Real Estate Happens

Auctions, so many questions, is this an option for you? Is the house always distressed? Is it only for banks and foreclosures?  Can you as an agent use auctions as a tool to sell your listing? (spoiler alert the answer is yes)  Join us as we talk to John Nicholls of Nicholls Auctions they do over 150 Real Estate Auctions a year.....he is going to help us understand how Real Estate Auctions can mak...

Exciting week as we welcome former congressman Scott Taylor to the show.  Scott is a 2020 hopeful for his return as a representative for Virginia's 2nd congressional district.  He is  a longtime real estate investor.  Scott is joining us with a candid and open discussion regarding current housing issues, industry concerns, and how proposed bills can help all of us. If you want to know more ab...

What to know what is going on in the Real Estate Market join us with special guest this week Jason Houser as we talk about the Local and National Real Estate Market.  What is trending and where this might take us.  ... In 1998 Jason Houser  made the move to Hampton Roads where he was stationed with the United States Navy. While stationed here he quickly fell in love with all that Hampton Roads had...

Jonathan Shepherd is quickly becoming a leader in the real estate industry having been in the business just over 3 years he has built a team of 5 agents.   Join us while he shares what it took to get there and how you can accomplish this also. ___________________________________________________________ Be sure to head over to our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram (@real.estate.happens) or e...

Great show today just gonna have some fun listing to some of the messed up things that happens when showing homes...join us and share your stories at real estate happens facebook page. ___________________________________________________________ Be sure to head over to our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram (@real.estate.happens) or email us at Contact kenny@teamletner.com

Real Estate settlement and title.  Who does what?  We are going to clear this all up for you this week as we are joined by Angela Edmondson Horton.   We are going to be discussing real estate settlement and what you need to know to make the best decision when purchasing a home.   We will also be talking about title insurance and why it really is so inexpensive yet also very important.  Trust me, y...

Perfect, Awesome, So....What do bridal stylists and real estate professionals have in common?  More than you would think!  Welcome, Wendy Rivera, CEO of Do You Speak Bride, an internationally recognized industry educational resource for bridal professionals.  Join us as we discuss how buying a wedding dress and buying a home are so similar due to both being "life time moments".  A fun, i...

In today's Podcast we welcome Barry Jenkins, an executive with YLOPO (if you don't know who they are, you will).  We are discussing lead generation, technology and the future of AI, all things that help real estate professional take their business to the next level.   Barry is a national speaker on this subject and his team closed over 900 units last year.  Join us and see where Real Est...

In this current seller’s market with multiple offers being presented on almost all homes for sale, how do you solve the calculus equation of which is the best offer presented to your sellers?   Which offer do you choose and why?  Most importantly, how do you prepare your clients for the journey of home selling?  Join us as we welcome, Steve Marable, to the discussion of how to be a solution-orient...

The current real estate market is HOT and homes are selling FAST! This week, we discuss the common question "How do you compete with buyers to win out when the inventory is low and there are multiple offers presented?"    Frank Cole is with us to discuss how to stand out with your offer for your dream home and overall how to win in this market.  We are giving away the top strategies in p...

Continuing this week with how to get your home ready to sell, we have Craig Jones of 3D Virtual Marketing Solutions ( 3DVMS ).  Craig will be talking about 3D virtual tours and how this latest technology can really set your home apart from the competition.  He will be educating us on how to implement virtual tours to get the most money for your home.  Craig will be letting us in on his top things...

To compliment our episode last week, we continue to highlight key moves one can make when selling their home. Kim Dombrowski, owner of Impressive Home Staging, discusses how staging has made such an impact on their clients' homes, that they are only on the market for an average of 15 days. Now that's results we want to see! ---------- Be sure to head over to our Facebook page and follow...

How do you assess the value of a house? Kim Dykes is here from Tidewater Home Appraisals, Inc. to explain how appraising really works between the buyer, seller, and the bank. Find out the 3 Ways Homeowners Can Increase the Value of their Home with Appraisals in this episode. ---------- Be sure to head over to our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram (@real.estate.happens) or email us at Contac...

How do photographs and videos enhance a house when buying or selling? The expert behind the shot, David Schwartz of VA Coastal Exposures , explains the crucial impact of professional photography, staging, and 3 Tips for Enhancing your Shot . Get your cameras ready. ---------- Head over to our Facebook page to discuss property management. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram or email us at Contac...

For a different flavor this week, we have the man behind the bourbon, Karl Dornemann of RD Wilhelm Distillery . Being a businessman equates to being a professional of real estate, even if it's starting as a dishwasher. ---------- Head over to our Facebook page to discuss property management. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram or email us at Contact@KennyLetner.com.

The Real Estate Crew is BACK! This week the crew explains how they have had to change their businesses as real estate professionals due to impacts of social distancing, the current market, interest rates, and possible expectations when restrictions are lifted.  ---------- Head over to our Facebook page to discuss property management. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram or email us at Contact@Ke...

Have you been wanting to go into investment properties to expand your financial portfolio? Join Kenny and Chuck Warren, Principal Broker / Owner of Rental Homes USA Property Management as they point out the quality assurance and reliance you receive when investing in a property manager for your properties. Hint: let's maximize your profit margins. ---------- Head over to our Facebook page to...

On this week's podcast, we have Mia Roberson, the Principal Broker of Creed Realty, discussing real estate brokers and the position they play in the home-buying process to a realtor. Let's dive into what types of brokers there are, how much commission comes from them, and what are the attractions for agents to certain brokers. ----------- Head over to our Facebook page to discuss any que...

Home Owner Associations...yes we know some of you just rolled your eyes, but today, we have a unique guest, John McPartland , from Property Management Associates to explain the business-side of an HOA. Hint: They might be more on your side than you think. ----------- Head over to our Facebook page to discuss any new aspects of HOAs you learned from this podcast. Also be sure to follow us on Instag...

Join us this week as we have Carrie Williams with Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group on to discuss the "What Now" aspect of home loans due to the economic transition the nation faces with COVID-19. Carrie helps us answer those tough questions like "What risks are associated with loans now?" "How likely am I to get approved for a home loan in the current market?" Listen this...

With COVID-19 affecting the world economy, listen this week to Real Estate Happens where we cover how it has effected real estate and how agents, now more than ever before, need to stand up for more than profits with our guest Frank Cole of Better Homes and Gardens . ----- WEEK CHALLENGE: Head over to our Facebook page and share with us what your thoughts are on the current market for a chance to...

You’re ready to close on the house...but first, you have to deal with some issues like bugs inspections, who would though that? This week we have Mike Pelletier from US Termite and Moisture to highlight the importance of a reliable and honest inspectors and real estate agents. —— Head over to our Facebook page to discuss any nightmares you had with closing on a house after final inspection. Follow...

It’s our second episode with the Real Estate Crew with FIVE real estate professionals tackling how to have the honest conversations needed between a realtor and home-buyer. —— Head over to our Facebook page and let us know your perspectives on the real estate market today. Follow us on Instagram or email us at Contact@KennyLetner.com

When it comes to real estate agents and relationships, every buyer has a little bit of mistrust. So join us as we talk about it with Frank Cole , of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate . ------ Head over to our Facebook page and let us know what you thought of our show give us some feedback, Follow us on Instagram , or email us at Contact@KennyLetner.com

In the first Real Estate Happens group session , join us as we have four real estate professional sit down and discuss current happenings in real estate.  This lively round table episode that dives into real stories of real estate and what can be done to improve the process for all parties involved. This engaging talk touches on a variety of topics and how they pertain to real estate including but...