Mission Forge

New Virginia laws from 2025 have made their way into real estate forms published by Virginia Realtors and the Real Estate Information Network, better known as REIN. The changes are few in number but still important for you to be versed on. Please listen in for a quick overview of the form changes.

What are the basics of a septic system? Does the septic system have anything to do with the size of a house? Can you put a septic system anywhere on the land that you want to? Are there any laws regarding septic systems and their inspections?

This simple and free system can make you more productive and save you as much as 5 weeks in the upcoming year. By controlling the way you interact with incoming messages you can vastly reduce time wasted thus creating gold or other treasured things in your life.

This is a very good 'basics' coverage of what the home inspection process will be like and how you as an agent can get the most out of the situation for your client. It involves a lot of communication, remaining focused on the best interest of the client, and ample time to read discover and request. This episode is good for first time agents, experienced agents who want to go back to the well, and...

There are no show notes for this one. It was a representation of the organic redevelopment of my answer the question why are you in business.

Insider tips for buyers who want to look at homes preceeded by a quick overview of the settlement landscape.  1. Proceed to look at open houses  2. Call the listing agent  3. Proceed unrepresented  4. Work with the agent that you already have a relationship with. This will probably represent the majority of consumers  5. Locate and utilize a showing service.  6. Interview potential buyer's agents...

On July 1st new laws took effect in the state of Virginia some of them impacting the world of real estate and the forms that we use. Please enjoy this summary of those changes.

In thIs podcast I dig into the reasons why lis ing agents and sellers offer different cooperative commissions. My advice is that listing agents should stay focused on advising the seller what commission rate or flat fee will get the job done depending on the current market conditions. Listing agents should avoid making decisions and giving advice to sellers based on duties to buyer's agents and re...

I had the chance to walk through a forest near Luray, VA that had recently been burned in a fire. I was left with so many thoughts of comparison to our industry of real estate which feels as though it's on fire right now. Please listen and share.

Five insider tips to negotiate a commercial lease. Number one understand the needs of the owner. Many times perspective tenants don't understand that the value of the lease directly impacts the value of the building. Number two the length of the lease is critical to the owner, and longer is better. This gives you the ability to negotiate in the earlier phases of the lease which leads to number thr...

A shift towards something already in place Commercial real estate has operated this way for a long time.   Commercial listings generally do not offer compensation to cooperating brokers of buyers.   It does not mean that buyer representatives are not paid.  It means that buyers must ask the listing broker if there is any cooperative compensation available.     In the event the answer is no, then t...

To be elected, a representative must be at least 25 years old, a United States citizen for at least seven years and an inhabitant of the state he or she represents. The Constitution sets three qualifications for service in the U.S. Senate: age (at least thirty years of age); U.S. citizenship (at least nine years); and residency in the state a senator represents at time of election . Members of the...

You are an independent contractor if you practice real estate. How much freedom do you have to direct your business the way you want to direct it? Do you have the ability to direct your business the way you know it needs to operate or is it inconsistent with the policies of your brokerage? Have you ever thought of leaving your brokerage but worry about the terms and penalties associated with reloc...

Wendy's really made a splash when they announced a new pricing model which was compared to, probably improperly, Uber's surge pricing model. The leaders of Wendy's restaurant have clarified that it's called dynamic pricing and it's not the same as surge pricing. It's a very interesting idea and I wonder if you've thought about it in your real estate business for your commission structure.

 R454B refrigerant has been designated as a replacement for R410A.   This change is coming over the next year for Virginia and you need to be aware of it as you repair and replace your systems.  Be wary of deals, as you may be purchasing good quality equipment that is being phased out. Also be on the look out for May-December split HVAC systems that are being married together.  Those may be proble...

Tinkering with your business is a key component to adjusting to the needs of the marketplace.  If you dial into the needs of the customer you will spot areas your business can adjust to improve the experience and be more productive.  When we think of Chic Fila today, we think of efficient high volume drive through experiences.  Did you know that the drive through was a modification to the business...

Wood versus Vinyl fencing:  which is cheaper, which is easier to maintain, repair, replace?  I have a few insights that are of value to pass along.  I would like to know your experiences, so please share.

NAR President, resigned and reported to authorities that someone was trying to blackmail her to compromise her position at NAR.  The former president of the National Association of Realtors should be applauded for her courage in standing up to the criminal bad actors. I want to know what they wanted her to do. I want to know who wanted her to do it. I want to know who else was compromised and what...

Cheers! We are turning 26! RE/MAX Capital has grown beyond Williamsburg to include offices in Yorktown and Hayes. Our agent-focused model is the bedrock of our office. We have a positive culture where supportive staff engage with our professional Realtors to foster their business. Bobby Jankovic invites you to share your business goals with him and learn about affiliating with his full service bro...

Here are four comparison points to help think of what life may be like as AI unfolds in our lives. a) Youtube to solve a problem b) Google Maps to navigate c) Yellow Pages to find a business d) Cell Phones for communication In the last generation all of these things have changed our lives, largely for the better.  While there are downsides to everything, the changes have increased efficiency, safe...

As published by the Cardinal news, this opinion piece by Dwayne Yancey discusses the 2023 ODU State of the Commonwealth report.  There are real problems brewing out there.  They are summarized here:   ODU report warns again that Virginia is increasingly split between haves and have-nots   The report also warns that Virginia is losing young adults and continues to lag behind North Carolina in multi...

Could Government changes to banking rules cause borrowers to end up footing the bill for higher costs?  Regulators are worried banks and lending institutions are not resilient enough and want them to hold more capital to weather difficult market conditions.  This could lead to higher costs to sell loans on the secondary market and those costs could be pushed to the consumers.  One prediction is th...

Shouldn't sellers have to refund the proceeds of the victorious lawsuit back to people who bought their houses?  The buyers are owed money.  The sellers are burning the candle at both ends.  They are trying to get a refund on a bill that was paid by the buyer.  The buyers should be able to claim damage equal to the amount awarded back.  

1 you have to learn to manage expectations.  2. you need to really learn what it means to work with somebody intricately whom you do not represent.  3 talk to your broker and make sure your compatible with the allowances and systems that they have.  4 be aware of all current laws.  5 Undergo necessary training.  6 spend time learning the forms what they mean and when you should use them.  7 learn...

#1 Not for the faint of heart.  Emotional aspects of the process have to be left aside as often as possible.  Do not accept an applicant for an emotional reason.   #2 Consider buying a property needing work, overlooked, distressed.  You can solve condition problems later. #3 Look for a landlord moving on.  If you can buy a property with a tenant in place, then you are 5 steps ahead of the game.  B...