Open House with Mark Siwiec and Corey James Moran

Episode 42 - Has the Spring Market Officially Begun?

March 12, 2022 13:31 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB

This week on the podcast Mark and Corey question if the spring market has officially started, the continuing impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a famous movie house that's now for sale and more!

Episode 41 - The Local Impact of Out of Market Buyers

March 05, 2022 15:54 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

This week on the podcast Mark and Corey discuss the local impact of out of state and tri-state buyers who have been flooding the Rochester market.

Episode 40 - The Four Factors That Could Derail the Seller's Market

February 28, 2022 21:35 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

This week on the podcast Mark and Corey discuss four different factors that could end up derailing the seller's market.

Episode 39 - Recalibrating Buyer Expectations in 2022

February 20, 2022 15:49 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB

This week on the podcast Mark and Corey spent some time talking about how the expectations for a buyer in 2022 need to be completely recalibrated.

Episode 38 - 2022 Will Be the Hardest Year Yet for Millennials to Buy Homes

February 11, 2022 00:33 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

This week on the podcast Mark and Corey discussed how the ever changing real estate market is making it increasingly difficult for millennials to buy homes.

Episode 37 - Real Estate is a Relationship Business

February 03, 2022 19:58 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

This week on the podcast Mark and Corey talk about the important role relationships play in the real estate industry.

Episode 36 - How Commercial Real Estate Is Impacting Residential

January 27, 2022 19:58 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

This week on the podcast Mark and Corey discuss what's happening with the commercial real estate market and how it could end up impacting the residential side of things.

Episode 35 - The Spring Market Has Already Begun...At Least for Buyers

January 22, 2022 15:16 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

This week on the podcast Mark and Corey analyze what the beginning of 2022 has been like so far for the local real estate market. See some of the properties highlighted on the podcast here and here!

Episode 34 - New For Sale By Owner Lows, Millennial Alternatives, and Party Squashers

January 08, 2022 01:06 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

This week on the podcast Mark and Corey talked about how FSBO deals are at an all time low and why they typically don't end well for the seller, some alternatives for housing that millennials are looking into, and the latest technology to stop renters from trashing your short term rental.

Episode 33 - Real Estate Agent Insanity, More 2022 Projections, and the Impact of Rising Interest Rates

December 30, 2021 19:38 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

This week on the podcast Mark and Corey talked about some real estate agents who are in the news for all the wrong reasons, gave more projections for 2022, and discussed the potential impact of rising interest rates.

Episode 32 - Reviewing 2021 and Looking Ahead to 2022 with Jay Teresi

December 24, 2021 00:17 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

This week on the podcast Mark and Corey were joined by Real Estate Broker, Agent Consultant, and President of ZSG Analytics, Jay Teresi, to look back at 2021 and look ahead to 2022!

Episode 31 - Celebrity Real Estate, Scams, and Advice for First Time Home Buyers

December 18, 2021 15:35 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB

This week on the podcast Mark and Corey talked about the biggest celebrity real estate sales in 2021, potential scams to avoid, and some advice for first time home buyers who are looking to purchase in 2022.

Episode 30 - Overrated Holiday Movies, Real Estate in the News, and When to Update Your Home

December 09, 2021 21:04 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

This week on the podcast, Mark and Corey discussed overrated holiday movies, some real estate news, and when to update your home.

Episode 29 - The Slow Season

December 02, 2021 21:27 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

With the start of the slow season underway, Mark and Corey turned their attention to the new year and what it could bring for the local real estate market.

Episode 28 - The Do's and Don'ts of Staging

November 12, 2021 21:40 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

This week on the podcast Mark and Corey discussed some of the do's and don'ts when it comes to staging your home!

Episode 27 - Don't Panic if Your House Isn't Selling

November 04, 2021 19:25 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MB

This week on the podcast Mark and Corey discuss the steps you can take if you've put your home on the market and it isn't selling.

Episode 26 - The Evolution of the Mark Siwiec Team

October 14, 2021 23:51 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MB

"This week on the podcast Mark and Corey were joined by Nicole, Operations Manager for the last twelve years, to talk about the evolution of the Mark Siwiec Team."

Episode 25 - How New Technology is Changing Real Estate

October 08, 2021 00:25 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MB

This week on the podcast Mark and Corey discussed how the introduction of some amazing new technology is changing the way that real estate business is done!

Episode 24 - Navigating a Shifting Market

September 30, 2021 22:08 - 29 minutes - 40 MB

This week on the podcast Mark and Corey discuss the cooling market and what that means for both buyers and sellers.

Episode 23 - How to Create a Bidding War

September 23, 2021 17:33 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MB

This week on the podcast Mark and Corey were joined by another member of the team, Mark Crandall, to talk about the changes to the market that are making it increasingly more difficult to create and profit from bidding wars.

Episode 22 - Surround Yourself with the Right Advocates: The Real Estate Attorney

September 17, 2021 02:26 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MB

This week on the podcast Mark and Corey were joined by real estate attorney Mark Gunther to talk about the importance of the attorney's role in a real estate transaction!

Episode 21 - Remodeling is Worth the Investment

September 10, 2021 19:16 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MB

In this episode Mark and Corey conclude their mini-series on how to prepare your home for the market by taking a deep dive into remodeling.

Episode 20 - The Critical Importance of Curb Appeal

September 02, 2021 22:17 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MB

As they continue their series on how to prepare your home for the market, Mark and Corey take a deep dive into how to make sure your curb appeal is on point.

Episode 19 - Floors Are for More Than Just Walking On

August 27, 2021 21:15 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MB

This week on the podcast Mark and Corey were joined by Josh Bartolotta, another agent on the team, as they continue their series on how to prepare your home for the market.

Episode 18 - How a Fresh Coat of Paint Can Make You Money

August 20, 2021 20:55 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MB

In part one of their "How to Prepare Your Home for the Market" series, Mark and Corey were joined by Chris Sekula from Sekula's Precision Painting to talk about how a fresh paint job can wind up making you money!

Episode 17 - Buying a House in an Area You Don't Currently Live

August 13, 2021 20:36 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MB

This week Mark and Corey broke down some of the challenges and solutions for buying a home in an area where you don't currently live.

Episode 16 - Keeping Deals Together

August 07, 2021 21:25 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MB

This week on the podcast Mark and Corey were joined by Yvonee, the Transaction Coordinator from their team, to talk about all of the things that can go wrong after an offer gets accepted and how to keep a deal together.

Episode 15 - Majuwa Kowai-Bell, Mortgage Loan Officer @ Genesee Regional Bank

July 28, 2021 23:11 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MB

This week on the podcast Mark and Corey were joined by Majuwa Kowai-Bell, a mortgage loan officer from Genesee Regional Bank, to give his perspective and insight into the current real estate market.

Episode 14 - The Importance of Interviewing Multiple Agents

July 21, 2021 21:45 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MB

This week on the podcast Mark and Corey discuss the importance of interviewing multiple agents, as well as what you should be looking for in the agent you ultimately end up going with!

Episode 13- Discount Brokerages and Getting What You Pay For

July 16, 2021 00:49 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MB

This week on the podcast Mark and Corey talk about why going with a discount broker may seem great on the surface, but when you dive a little deeper you realize how it could end up costing you.

Episode 12 - Strategies for Buyers

July 07, 2021 22:21 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

In this episode Mark and Corey breakdown some different strategies for buyers that could be the difference between winning or losing out on your dream house!

Episode 11 - The "Reality" About Flipping Houses

June 30, 2021 23:53 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

This week Mark and Corey talk about how flipping a house can be a whole lot more challenging than it seems on HGTV.

Episode 10 - Landlording 101

June 25, 2021 00:35 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

This week Mark and Corey talk about Mark's experience as a landlord and the three simple steps he says are the key to choosing the right tenants.

Episode 9 - Investing in Rental Properties

June 16, 2021 22:03 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

In this episode Mark and Corey discuss investing your money in rental properties and how it can set you up for retirement.

Episode 8 - Off Market Deals

June 09, 2021 19:21 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB

This week on the podcast Mark and Corey talk about off market deals and how they can be a win-win for both buyers and sellers!

Episode 7 - The Benefits of Working with a Real Estate Team

June 02, 2021 21:38 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

In this episode Mark and Corey explain why working with a real estate team is such a huge benefit.

Episode 6 - Buying vs. Building vs. Renting...You're Gonna Pay

May 26, 2021 21:35 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

This week on the podcast Mark and Corey discuss two of the alternatives to buying a home, that will also force you to pay a lot more than you used to.

Episode 5 - Just Get Started

May 19, 2021 21:35 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

Mark and Corey focus on how it's becoming increasingly difficult for first time home buyers as the divide continues to grow between the haves and have-nots, but also how important purchasing your first home is for your future.

Episode 4 - Tackling Some of the Biggest Questions About the Current Market

May 12, 2021 18:51 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

Are we headed for another housing collapse like we saw back in the mid 2000s? Are the homes that are being sold right now going to hold their value when things cool down? What does all of this mean for assessments and property taxes? Mark and Corey address those questions and more!

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