Christal Allen-Harrahill

Real Estate Podcast for First Time Buyers and Sellers

Business EN ↓ 38 episodes

Host Christal Allen-Harrahill has returned to the real estate industry as a licensed agent specializing in serving First Time Buyers and First Time Sellers. Originally (2019), this podcast was created to help those interested in starting their business as a Virtual Real Estate Transaction Coordinator. The goal for this new season of the podcast is to educate you on all things related to the who, what, where, when, and how to purchase your first home or sell your home for the first time. Thank you for following this show

Author

Christal Allen-Harrahill

Category

Business

Podcast website

westofthe15.com

Latest episode

May 20, 2026

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Episodes

38. Real estate money, moves and mindset 20.05.2026

Hello there, tune in to hear real life stories on what you need to have a plan for as a renter. Be encouraged and walk away with practical tips towards home ownership. Today, I sit down with one of my favorite lenders, Sharlene Ruiz, with New American Funding. Listen in on our new series, Money, Moves & Mindset.  Enjoy listening ​ and s hare this podcast with someone you know who is looking to buy...

37. 3 Questions to Ask Yourself If You are Waiting to Buy or Sell Real Estate Right Now 24.07.2025

Hi there, First Timers, ​Are you waiting to buy or sell real estate right now? It's not a good or bad thing if you are; however, I want to make sure you understand WHY you are waiting. Today, you will learn about: 1. Some of the thoughts you may be having about the current real estate market 2.  3 questions to ask as a first-time buyer 3. 3 questions to ask a move-up buyer (buying and selling at t...

36. What is a Seller Concession? 10.07.2025

Hi there, First Timers, ​Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed at real estate terminology? I understand...you are not the only one. Today, you will learn about: 1. What a seller concession is 2.  How it benefits buyers and sellers 3. Using it in today's market ​ Enjoy listening ​ and s hare this podcast with someone you know who is looking to buy or sell a home this year for the first time. ----------...

35. Should You Have a Realtor if You are Looking at New Construction? 15.05.2025

Hi there, First Timers, ​Do you love the smell of new? Well, if you are leaning towards purchasing a new build home, listen to this podcast before visiting the models. You will learn about: 1. How a REALTOR® can support you throughout the process 2.  When to engage your REALTOR® in the process 3. How your REALTOR® gets paid ​ Enjoy listening ​ and s hare this podcast with someone you know who is l...

34. The Lending Process with Student Loans or being Self-Employed with Jackie-Part II 24.04.2025

Hi there, First Timers, ​Thanks for tuning into part 2 of my chat  with  Mortgage Advisor ​  Jackie Zlatanovski from Geneva Financial.  ​She shared extra gems today you won't want to miss. You will learn about: 1. Behind the scenes step by step lending process 2.  ​How do your student loans impact getting approved 3. Prequalification vs Pre-Approval 4. What documents she look for proof of income f...

33. Real Talk with Your Local Lender Jackie-Part I 10.04.2025

Hi there, First Timers, Today ​ ​, you will hear my interview with Jackie Zlatanovski from Geneva Financial. Jackie is a Mortgage Advisor who also has a heart for first-timers. You will learn about: Wh y it's ok to be financially naked O ptions for sellers that need to buy at the same time Wh en to start planning your home-buying process Why you are always paying a mortgage. ​ Enjoy listening ​ an...

32. Buying Process: Step by Step 27.03.2025

Hi there, First Timers, Today you will understand the process for buying your first home. You will learn about: 1. What to expect at your initial consultation with your real estate agent 2. What has to happen before you look at homes 3. Why a home inspection is important I hope you enjoy listening. Share this podcast with someone you know who is looking to buy or sell a home this year. Cheers to a...

31. Down Payment Assistance Programs with Nevada Housing Division Part II 06.03.2025

Hi there, First Timers, As promised, today you will hear my interview with Josie Hatem from the Nevada Housing Division. You will learn about: 1. The three Home is Possible program offered by the Nevada Housing Division 2. Why the term "non-forgivable" shouldn't scare you away 3. Josie's homeownership journey and what not to do. Enjoy listening and share with someone you know that is looking to bu...

30. Down Payment Assistance Programs for Homeownership Part I 27.02.2025

Hi there, First Timers, In today's episode I give a preview of 4 downpayment assistance programs currently available to make homeownership possible. This episode is the setup for my conversation with Josie from the Nevada Housing Division that will be released next week. We will go into much more detail on the benefits and requirements. Enjoy listening and share with someone you know that is looki...

29. Buying and Selling at the Same Time? 20.02.2025

Hi there, First Timers, Listen in as I give an overview of the process of buying and selling at the same time. I share the most important contact you need to have for this type of situation and how to avoid the overwhelm. Cheers to achieving your real estate dreams this year! ------------------------ Your Trusted Real Estate Professional, Christal REALTOR® 0202693 https://WestOfThe15.com P.S.- If...

28. How to Prepare Now to Buy a Home This Year 06.02.2025

Hi there! Today, I'm sharing 7 tips to help you prepare and start thinking about purchasing your first home this year. You'll hear an example of the difference between a conventional loan and an FHA loan, how to scope out neighborhoods, buyer assistance programs, and a few other tips to start preparing now. Cheers to achieving your real estate dreams this year! ------------------------ Your Truste...

Season 2-I'm Back! 14.01.2025

Hi there! I'm excited to be back and releasing Season 2 of this podcast with a new name and focus. Now that I'm a licensed REALTOR® I'm focused on helping you understand real estate and what it can mean for your unique situation as a buyer and seller. I have a soft spot for first-time buyers and sellers and anyone who loves real estate. Don't be scared away from real estate because you read the sc...

25. The End:Play a Bigger Game in The New Year 31.12.2019

I make a big announcement in this episode and also challenge all of us to play a bigger game in the New Decade. You will hear my 7 questions to ask yourself going into 2020. For the most current updates on Trainings, Resources, and Tools, please visit https://christalallen.com/ In this final episode I raise my Golden Girls cup of tea to you..thank you for being a loyal listener! You Got This and I...

24. Create the Business you Need to Build the Life you Crave with Ariana Sylvester 19.12.2019

Ariana is a life strategist, entrepreneur, speaker, and author. She is an operations whiz, taking care of the day-to-day team and task management of their 3 businesses. She spent several years bouncing around from job to job, until she finally realized that she was much better off to help Tom (her husband) build their businesses instead of helping someone else. Ariana's super power is her ability...

23: Understand your Cash Flow to Joyfully Live an Intentional Life 12.12.2019

You are in for a treat today. I had the honor of interviewing CFO and Cash Flow Strategist, Amber Dugger. After listening to today's talk you will have a better understanding of your thoughts/feelings around money, understanding your cash flow so you can invest in the people, experiences and things that mean the most to you...plus so much more! It is Amber's mission to help you go from just making...

22: My number 1 strategy on how to successfully scale your TC biz 11.12.2019

Are you thinking about scaling your work from home business in real estate beyond yourself? Tune in to learn my number one strategy to onboarding your new hires. Remember, they are a representation of you! For the most current updates on Trainings, Resources, and Tools, please visit https://christalallen.com/ You Got This and I Believe in You! ~Christal

21. Are You in Bliss when you Think of Your Budget? My Chat with Rachel Peavy 20.11.2019

Most of us have a very emotional relationship with money. As you are starting your new home based business in Real Estate you may have had some stress thinking about the finances of it. In today's talk Rachel Peavy of Blissful Budget walks us through some strategies on how to manage money and be healed from any negative associations you may have had with it. Rachel is so sweet and I really enjoyed...

20: Self Care & The Personal Side of this Work from Home Business 13.11.2019

Taking care of yourself and making time to work on your business (instead of in it) is vital. Tune in and take away some ideas on how you can make time to be your best self and serve your clients well. For the most current updates on Trainings, Resources, and Tools, please visit https://christalallen.com/ You Got This and I Believe in You! ~Christal

19: Transitioning from the Employee mindset to the Small Biz Owner Mindset 12.09.2019

In today's show I go over 5 areas that you must consider and be comfortable with in order to transition from your 9 to 5 to owning your own business. For the most current updates on Trainings, Resources, and Tools, please visit https://christalallen.com/ You got this and I believe in you! ~Christal   

18: A Letter to Moms who Want to Work 06.09.2019

In today's show I share a letter originally published on LinkedIn. As I thought about the feeling of being encouraged I'm sharing it here with you. Enjoy! For the most current updates on Trainings, Resources, and Tools, please visit https://christalallen.com/  

Bonus Episode: Join Me for a Live Q&A 02.08.2019

For those of you who listen to the podcast and are not on my email list, make sure you get over to christalallen.com and do it! For the most current updates on Trainings, Resources, and Tools, please visit https://christalallen.com/ You Got This and I Believe in You! ~Christal

17: What Does it Look Like to Grow Your TC Biz 16.07.2019

In today's episode we talk about what it looks like to grow your business beyond yourself and whether you can make $10,000 a month as a TC. For the most current updates on Trainings, Resources, and Tools, please visit https://christalallen.com/ Thanks for listening! You got this and I believe in you! ~Christal

16: Is Working from Home in Real Estate Right for You? 12.07.2019

In today's show I talk about working from home in Real Estate and how to make sure it's the right fit for you. For the most current updates on Trainings, Resources, and Tools, please visit https://christalallen.com/ Thanks for listening! You got this and I believe in you! ~Christal

15: Keeping Your Clients Loyal & Happy 07.06.2019

In today's show I talk about three strategies to keep your clients happy and loyal. For the most current updates on Trainings, Resources, and Tools, please visit https://christalallen.com/ Thanks for listening! You got this and I believe in you! ~Christal

14: TC Member Success Story with Aja from Chicago! 14.05.2019

In today's show I have the honor or talking to Aja. She is an amazing testament of taking action! She is a member of my TC Membership community and used everything she learned to get 2 new clients while still working her day job! You are in for a treat with this one. Enjoy and be inspired by Aja! For the most current updates on Trainings, Resources, and Tools, please visit https://christalallen.co...

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