Kevin Smith Real Estate Podcast
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Make Your Home Stand Out: Essential Accessibility Tips
March 13, 2024 16:05How enhancing accessibility can boost your home's marketability. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE home price valuation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! Selling a home can be a daunting task, especially when the property requires some work. As we approach the busier spring market, ensuring your home stands out to potential buyers is crucial. One often overlooke...
Maximizing Home Equity: Your Roadmap to Financial Freedom in 2024
February 23, 2024 16:56Understanding how your home equity can be a real game changer. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE home price valuation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! Today, I’ll delve into a topic that's making waves across the nation: the transformative impact of home equity when selling your house. Home equity is taking center stage in Southern California, where property va...
Overcoming Real Estate Challenges in Fire-Prone Areas
February 12, 2024 17:18Expert tips you need to know for selling your home in high-fire-risk areas. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE home price valuation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! In the realm of real estate, we occasionally encounter unique challenges that test our resolve and adaptability. Recently, a situation unfolded that underscored the complexities of selling properties...
Unlocking Wealth: How 1031 Exchanges Supercharge Investments
January 10, 2024 17:12This is how a 1031 exchange can transform your real estate portfolio. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE home price valuation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! Today, I’ll talk about a powerful financial tool—the 1031 exchange. Whether you're a seasoned property investor or considering stepping into the realm of real estate, understanding the perks and mechanics ...
Warm Wishes and Holiday Cheer
December 11, 2023 17:17From our team to your family, we want to wish you a happy holiday season. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE home price valuation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! As the year comes to a close and we gather around with our loved ones, I want to extend heartfelt wishes for happy holidays to everyone, including friends, family, and the wonderful clients I've had th...
Eco-Friendly Holidays: Embrace Sustainability
December 08, 2023 13:50Adopt sustainable practices and protect your identity this holiday. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE home price valuation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! As we enter the holiday season, it's important to consider our environmental impact and personal security. Here are some valuable tips I've gathered to help make this holiday season both eco-friendly and sec...
A Message of Appreciation
November 13, 2023 17:42Expressing gratitude and well wishes for the new year. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE home price valuation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! The new year is upon us, and as we step into 2023, I wanted to take a moment to send out a heartfelt message of gratitude and warm wishes to each and every one of you. First and foremost, I want to wish you all a belate...
Sell for More Money by Using These 3 Steps
October 30, 2023 13:51Here are the things to focus on when preparing your home for the market. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE home price valuation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! What should you do to prepare your home for sale? It is crucial to thoughtfully prepare your home before you put it up for sale. A home that is correctly staged and prepped will sell for thousands of d...
Get Top Dollar for Your Home: What to Focus On To Increase Its Value
October 13, 2023 14:55Sharing the three most important things you need to do when selling. If you’re thinking about selling your home anytime soon, you need to know how to get the most money out of it. Too many people fall into the trap of thinking they don’t need to put in any work or that they need to spend enormous amounts of money to increase the value of their homes. The truth is that effort is necessary, but a little bit can go a long way. Here are my three tips for how to increase the value of your hom...
Easy Ways To Handle the Top 3 Buyer Objections
September 27, 2023 17:26The best ways to handle these three buyer objections in today’s market. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE home price valuation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! Let's discuss some common questions and objections I've recently encountered regarding the current real estate market. One of the primary objections is concerns about high interest rates. To address thi...
3 Things You Must Absolutely Know Before Selling Your Home
September 15, 2023 14:01Here are three essential tips homeowners need to know before selling. Are you looking to sell your home in the near future? If you are, you need a plan to get the most money possible for your home while ensuring a smooth sale. As a real estate agent, I help people buy and sell houses every single day, so I know what it takes to get top dollar for your property. Here are three things you absolutely need to know before you list your home: 1. Find the perfect price. Pricing can make or bre...
3 Easy Tips To Sell Your Home Fast
August 18, 2023 14:25Here are three tips to help you sell your home as soon as possible. Do you need to sell your house as soon as possible? Maybe you need to relocate for a new job soon, or perhaps you just don’t want to draw out the hassle of a home sale. Whatever your reason is, you don’t need to worry. I have tons of experience helping homeowners sell their properties quickly. Here are three things I’ve learned that will help you sell as soon as possible without sacrificing your final sales price: 1. Pr...
How Do You Know Your Home’s Real Value?
August 03, 2023 15:34Getting the right price for your home comes down to these three tips. The real estate market is an ever-changing thing. One day, prices are up, and the very next day, everything has reversed on you. Over the last few years especially, with turbulent markets and economic confusion, the real estate market has become increasingly dynamic. In this era of constant fluctuation, how will you know how much your home is worth? There are three things that you need to know: 1. Use the right tools....
Discover the Advantages and Disadvantages of Synthetic Grass for Your Home
July 20, 2023 15:55Three pros and cons of installing synthetic grass on your property. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE home price valuation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! Today, we'll explore an enticing home upgrade option that has gained popularity in recent years: synthetic grass. Many homeowners inquiring about its benefits often ask whether synthetic grass is a worthwhil...
Unlocking the Future: Making the Right Move in Today's Real Estate Market
June 29, 2023 14:36Discover insights on whether you should buy now or wait. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE home price valuation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! Today, I want to address a common question that many clients ask me: Should I buy now, or should I wait? In collaboration with Amit, an experienced lender, we'll dive into this topic and provide you with valuable insig...
Breaking Down the Real Estate Market: No Crash in Sight
June 12, 2023 15:00These are the reasons why we don’t expect the market to crash. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE home price valuation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! Today, we want to discuss the current state of the real estate market and address concerns about a possible crash. Many people are worried, given the rising interest rates and media coverage, and they are compari...
Unlock Your Rental Success: Insider Tips To Secure the Perfect Lease!
June 01, 2023 14:24These are the steps you need to take if you want to get a lease. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE home price valuation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! Today, I want to discuss the leasing process for renters. Typically, leases are for a duration of 12 months. To get started on the process of getting a lease, you’ll need to send me your financial package, whic...
Breaking News: The Real Estate Market’s Hidden Window of Opportunities
May 18, 2023 15:29Here’s why the next 60 days is a crucial time for homebuyers. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE home price valuation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! I’m joined today by Amit Singh, a representative from Neo Mortgage. He’ll share with us his expert insights on what’s currently happening in the real estate market. Amit believes that the market will be providing...
The 3 Main Areas Home Inspectors Have To Check
May 05, 2023 15:19Three home upgrades that will fetch you a high return on your investment. Do you know what things a home inspector looks for when they visit a property? Home inspectors will investigate every nook and cranny from the foundation to the roof to find anything that might affect the property’s value. Here are the main things that they will check: 1. Roof. Inspectors look for leaks, damaged or missing shingles, and moss growth. They also look for any problems with the flashing, gutters, vents...
Housing Market FAQ: Your Most Pressing Questions Answered
April 20, 2023 12:54Answering the most common questions people are asking about this market. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE home price valuation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! Since the real estate market is so volatile, most people have a lot of questions. Are you one of those people? I have been getting a lot of questions lately, so I’m here to address the top three: 1. I...
The Ultimate Guide To Deciding When To Sell
April 06, 2023 13:51A few things to consider when making the decision to list your home. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE home price valuation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! Do you want to sell your home but are not sure whether to sell now or wait? To help you make the best real estate move, I’m sharing a few things you need to consider when deciding when to sell. Ultimately, ...
The 5 Best Reasons Why You Should Still Buy a Home
March 22, 2023 14:20Here are the five best benefits of homeownership in California. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE home price valuation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! As a real estate agent, I’m a big believer in homeownership as a path to building long-term wealth. However, you don't just have to take my word for it. Today, I’m sharing five amazing benefits of owning a home:...
Projects That Will Give You the Biggest ROI
February 16, 2023 14:04Three home upgrades that will fetch you a high return on your investment. When preparing your house for sale, you may be led to believe that the more upgrades you make, the higher the price you can list for. However, not all home upgrades are created equal; some will have you pouring money down the drain, while others will get you immediate resale value. Understanding which projects to take on can help you make thousands of dollars more. So, what home improvements should you do if you wa...
Book a Free 30-Minute Home Buying or Selling Call With Me
February 02, 2023 17:18I'm here to answer any of your 2023 home selling or buying questions. I wanted to let you know I'm here to answer any of your 2023 home selling or buying questions on the phone regarding our Orange County housing market. Free. No charge. Just book 30 minutes with me on my calendar. There's a record amount of uncertainty with interest rates, growing mortgage payments, loan qualifications, fluctuating home prices, and ways to get your home ready to sell. I get paid only if your h...
What You Need To Know About Turnkey Homes
January 26, 2023 16:22Many buyers are choosing to buy turnkey homes, and for good reasons. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! Why are buyers interested in purchasing turnkey homes? For those people that may not be familiar with this real estate term, a turnkey home is one that doesn't need any type of improvements, so someone can...
Thank You for All of Your Support This Year
December 13, 2022 15:33I wish you a happy holiday season, and thank you for the support this year. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! Now that we are approaching the end of the year, I want to wish everybody a merry Christmas! It has been a fantastic year, and my most-improved year in sales. I wish all of the families that I've hel...
How Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Can Lower Your Rate
May 27, 2022 15:08Here’s how adjustable-rate mortgages can help you save on your rate. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! Today I am pleased to be joined by Dave Marzinke from Movement Mortgage. Recently, we’ve been hearing about interest rates non-stop, so Dave wants to share some strategies you can use to lower your ra...
Are We Facing a Recession?
April 28, 2022 21:182008 was an outlier because real estate can do well during a recession. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! Today I’m joined by Dave Marzinke from Movement Mortgage to talk about whether we will be facing a recession in the near future. Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch are saying that there is a 35% chance th...
Happy Holidays!
December 16, 2021 17:37From our team to your family, we want to wish you a happy holiday season. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! Happy holidays to you! The holiday season has officially arrived. We hope you enjoy this wonderful time of year and make some fantastic memories. We wanted to take a moment to thank you for your con...
The 5 Reasons Why We Aren’t in a Buyer’s Market
October 19, 2021 17:45Here are the top five reasons why we are not in a normal buyer’s market. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! Today we wanted to talk about the five reasons we are not in our normal buyer’s market: Mortgage rates. According to Freddie Mac, in the 1980s, we saw rates over 12%, but today our rates are at ultima...
What Are the Benefits of Writing a ‘Love Letter’?
October 05, 2021 20:48 VideoHere’s how a love letter can help you win as a homebuyer. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! We have very low inventory in our market, and demand from buyers remains high. One of the ways to be creative as a homebuyer is to use the love letter strategy. Here are a few different reasons why this kind of love lett...
You Can Get a Loan if You’re Self-Employed
October 05, 2021 16:00Movement Mortgage’s self-employed loan program is helping lots of people. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! Today I’m talking with Dave Marzinke from Movement Mortgage about the self-employed loan program. Because the mortgage space is expanding, a lot of our non-QM and alternative documentation lenders ...
How the Experts Are Handling Appraisal Gap Issues
September 20, 2021 15:47 VideoDave Marzinke from Movement Mortgage is back again to address another important topic. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! Dave Marzinke is back with us again to talk a little bit about appraisal gaps, the issues buyers are running into, and how we’re working together to solve problems. If an appraisal comes...
7 Ways To Update A Home on a Budget
September 02, 2021 15:39Here’s seven ways you can update your home without breaking the bank. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! There are seven main ways you can update and improve your home. Even if you’re not looking to sell immediately, these can still help bolster your home’s value and get you prepared in case you decide to sell...
7 Ways To Update A Home on a Budget Before You Sell
September 02, 2021 15:39 VideoHere are seven ways you can update your home without breaking the bank. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! There are seven main ways you can update and improve your home. Even if you’re not looking to sell immediately, these can still help bolster your home’s value and get you prepared in case you decide t...
Setting Expectations With Buyers and Sellers
August 17, 2021 16:31 VideoIt’s critical to set the right expectations with both buyers and sellers. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! Today I’m discussing how to set expectations with buyers and sellers both from the start and throughout the process. For buyers, despite how fast and crazy the real estate market has been lately, i...
What Should Custom Lot Buyers Be Looking for?
August 09, 2021 20:30 VideoHere are six steps to take when evaluating potential land for a new home. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! In a market like this where multiple offers, overbids, and high prices are commonplace, I have some clients who are looking to the future. They are getting ready to retire in California in about two y...
Bidding Wars: Dos and Don’ts for Buyers
June 28, 2021 19:58 VideoHere are buyers’ dos and don’ts for preparing for bidding wars. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! In this time of bidding wars, multiple offers, and everything moving so quickly, make sure you’re doing the right things when submitting your offer as a buyer. Here are three dos and two don’ts to keep in mind:...
Should You Get Into the Real Estate Market?
June 14, 2021 20:14 VideoTwo examples to help you decide if now is the time to enter the market. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! Is now the time to buy a second home or investment property? Today I’m sharing recent examples of a client who bought a second home and one who bought an investment property to help you decide whether n...
Don’t Believe These 4 Misconceptions
June 01, 2021 17:59 VideoDon’t believe these misconceptions about hyper seller’s markets. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! Here are four misconceptions about a hyper seller’s market that you shouldn’t believe: 1. You have to have a plan to sell. It’s good to have some type of outline, but you don’t need to have it down to an exac...
What Buyers Are Looking for in 2021
May 14, 2021 18:48 VideoBuyers are specifically looking for a couple of new things this year. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! Today I want to talk about the top three buyer preferences that sellers should know about. When getting ready to sell your home, buyers are specifically looking for a couple of things this year: 1. Offic...
What Can You Afford in Today's Market?
April 29, 2021 19:24 VideoHere’s how interest rates affect how much house you can afford. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! How much home can you afford with the present low interest rates? This week, I had a client interested in a property that was valued at $500,000, which she’s been approved for, and she’s putting 20% down. Wit...
5 Questions to Answer Before Selling Your Home
April 12, 2021 13:33 VideoHere are five questions that every home seller should ask before listing. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! Low inventory and interest rates are causing absolute craziness in our real estate market. If you’re thinking about selling your home, you should hold off until you’re able to answer all five of these...
What’s Causing People to Have More Money Lately?
March 29, 2021 18:07 VideoHere’s how many Americans actually made money throughout the pandemic. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! Some people have been making a lot of money this year, and there are a few reasons why. Over the last year, the housing market has boomed. Multiple-offer situations are causing bidding wars and allowing...
Difference Between a Sales Professional and Sales Consultant
March 16, 2021 13:42Here is the key difference between sales professionals and consultants. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! A real estate sales professional is someone who might be pitching or pushing their client into buying something for their own financial gain. A sales consultant, on the other hand, is going to ask a lot ...
The Difference Between a Sales Professional and Sales Consultant
March 16, 2021 13:42 VideoHere is the key difference between sales professionals and consultants. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! A real estate sales professional is someone who might be pitching or pushing their client into buying something for their own financial gain. A sales consultant, on the other hand, is going to ask a lot...
When the Appraised Value & Contract Price Don’t Match
March 01, 2021 14:29 VideoHere’s what sellers can do to deal with a low appraisal. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! If you’re a seller, what if your home’s appraised value doesn’t meet its contract price? With the market being so hot and so many multiple-offer situations happening, we’re seeing a lot of this right now. The first ...
How ADU Laws Have Changed in California
February 15, 2021 18:56 VideoA few laws regarding ADUs (accessory dwelling units) have changed in California. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! If you haven’t heard, the Senate in Sacramento has passed new bills that enact a couple of changes regarding ADUs. The first bill, AB 881, has three key aspects to note: The first aspect of t...
4 Tips to Help You Achieve Your Goals in 2021
February 02, 2021 14:30 VideoThese four tips will help you achieve your goals in 2021. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! If you’re having trouble setting and achieving your goals for 2021, here are four tips I use that can help you too: 1. Have an accountability partner. An accountability partner means having someone to tell your goal...
Should I Fix Up My Home Before Selling?
January 18, 2021 21:34 VideoThese tips will help you decide how to prep your home for the market. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Click here to search our new construction homes. Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! Should you take the time and money to fix up your home before selling or are you better off selling it at a discount and not doing anything? Here are some tips to help: 1. Get an assessment from a real estat...