Killin' It In Real Estate

Did you look in your closet this morning and wonder what hat you'd be wearing for the day?  As Realtors®, agents, and affiliates of the business, we all know this life requires many different hats, and sometimes it requires us to wear several hats on the same day!  Well, meet Marshal Granor, attorney, licensed real estate Broker in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, licensed title insurance agent,...

Hey there, real estate enthusiasts! Get ready for a special episode of Killin' It in Real Estate that you won't want to miss. We've got some amazing guests on the show today - a group of talented high school seniors from Archbishop Wood Catholic High School who are taking a one-of-a-kind class called "Fundamentals of Real Estate," taught by none other than Realtor® John Ia...

Are you ready for artificial intelligence to take over the world?!? Yeah, me neither.  Okay, maybe AI isn't going to take over the world just yet, but sometimes it feels like we're edging that way a bit more every day, especially with the creation of tools like ChatGPT.  While some people love the idea, I'm a bit more unsure about it. So, what's a podcast host to do, other than...

Can you imagine moving halfway around the world with your family? Then having to learn all new customs, a new language, and figure out how to create a life for yourself? I know I can't! Listen in as I sit down with Rose Yuan, a local Realtor® (and much more!) as she talks about how her move to the United States of America more than 40 years ago shaped the life she lives now.  You can learn mo...

We all know that talking about environmental issues might not be our favorite thing, but we also all know that environmental issues come up in real estate transactions.  Since we can't ignore these issues, why not at least be educated on how to remedy some of the situations?  Join David Sulock, of Curren Environmental , as we touch on several of the words that make our skin crawl... lead, mol...

Are you thinking of selling your home? Are you a Realtor® who just took a listing? Are you wondering how you're going to make a space look welcoming, inviting, and connect with buyers?  Well, sit down and take a listen to Nancy Vander Zwan, owner of Staging Craft , as we talk about how to stage that space perfectly!  And while you're listening, please be sure to enjoy The Home Stager , N...

Have you heard the term, "social media?" I sure hope so! But, if you're anything like me, that's about all you know about social media. Thanks to our guest, Amy Berridge, owner of BuxMont Social Media and Marketing , once you listen to our podcast, you'll no longer be in the dark!  Tune in to hear Amy chat about trends for 2023, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and yes.... ev...

We've made it to the end of season one, friends! Unbelievable, right? What's a host to do at the end of season one, other than to interview herself? Okay, maybe it's not an official interview... the question-and-answer format didn't work so well with myself!  Join me as we close out season one to reflect on how we got here and a little bit of where we're going. While we&ap...

We've all heard the saying, "Life ain't easy," but what do you do when you're living that quote?  Well, if you're Jack Gross, then you pick yourself up, brush yourself off, live the true definition of resiliency, and build yourself an incredibly successful real estate business.  In building that career, Jack has also learned the power and importance of giving back and...

Have you ever wanted to sit down with someone who knows a lot about everything?  Then tune in to my chat with Jamie Ridge, a guy who knows so much that we needed him to be our first repeat guest!  Take a journey with us as we talk about sewer lateral inspections, the National Flood Insurance Program, Act 133, and Jalapeño Margaritas. That's right, we cover IT ALL!  And I'll bet that at t...

Who said title insurance needs to be boring? Not me! And definitely not Rachel Kurtz, owner of RK Abstract, and local title insurance guru.  Join Rachel and me as we talk all things title, from what sellers need to know, to why title insurance is an important purchase, and how buyers can find the right title insurance company to suit their needs.  What makes talking title even better? Sipping a gl...

Education Palooza is happening on October 20th and real estate tech guru Craig Grant will be there! Let’s talk about the importance of Oscar-worthy videos and why Google rocks! Want to hear more from Craig? Register for Education Palooza and come chat with him. He might even have his favorite drink on hand Crown Royal.  

Insurance policy reading? Meh. Who needs it? Well, apparently, I do! Tune in to hear Tim Swartz, an insurance guru with over 31+ years of experience, explain to me, a non-insurance guru with no years of insurance experience, why I need to actually sit down and read my homeowner’s insurance policy.  So, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to grab a glass of Tim's favorite drink, a Sam Ada...

Have you been out there pounding the pavement, working hard to help your buyers get the house of your dreams, but feeling like you're missing something? Then it's time to take the Accredited Buyer's Representative® (ABR®) designation course with Matt Mittman!  He'll teach you how to make your mark in your career and with your buyers.  Join us on today's episode to learn ab...

Reels? Kickball? Ballers? How do they go hand in hand with real estate? Tune in and find out!  Join Christy as she sits down for a friendly and super fun tale of two local Realtors®, Anthony Paul Pinto and Brandi Shaw. Learn about how they have shaped their businesses in their own unique ways to work best for themselves and those around them.  Be prepared to laugh along with us, and maybe AT us! W...

Have you ever thought about taking classes to become a Broker? Me too. Seems a little daunting, doesn't it?  Well, sit down with Heather Walton, Stephanie Garomon, and I as we discuss a broker class that focuses on real estate law.  Will it magically make us attorneys? No .  But will it provide a road map for potential issues that Realtors® see daily? Yes.   And if you’re thinking about takin...

We are living in stressful times, friends. There are days that the situations we are handed require more attention and care than we're able to give. How do we manage that in our business and in our lives?  Join Monique and me as we talk all things mental health and self-care. Open your minds to learning that it isn't selfish to take care of yourself so that you can take care of others. W...

What better way to celebrate our 10th episode than by talking about mortgages? Don't start throwing rotten eggs and tuning us out just yet! We promise to offer solid solutions on how to handle this challenging market, while also explaining how the rising interest rates affect home buying power.  And no talk between an Affiliate and a Realtor® would be complete without mentioning the associati...

Have you ever looked at your house and thought about all the stuff that resides right alongside you? I definitely have. Furniture, art, knick-knacks, antiques, electronics, paper... SO. MUCH. STUFF.  Thankfully we have people like Court Ebeling of Carter's Home Downsizing and Resale Specialists to help us reduce, purge, recycle, and repurpose ALL the things.  Join us today as we provide some...

Have you ever wondered what it's like to interview a President? Me too! So, I did. A big thank you to Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS® President Chris Beadling for sitting down and sharing some of his thoughts on continuing education, getting involved at the local and state levels, and how his future's so bright he always wears shades.  He was even kind enough to be the first podcas...

Pennsylvania Realtors®, raise your hand if you know we have to take 14 hours of continuing education to keep our licenses active. You all raised your hands, right? Well, sure you did, but do you know why we have to endure CE classes?  Tune in to this episode to find out. Also, raise your hand if you want to hear Christy share an embarrassing story. To those of you that raised your hand on that one...

Turn on your listening ears for this episode with Todd Polinchock. He is known as a true servant to Realtors®, community members, the State of Pennsylvania, and this country. He's a proven asset to all of us. He knows a little bit about everything, and your host knows a lot about nothing, so they make the perfect pair for this talk!  Want to sip on something while you listen? Pour yourself a...

Every day in real estate is full of questions, and sometimes there are even a few answers! Listen in as we have a little Q&A to answer some questions about the current real estate market and talk a bit about our sponsor, Bucks County Real Estate Institute. We'll even pepper in a few questions and answers about the voice behind the mic, and top it all off with some Hennessy. And because we...

Listen in as we navigate the land of multiple offer scenarios with Eric Rehling at the helm. Don't worry, we'll stop along the way for snacks, like ice cream, and we'll have a few laughs, too!

Jamie Ridge, Suburban Realtors Alliance, and Beer. Listen in as we discuss why they're the three best friends anyone could have.