Between Two Brokers

On today's episode Erin and Stacy sit down with mortgage guru Bill Payne for an update.  They cover what's happening with interest rates, if there are any deals left in this market, and how much people can expect to put down in this market when purchasing a home. Plus, Erin encounters a lesser known VA Mortgage Rate and Bill breaks down how those work for the buyer. Today's episode is brought to y...

    Stacy is fresh off a trip to France so she and Erin sit down for a good, old fashioned catch up. Erin gets to spend a weekend in her STR in the mountains during Bear Shadow and gives a nice juicy update on how designing a spec home for her clients is going. She answers Stacy's questions about her process and the amount of time involved in a project like this. Plus, Stacy shares how she stays r...

Zillow is arguably the most popular way to look at real estate from the palm of your hand but what do actual agents have to say about this app?  On today's episode Erin and Stacy share the good the bad and the ugly when it comes to this real estate tool.  And of course they dive into the thorn in every agents side…THE ZESTIMATE. Find out why agents don't trust the zestimate and more on today's B2B...

16th generation South Carolinian, native Charlestonian, and heralded Interior Designer Michael Mitchell is truly a rare breed. In this episode, Stacy and Erin sit down to hear how Michael's life has shaped his eye for style and his unique approach to design. Michael will inspire you to rethink how you "feather your nest" and offers amazing insight for any entrepreneur having created a one stop sho...

The Ladies of Luxury Real Estate are back with another themed list.  This time they cover the Four L's of what to look for when purchasing a home.  These hot tips are real-life lessons learned on the job and are key factors that can help you avoid a lot of heartache when buying your dream home.   Today's episode is brought to you by Bill Payne NMLS ID#: 283298 with First Home Mortgage   Find Out M...

One thing you gotta know about Stacy…she loves a theme..especially if it involves the number 3 and the letter P.  Today she and Erin tackle the THREE P's of making your listing standout.  Tune in for an in depth explanation about why Photos, Price, and Professionals (say it again for the people in the back!!) matter so much when it comes to knocking your listing out of the park.   Follow Between T...

      On today's episode, the ladies discuss the Sitzer-Burnett case and how it affects the Real Estate Industry in South Carolina and the US.  Stacy and Erin break it down in terms of their personal experience and share how they are advising their agents in the light of this red hot topic.    

    No silly, Martha didn't grace us with her presence, instead Stacy + Erin compare takeaways from Masterclass with Martha Stewart. There is so much insightful advice to be gleaned from one of the world's most admirable entrepreneurs, from morning routines, to how to look at your business from different lenses, what to say no to, giving feedback, and managing a schedule. The ladies highlight what...

Stacy and Erin sit down with financial advisor Jeff McDowell of Roadstead Capital Partners to discuss everyone's favorite topic: money. The three discussed investing in the markets, the future of AI and associated stocks, how politics and the election year affect investing concerns and the market in general, conspiracy theories, commercial real estate investments, investment properties including v...

Erin and Stacy discuss how their buyers and sellers have joined them on the struggle bus in recent deals. Will the stressful, tough negotiations continue through Spring? Tune in to hear what the ladies are telling their buyer and seller clients. Stacy says buyers should strike now on listings that have been on the market before the inevitable craziness of the Spring market gets going in full force...

    Mandy Davis of Anderson Insurance is BACK to talk Natural disasters. (If you haven't listened to Ep. 154 go back and check it out. ) On this episode the ladies chat all things NATURAL DISASTER.  From hurricanes to earth quakes to wind damage Mandy covers it all and lets you know that when it comes to insurance you may not be as covered as you think.  Then they dive into everything from rodents...

Insurance rates have gone up a shocking amount for homeowners nationwide but especially for coastal properties. Stacy and Erin sit down with insurance agent Mandy Davis with Anderson Insurance to find out why this necessary expense has increased so drastically in the last 18 months. Listen in to understand what replacement cost is and how it is determined, how insurance companies pay out, and what...

Stacy and Erin sit down with mortgage guru Bill Payne using the Charleston market as a case study to discuss the nationwide issue of housing affordability. How much are first time home buyers earning? How much are they spending on a home? Has credit card debt become more of an issue? Tune in to hear some things they advise first timers to think about before they make a decision, as well as options...

The girls discuss their latest challenges in the market including properties that don't offer deeded parking, properties with mold issues, recent flooding, and how to maintain your home to avoid surprises when selling during a home inspection. Erin shares how she hunted down a parking broker, a car club, and even a rentable parking spot for her buyer client. Plus, producer Lindsey hits Mortgage Gu...

    Moira Kucaba is a Business Coach, Bestselling Author, Speaker, Mama, Belief Builder who overcame addiction and turned what she thought was her scarlet letter into her secret superpower. In this episode, Moira breaks down her process for how to become the high-earning entrepreneur you've always dreamed of being by sharing tangible tips that will lead to BIG changes in your life. The ladies disc...

  Erin and Stacy provide a January market update, trade Airbnb horror stories, and how they've advised new agents coming into the business. They conclude with Erin's input on how buyer's should realistically think about potential rate drops this year.  Today's episode is brought to you by: 38Tera   Check Out 38Tera on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/38tera/?hl=en  

Stacy and Erin sit down with mortgage guru Bill Payne and answer a listener question regarding an uptick in refinances. What's the smart move? Go ahead and refi or wait for rates to come down further? Bill discusses what he anticipates rates will do in the first and second half of the year, the cost to refinance, and when the best time to refinance is. He also tells you how to determine when you b...

Erin and Stacy catch up and discuss Erin's maiden voyage to Paris! The girls also chat about the challenges presented by a new market and buyers and sellers with clashing expectations. Get advice on how to communicate with clients and fellow agents during the stressful process of buying and selling. Stay tuned for highlights from their 2024 Economic Outlook breakfast date as well as a listener que...

(NOTE: This episode originally aired 2/21/23) Smith Spencer Real Estate proudly presents the World Premiere of Between Two Brokers LIVE in front of a studio audience.   The ladies interview the incredibly talented Jesse Vickers of JLV creative, Charleston's hottest interior design firm, and end the show with questions from the audience.  The energy is electric in this episode and it covers busines...

NOTE: This is the second episode in a two-part series, if you missed part one, go back and start there: ep. 144.   Stacy and Erin sit down with New York Times Best-Selling author and leading gut health expert: Dr. Will Bulsiewicz. Dr. B was practicing as a gastroenterologist when he realized he was having his own health crisis. After experiencing his own radical transformation through adding more...

Stacy and Erin sit down with New York Times Best-Selling author and leading gut health expert: Dr. Will Bulsiewicz. Dr. B was practicing as a gastroenterologist when he realized he was having his own health crisis. After experiencing his own radical transformation through adding more fiber to his diet he decided to dig deeper.  (Luckily he has a Master's degree in Clinical Research) His findings l...

Erin and Stacy sit down with Charleston's busiest builder, John Frick, to get the latest on what's happening in the world of new construction and renovation. John is the owner of Level Building Projects and is always a wealth of knowledge (and straight up honesty) when it comes to the latest and greatest in the world of new builds, teardown and spec homes.  Tune in to hear all about the trends he'...

Trip Cummings is an expert in termites, rodents, and dad jokes. (In the order!) On today's show Stacy and Erin sit down with the hilariously informative owner of Barrier Pest Services to get all the info on Charleston's VERY specific climate, the major pests that are native here and learn what percentage of CL 100's *actually* come back squeaky clean.     Work with Trip:  https://barrierpestservic...

On this episode Erin + Stacy invite the world's best accountants: Stephanie Spinucci  and Nick Raffety of CRI  to share some much needed end-of-year insight into how to maximize your tax returns. They discuss what you can and can't write off and share lots of great tips for homeowners with short term rental properties.   Let Stephanie Help with Your Taxes: https://cricpa.com/people/stephanie-h-spi...

On today's show Erin + Stacy sit down with the one and only Bill Payne to discuss the latest developments in the market.  PLUS, a special bonus question at the end for Schmoopy from everyone's favorite agent, Giovanna. ❤️      Today's episode is brought to you by Nick Cann Photo    https://www.nickcannphoto.com