Beyond the Keys - Pat Lotz Real Estate Group

🎙️Ray Nouhan, Sales Consultant with Allen Edwin Homes (and our good friend) sat down with Chris to talk about a hot topic amidst the Real Estate Market...New Construction. There are many myths when it comes to buying New from both the Agent and Builder side of things and Chris & Ray are here to share the TOP FIVE most important items to keep in mind when tackling New Construction. 🗝️WELCOME TO...

🎙️Cole Cortright, Loan Officer with Movement Mortgage sat down with Chris to chat about the in's and out's of finances with investment properties: How you can structure the funds, what is important with pricing, what to look for with cash flow and more! Price is important, but terms are everything and here's why! 🗝️WELCOME TO BEYOND THE KEYS🗝️ A Pat Lotz Real Estate Podcast where we ta...

🎙️Robert Khabbaz, Realtor and Content Creator, sat down with Chris to talk all about creating an online presence and the importance of doing such in a highly competitive market. Finding creative ways to stand out and making a brand for yourself in the community where you live, work and play is huge in today's market and in society as a whole. How can you do that? Click Play and learn how! 🗝️WE...

🎙️Thomas Pfanner, Founder of "Dad's Who Lead" sat down with Chris to chat all about what he does as a Leadership Coach, specifically through his program 'Dad's Who Lead". Through guidance, empowerment, decision making and more, Thomas goes through exactly what his goals are with his program, no matter the challenge one may be facing. His project is not only about helping...

🎙️We are BACK and this time, Chris sat down with Matt Farnham (via Zoom). He is the Team Lead and Owner of Farnham Real Estate out in Las Vegas! Meeting Matt through Networking allowed for Chris to learn how he grew his business and how different (or not different) Real Estate is across the U.S. While policies and practices may differ, one thing is for sure and that is Matt has built a winning cul...

🎙️This week, Chris sat down with Brian Ennis. He is a Sales Agent with Insurance One and we are lucky enough to have him at our Brighton Real Estate One Location! We all know there are many choices when it comes to Homeowner's Insurance, but do you have one person looking out for your best interests? Brian and Insurance One are experts at making sure you are covered properly and for the best p...

🎙️Chris sat down with the VP - Area Residential Sales Manager at Independent Bank, Matt Sitterlet to talk all about a HOT topic in the industry...Mortgage Rates. Where they are at, what to expect when applying for a mortgage and how to handle objections...LET'S DIVE IN! 🗝️WELCOME TO BEYOND THE KEYS🗝️ A Pat Lotz Real Estate Podcast where we take a deep dive into all the craziness that goes on b...

🎙️Chris sat down with the OP at KW Living, Dominick Comer to talk all about life and the impact he has on the people around him! He has built a team and environment surrounded with positivity, trust and growth! He leads the KW Office with a calm and opportunistic approach in helping individuals grow not only in their business, but in life as a whole! Tune in to hear his chat with Chris about what...

🎙️John Millard, Mortgage Loan Consultant with John Adams Mortgage | But to the Pat Lotz Real Estate Team, he is so much more! One of our Preferred Local Lenders, John and his team are one of the best for a reason! John Adams Mortgage is constantly delivering competitive rates and that combined with John Millard's service, explanations, guidance and teaching make him the perfect partner when tr...

🎙️Team Lead at MI Roots Erin McKenzie sat down with Chris last week to chat all about what it takes to build a big Real Estate Team all while living her life to the fullest! MI Roots over at KW Living is a leading team in the County and we absolutely love when we get to spend time, do business with and attend events with Erin and the entire MI Roots Team! Juggling Business, Being a Team Lead and R...

🎙️A Livingston County Agent Fan Favorite - Chris sat down with Todd Fedie, Team Lead for The Fedie Group to chat about how Todd not only grew his team, but how he got to where he is today! We love seeing Purchase Agreements come across our desk with Todd's name on it, as do many other agents in our community and after listening to this podcast, you will know exactly why! 🗝️WELCOME TO BEYOND THE KE...

🎙️Becoming a Top Solo Agent with Kirsten Kroh | Chris is back with Kirsten and this time they took a deep dive at The Kroh's Nest - Kirsten's Real Estate Business! She's a top solo agent with minimal costs and high numbers: the perfect combination to a successful business! Take a listen to hear why she does what she does and how she does it!  🗝️WELCOME TO BEYOND THE KEYS🗝️ A Pat Lotz Real Est...

🎙️Investing with Kirsten Kroh Both paving the way as younger agents in the community, Chris & Kirsten sat down to chat about their success over the last few years not only in their day-to-day Real Estate Businesses, but in their investment opportunities! Flips, Rentals and More - you do not want to miss this episode!   🗝️WELCOME TO BEYOND THE KEYS🗝️ A Pat Lotz Real Estate Podcast whe...

🎙️EPISODE TWENTY-FOUR Brighton, Michigan is a town surrounded by water. It has a mixture of homes and apartment complexes that is ideal for young professionals and families. When you're not enjoying the beach at Brighton Beach Park, you can also walk along nearby river banks. Living in Brighton Michigan has many benefits. With so many great schools and a variety of housing options, it is easy to s...

🎙️EPISODE TWENTY-THREE As temperatures begin to rise and snowdrops fade, you should start thinking about ways to make your home more appealing in the Spring. Spring is a great time to sell and there are some key steps that you can take to improve your chances of selling quickly, so it’s best to plan earlier than expected. A good plan of preparation ensures that the process of organizing, declutter...

🎙️EPISODE TWENTY-TWO When you are buying a house, it is important to choose the right loan option. A loan provides your business with the capital it needs to grow and succeed. However, identifying the best loan in buying a house is no easy task. It involves an analysis of your overall financial situation and negotiating skills. The right loan will help you pay off the mortgage over time and may al...

🎙️EPISODE TWENTY-ONE When you buy a house, you want to make sure that everything works properly and that there aren't any major defects or issues. At the same time, your agent will want to avoid any surprises during the inspection process. After all, marketing a property with major problems could have an adverse impact on their commission. If a buyer discovers hidden defects after they have moved...

🎙️EPISODE TWENTY Just as in other industries and professions, trust is crucial in the real estate industry. Without it, there can be no valid business relationship and no smooth transaction for either party. Transparent communication at every step of the way builds trust and ensures that both parties understand each other's needs and concerns, so that a deal can be reached that is beneficial to bo...

🎙️EPISODE NINETEEN There is an ongoing trend of millennial parents providing free housing to their adult children. However, it's a bad idea and has surprising consequences. The most important thing to teach your children is financial literacy, like getting them into credit cards to build their credit score for future loans. It is important for parents to explain to their children the value of mone...

🎙️EPISODE EIGHTEEN Real estate is a numbers game and how are you supposed to compete if you don't know the metrics for your market. It's not just good to be up-to-date, but today it’s a necessity to keep up with the latest market trends. We've put together this video on these changes year after year. This is part 2 of 2 and we're going to go through some more stats that are important to know in or...

🎙️EPISODE SEVENTEEN Are you thinking of becoming a real estate agent or of how accessible real estate agents are? Because here’s what you have to know: Real estate agents have been a necessity in society because of the advent of globalization. At present, they have become more tech savvy, better educated, and more professional than ever before. Like most professions, real estate professionals stil...

🎙️EPISODE SIXTEEN We're talking about what real estate agents aren't telling you – some bad eggs and a few ugly situations that come up in every real estate career. The more you’ve been around, the more ugly and good to go over. From untruthful sellers to trustworthiness, and the 24-hour rule, we’ve seen it all, done it all, and have overcome thanks to the relationships we’ve built. It’s a wild we...

🎙️EPISODE FIFTEEN 🤔 Thinking about becoming an agent to help other people find their perfect home – not a bad idea, right? But anyone who's ever landed an awesome real estate job knows, it doesn't always come with a welcome mat. It takes a lot of patience and the right foundations. Agents are driven, hard-working, and sometimes a little crazy but that’s what we’re here for! We’ll take you through...

🎙️EPISODE FOURTEEN Are you about to buy your first house? If you're feeling overwhelmed, that's alright. There's SO much to keep track of: inspections, appraisals, contingencies, legal costs--where do you even begin? All while stretching your patience in between. In this episode, we'll help guide you through your home purchasing journey by providing a checklist of all the steps involved in buying...