Pocket Hours

Content warning: alcohol addiction. "I can do this. I'm gonna do this. I've got this." It's this mindset and progression that got realtor Therese Bianchi through a tough divorce, raising four kids, and starting a real estate career in 2007.  Tenacity, determination, professionalism, creativity, and continuing to show up are the traits we hear repeatedly on Podcast Hours. Therese is no exception. C...

Home inspections are crucial in the real estate industry, providing sellers, buyers, and brokers with a clear understanding of property conditions and helping to prevent legal issues.  In this episode of Pocket Hours, Jennifer Nelson discusses All Things Home Inspection with Dylan Chalk. Even veteran brokers will hear a lot of valuable tidbits for this must-do during the buying/selling process.  P...

The why , the reason we do what we do, for many brokers, is their families. Parenting is hard. Working is hard. So finding the balance between family and work is key.  Scout Real Estate founder Jennifer Nelson invites a panel of brokers who do double duty as parents to discuss their challenges on Pocket Hours today. They are sharing insight and tips for striking the best possible work-life balance...

As real estate agents, it is always the goal to help buyers see the potential in a home or property when they are in the market to buy. Adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) or a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU) is an up-and-coming way that not only maximizes the buyer's investment but also provides many other benefits.  In this episode of Pocket Hours, Jennifer Nelson is talking to Natha...

This episode of Pocket Hours is a little different. Scout Real Estate Founder Jennifer Nelson interviews her friend and longtime colleague, Dawn Leverett. Dawn is sharing her journey of misdiagnosis and eventual acceptance of Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), a rare neurodegenerative disorder.  Despite all she's been through, Dawn maintains her sense of humor and finds support from her friends and fa...

On this episode of Pocket Hours, we've turned the tables…well, the microphone, at least. Kristine Milkovich joins Scout Real Estate founder Jennifer Nelson, but Kristine is doing the interviewing, and Jennifer is answering the questions. If you are new here, or have ever wondered about Jennnifer's background, this episode is a great place to start! Kristine and Jennifer discuss buyer-broker agreem...

Scout Real Estate founder Jennifer Nelson welcomes certified financial planner Josh Whalen to the Pocket Hours podcast. Josh helps people refine and identify their financial goals and then implement, coordinate, and oversee strategies to get them there. If you don't think you have enough money to start planning for the future, Josh and Jennifer stress the idea that you do have time on your side. O...

Paul Hoffman from Hoffman Reconstruction is Jennifer Nelson's guest on Pocket Hours for this episode. Paul is the third generation within his business, and he credits the long-lasting legacy to responsiveness, clear pricing, and integrity.  Paul and Jennifer talk about evaluating homes for issues, giving clients the lowdown, and teaming up with realtors to guide folks through nerve-wracking inspec...

On this episode of Pocket Hours, Jennifer Nelson, Founder of Scout Real Estate, talks with Susi Musi, a real estate industry leader. Susi compares her projects in the real estate industry to a puzzle, finding all the right pieces to go into the right places. This is the aspect of real estate that hooks her and keeps her coming back for more.  Jennifer and Susi explore the importance of purpose and...

In this episode, Scout Real Estate founder Jennifer Nelson sits down with social media whiz Amy Carlson to unravel the ins and outs of social media for real estate. Amy is a Social Media Manager and owner of Sand & Pine Creative. She even runs all the Social Media for Scout Real Estate.  Amy tells us all about getting in front of your clients by showing up on Social Media in an authentic way that...

In this episode of Pocket Hours, Jennifer Nelson hosts a panel of brokers — Henry Shim, Robin Sheridan, and Javilla Creer — to explore upcoming changes to real estate commissions and their potential impacts on agents and sellers as well as buyers.  The panel discusses ins and outs of changes in practices and policies, including: Commission structures, contracts & agreements Buyer-broker agreements...

Jennifer Nelson, founder of Scout Real Estate, gets to welcome her own mentor, Denise Lones, as a guest on Pocket Hours today. Denise is founder of The Lones Group where she supports agents and helps them build their business based on their needs and personality type.  Denise shares how to build a three-part foundation which includes honesty, client care, and self-discipline. Each part of the foun...

Finding success is about connecting with the right people at the right time. You don't have to say yes to every listing. This is the message that Jennifer Nelson, founder of Scout Real Estate, talks with Cherie Hasson about on this episode of Pocket Hours.  Cherie is in the top 3% of brokers in Washington State, making her someone new brokers should sit up and listen to! Cherie emphasizes the impo...

If you're ready to start your real estate career, or jump it up to the next level, this is the episode that may just help you make the leap. Jennifer Nelson, founder of Scout Real Estate, talks with Kristine Milkovich in this episode of Pocket Hours. Kristine is co-creator of the Milkovich team and the Director of PR and Communications at John L. Scott Real Estate. She has worked in the real estat...

Founder of Scout Real Estate Jennifer Nelson talks to thirteen-year real estate veteran Denise Christofferson on this episode of Pocket Hours. Denise has found success by approaching her work as more than just a job. Finding the right mindset and paying attention to what clients are really asking for are the main keys to serving her clients.  Denise also shares the benefit of NOT knowing all the a...

Scout Real Estate founder Jennifer Nelson welcomes the team from Everywhere Northwest on Pocket Hours today. This team is Carmin Russell, Hattie McMann, and Logan Tice and together they have 70+ years of real estate experience.  The Everywhere Northwest team gives tips on building success within their team. They attribute success as beginners to joining social clubs, putting yourself out there, be...

Staying informed and educated on Fair Housing practices is now a requirement for keeping your real estate license up-to-date. Understanding terms like "redlining" and "blockbusting" is just the beginning. There are a lot more subtle discriminatory practices that exist and continue to marginalize people in minority groups.  SCOUT Real Estate Founder Jennifer Nelson chats with Maggie Karshner today...

Have you had a client who wants to turn a property (newly purchased or already owned) into a rental property? Kaitlyn Jackson joins Jennifer Nelson on Pocket Hours to help us navigate how to walk through this with our clients through the lens of Landlord-Tenant Law. Kaitlyn is a Senior Associate Attorney with Dimension Law Group in the Seattle area, and her practice focuses on Business Law, Commer...

Appraiser-Realtor relationships can be really valuable, but as with any relationship, it's important that there's trust and transparency on both sides. The goal is the same: to get buyers into their dream homes, affordably. Working together can make that outcome even easier to accomplish. In this episode, founder of Scout Real Estate Jennifer Nelson is chatting with appraiser Andrew Gallaugher of...

In this episode, Natalie English joins Jennifer Nelson on Pocket Hours. Natalie is a veteran agent and owner of House of Style, Seattle's premier staging company. Natlie shares how her background in interior design and her experience as a waitress contributed to her great success both as an agent and with House of Style.  Tips on how she's managed to be so successful: Thick skin. Natalie's "thick...

On this episode of Pocket Hours, SCOUT Real Estate Founder Jennifer Nelson chats with Jeanne Sickel, Branch Manager and Loan Officer at CMG Home Loans in the Seattle area.  Jeanne has been in mortgage banking since 2005, so she has worked with a lot of agents and even more buyers/lenders. She is here to share her experience in building her business and all the knowledge she has gained from her pro...

The road to real estate can start in some unexpected places. Take the example of Elly McKenzie who joins SCOUT Real Estate Founder Jennifer Nelson on this episode of Pocket Hours. Elly has 8 years of experience as a broker but credits her background in banking and Occupational Therapy for paving the path of her success in real estate.  Elly has some valuable gems to share, including "Do what you l...

Drew Smith is a managing partner at Urban Commercial Partners in Seattle, and he joins Jennifer Nelson, founder of SCOUT Real Estate, to share some very specific expertise. A veteran in the real estate industry with 16 years of experience as a "dirt dog," Drew focuses on finding underutilized space ripe for new construction all over the city of Seattle. Drew explains that he works with a wide vari...

Jennifer Nelson, Scout Real Estate Founder, welcomes Renee Bornfreund who is a Broker, Investor, and Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES). Renee and Jennifer discuss the importance of relationships and finding your champions. And Renee shares how her background in the corporate arena gave her skills that are directly transferable to the industry of real estate. Renee explains that in her corporate...

Scout Real Estate Founder Jennifer Nelson welcomes Albert Clark today on Pocket Hours. Albert is a 19-year veteran of the real estate industry and owner of Real Residential, a new venture into business ownership.   Albert's background includes years of corporate HR experience as well as time as a mortgage broker. He was drawn to real estate while working as a mortgage broker because he saw agents...