Central Iowa Real Estate Podcast with Misty SOLDwisch
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COVID Has Changed What We Want in Our Homes
May 05, 2021 09:00 VideoHere’s how the pandemic has changed what we want in our homes. Along with the pandemic came changes in what people want and need in their homes. Today Max Wilker, Style Director at Better Homes and Gardens, joins us to discuss the changes in what buyers and homeowners are looking for and altering in their houses. More space has been a huge factor. We’ve been seeing people not just wanting one office space, but two, for both adults living in the home. The dining area has been coming back ...
Debunking COVID Real Estate Myths
April 26, 2021 00:00 VideoToday we’ll address and debunk three myths about COVID and real estate. Welcome back to episode 15 of “The Central Iowa Real Estate Scoreboard!” Today we sat down to address and debunk some common misconceptions about COVID and the real estate market. If you haven’t yet been active in the real estate market, you might assume that no one wants to buy or sell real estate during a pandemic. However, if you have been in the real estate market, you’ll know how untrue that assumption is. In fac...
How Home Sales Proceed During a Natural Disaster
April 21, 2021 09:00 VideoHere’s what happens when a natural disaster affects a for-sale home. Welcome back to the Central Iowa Real Estate Scoreboard. This time, we’re with Rob Keller of Country Financial and answering the question, “What happens when there is a natural disaster when a home is for sale?” If you do have damage that has occurred as the result of a natural disaster, the seller’s disclosure needs to be updated. The owner of the home is responsible for fixing the damage, but if you are under contract ...
Why Life Is Better on the Misty SOLDwisch Team
April 07, 2021 08:00 VideoHere’s the story of how Emily Burton become our Director of Sales. Emily Burton is originally from Indianola, Iowa, where she graduated from Simpson College. She worked as a bartender for many years before she stumbled into the real estate business. She had just received her degree in public relations and was looking for a job. She initially interviewed to be an agent’s assistant; that agent told her that she would be perfect as an agent and that she should get her license. So Emily did;...
Why Home Offices Are a Must in Today’s Home Search
March 24, 2021 09:00 VideoHere’s how home offices are helping sellers get an edge on the market. When the real estate market reignited in the summer of 2020 and the nation’s workforce transitioned into a work-from-home force, properties with office spaces became highly coveted. Gone are the days of buyers wanting a completely open main floor where everyone can see and hear everyone else. (Most of us found out pretty quickly that a schedule full of Zoom meetings doesn’t mix well with energetic toddlers or curious pe...
How Home Buying Has Evolved Amid COVID-19
March 10, 2021 09:00 VideoHere are some examples of how COVID-19 has impacted home-buying trends. By now, you’ve likely heard about the national real estate market’s defiant performance over the past six or so months in the face of COVID-19. While we know that the health crisis seems to have strengthened the market, we’re still discovering more ways in which it has shaped home-buying behaviors. One of the biggest changes we’ve seen in our real estate market as a result of the pandemic is that buyers are in more o...
Certified Pre-Owned: A Seller’s Secret Weapon
February 24, 2021 09:00 VideoHere’s why our Certified Pre-Own program is a seller’s best friend. We’ve been doing the Certified Pre-Owned home program for several years now, and it’s a fantastic marketing feature for our sellers. However, there is a more thoughtful intent behind it than simply maximizing appeal to buyers. We often find that one of the most stressful aspects of the home-selling process for sellers is the home inspection—quite understandably. No one’s thrilled by the prospect of letting a complete stran...
Buyers: Don’t Make These 3 Mistakes!
January 08, 2021 09:00 VideoHere are three mistakes not to make if you’re in the home-buying process. Today Chuck Simmons from Motto Mortgage Midwest joins us to discuss the three main things you shouldn’t do if you’re in the process of buying a home. Some of these things may seem obvious, but many people don’t know the ins and outs of how the process works. Don’t get caught making one of these mistakes: 1. Don’t change jobs. If you’re getting a mortgage, job stability is a crucial factor. If you do change jobs, let...
Central Iowa Real Estate Scoreboard: Episode 7
December 17, 2020 10:07 VideoHere are two easy ways to prepare your home for the real estate market. When it’s time to prepare your home for the market, there are a couple of simple fixes that make a huge difference and get you more than your money back: 1. Make it sparkling clean. This is the easiest way to improve your house for the market and the most crucial. For some, this may seem obvious, but others don’t realize just how much of a difference this makes. People generally also acquire a ton of stuff, so you mus...
Simple Fixes to Prep Your Home for the Market
December 15, 2020 22:07 VideoHere are two easy ways to prepare your home for the real estate market. When it’s time to prepare your home for the market, there are a couple of simple fixes that make a huge difference and get you more than your money back: 1. Make it sparkling clean. This is the easiest way to improve your house for the market and the most crucial. For some, this may seem obvious, but others don’t realize just how much of a difference this makes. People generally also acquire a ton of stuff, so you mus...
Central Iowa Real Estate Scoreboard: Episode 6
December 02, 2020 17:42 VideoOn this episode, we’re focusing on multiple-offer strategies for sellers. When you are a home seller who is receiving multiple offers, it’s very common for your agent to reach back out to buyers to ask for their highest and best offer by a certain time frame. I try a different approach because I’m not the biggest fan of the sense of finality conveyed by this strategy. The approach I take involves going back to the buyers, letting them know that we have a multiple-offer situation, and askin...
What Are the Best Multiple-Offer Strategies for Sellers?
November 30, 2020 16:10 VideoOn this episode, we’re focusing on multiple-offer strategies for sellers. Heather Burnside and I are back once again to give you the latest in Central Iowa real estate news. During this episode, we covered a lot, from multiple-offer strategies that can help sellers in this market to an interview with brand-new homeowner Emory Songer. Most of these strategies are things your agent should know about already, but if they don’t, we’re happy that we’re able to share them with you today. For exa...
Reserve Your Free Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie!
November 18, 2020 21:09 VideoHere’s how you can get yours! Recently, Van Harden and I met up (on Van’s first ever ZOOM call!) to talk about our holiday plans. Thanksgiving is almost here, and we’re saying thanks this year with our 2nd annual Pumpkin Pie Giveaway. If you’re a past client, current client, or someone who just needs some more deliciousness in their lives, visit this link to reserve your pie today. RESERVE YOUR PIE NOW: Just go to http://www.soldincentraliowa.com/pumpkinpie and complete the form or call...
Q: How Can You Win a Bidding War for the Home You Want?
October 29, 2020 17:08 VideoHere are six tips that will make your offer stand out in a bidding war. Nationally, multiple offers are becoming more and more frequent in the real estate market, and that’s certainly true in most segments of our Des Moines market. As a buyer, when you make an offer for the home you want, it has to be presented in a way that will actually win the home. If you work with an inexperienced agent who doesn’t have a strategy, you’ll end up making offer after offer with nothing to show for it. ...
Sellers: Take Advantage of Our Certified Pre-Owned Program
August 19, 2020 21:24 VideoI recently appeared on a talk radio show with Heather Burnside to discuss our certified pre-owned program for sellers. We’ve been doing the certified pre-owned program for several years now, and it is a great marketing feature for our sellers. However, there’s more intent behind it than just marketing to appeal to buyers. We find that when sellers are going through the process, the home inspection is the most stressful stage because someone else is critiquing every aspect of the home. P...
Business Spotlight: Rightway Home Inspections
July 29, 2020 20:31 VideoAdam McCarty from Rightway Home Inspections is here to answer a few home inspection questions. In today’s message, I sat down with Adam McCarty from Rightway Home Inspections on my weekly radio show “The Central Iowa Real Estate Scoreboard” on 106.3 KXnO to discuss a few key questions people tend to have about his industry, including the importance of pre-inspections, things that tend to surprise sellers about inspections, and the kinds of technology that help inspectors spot issues that h...
Q: Did You Catch My On-Air Debut?
June 23, 2020 17:08 VideoHere’s everything you need to know about our new radio half-hour! Our new radio show, The Central Iowa Real Estate Scoreboard, is aptly named but not just because it airs on sports station 1460 KXNO; the parallels between the sports world, life itself, and the real estate market run deep. For instance, life could throw you a huge curveball, and suddenly you need to relocate for a new job. Maybe after quarantining with your family for two months, you’ve finally admitted to yourself that you...
Q: What Are Real Estate Experts Saying?
May 29, 2020 16:21 VideoHere’s what experts are predicting for our upcoming housing market. Today’s message is about what the experts see on the horizon for the housing market. If you’re considering buying or selling a home, I’m sharing what you need to know. According to the National Association of Realtors, 77% of potential sellers are preparing to sell their houses following the end of stay-at-home orders. Millennials in particular are predicted to lead the way back into a positive, purchase-driven housing cyc...
Buy a Home Virtually
April 08, 2020 18:35 VideoWe have tools and services to help you buy a home virtually. Learn how here. Today I want to tell you about our virtual home buying services. The health crisis has people concerned about the safety of going into occupied houses for their home search. The great news is, our virtual home buying services help you decide on a property without having to necessarily go through the home physically. We have had many of these tools and services for quite some time and have used them successfully wi...
Looking for People to Show Families Their Potential Dream Homes
March 13, 2020 18:04 VideoShowing homes to clients only makes up about 5% of what an agent does, but you can make it 100%. On the latest episode of my podcast with Van and Bonnie, I have exciting news to share: The Misty SOLDwisch Home Selling Team is looking for showing agents to show houses for our team. It’s no secret that I love real estate. There are so many different aspects of it, and we’re making a difference in people’s lives. Being in real estate also means you have to be good at many different things....
Design Tips for Home Sellers
February 03, 2020 16:09 VideoIf you’re a home seller, knowing the latest in home design and style will help your home shine much brighter. Here’s why. I’m back once again with Max Wilker, the Style Director for Better Homes and Gardens. This time, he’s here to give us some quick tips on freshening up your home decor to help maximize your sale price. Here’s an outline of our conversation, with timestamps so that you can skip ahead to the section(s) that interest you the most: 0:34- How to freshen up your dining room ...
The 10 Commandments of the Home Buying Process
January 03, 2020 17:55 VideoHomebuyers: Follow these 10 real estate commandments to ensure you make it all the way to the closing table. If you’re a homebuyer and you want to be sure to make it to closing, follow these 10 real estate commandments: Thou shall not: 1. Change jobs or become self-employed. If you change your industry or how you’re compensated, it can really shake up how the mortgage approval process goes for you. 2. Buy a new vehicle. Even if your car is totaled, it’s very important that you wait unt...
Thank You For Your Support and Happy Holidays!
December 06, 2019 21:22 VideoOur 2019 Pumpkin Pie Giveaway was a huge success! 600 pies were shared with clients, the community, and organizations in need. It was fantastic to connect with so many old friends–thanks so much for being part of it! Wishing you a joyous holiday season! Check out the video for highlights!
Register Today to Get Your Free Pumpkin Pie
November 11, 2019 21:56 VideoThanksgiving is right around the corner, and we’re giving away 500 pumpkin pies to celebrate. Here’s how you can get yours. Thanksgiving is almost here, and we’re saying thanks this year with 500 pumpkin pies. If you’re a past client, current client, or someone who just needs some more deliciousness in their lives, visit this link to reserve your pie today. You can pick up your pie on Monday, November 25 at our West Des Moines location or on Tuesday, November 26 at our Indianola location...
Looking at the Latest Home Color Trends With an Expert
November 04, 2019 17:03 VideoMax Wilker is an expert when it comes to home design and he has his pulse on the latest home color trends. Here’s what he’s been seeing lately. I’m joined today by Max Wilker of Better Homes & Gardens to talk about the latest home color trends. Max is the Style Director for Better Homes & Gardens and has a wealth of knowledge on all the latest home design trends. Max says that the quickest way to update a home is with color, and he’s excited to show us how today. Here’s an outline of our ...
What Are the Most Important Things for Today’s Home Sellers to Know?
October 25, 2019 07:44 VideoAre you, or is someone you know, thinking about selling a home soon? Here are a few things that you’ll need to know. Are you, or is someone you know, thinking about selling a home soon? Here are a few things that you’ll need to know. On the September edition of my podcast with Van and Bonnie, we talked about some of the finer points of home selling including supply and demand, communication, and the three most important things you need to know as a seller. Here’s an outline of our discus...
Do You Have a Special Cause You’re Supporting? Let Us Help
October 10, 2019 14:43 VideoIf you’re hosting or participating in a charitable event and would like to use our moving truck for it, please let us know. We’d love to help. Our team changes lives every day through real estate, but we also do so by supporting causes that our agents and our clients believe in. So if you’ve got a cause you believe in, we want to help you. One thing we love to do is allow you use of our moving truck. If access to our moving truck could help you with a charitable event you’re hosting or par...
How to (Pumpkin) Spice Up Your Fall Listing
September 20, 2019 18:17 VideoThinking of selling your home this fall? Here are a few tips and tricks. If you want to sell your home in the fall, there are a few different things you can do to “pumpkin spice” it up. In the video above, you can listen to my interview with Van and Bonnie, during which I cover tips and tricks for preparing your fall listing. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’d love to hear from you.
What Working With a Highly Skilled, Experienced Agent Looks Like
September 04, 2019 20:21 VideoRealizing success in your home sale or purchase starts with who you hire, as you’ll learn from today’s video. My good friends Van and Bonnie invited me back on their podcast show to discuss the importance of hiring an agent you can trust and who will deliver results when it comes to your buying and selling needs. A professional agent will always work to put your interests first and will go above and beyond in ways the standard agent won’t. In the video above, you can listen to my full i...
How Was Our Market During the 1st Half of 2019?
August 26, 2019 19:11 VideoWhat’s happening right now in our Central Iowa market? Find out with this quick message. I recently sat down once again with my good friends Van and Bonnie to talk about an important topic: Our market. Now that 2019 is more than halfway over, we thought now was the perfect time to share some insight into how the first half of this year played out in terms of our real estate market. In the video above, you can listen to my interview with Van and Bonnie, during which I cover topics like in...
Should You Buy a New Construction Home?
August 05, 2019 20:48 VideoIf you’re curious about buying a new construction home, this video may help you get off the fence. Often when we speak with buyers, they express frustration over the fact that they can’t find exactly the kind of home they’re looking for in the market. When this happens, one option we present to them is the possibility of building a new home from scratch. New construction homes allow buyers to fully customize every detail of their next home. Working with an agent who has experience with t...
How to Change Your Life by Investing in Real Estate
July 30, 2019 19:42 VideoReal estate investing has had a huge impact on my life. It’s helped me to build wealth, support my family, and prepare for the future. Renting out investment properties is an incredible way to create passive income. Better still, paying down the mortgage on these properties becomes much easier when you’re using a tenant’s money to do so, as opposed to your own. Tax benefits related to mortgage interest deductions and depreciation are also a major advantage for real estate investors. Bey...
A Quick Recap of the 1st Half of Our 2019 Market
July 18, 2019 11:00 VideoWhat’s the latest news from our Central Iowa market as we look back on the first half of the year? 2019 has been pretty exciting so far. The real estate market has been strong despite all the crazy weather. Because of that, we didn’t hit our stride until the midway point of the year. With that being said, there are a few trends to keep an eye on moving forward whether you’re a buyer or a seller. First of all, a lot of price reductions are happening. In fact, last June, 44% of all invent...
A Closer Look at What It Takes to Be a Real Estate Agent
June 07, 2019 14:31 VideoI’m back yet again to share another great conversation that I recently had with Van and Bonnie. Instead of discussing the latest numbers or trends in the real estate market, this time we focused on real estate as a business. We talked about our unique team structure, how long it takes to get a real estate license, and much, much more. Cited below for your convenience are timestamps that will direct you to various points in the video. Feel free to watch the full message or use these timest...
Your Home Inspection Questions Answered
May 01, 2019 00:00 VideoWe’re back once more with another conversation about our Central Iowa market, and this time we’re specifically discussing issues related to the home inspection. In today’s episode, we’ll share all the ins and outs of this important, yet sometimes confusing, step in the real estate process. **Cited below for your convenience are timestamps that will direct you to various points in the video. Feel free to watch the full message or use these timestamps to browse specific topics at your leisur...
Discussing Property Tax Assessments
April 25, 2019 15:16 VideoWelcome back to another edition of my podcast with Van and Bonnie. In this third installment, we discussed a ton of things, including property tax assessments, how to protest them, and much more. Here’s an outline of the discussion, with timestamps so that you can skip around to the section(s) that interest you the most: 0:50- Explaining the county’s property assessment process 1:45- Is a high assessment good for home sellers? 3:15- What can you do if you’re not happy with your property...
What a Quality Home Selling Experience Should Look Like
April 03, 2019 23:16 VideoThere are many moving parts to a real estate transaction, and it’s a Realtor’s job to guide you through the process. Even in a hot market, you still have to prepare and market your home, and having the right expertise behind you makes all the difference in terms of maximizing your sale price. What does that expertise look like, though? I was recently a guest on the radio show “Van and Bonnie in the Morning” to help answer that question. To listen to the interview, watch this short video.
Everything You Need to Know About My New Real Estate Podcast
March 15, 2019 00:00 VideoI’ve got exciting news to share: I have partnered with WHO Radio hosts Van Harden and Bonnie Lucas to create a new real estate podcast! There aren’t many people out there who know more about what’s on the mind of Central Iowans than these two, so I am so excited to have the chance to cover our local market conditions with their help. “We’ll cover breaking real estate news and more in this great new podcast.” But breaking real estate news isn’t all we cover in this great new podcast. We a...
Central Iowa Real Estate February Podcast
March 01, 2019 23:16 VideoI recently sat down with Van and Bonnie to talk some more about Central Iowa real estate. Specifically, I talked about a few different projects I have going on with Kimberly Development Company. They have been around since 1978, and the quality and attention to detail in their homes really shines. I also talked about Woodland Hills Villas, what’s in and what’s out in terms of home trends, and much more. To hear the full episode, watch this short video.
Taking the Stress out of the Home Selling Process
December 04, 2018 00:00 VideoWe work with people all the time who are thinking of putting their home on the market but are concerned about the potential stress involved in the home selling process and how that will affect their family and their lifestyle. This fear of the unknown can cause them to delay their decision. If you find yourself in this same situation, your first step should be to hire a great real Realtor. A great Realtor will shoulder a lot of the stress for you by doing three important things: 1. Settin...
Are You About to Buy a Home You Can’t Afford?
October 11, 2018 16:52 VideoI’ve seen so many situations in which people get excited about a home they’ve found and fall in love with it. It’s their dream home, so they’re willing to stretch and struggle to make it work. But unfortunately, that’s sometimes just not feasible. To gauge whether you’re stretching yourself too thin, keep an eye on the following five signs: 1. Are you relying on creative financing and tax abatement to make your payment? Here in Central Iowa, we have many communities with amazing tax abate...
4 Signs It’s Time for You To Move
September 26, 2018 19:46 VideoA statement we hear from homeowners often goes like this: “I’d like to do something in the future, but I just don’t know if the timing is right for me.” Here are four signs that it is time for you to consider making that move. 1. Your home is too small. This one seems obvious, right? If the home that worked great for you with small babies and toddlers feels like it’s bursting at the seems as they grow into pre-teens and teenagers, it’s time to check out the options that might be a fit for ...
What It's Really Like to Work in Real Estate
July 25, 2018 20:53 VideoHaving been in the real estate business since 1999, I’m frequently approached by people who are fascinated by the idea of joining this industry but have no idea where to begin. “I’d love to talk to you about what makes the Misty SOLDwisch Team here at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Innovations such an amazing place to work.” Because of this demand, I’ve decided to launch a monthly meet and greet where people thinking of entering real estate can learn about the business. During these...
Is a New Construction Home Right for You?
June 27, 2018 18:08 VideoThe Misty SOLDwisch home selling team is so thrilled to have amazing relationships with different local builders, as this gives us a unique perspective and unique advantages in assisting our clients with their new construction purchases. “When you build a new home, you can pick out every detail.” There are a number of advantages to building a new home over purchasing a resale property. Today I’d like to list three of these advantages to give you a better idea of whether this may be someth...
Why Is Now Such a Great Time to Buy in Our Market?
May 02, 2018 19:54 VideoSome pretty significant changes have happened in our market recently, and there are three reasons why now is a great time to buy. First, with how low inventory is, you may be surprised at how much equity is in your current home that you can tap into. One thing our team works really hard at is coaching our clients on how to maximize the value of their home to get as much equity out of it as possible. We’re finding that sellers are pleasantly surprised with the numbers that we’re coming up w...
Sellers, Beware of These 3 Myths
March 16, 2018 16:26 VideoAs a seller, there are three main real estate myths that you need to ignore when putting your home on the market. Myth #1: You need to raise your listing price to leave room for negotiation. This is a tough one because it’s been reinforced time and time again, but just because people say it doesn’t mean it’s true. In our Central Iowa market, homes typically sell very close to their list price when they’re priced for today’s market. Depending on your home’s location and what type of home i...
3 Seller Tips to Make Your Listing Stand Out
February 20, 2018 21:36 VideoEveryone knows the basic steps of preparing a home for market. Things like decluttering and neutralizing are obvious, but in a competitive market there are three extra tips you can use to really polish your listing. 1. Pay special attention to your entryway.The front door of your home represents such an important first impression for a buyer. When a buyer visits your property for the very first time, they’ll probably have to stand at the front door for a few minutes waiting for their agent...
This Luxury Home Could Be Yours
January 31, 2018 11:35 VideoWelcome to 12427 90th Avenue. This luxury, 15-acre estate provides the perfect setting for rustic living with a stylish twist. Conveniently located just 15 miles south of the DSM Airport and with quick access to the metro, this five-bedroom, five-bathroom home spans 3,870 square feet and showcases plenty of space both indoors and out. Whether you’re entertaining or simply wish to relax, this home presents an ideal environment for either.Detailed with knotty alder beams and gorgeous trim, t...
How Can We Help You Achieve Your Real Estate Goals?
January 08, 2018 00:00 VideoThe real estate landscape in Central Iowa is changing. Never before have there been so many people looking for opportunities in this area. If you are planning on buying or selling a home in Central Iowa, my team and I are here to help. I have been in real estate since 1999. From that time, I’ve grown from an individual agent to a broker owner, and now I’m launching The Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate brand here in Iowa. Better Homes and Gardens allows us to provide a big-time network...
Come to Our Open Houses This Fall for a Chance to Win Something Delicious
October 03, 2017 17:38 VideoWe’ve got a great chance for you to win the latest edition of the Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook. You might even find the home of your dreams while you’re at it. Want to sell your Central Iowa home? Get a free home value report Want to buy a Central Iowa home? Search all the homes on the MLS At Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate Innovations, we’ve got a great recipe for success when it comes to house hunting in the coming fall. Today, we’re adding a little incentive for you to come ...