Real Talk With Realtors

More lending questions with the wonderful Bodie Shepard from Motto Mortgage. What options are there to get a smaller interest rate? How much does it cost to buy down your interest rate? What will happen with interest rate this year? Will they go down or go up? Thank you Bodie for sitting down with us and sharing your knowledge!

We sit down with Bodie from Motto Mortgage. Bodie explains what you need to know as a first time home buyer, or someone who wants to know what the lending process is like. What are the steps of the lending process? What is mortgage insurance? How does a lender calculate income? What if you need downpayment assistance? What if I have. bad credit score? What if I have a good credit score? Bodie answ...

How has to market adjusted since the new year? We are starting to see trends that lead houses to getting multiple offers. Which houses get price cuts? Are there buyers still on the market? Learn about the many interesting trends realtors are noticing in this market. 

How many people does it actually take to sell a house? You might surprised. It is not just your realtor and your lender. Kelsey and Brandi go of the list of people who help out with the selling process, buying process, escrow, and more. Can you count how many there are in this episode?

What is the TRUTH behind all these market rumors you have been hearing lately? A realtors, we hear many things from our clients, friends, or family about the market. But are they right? Lets look into the market rumors and decide whether these are true or false. 

With this changing real estate market it is so important to be on top of the change as a real estate agent. Brandi and Kelsey give 8 tips on how realtors can stay above the change and best serve their clients in 2023.

Alora is a well rounded real estate agent on our team. She has a history of working in the pre construction world which has lead her to be a knowledgeable real estate agent today! 

Becoming a new realtor is tough stuff. Did you know that you have better odds starting a restaurant making that successful than you do becoming a successful realtor? If you are a new realtor, check out teams in your area for mentorship programs. See what is a best fit for you and where you want to be. There is so much that you learn in your real estate courses but you do not learn how to directly...

What will the housing market do in 2023? Kelsey and Brandi look at what top economists say. Will interest rates go up in 2023? What does this mean for buyer and sellers?

Happy New Year! Join this episode as Brandi and Kelsey talk about interest rates and the treasury yield, what article click bate to watch out for and are foreclosures on the rise?

Meet Emily everybody! She is our client care coordinator and does so much for The Team! From websites, to google, to new clients to past clients, to ordering pizza for our current clients we are so lucky to have Emily! She is a true animal lover and has a heart of gold. Thanks Emily for all that you do!   #realtor #podcast #realestateteam #chicoca #laffinsteamchico

From fantasy football leagues, four legged friends, roots in Chico to an amazing last year in real estate. Raquel Andrew is a well rounded Chico Local who has lots of great things to say. Meet Raquel!  #laffinsteamchico #realestate #chicoca #laffinsteam #fantasyfootball

Do Current Buyer Have Legitimate Concerns? | Real Talk With Realtors | Laffins Real Estate Team   With this crazy changing market we notice homebuyers backing off a little bit. Many have concerns about the housing market, how much it will change in the future, what interest rate will do, is the market crashing? These are all things we hear from our buyers but are these outrageous concerns to...

Jessica Sorenson first year in real estate, she successfully closed 16 transactions. By the end of 2021, she doubled her business by 20% Jessica is one of the most hardworking caring, dedicated real estate agents and she puts 100% into all of her clients.

Who is Kelsey? Where did she some from and how did she get here? Brandi interviews Kelsey in this podcast episode from family to career. Let's find out more about Kelsey!

What can hold up an escrow you might ask? You would be surprised. Brandi and Kelsey talk about what escrows that they have had that have been a nightmare. How did they get through it? Did escrow ever close?? Let's find out.

Who is the person behind the Laffins Real Estate Team? Brandi Laffins is her name and she has been surrounded by real estate since she was 8 years old! Learn about Brandi and how she became a realtor in this episode. 

Do you want to get the best price for your home? Brandi and Kelsey go over several things that you NEED to do in order to get your home ready for the market. They give you tips on how to do it so the entire process is easier. Should you paint? How do you declutter your home? These are all important questions you should be considering. 

Have you wondered what the process is like to buy a home? What do you need to have ready and what can you expect? Brandi and Kelsey go over all the steps it takes to buy a home from start to finish. Have any questions about buying a home? Reach out!

Tis the spooky season. Brandi and Kelsey share their personal ghost encounters as well as some famous ghosts stories. Have you ever wondered if a realtor has to disclose a ghost? Have Kelsey or Brandi ever sold a house where a murder took place? What do you really have to disclose as a realtor? Brandi and Kelsey spill it all. 

This ain't no Selling Sunset. People have a lot of ideas and opinions about what realtors do everyday, how they get their license, but a lot of these are just misconceptions. Brandi and Kelsey are here to clear things up! From how to pronounce it to how much you make $$ What other ideas do you have about realtors that we can clear up? Comment bellow!

Have you been curious what it would be like to get your real estate license? Brandi and Kelsey go through all the steps of getting your license and what it is really like to be a realtor. All the way from where to get licensed to selling your first home, should you go with a team? Or be a solo agent? Check it out here! And message us with any questions.

What is "House Hacking", it's been a round for a long time but recently got it's name. House hacking is an investment strategy where you buy a home using a low down payment residential mortgage and then rent out the home to generate income . Many consumers use it as a long-term investment strategy to both make money off of the property and also cover the costs of the mortgage. Our very own, Kelsey...

What is really going on in this market and how does it compare to years before? Brandi and Kelsey, realtors in Chico Ca break down the market. Real realtors answer honest thoughts about what the HAVE seen going on in the market, how it affects millennials and first time home buyers as well as sellers