Real Estate Finder

Lately I’ve attended various events that have had live auctions, silent auctions, and raffles and I wanted to talk about if it’s better to sell an item in an auction or via raffle.   So join me today on the podcast while we discuss everything about event auctions and raffles.  Want to know more?  Send us an email or ask to join us on The Real Estate Finder Podcast! www. RealEstateFinder.com  Shop...

Recently at the walk through before a closing for one of Jill Glanzer’s Buyers, we discovered that the Seller failed to deliver the property in the condition that was agreed to in the contract and inspection addendum. The contract was supposed to include all television sets, and according the the inspection report the Seller was supposed to replace all of the light bulbs that where out.  Usually n...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Real Estate Finder Podcast.  Today, we have an absolutely incredible guest—someone who has made a name for himself not just in luxury real estate but as a true visionary, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. If you’ve ever dreamed of Making It Big in this business, our guest today is living proof that with boldness, creativity, and a fearless mindset, the s...

While not required by law, a Seller’s Disclosure is a good way for a Seller (and a Seller’s agent) to cover their ass.    Buyer’s agents should always ask for one in any offer they draft on behalf of their Buyers.    Listing agents should ask their Sellers to fill one out after they sign the listing agreement, while they are waiting for photos and preparing the listing for the MLS.    It does not...

The biggest complaint that I hear about real estate agents from their customers is that the real estate agent has not been in touch with the customer for an extended period of time.    It is very important to follow up with your sellers, buyers and leads.  Do not let too much time pass without contacting them.     If you show one of your listings, understand that the seller got the house ready, an...

There are a lot of reality shows dealing with real estate and a new one dropped over New Year’s called Selling the City.    Matthew and Staci are joined by Preston Smith this week and discuss our guilty pleasure of watching real estate TV like Sellling Sunset, Million Dollar Listing, Selling Tampa and the like.    Should we make our own show? Selling South Florida?   We can feature Staci’s new lis...

This week we are joined by Preston Smith, who tells us about the successful closing of a condo that he listed in Miami, Florida.    It almost didn’t close.  Find out what happened and how we got the deal done.      Great job Preston!!!   Want to know more?  Send us an email or ask to join us on The Real Estate Finder Podcast! www. RealEstateFinder.com     Check out our other Podcasts:  RealEstateF...

According to the new rules that went into effect August 17, 2024 you may not display any form of compensation in the Multiple Listing Service. This includes a Bonus.     You may however advertise it ANYWHERE ELSE. Sky writing. A billboard. A tattoo that says Bonus!   It’s an easy rule. Just ask yourself: is this the MLS? If it’s Facebook, or a television ad, the answer is clearly No.    Similarly,...

Today on the Real Estate Finder podcast, we are joined by my good friend David Dweck author of Amazon best seller Fortunate After 50.    David is the president and founder of the Boca Real Estate Investment Club and I am proud to call him a friend and mentor.     Please join us as we talk to David about real estate investing and we welcome you to join us at our monthly real estate investment club...

When a Buyer and Seller enter into the Florida As-Is Contract many times they have a different view of that As-Is means.  Buyer’s often believe they can ask for credits and/or repairs during the inspection period.  Seller’s often believe they are selling the house As-Is and they do not have to make any repairs.   Often when a Seller negotiates they will agree to a price but want to let the Buyer k...

It’s a hectic time of year with the holidays around the corner, tons of uncertainty in the media, and an election year. So how do you get buyers and buyer’s agents  to your listings?    On today’s episode of The Real Estate Finder podcast, Staci asks Matthew how to get buyers to her listing. Aside from the usual marketing, is there a secret sauce to get the attention of agents?    Join us for Matt...

Matthew and Staci are joined by Kris Nersten. He has been in the Real Estate Industry for over 25 years and has some questions about New Construction. Is new construction different than any other type of residential house sale? Are you allowed to inspect if buying new construction? I invite you to join us and find out! And remember to get your new construction home inspected before the warranty ex...

This has been on my mind for a while now. When you are marketing a property there are so many things you want to say, so many features you want to point out. The problem is, How do you start?’ In the initial ads, you are trying to drive traffic to the house, you can’t point out all the individual features when you are baiting the hook and trying to get someone to see the house. Specific amenities...

Matthew is joined by Jill Glanzer who recently won the Golden Bell Education Foundation’s Battle of the Bands!!! After we talk about how AWESOME Jill is, we discuss our new listing with an old roof. Would you buy a house with an old roof? How would you price a home with an old roof? Lastly we talk about the new Florida law that requires Seller’s to disclose if they are in a flood district. Want to...

In the Florida As-Is contract when The Buyer is obtaining financing, they usually have a financing contingency. Join us as we discuss what happens if the loan approval is not received by the deadline. Want to know more? Send us an email or ask to join us on The Real Estate Finder Podcast! RealEstateFinder.com And Check out our other Podcasts: RealEstateFinder.com/podcasts Shop podcast T-shirts: pr...

Welcome to The Real Estate Finder Podcast by Matthew H. Maschler, Real Estate Broker.  Today in the Studio I am joined by Jill Glanzer and Preston Smith, of Signature Real Estate Finder.    Traditionally the Seller of a home pays the commission for both the real estate agent who lists the house and the agent who helped the buyer. Decoupling means that instead of the Seller paying both agents, the...

Welcome to The Real Estate Finder Podcast by Matthew H. Maschler, Real Estate Broker.  Today in the Studio I am joined by Jill Glanzer and Preston Smith, of Signature Real Estate Finder.  We are discussing Jill’s new listing, a 2 Bedroom with a Den.  Should we list it as a two or three bedroom?  We want to know what you think!   We also discuss the way Real Estate Commissions flow.  From the Selle...

On today’s Real Estate Finder Podcast, Matthew reveals that since the last time Staci was in the studio, she performed stand up comedy at the Sadman Comedy Cafe right here in Royal Palm Plaza in Boca Raton, FL.    According to Staci, it was “a one and done life bucket list item,” but that remains to be seen. One great idea is to have an open mike real estate ”industry” night where real estate agen...

My daughter Lindsey joins me on The Real Estate Finder Podcast to talk about College Dorm Rooms!   What was Freshmen year like for Lindsey?  Well at least she did not have rats, bats or mold.   How much fun is that?   And we talk about choosing her dorm for Next year and preview living off campus the following year.   We enjoyed having Lindsey on the Podcast and hope she comes back soon. Want to k...

This week Staci Garcia and Matthew Maschler are thrilled to host Tim Snow and Jay Brandt of The George Snow Scholarship Fund to the Real Estate Finder Podcast.   Tim tells us about growing up in Boca Raton, with his father George who was a real estate developer and teacher.  We discuss Boca Raton real estate and reveal that Tim used to live in the very neighborhood Staci now lives in, and that I h...

It is June and that means Father’s Day, Graduations and Juneteenth Celebrations. And you can not close on a house on June 19th! If I did not say it clearly enough, make sure you do not write a contract that calls for a closing on that day. And in 2027 when it falls on a Saturday, do not schedule a closing for the Friday before, when it will be observed on June 18th! And how about those Florida Pan...

Recently I have decided that it was important to grow the audience of this podcast and thanks to PodPopuli Podcast Studio, we met Kelli Brink, Director of Podcast Growth Strategy. It was nice to meet her in person, live on the Real Estate Finder Podcast. We talk about social media, and how she came to be the Producer of this the Real Estate Finder Podcast. And of course we talk about Real Estate....

In today’s episode, we answer a question about verbal offers with Brittany Glazier. It’s a short episode because I’m heading to Alaska with the kids and I hope to be back next week. Shop podcast T-shirts: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/matthewmania Check out some of the best vendors and service providers in Florida: https://www.realestatefinder.com/preferredvendors Subscribe to our newsletter or...

In today’s episode, we bring our audience up to speed on the sale we had with a home sale contingency. We took some risk and it didn’t work out. Now we are left with an unstaged house and an unsigned offer. We discuss when offers become effective. And people who leave the door open at showings. As if it’s the supermarket and the doors will just close behind you. Shop podcast T-shirts: https://www....

This week we are joined in the studio by Staci’s son Reese.  Reese just got his state real estate license and joined the team at Signature Real Estate Finder.    We talk about taking the real estate class online. His experience taking the exam.  And his future career as a Realtor.    Jill and I represent a buyer for a house in Sabal Lake in Boca West, which is where Staci lived when she was in Hig...