The Drafting Offers Podcast

We're alive! We had to step back from the mics for a little while to get caught up on life but we're back! There have been a few changes to the real estate market over the last little while and we want to get you caught up. This week we draft the "things we want to come back" and get caught up in a little nostalgia. Hope you like it!

And we're back! We had to step away from the mics for a bit but we're back to our regularly scheduled programming! This week we discuss the first interest rate drop in four years. What effect has it had on the markets? Multiple offers are going strong where we live and we discuss the best ways you can be prepared as a buyer. What do Realtors keep in their trunks?!?!? That's our draft t...

Happy Canada Day! The fellas are looking forward to a long weekend and this week we're drafting our favourite things about being Canadian. But before that, Brad tests the skills of Scott and John with some real estate trivia, and John talks marketing and the importance of your real estate brand. Thanks for listening!

We're back! We took a few extra days between episodes this time for a very good reason. Watch the episode to find out. We're heading into the firs long weekend of the summer season and what better way to kick things off than a Long Weekend themed draft! We break down the best things about a long weekend. Thanks for watching and don't forget to vote!

On this episode, we salute our amazing home stagers! We talk about some of the "old school" marketing tactics that are making their way back into the business, and how staging significantly impacts the appeal of your property. We take a quick look at the current market and then draft the obvious signs of a staged home. Some things are just too funny not to discuss so get ready for a few...

This week, Scott and John give Brad a few marketing tips, Brad talks about being interviewed by some out-of-town buyers, and we discover that John likes golf but doesn't know a single pro golfer. This week's draft topic is House Hunting Red Flags and we have a few big ones! If you're in the market right now or might get into the market soon, you need to listen! Don't forget the mos...

After a quick market update we get right into the draft. This week's 'draft' topic is BEER! Listen to the episode and make sure you head over to our Instagram account to vote for your faves! If you have a draft topic or want us to talk about something that affects you, drop us a line! @thedraftingofferspodcast Happy Spring everyone!

Like a good neighbour, The Drafting Offers Podcast is there! We give you a quick market recap and then get right to drafting our Best Neighbours teams. The guys all live in very different neighbourhoods so this will be an interesting one to say the least. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and follow us on Instagram for all the bonus content!

An historic moment here at the Drafting Offers Podcast - John managed to pull off his second win, and this one was by a country mile! Can he make it two in a row by winning the Dream Garage draft?!?!?! We take a quick look at the real estate market activity in southern Ontario and give you a quick rundown of the showing activity in January and February. Hope you enjoy this one!

Happy Valentine's Day! We spend a few minutes talking about what's happening in the local real estate markets. Who doesn't want a little mid-winter update? It's our first ever Valentine's Day draft and some grievances are going to be aired! We draft the things we all HATE about V-Day. Enjoy!

It's our first show (and first draft!) of 2024! Hope everyone enjoyed listening to the special holiday episodes as much as we enjoyed making them. This week on the podcast, we brush the dust off of our crystal balls and make a few predictions for 2024. Our draft topic is Bougie Bathrooms and it's clear that we all have a different definition of the word 'bougie' so make sure you li...

We tie a bow on 2023 and draft our favourite holiday meal! Brad was the winner of the Holiday Movie draft and John spent most of December editing so he's taking a nap for a few weeks. Happy New Year everyone! Can't wait to see you again in 2024.

Hot on the heels of the best Christmas music draft, we return to the studio and draft the best Christmas movies this week! Lots of Holiday cheer on this episode so make sure you listen AND vote in our Instagram poll afterwards. From all of us here at the Drafting Offers Podcast, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and we'll talk to you next week! -John, Scott and Brad.

We hope you enjoyed listening to our first Christmas Special as much as we enjoyed making it! Congrats to Scott who, much to Brad's dismay, showed us that he has what it takes to decorate for the holidays. Sorry John - your wreath won't cut it this year. This episode is all about the music! You'll want to sing along at a few parts - mainly to drown out John. Merry Christmas!

We talk business for a few minutes and get right into this week's Christmas-themed draft - the best Christmas decor. Brad took a trip into the 'big' city and joined us in-studio for the first of four upcoming Christmas specials. Keep watching!

On today's podcast, we break down and debunk a recent news article. Do you think the housing market has gone into hibernation? Our draft this week is "Things you never want to see when showing a property" and let me tell ya, we've seen some stuff. Make sure you hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!

On today's episode, Scott has a big announcement and we share the results of the Most Iconic Movie House draft! We dive into the best ways to get your home ready for winter, and draft our least favourite household chores. Don't forget to check us out on Instagram to vote for who you think drafted the best team!

On this episode we welcome our first guest; mortgage agent Carlin Poole! She sits down with the guys and answers some of your mortgage questions. Reach out to her on Instagram at @carlinpoolemortgages or via email at carlin@poolemortgages.com. We're drafting the best movie houses this week! Loads to choose from in this category and Scott still picked....well, you'll have to listen to find...

Halloween is coming up and two thirds of us are excited for it. The draft this week is all about our Halloween favourites! Are you worried that your offer won't be considered by a seller because it includes a home inspection condition? We get into the benefits of a pre-purchase home inspection. Who won last week's thanksgiving draft? Find out on this week's episode!

This week on the podcast, there was some controversy with last week's draft and the winner one by one single vote. Who was it? Spoiler alert - it wasn't John. We draft the top things we are thankful for about or homes. We hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend and we will see you soon!

We celebrate a big win! This week we draft our favourite "specialty" rooms in the house. John is coming off a big win. Will he go back to back like the 92-93 Blue Jays? Does home staging make a big difference in the final sale price? Listen to find out!

On this episode we give a shout out to the winner of our Jays ticket draw! We get into a chat about the top 8 things you should have on your checklist if you plan to purchase an investment property, and we draft the best appliances in the house! This one might take a turn - listen up for some good natured ribbing.

Scott finally loses a draft, but does John finally win one? Listen to find out! We break down some of the pros and cons when it comes to installing a swimming pool and finishing a basement. Will there be another rate increase next month? We draft the best pre-listing improvements you can make before listing your house and this draft might be a close one! Make sure you like, subscribe and follow us...

On this week's podcast, milk was a bad choice for a BC Realtor, Scott 'boasts' another win, and we draft the most cringy real estate terms that we all see in property listings. Oh, almost forgot - and we're talking about some memorable open houses. See what I did there? Remember open houses? Will John finally win a draft? One of these days!

On this episode, do pro golfers care about the rising interest rates? We get into a discussion about the effect the rates are having on our local markets. This week we draft the Most Iconic TV Show Houses! We get right into it about ONE particular house that you might want to weight in on. The draft tally is Scott-4, Brad-1 and John-0. Will John get his FIRST win? Probably not. Listen to find out...