Get Real KC

Have you ever thought about becoming a real estate agent?  It is a very fulfilling career, but maybe not as simple as it seems on HGTV.  Jen & Erik are joined by agent Becky Mullies, soon to be agent Aadyn Delgado and Jen's daughter Ashlyn...all of whom offer their unique perspectives on being, being around, or soon becoming a real estate agent.  Nothing is sugar coated in this 'tell it like i...

Becky  joins Jen & Erik to get you up to date with what’s happening in the Kansas City area real estate market. Beyond looking at the numbers, this episode includes some discussions around foundations getting them inspected…as well as knowing when to find out if an inspection has already been done on the property you are looking at.

Need to spruce things up?  Just slap a coat of paint on it...right?  WRONG!!  While many people paint as a DIY project, there are some great reasons to consider a professional when it comes to your painting projects.  From obvious considerations like choosing the right quality and type of paint, to the massive amount of prep work that excellent professional companies perform to get you the best an...

The news has been full of inflammatory speculations and complete untruths around the proposed National Association of Realtors® settlement of last year’s anti-trust lawsuit.  Jen & Erik break it down for you, so you can understand some of the specifics of the settlement as it stands today, and most importantly, you can understand the probable impacts to you as a buyer or seller.  Being informe...

Ever wondered about how to make certain your home is dealt with the way you want after your gone?  Perhaps a home needs to be sold to pay for an aging parent who requires some form of assisted living.  Managing Partner of Shepherd Elder Law, Samantha Shepherd walks us through some of the steps you’ll want to take to prepare for these situations, and ramifications if you don’t.  Not just about hous...

Jen & Erik along with Dream Properties team member Becky Mullies get you up to date with what’s happening in the Kansas City area real estate market.  We also foray a little bit into some of our extensive work with investors, both buying to rent and rehab.  Catch up every other month in our Today’s Dream episodes!

By far the largest city in our metropolitan area, Kansas City Missouri has some unique challenges when it comes to housing. Councilman Wes Rogers joins Jen & Erik to discuss several city programs designed to deal with those challenges, as well as candid conversations around some of the more controversial ordinances the city has recently passed. The podcast closes with some of the amazing thing...

Kailyn Richerdson from LeaderOne Financial joins Jen & Erik to discuss the ins and outs of home mortgages. Starting with the expectation of mortgage rates movement throughout the year, Kailyn delivers information on so many valuable topics…the difference between interest rate and APR, how to shop for mortgages with minimal impact on your credit score, how long it should take you to get pre-qua...

What a treat to start of the new year, or anytime you are looking to establish some personal or professional goals!  Rick Burgess, CEO of Quantum Consulting, a Sandler International franchisee, join Jen & Erik to talk about goal setting, offering guidance, tips and tricks for you in that process.  In addition, find how Dream Properties Real Estate leverages coaching help in their business beyo...

Jen & Erik to discuss the current state of the market in the KC Metro, and share some of the personal experiences they are having with the clients they are currently working with.  Curious to what 2024 will bring in the real estate?  Jen and Erik break down what they see and what those likely trends might do to the market in Kansas City. 

Kansas City Legacy Properties owner Eddie Van Buskirk joins Jen and Erik to discuss various facets of dealing with inherited properties.  While any real estate agent can help someone sell a house, but only the great ones assist throughout the entire process…from the obvious things, like dealing with the ‘stuff’ inside the home to a lot less obvious like contacting the insurance company and making...

Join Jen & Erik as they check in with Smithville Alderman, and Realtor, Dan Hartman with what’s going in the Smithville community. Having essentially doubled in population since 2000.  At 16.25 sq miles surrounded by a 7000 acre lake, Smithville’s leadership is driving investment in ways to best support their growing community.  Learn about what’s happening in there, and if this community migh...

Jen & Erik to discuss the current state of the market in the KC Metro, and share some of the personal experiences they are having with the clients they are currently working with.  Topics include loan programs providing better interest rates, proposed legislation to make housing more attainable, a discussion around how buyers pay their commission to agents, and of course, a look at what’s curr...

Curious why two pioneers in online personal training programs are doing on a real estate podcast?  Just because they are awesome (and they are!) still doesn’t correlate to real estate… but strangely enough the correlations are significant. As Micah and Diana share how they assist in the transformation of peoples physical lives, the parallels between that transformation and the path to home ownersh...

Do you know what Initiative Petition is?  Do you have any idea what a critical right this is for ‘we the people’?  Missouri Realtors know, and they fight to keep this right.  This is only one of the many topics Missouri Realtors are in your corner for.  Missouri Realtors also provide education for its members and the general public as well…all in an effort to make sure your real estate transaction...

Did you know Riverside was featured in the Robert Redford/Paul Newman classic movie The Sting? Mayor Rose shares not only the rich history of Riverside…but we also go through some of the top reasons people are choosing to live there.  When you think Riverside you may think Red X, Argosy Casino, the Corner Cafe or Eagle Animal Hospital…but did you know the Horizons Business Park in Riverside has ov...

Katie Sammon and Becky Mullies from the Dream Properties team join Jen & Erik to discuss the current state of the market in the KC Metro, and share some of the personal experiences they are having with the clients they are currently working with.  Check out what trends are in the KC market today and get a peek behind the real estate curtain in Today's Dream!

Introducing Dream Properties Real Estate!!!!   Every wonder how the brokerages and agents actually work behind the scenes?  In this very enlightening episode, while discussing where Dream Properties Real Estate fits into the real estate landscape Jen and Erik walk you through brokerage models and what it’s like to be an agent in today’s real estate business.  As a home buyer or seller knowing how...

Title closer Amber Jarman joins Jen & Erik to discuss all the things title companies do in our area for the sale or purchase of your home.  First we dive into the nitty gritty of things that affect title, like divorce, death, financial judgements (credit cards, taxes, etc.) and easements...ever wonder how a shared driveway works?  Next we discuss title commitments and tenancy options (how you...

Members of the Kansas City Regional Association of Realtor's advocacy staff Derek Ramsay and Jeff Carson join Jen & Erik to talk about what real estate advocacy is and how it not only affects you in a general fashion, but also how it can directly impact your specific housing transaction. Find out how Realtors® and Realtor® Associations act as your lobbyists in their efforts to protect property...

Jen and Erik along with Becky from the team take a look at the current market trends in KC and provide some insight on being careful to avoid misleading statistics, or data that encompasses the entire country but not really applicable to the KC Metro.  Stay tuned to the end where we have an exciting announcement (well…its exciting to us anyway 😊).

Raelene Woodall, owner of Integrity Cleaning solutions joins Jen & Erik to talk all things cleaning. Delving into prepping a home for sale as well as an initial move in cleaning.  Rae also discusses routine home cleaning, what to expect as well as the pros and cons of cleaning services vs. an individual to clean your home.  Check it out!

Jen & Erik took the show on the road to the Missouri Realtors Spring Business Conference and asked Realtors from across the state about their markets, and their best advice for buyers and sellers of homes.  With no coaching or discussion, it’s amazing some of the consistent themes that permeated the interviews.  Check out what these amazing Realtors had to say.   Jeff Kester, CEO of the Greater Sp...

Jen & Erik took the show on the road to the Missouri Realtors Spring Business Conference and asked Realtors from across the state about their markets, and their best advice for buyers and sellers of homes.  With no coaching or discussion, it’s amazing some of the consistent themes that permeated the interviews.  Check out what these amazing Realtors had to say.   John Mayfield, Mayfield Real Estat...

Great info as always, the entire Dream Homes by Jen Team was in the studio to talk about what's happening in the market and in their own corners of their real estate businesses. From property management to how inventory levels are affecting the market demand...tune in and find out what's going on in the KC Metro!