Not Just A Transaction
69 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsDid you know, 80% of potential home buyers don’t qualify for a traditional mortgage? That means 80% of the market can’t buy a home using traditional means. And 80% of the people you COULD be selling to aren’t even in your consideration yet. Not Just A Transaction is the podcast that explores the many creative options available for buying or selling a home. Based out of New England Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach have helped HUNDREDS of people buy, and sell their home even when they thought it wasn’t possible.
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Episodes
Do You Sell to Non-Owner Occupants?, with Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach
March 24, 2021 08:00 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MBEpisode Topic: In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, hosts Nick and Zachary discuss why they don’t sell to non-owner occupied buyers. Instead, they choose to focus their efforts on helping sellers who don’t want to go through the highly competitive traditional real estate market and buyers who don’t quite qualify for a mortgage loan through a bank, creating win-win-win solutions for everyone involved. Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode: No special terms were used in thi...
What Is It Like Partnering With Pre Property Solutions?, with Manny Lindo
March 17, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBEpisode Topic: In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, hosts Nick and Zachary speak with special guest Manny Lindo, CFO and Director of Highland Real Estate Group, about what it’s like partnering with the Pre Property Solutions team and the unique solutions their partnership can bring to the table for homebuyers or sellers. Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode: No special terms were used during the episode. What you’ll learn about in this episode: How Manny’s experience a...
Why Did the Family Team Decide to Focus on This Real Estate Strategy?, with Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach
March 10, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MBEpisode Topic: In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, hosts Nick and Zachary explain why they both believe so strongly in the win-win-win deals they’re able to create for home buyers and sellers, they share how they got into the “rent to own” real estate investing niche in the first place, and they share why they feel passionately about helping people who are let down through the traditional way of buying a home. Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode: No special terms were ...
What Is It Like Behind the Scenes?, with Sue Skipper
March 03, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MBEpisode Topic: In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, hosts Nick and Zachary speak with special guest Sue Skipper, Operations Manager for Pre Property Solutions, about what it’s like working as part of the Pre Property Solutions team and about how she works closely with tenant buyers to help them fulfill their dreams of owning a home. Sue explains why communication is a vital part of the process and critically important for ensuring a successful transition into home ownership. Glossa...
Do We Work With Other Investors?, with Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach
February 24, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 26 MBIn this episode of Not Just A Transaction, hosts Nick and Zachary explain how the team at Pre Property Solutions can work with all kinds of real estate investors, landlords, buyers, and sellers to find creative solutions to the challenges and obstacles you may face, and they share past examples of how they’ve been able to help investors and real estate agents turn difficult deals into profitable scenarios. Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode: Wholesaling – A type of real estate...
How Do We Get Your Credit Ready to Buy a Home?, with Paul Ritter
February 17, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this episode of Not Just A Transaction, hosts Nick and Zachary speak with special guest and credit repair expert Paul Ritter. Paul discusses how he works with tenant buyers to get credit issues straightened out so that they can qualify for a loan at the end of the lease period, and he explains what huge differences set his services apart from other competitors that aren’t as invested in the success of the buyers. Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode: Debt-to-Income Ratio – Th...
Why is Integrity a Cornerstone of Our Business?, with Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach
February 10, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes - 15.1 MBEpisode Topic: In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, hosts Nick and Zachary explain why integrity is the cornerstone of everything the Pre Property Solutions team does, for both buyers and sellers. Many real estate investors are happy to take your money but aren’t really invested in your success, but Pre Property Solutions is different. Integrity, honesty, and open communication are standard, whether you’re looking to buy or sell a home. Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episod...
What If the Buyer Has Bad Credit or No Credit?, with Michelle Proia, Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach
February 03, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 30.3 MBEpisode Topic: In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, hosts Nick and Zachary speak with special guest Michelle Proia from Main Street Home Loans. Michelle is an expert at helping tenant buyers establish or improve their credit rating so that they can get approved for a home loan, and she has worked extensively with the Pre Property Solutions team and their clients. Michelle answers questions about the process and explains why getting started early is critical for success. Glossary of...
What If the Buyer Has Bad Credit or No Credit?, with Michelle Proia
February 03, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 30.3 MBEpisode Topic: In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, hosts Nick and Zachary speak with special guest Michelle Proia from Main Street Home Loans. Michelle is an expert at helping tenant buyers establish or improve their credit rating so that they can get approved for a home loan, and she has worked extensively with the Pre Property Solutions team and their clients. Michelle answers questions about the process and explains why getting started early is critical for success. Glossary of...
Who Are Common Sellers We Help?, with Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach
January 27, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this episode of Not Just A Transaction, hosts Nick and Zachary explain the attributes that make up the ideal seller they work with, and they discuss the common problems they’re able to solve on behalf of their sellers. They address many of the questions you might have as a potential seller considering using their services, and they explain what sets Pre Property Solutions apart from others in the rent-to-own real estate market. Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode: Equity – t...
Open Communication With Buyers And Sellers, With Nick Prefontaine And Zachary Beach
January 20, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 7.77 MBIn this episode of Not Just A Transaction, hosts Nick and Zachary explain the incredible importance of keeping lines of communication open. They share how they can help buyers overcome life’s unexpected hurdles and struggles to make payments, but only if the sellers let them know what’s happening. Life is not static, and sometimes it can change quickly. Nick shares how he had his own brush with the unexpected when he experienced a terrible snowboarding accident. Glossary of Special Terms U...
Why Are We Different?, with Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach
January 13, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 13.8 MBEpisode Topic: With so many different options available for buying or selling a home, what sets Pre Property Solutions apart? Vast experience, the right training, and remaining laser focused on keeping the sellers and buyers front and center for every decision, because it should never be just another transaction. In this episode, Nick and Zachary discuss the many different factors that have allowed Pre Property Solutions to be a trusted partner for both homebuyers and sellers. Glossary o...
What if the Market Changes Before the End of the Deal?, with Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach
January 06, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes - 15.1 MBEpisode Topic: What happens in a rent-to-own real estate deal if the market shifts, the property doesn’t appraise, or some other outside force disrupts things before the end of the rental period? Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach from Pre Property Solutions discuss the many flexible options that can ensure that everyone crosses the finish line, even if the unexpected happens. Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode: Appraisal – a professional determination of the value of a prop...
Is This Risky?, with Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach
December 30, 2020 09:00 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBEpisode Topic: Buying on terms can feel risky, and in the wrong situation it can be just like any other big purchase, but it doesn’t have to be if you take some time to plan, be honest with yourself, and set clear expectations and guidelines. Learn how a strict pre-qualification process can take the risk out of buying or selling a home on terms, and how working with a trusted and experienced team can help you cross the finish line to home ownership. Glossary of Special Terms Used in this...
How Does Forbearance and Covid-19 Affect Both Buyers and Sellers?, with Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach
December 23, 2020 09:00 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBEpisode Topic: Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach explain what happens when the end of a rent-to-own lease period comes up and the buyer still doesn’t qualify for a mortgage loan. If you’re a potential homebuyer who can’t get a bank to approve you today, or a seller who wants the chance to sell to the 80% of otherwise great buyers who don’t qualify for a traditional mortgage, Nick and Zachary address some of the common concerns and fears that might be holding you back. Glossary of Specia...
What happens if you don't get a loan at the end of your agreement, with hosts Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach
December 16, 2020 09:00 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBEpisode Topic: Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach explain what happens when the end of a rent-to-own lease period comes up and the buyer still doesn’t qualify for a mortgage loan. If you’re a potential homebuyer who can’t get a bank to approve you today, or a seller who wants the chance to sell to the 80% of otherwise great buyers who don’t qualify for a traditional mortgage, Nick and Zachary address some of the common concerns and fears that might be holding you back. Glossary of Specia...
How Rent-To-Own Benefits Home Sellers, With Hosts Nick Prefontaine And Zachary Beach
December 09, 2020 09:00 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBNick’s Bio: In 2003, Nick Prefontaine was in a snowboarding accident that left him in a coma for over 3 weeks. The doctors told his parents that he probably wouldn’t walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Less than 3 months later, he was running out of Franciscan Children’s hospital. Now Nick speaks to groups that benefit from his message of overcoming adversity. Nick grew up in the real estate industry and got started at an early age. Most notably, he was knocking on Pre-Foreclosure doors ...
What Does Rent-to-Own Mean for Home Buyers?, with hosts Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach
December 02, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBNick’s Bio: In 2003, Nick Prefontaine was in a snowboarding accident that left him in a coma for over 3 weeks. The doctors told his parents that he probably wouldn’t walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Less than 3 months later, he was running out of Franciscan Children’s hospital. Now Nick speaks to groups that benefit from his message of overcoming adversity. Nick grew up in the real estate industry and got started at an early age. Most notably, he was knocking on Pre-Foreclosure doors ...
Welcome to Not Just A Transaction, with hosts Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach
November 02, 2020 17:43 - 7 minutes - 9.81 MBNick’s Bio: In 2003, Nick Prefontaine was in a snowboarding accident that left him in a coma for over 3 weeks. The doctors told his parents that he probably wouldn’t walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Less than 3 months later, he was running out of Franciscan Children’s hospital. Now Nick speaks to groups that benefit from his message of overcoming adversity. Nick grew up in the real estate industry and got started at an early age. Most notably, he was knocking on Pre-Foreclosure doors...