”Let’s Get Real!”
This podcast is the perfect source of Real Estate information. Your host, Bob Richards, gives you the tips and advice he’s learned after 30 successful years in the real estate industry. Learn the best time to buy or sell. How to sell your home quickly & easily for top market value. How to save time and money when buying a new home. How to save money on property taxes, how to make money with vacation rentals and a whole lot more. Listen and subscribe to get the best, most current information for the local real estate market
Episodes
Factors that impact the success of your real estate investment include:
* Short vs. long-term
* Risk Tolerance
*Absentee owner vs. owner-occupied
* Loan program - Fixed or ARM
* Realistic expectations
* Stay educated.
In this episode, Bob will share the 4 tips to help you buy or sell a home in a highly competitive market.
You'll learn about:
* Timing
* Supply and Demand
* Economic Figures
* Interest Rates
* How to get pre-qualified for a new loan.
In this podcast, Bob Richards of Berkshire Hathaway in St George, Utah, provides information to help you navigate the Luxury Real Estate market.
You'll learn:
* What qualifies as luxury real estate
* How sellers benefit from owning a luxury home
* As a buyer, how luxury homes will affect your leverage and buying power
* How Realtors specialize in the Luxury Home Market
* What sellers and buyers of luxury homes should expect from a ...
In this Podcast, Bob Richards provides information on the benefits of owning and purchasing real estate in the Sun Belt.
* What area in the USA is considered part of the sun belt
* Is St George and southern Utah part of the sun belt?
* What attracts people to live in the sun belt?
* How is residential construction affected within that area
* How immigration to sun belt areas affects local and state politics
* How immigration to su...
* What's the definition of an Energy Efficient Home?
* What benefits does a homeowner receive owning an Energy Efficient home?
* Is there REALLY that much of a difference between an Energy Efficient home and one that is not? In what ways are they different?
* What does the home need to have in order to be classified as an Energy Efficient home?
* What is the most common company that promotes "Energy Efficiency"?
* How does builder...
In this podcast episode you'll learn the following about Open Houses.
* What exactly is an Open House?
* Why do Realtors hold the home "Open"?
* Who does the Open House attract? * What's the Realtor's responsibility at the Open House?
* Are homes sold during the Open House? * What pro's and con's exist to a Seller having their home set up for an Open House?
* What pro's and con's exist to a Buyer when going to a home that's an Ope...
In this episode, you'll learn How To Find Affordable Housing In Southern Utah. I'll show you how to find exactly what you're looking for so you save both time and money.
In this episode, Bob Richards and Michael Mollenhauer, discuss the pros and cons of using Contingencies when buying or selling a home.
* What is the difference between a contingency purchase and a contingency sale?
* What are the most common contingency purchases?
* What are the most common contingency sales?
* What impact does each have on the one making the offer and the one receiving the offer?
* What are some proven steps you ...
In this episode, Bob Richards and Michael Mollenhauer review the latest update on:
* What's going on with mortgage interest rates.
* Things a real estate Buyer should Do and Not Do in today's market
* What is the latest development on the $20,000 Buyer Grant Money offered by the state of Utah
* How Residential Real Estate Follow Commercial Real Estate
* What should the buying and selling public expect in the foreseeable future?
In this episode Bob speaks with Paul Poteet the CEO of Surge Development and Mikel Poulsen, Investor Relations Director.
You'll learn key factors to look for when you're thinking about becoming a capital investor in real estate developments
In this episode, Bob hosts his special guest, Bill Hudson.
Bill is the Owner and Principal Agent of Providence Insurance in St. George Utah. You'll discover the best ways to save time and money on your homeowners and commercial insurance.
In this podcast episode, you'll learn some of the top things to NOT do when you're trying to buy a home.
Things like: * Buying a new car, boat or vehicle * Quitting your job * Don't max your credit cards * And more...
PLUS - When trying to sell your home, don't make these money losing home improvement. * Put in a new pool or spa * Hang lavish wall paper * Remove Closets * And More....
Learn more about Bob Richards and the benefits he offers his real estate clients that make him one of the top realtors in Southern Utah.
* Save Time
* Save Money
* Make it Easy
* Stress Free
In this episode, Bob reviews the different Realtor Designations and how they help you to choose the right Realtor for your specific needs.
You'll Learn:
* What are the different professional Realtor designations
* Why they are offered
* How they make a difference in the Realtor you select
* How Realtors obtain different designations
Having a Home Inspection conducted by a certified Home Inspector will save you time and money when you selling or buying a home.
In this episode you'll learn:
* Why you should get a home inspection when buying or selling
* When should it be done
* What are the benefits to both home seller and buyer
* How to find and hire a certified Home Inspector
* Home inspection fees
In this episode you'll discover why it's important to work with a Realtor who's always "open for business." One who will will work when it's convenient for you, the customer and not themselves.
* Real Estate sales is not just a 9 to 5 gig
* How the availability of your Realtor may impact the Seller's ability to sell and the Buyer's ability to buy and close the deal in a timely manner.
* Real Estate Agents who only are open certain...
You'll learn what to look for and what steps to take to avoid being scammed by real estate fraud.
FRAUD is the new "F Word" in Real Estate
* Cell phone scams impersonating someone you know or your bank
* Hacks into your email address which change the account number to wire funds
* Social Media Impersonation
* Desperate Sellers
* Credit Card company fraud
* What to do before wiring money
* How to minimize risk of fraud
In this episode Bob has invited Josh Brown of Mortgage HQ to be his special guest.
Bob and Josh will give answers to the most frequently asked questions by self employed people who are looking to qualify for a new home loan.
You'll Learn:
* Is if harder for self employed people to get a home loan? If so, why?
* How to make the qualification process easier. What documentation you need to provide.
* How COVID 19 impacted qualificati...
Yes, it's time now for everyone's favorite topic - Property Taxes!
You'll Learn....
* Calendar vs Fiscal year calculation
* Utah vs other states
* Primary vs Secondary vs Investment tax rates
* How your tax value is calculated
* How to dispute your property tax fee
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