Realtor Riff Rap
20 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHost Nick Bejelis discusses many aspects of the Royal Palm Realtor® Association, how it works and the direction being taken this year and beyond. Guest Josh Burdine, 2019 Board President, describes the association, it's strategic plans and goals, the benefits and services and what makes it special and unique for members and future members.
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Top 10 Accounting Questions from Realtors®: Andrea Dillon, CPA — Pt. 3
January 08, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBWhat if you could ask a CPA 10 pressing questions about your real estate business? We did and YOU can eavesdrop on our conversation! In this information-packed episode, Certified Tax Resolution Specialist Andrea Dillon addresses the most common questions she gets when working with Realtors®. Here's a sample: Do I really need a separate bank account for my real estate business? Can I write off my home office? How about internet, phone, clothes, hair and makeup? Do I really need to track...
LLC vs. PA: What Realtors® Need to Know: Andrea Dillon, CPA — Pt. 2
December 18, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBAt the beginning of their careers, real estate pros are often faced with establishing their business as a sole proprietorship, limited liability company or a professional association. But which one is for you? What are the tax differences among the three forms of business ownership? And how about legal exposure — are SPs, LLCs and PAs all the same? No! On this episode, Nick talks with Certified Public Accountant Andrea Dillon about the best business approach for Realtors®. Andrea says it pa...
Best of RRR: Mortgage Expert Jason Rios
December 03, 2020 14:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBThis month we're offering a classic RRR episode and one of our favorites: Host Nick Bejelis interviews mortgage expert Jason Rios, who talks about loan types, down payments, credit scores, credit checking tools and condo financing. Jason also discusses interest rates and what VA, FHA other lenders look for before issuing a mortgage. Producer: Jerry Johnson. First published Sept. 20, 2019.
Leadership: Bill Steinke — Part 3
November 13, 2020 20:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBRealtor, educator and mentor Bill Steinke shares tips that real estate professionals can use to mentor others while growing professionally themselves. Bill says it's important to lead by example rather than telling others what to do. He also discusses leadership styles and the importance of being present in the moment. Host Nick Bejelis, who benefited from Bill's mentorship himself, leads the discussion. This is the final installment of a three-part discussion with Bill. Producer: Jerry John...
Leadership: Bill Steinke — Pt. 3
November 13, 2020 20:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBRealtor, educator and mentor Bill Steinke shares tips that real estate professionals can use to mentor others while growing professionally themselves. Bill says it's important to lead by example rather than telling others what to do. He also discusses leadership styles and the importance of being present in the moment. Host Nick Bejelis, who benefited from Bill's mentorship himself, leads the discussion. This is the final installment of a three-part discussion with Bill. Producer: Jerry John...
Realtor® Tax Problems: Andrea Dillon, CPA — Part 1
October 26, 2020 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBNick talks with Certified Public Accountant Andrea Dillon about tax problems. The good news: there IS a way to take care of them! Andrea, whose specialty is tax audit support, explains the IRS penalty structure, liens and levies, and how to get a mortgage while dealing with an overdue tax bill. She also touches on payment options offered by the IRS, including income-based payment plans, offers in compromise and penalty abatement. Finally, she offers her top tips for Realtors® and others to a...
Realtor® Tax Problems: Andrea Dillon, CPA — Pt. 1
October 26, 2020 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBNick talks with Certified Public Accountant Andrea Dillon about tax problems. The good news: there IS a way to take care of them! Andrea, whose specialty is tax audit support, explains the IRS penalty structure, liens and levies, and how to get a mortgage while dealing with an overdue tax bill. She also touches on payment options offered by the IRS, including income-based payment plans, offers in compromise and penalty abatement. Finally, she offers her top tips for Realtors® and others to a...
Realtor® Tax Problems: Andrea Dillon, CPA-Part 1
October 26, 2020 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBNick talks with Certified Public Accountant Andrea Dillon about tax problems. The good news: there IS a way to take care of them! Andrea, whose specialty is tax audit support, explains the IRS penalty structure, liens and levies, and how to get a mortgage while dealing with an overdue tax bill. She also touches on payment options offered by the IRS, including income-based payment plans, offers in compromise and penalty abatement. Finally, she offers her top tips for Realtors® and others to a...
Realtor® Tax Problems: Andrea Dillon, CPA-Pt. 1
October 26, 2020 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBNick talks with Certified Public Accountant Andrea Dillon about tax problems. The good news: there IS a way to take care of them! Andrea, whose specialty is tax audit support, explains the IRS penalty structure, liens and levies, and how to get a mortgage while dealing with an overdue tax bill. She also touches on payment options offered by the IRS, including income-based payment plans, offers in compromise and penalty abatement. Finally, she offers her top tips for Realtors® and others to a...
Staying Relevant: Bill Steinke — Pt. 2
October 09, 2020 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MBNick continues his discussion with trainer, coach and Realtor® Bill Steinke, this time on the topic of staying relevant in the real estate business. Bill says understanding the market is key to bringing value to homebuyers and sellers — analyzing data, staying abreast of prevailing expert opinions and leveraging educational resources, for example. As Nick observes, Realtors® can show their value by bringing something to consumers that they can't Google. Part 2 of 3 with Bill. Host" Nick Beje...
Staying Relevant: Bill Steinke — Part 2
October 09, 2020 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MBNick continues his discussion with trainer, coach and Realtor® Bill Steinke, this time on the topic of staying relevant in the real estate business. Bill says understanding the market is key to bringing value to homebuyers and sellers — analyzing data, staying abreast of prevailing expert opinions and leveraging educational resources, for example. As Nick observes, Realtors® can show their value by bringing something to consumers that they can't Google. Part 2 of 3 with Bill. Host" Nick Beje...
Professionalism: Bill Steinke — Part 1
September 28, 2020 19:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBRealtor® Bill Steinke joins Nick for an in-depth discussion of professionalism in the real estate business. As a longtime trainer and coach of many SWFL Realtors®, Bill stresses that the individual practitioner is his or her own most effective branding tool. Along with the basics — dressing professionally, using a recent photo — he also cites the importance of staying current with technology: "Get on the train or get run over by it." Part 1 of a 3-part discussion. Host: Nick Bejelis. Produce...
Jason Jakus: Redefining the Edge of Real Estate
June 16, 2020 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBFor Realtors, client relationships don't need to end when the keys and checks are passed. In this episode, broker Jason Jakus discusses the importance of maintaining lifelong relationships with buyers and sellers. His conclusion: It make more sense to sell to someone you've worked with before than to acquire a new client. Host: Nick Bejelis. Producer: Jerry Johnson.
iBuyers with Jason Jakus
February 26, 2020 21:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBRPCRA Board member Jason Jakus talks about iBuyers in the latest episode of Realtor Riff Rap with host Nick Bejelis. Jason explains that iBuyers seek out highly motivated sellers, then generally buy homes sight-unseen. Is this approach a threat to the traditional real estate sales model? How can Realtors compete? Find out in this information -packed episode!
Jason Jakus on Data Security
January 22, 2020 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBHost Nick Bejelis talks to Realtor and educator Jason Jakus about steps real estate professionals can take to keep online data secure. Jason covers the importance of having an office policy for handling personally identifiable information, how to avoid phishing scams, password management and ransomware.
Interview with Al Giacalone
November 12, 2019 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBHost Nick Bejelis speaks with Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association Housing Foundation President Al Giacalone about how the foundation helps SWFL residents attain the dream of home ownership.
Interview with Marlissa Gervasoni
October 21, 2019 20:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBSWFL MLS Board President Marlissa Gervasoni describes cases of attempted real estate fraud that have surfaced in the local area; how to spot the signs of fraud and how to proceed when the red flags emerge during a transaction.
Interview with Jason Rios
September 20, 2019 13:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBHost Nick Bejelis interviews mortgage expert Jason Rios, who talks about loan types, down payments, credit scores, credit checking tools and condo financing. Jason also discusses interest rates and what VA, FHA other lenders look for before issuing a mortgage.
Interview with Chris Lopez about RPAC
August 21, 2019 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this episode, host Nick Bejelis speaks with the Royal Palm Coast Realtor® Association's director of public policy, Chris Lopez about RPAC. Learn a little history about the Realtor® Political Action Committee, how it works, what it does and how you can get involved. This year, RPAC is celebrating its 50th anniversary including an attempt to set a Guinness World Record at the Florida Realtors® Convention and Trade Show in Orlando.
Interview with RPCRA Board President, Josh Burdine
April 12, 2019 20:00 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MBHost Nick Bejelis discusses many aspects of the Royal Palm Realtor® Association, how it works and the direction being taken this year and beyond. Guest Josh Burdine, 2019 Board President, describes the association, it's strategic plans and goals, the benefits and services and what makes it special and unique for members and future members.