rate/review/subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen, and share us with your night gardener! Email us at sequelrights@gmail.com with feedback or suggestions on future franchises! Special...

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