The Real Estate Podcast

In this episode, Ariel and Adrian discuss the importance of getting a building permit when renovating your basement, and some very helpful do’s and don’ts. Hear their thoughts on ceiling insulation, sub-flooring, storage, and more on this episode. ************************** 0:14 - Intro 1:35 - Should you get a permit to finish your basement? 7:06 - Basement bathrooms 8:48 - Future-proofing 11:00 -...

In episode 207 of KT Confidential | The Real Estate Podcast, Adrian Trott and Ariel Kormendy discuss a recent CBC market place which goes undercover to reveal a more than concerning amount of fraudulent mortgages within the Ontario real estate market. This is such a big deal even TRREB has come out to make a public statement asking for CBC to release the names of those involved. Will CBC reveal th...

In episode 206 of KT Confidential | The Real Estate Podcast, Adrian Trott and Ariel Kormendy reflect of different ways one can cut costs and save money around the home. Subscription services, energy costs, and anything in between. Find out more on todays episode. Check out our quick tips that save you money: https://kormendytrott.com/money-saving-tips/ ************************** 00:00 - Intro - 3...

In real estate, SBP --Sale of Buyer's Property, also known as SPP --Sale of Purchaser's Property, is a clause that's not so common but we're finding it more prevalent in today's market compared to the last decade as a whole. When selling or buying real estate, it's important to know the critical considerations in deciding if you should include or accept an offer that has this condition. Failing to...

In episode 204 of KT Confidential | The Real Estate Podcast, Adrian Trott and Ariel Kormendy discuss their subjective interpretations of the value added or subtracted when it comes to extra features available within a property when selling. **************************** Want more real estate podcast discussions? Watch it here: youtu.be/uLhNb8fdHt4 Listen to it here: http://www.soundcloud.com/ktreal...

In episode 203 of KT Confidential | The Real Estate Podcast, we are joined by Sylvia Richards and host Adrian Trott to look back and reflect on Sylvia’s first year as a real estate agent. The good the bad and everything in-between. What to expect and what to know, listen to find out. **************************** Want more real estate podcast discussions? Watch it here: youtu.be/uLhNb8fdHt4 Listen...

What's up, real estate podcast lovers! In episode 202 of KT Confidential | The Real Estate Podcast, we discuss our expectations for the Fall and Winter market of 2022 in the Greater Toronto Area and provide tips for increasing your odds of a successful sale. 00:39 - The 2022 Real Estate Market | Update and Recap 01:38 - Real Estate Statistics: Take them with a grain of salt 02:40 - Causes of a bus...

On this episode (#201) of KT Confidential, Ariel and Adrian discuss what to look for in a home inspection these days. What did Ariel notice in his last home inspection? How do you hire the right home inspector for you? What are some of the red flags when having a home inspection? What qualifies somebody to be able to inspect a home? What is the process of inspecting a home with a pool? All of that...

On this very special episode (#200) of KT Confidential, it’s the show’s 200th episode! The media department and the rest of the office has set up a very special game show for Adrian and Ariel where their real estate knowledge is put to the test. Watch as Ariel and Adrien compete for the winning prize and avoid the disgusting punishments set up for them (SPOILER: BUGS!) All of that and more on KT C...

On this episode (#199) of KT Confidential, The Real Estate Podcast, Ariel and Adrian are talking about Airbnb’s and their increasing prices throughout the years. All of that and more on KT Confidential - The Real Estate Podcast. **************************** Feeling tight on money? Want to save an extra $100 a month? Check out our Money-Saving Tips Guide below Money-Saving Tips Guide: http://kormen...

On this episode (#198) of KT Confidential, The Real Estate Podcast, Chris Behie is on the show! Adrian and Chris discuss some of the most common mistakes first time home buyer’s make and tips on how to avoid them. What does Adrian have to say about condos? How much does transportation actually affect your decision in buying? How does viewing a house on the internet differ from viewing it in person...

On this episode (#197) of KT Confidential, The Real Estate Podcast, Adrian and Ariel read the comments from their top 3 TikTok’s. What are the comments agreeing and disagreeing with? What does a fellow realtor have to say about Adrian’s opinion? What did Ariel really mean in their most recent blown up TikTok? Does Klaus drive a Mazda? All of that and more on KT Confidential - The Real Estate Podca...

On this episode (#196) of KT Confidential, The Real Estate Podcast, Adrian and Ariel introduce a new segment called “Yay or Nay” and voice their opinions on different topics throughout the podcast. Does Adrian believe in a decrease in the housing market? How does Ariel feel about house flips in 2022? How does Adrian feel about crocs? What did Ariel find in his lake? All of that and more on KT Conf...

On this episode (#195) of KT Confidential, The Real Estate Podcast, the one and only Jennifer Goncalves is joining Ariel and has a heart to heart over the anxieties of buying and selling. Find out how Ariel and Jen met over a decade ago and Jen’s anniversary with the team. What are some of the anxieties Jen has when it comes to buying/selling her house. What are the most important things to help p...

On this episode (#194) of KT Confidential, The Real Estate Podcast, Adrian and Ariel are talking about the last 3 projects they’ve done to their own houses. Listen to their different stories from Ariel’s new pendant lights to Adrian’s Loft Renovation! And find out exactly what is Ariel’s process for regrouting his backyard patio? What new locks did Adrian install after over a decade? Are LED light...

On this episode (#193) of KT Confidential, The Real Estate Podcast, Adrian and Ariel are talking about the newly approved GTA trend: Garden Suites. These detached structures are found on a property already owned by somebody else and Toronto’s newest trend. What are the requirements for a Garden Suite? What is the parking situation? How does one divide the property? What are the size restrictions?...

On this episode (#192) of KT Confidential, The Real Estate Podcast, Adrian and Ariel are reading one of the team member’s blogs about ‘Things To Do Before Closing Day’. Discussing the right times to contact your insurance providers and city regarding property taxes to contacting the right moving company to R-rated moving day stories. What are Ariel’s box hacks/tips? When should you contact a lawye...

On this episode of (#191) of KT Confidential, The Real Estate Podcast, Ariel is joined with Robin Dasilva and the topic is 2022 Real Estate Trends & What Women Want. With 2023 right around the corner Robin and Ariel talk about the popular home trends in the real estate market right now from wooden floors, to kitchen cabinets. What is one of the most common mistakes while renovating your house for...

On this special episode (#190) of KT Confidential, The Real Estate Podcast, Ariel is joined with the one and only Mily Payie and they are live on TikTok! After weeks of preparing Mily has 21 Real Estate Questions for Ariel to help out her and the rest of Gen Z! Starting off with talk about owning properties vs living in them and some talk of multiple streams of income. What real estate apps are re...

Title: Reading Controversial Tweets with Steve Bruman In this episode (#189) of KT Confidential, The Real Estate Podcast, Adrian is joined with Steve Bruman and it’s Steve’s 5 year anniversary. With a bottle of Rumchata the two start the Podcast off reflecting on Steve’s past and his time with the company and then move on to reading controversial tweets about the real estate market. How much do in...

In this episode (#188) of KT Confidential, The Real Estate Podcast, Ariel and Adrian and sharing some of their most annoying moments they had to deal with as realtors. Adrian starts off the podcast with his storytime about an accepted offer and poor communication. What kind of consequences were faced? What was the aftermath? Ariel follows with a nightmare storytime involving poor presentation, gho...

In this episode (#187) of KT Confidential, The Real Estate Podcast, Ariel is back in the office and brings up this episode’s topic: The Evolution of Real Estate. Over the last 5-10 years real estate has changed drastically and will continue to do so in the near future as well. What are the perks of being a realtor now vs before? What is some of the technology that has changed the process of buying...

In this episode (#186) of KT Confidential, The Real Estate Podcast, Adrian has the lovely Sylvia Richards with him. Starting the Podcast off with small talk about the Bank of Canada’s next move and introducing the topic of Selling in a Buyer’s Market and the three main elements to it. Exactly how important is setting the price of a home? What is considered too low or too high? Where do offers fit...

In this episode (#185) of KT Confidential, The Real Estate Podcast, Ariel and Adrian are joined with the one and only Steve Cecchetto. Starting the podcast off with their topic of the overall podcast “Open House Etiquette Post-Pandemic”. We get to learn a little more about Steve’s first open house in over 2 years and the different situations he encountered while debating some hot topics. Do open h...

In this episode (#184) of KT Confidential, The Real Estate Podcast, Ariel and Adrian are back in the office after 2 and a half years! Starting the podcast off with the topic of buyer’s remorse and the regrets of buying in a heated market. Did you purchase at a peak prepared to sell your home? When is it the right time to buy and when is the right time to sell? What are the repercussions of not clo...