The LA Realtor Podcast

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Predicting Sellers - Discussing Offrs.com with General Manager, Robert Reardon Jun 27, 2023

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Hosts Paul and Sara are joined by Robert Reardon, General Manager of Offrs.com, a real estate technology company utilizing data to generate predictive leads. Robert shares what makes Offrs.com unique from other online real estate platforms, how the data-driven system works, and how it can help agents not just identify prospective leads up to a year in advance, but also market to them directly. We also discuss how, in today's increasingly competitive market, learning to make use of technology-driven tools like Offrs.com may be exactly the edge successful agents need. Robert Reardon https://www.offrs.com/ Paul Dashevsky, GreatBuildz https://www.greatbuildz.com/ Sara Lehmann saralehmann7@gmail.com The LA Realtor Podcast larealtorpod@gmail.com https://www.podpage.com/la-realtor-podcast/

10 AI Tools for Realtors Jun 20, 2023

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This week, Paul is joined by LARP Producer Jon Grishpul to discuss AI powered tools that can benefit realtors. We discuss how AI can assist with virtual staging, photo enhancement, 3D tours, and even help in writing listings and generating social media content. This episode is a must-listen for any agents hoping to utilize this emerging technology to grow their business. https://www.virtualstagingai.app/ https://www.autoenhance.ai/ https://www.zillow.com/z/3d-home/ https://picstape.com/ https://www.reimaginehome.ai/ https://get.realtyninja.com/ai-listing-description-generator https://write.homes/ https://socialbee.com/ai-post-generator/ https://likely.ai/ https://homebyte.com/ https://www.realtor.com/ai/ Paul Dashevsky, Jon Grishpul, GreatBuildz https://www.greatbuildz.com/ Sara Lehmann, Glen Oaks Escrow slehmann@glenoaksescrow.com https://glenoaksescrow.com/ The LA Realtor Podcast larealtorpod@gmail.com https://www.podpage.com/la-realtor-podcast/

Passive Real Estate Investing - With Jeremy Roll of Roll Investment Group Jun 13, 2023

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This week hosts Paul and Sara are joined by Jeremy Roll, of Roll Investment Group. Jeremy is a 'full-time' passive investor, and shares his wisdom regarding passive vs active investments, accredited and non-accredited investors, and how to start down this unique financial path. We also chat about common passive investment property types, the taxes often associated with these ventures, and why the deals you don't take might be just as important as the deals you do. Jeremy Roll, Roll Investment Group https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-roll-655107/ Paul Dashevsky, GreatBuildz https://www.greatbuildz.com/ Sara Lehmann, Glen Oaks Escrow slehmann@glenoaksescrow.com https://glenoaksescrow.com/ The LA Realtor Podcast larealtorpod@gmail.com https://www.podpage.com/la-realtor-podcast/

Show Me the Money - Discussing Renovation Financing with David Balderston, RenoFi Jun 06, 2023

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Hosts Paul and Sara are joined this week by David Balderston of RenoFi, a company dedicated to helping homeowners secure financing for their home renovations.We discuss how RenoFi evaluates and leverages the future value of the home to maximize available financing, they types of loan products available through RenoFi, and how they work with lenders in a brokerage capacity to connect clients with the best fit for their project. We also discuss common renovation scenarios where RenoFi can assist, how the loans are determined and distributed, and why RenoFi is an excellent tool for agents to have in their toolbelt when working with buyers looking to renovate.

David Balderston https://www.renofi.com/ learnmore@renofi.com Paul Dashevsky, GreatBuildz https://www.greatbuildz.com/ Sara Lehmann, Glen Oaks Escrow slehmann@glenoaksescrow.com https://glenoaksescrow.com/ The LA Realtor Podcast larealtorpod@gmail.com https://www.podpage.com/la-realtor-podcast/

Buying Hoarder Homes AS-IS with Kristi Cirtwill May 30, 2023

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This week hosts Paul and Sara are joined by Kristi Cirtwill of HoarderHomes.com. We discuss the challenges of buying, cleaning out, and selling a hoarder home, how to approach this delicate situation with compassion and empathy, and the scenarios most commonly encountered in this niche industry. We also cover how realtors can work with experts like Kristi to help their clients reach the best outcome for their homes and their lives, what happens before/during/after the sale of a hoarder home, and how a fresh start can sometimes make all the difference.

Kristi Cirtwill, HoarderHomes.com

https://hoarderhomes.com/ Paul Dashevsky, GreatBuildz https://www.greatbuildz.com/ Sara Lehmann, Glen Oaks Escrow slehmann@glenoaksescrow.com https://glenoaksescrow.com/ The LA Realtor Podcast larealtorpod@gmail.com https://www.podpage.com/la-realtor-podcast/

The Basics of SB9 – The California HOME Act May 23, 2023

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This week, Paul is joined by LARP Producer and GreatBuildz Co-Founder, Jon Grishpul, to discuss the ins and outs of Senate Bill 9, the California HOME Act. We cover the basics of SB9, the differences between urban lot split and two-unit development, and the rules and regulations surrounding each. We also chat about who SB9 most benefits, the types of properties that might be most applicable, and why it's important to understand this new housing bill as an LA agent. Paul Dashevsky and Jon Grishpul, GreatBuildz https://www.greatbuildz.com/ https://planning.lacity.org/development-services/senate-bill-9 http://zimas.lacity.org/

The Art of Gifting, with Ryan McKinney-Bruskin and Lauren Jack of Hey, Hi, Hello! May 16, 2023

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This week hosts Paul and Sara are joined by the founders of Hey, Hi, Hello! Ryan McKinney-Bruskin and Lauren Jack. We discuss the many different types of curated gifts they offer, the importance of creating memorable and personal closing gifts for clients, and how branding can be used to enhance rather than overshadow a gift package. We also cover the rising popularity of automated gifts, how sending prospecting gifts is the modern-day equivalent to door-knocking, and why gifting a little something for Arbor Day might make you extra-memorable as an agent. Lauren Jack and Ryan McKinney-Bruskin, Hey, Hi, Hello! https://www.sayheyhihello.co/

Paul Dashevsky, GreatBuildz https://www.greatbuildz.com/ Sara Lehmann, Glen Oaks Escrow slehmann@glenoaksescrow.com https://glenoaksescrow.com/ The LA Realtor Podcast larealtorpod@gmail.com https://www.podpage.com/la-realtor-podcast/

La La Land - Discussing Land Brokerage with Bryant Brislin May 09, 2023

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Hosts Paul and Sara are joined this week by Bryant Brislin, land broker at the Hoffman Company. We discuss the differences between brokering land deals and residential properties, the potential soft costs involved, and what exactly constitutes available 'land.' We also cover infills vs. green fields, how to find and go after potential land deals, and the importance of redevelopment in the changing landscape of LA's real estate and housing market. Bryant Brislin, The Hoffman Company

https://www.hoffmanland.com/ Paul Dashevsky, GreatBuildz https://www.greatbuildz.com/ Sara Lehmann, Glen Oaks Escrow slehmann@glenoaksescrow.com https://glenoaksescrow.com/ The LA Realtor Podcast larealtorpod@gmail.com https://www.podpage.com/la-realtor-podcast/

Second Home Happiness - Discussing Co-Ownership Platform Pacaso with Marnie Blanco May 02, 2023

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This week hosts Paul and Sara are joined by Marnie Blanco, Head of Industry Relations at Pacaso. We discuss this up-and-coming platform that allows buyers to share ownership of luxury second homes and how it can benefit agents. We cover how Pacaso partners with agents and the compensation involved, what shared ownership means for clients seeking vacation properties, and the logistics involved with scheduling, maintenance, financing, and titles.

Marnie Blanco, Pacaso

https://www.pacaso.com/agents

Replace, Repair, or Upgrade – with LaRocca Inspections President Chris Griffin Apr 25, 2023

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This week hosts Paul and Sara are joined by Chris Griffin, President of LaRocca Inspections. We discuss how agents can best manage client expectations when it comes to inspections, why arranging a pre-listing inspection can help empower sellers in the process, and the negative effects of deferred home maintenance. We also cover the difference between upgrades and replacements, when to call in a specialized inspector, and how yearly inspections and home warranties can be a homeowner's best friend. Chris Griffin https://www.laroccainspections.com/

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