The Savvy Realtor with Angie Cole

In today’s competitive market, how much should you offer in due diligence? Should you offer more than the list price? Angie answers four questions from the mailbag in this week’s podcast.   Read more and get additional resources: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/mailbag-how-much-should-i-put-in-due-diligence/     See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/     What we discuss on this episode: ...

When selling your home, you want to make sure you’re getting the best offer and the best situation. Angie answers two questions from the mailbag today when it comes to making that sale.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/mailbag-why-should-i-use-a-realtor-to-sell-my-home/     See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/     What we discuss o...

Today we’re talk through six different real estate topics and find out if they are overrated, underrated, or rightly rated. Do you agree with what Angie thinks about each of these?   Show notes: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/real-estate-underrated-or-overrated/      See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/     What we discuss on this episode:  1:05 - What do you think about iBuyers? 2:46...

How does the real estate market look right now in spring 2021? Angie gives a summary of what to expect before answering two questions from the mailbag.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/triangle-real-estate-market-update-for-march-2021/     See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/     What we discuss on this episode:  0:38 - What’s happening in t...

Feeling frustrated by your first time searching for a home to buy? You may not be alone. Angie talks through the different headlines in the news and how they apply in this area as well, including what it’s been like for first-time homebuyers.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/was-this-a-tough-year-for-first-time-homebuyers/     See our listings: https:...

When you’re in the homebuying process, it can feel like there’s a lot you don’t know happening on the other side. Why are they moving? Is there something wrong with the home? Who else is bidding on it? Will you ever truly know? On today’s episode of the Savvy Realtor podcast, Angie gives a little window into what might be happening with the seller as she answers two questions from these listeners...

What kind of challenges or opportunities in real estate are expected in 2021? How do these apply to the Triangle area? Angie shares her opinions on the year ahead.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/what-to-expect-with-real-estate-in-2021/     See our listings here: https://www.acolerealty.com/     What we discuss on this show:  0:39 - What realities do...

Is it better to find an agent who does both the buying and selling sides or someone who specializes in just one area? What’s the difference? Today we'll answer that question plus a few others that you've sent into the show.    Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/what-kind-of-realtor-should-i-work-with/     See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/    ...

Are you ready to sell your home ASAP? Angie shares how quick her team can get a home on the market and answers one more question from the mailbag about a renovation project in today’s podcast.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/mailbag-how-soon-can-i-sell/     See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/     What we discuss on this episode:  1:00 - Ma...

Do you really need flood insurance? How can you keep healthy while buying a home? What kind of agent should sell your home? Angie answers these three questions from the mailbag in this week’s podcast.   Read more and get additional resources here:  https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/mailbag-do-i-need-flood-insurance/   See our listings here: https://www.acolerealty.com/     What we discuss on this e...

How do you need to adjust or pivot when it comes to buying or selling a house during the pandemic? Angie answers four listener questions about how to do it successfully.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/overcoming-coronavirus-caused-hurdles/     See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/     What we discuss on this episode: 0:38 - Mailbag: Can I s...

As a buyer, how important is the survey? Why do you need it done? Angie answers this question as well as one more from the mailbag in today’s podcast.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/do-i-need-a-survey-before-closing-on-a-home/     See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/     What we discuss on this episode: 0:38 - Mailbag: What are t...

Want to hear the best of 2020’s podcasts from the Savvy Realtor? We pack all of our most downloaded episodes into one to finish the year out and give you some of Angie’s most listened to advice this year.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/year-in-review-top-5-podcasts-of-2020/     See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/     What we discuss on th...

Before you sell your home, should you be making certain repairs or upgrades? Or can you list as-is and still make money in this market? Angie answers this question and two others in this week’s podcast.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/should-i-make-home-improvements-before-listing-my-home/     See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/     What w...

Is now a good or bad time to buy? If you are ready to move, which should come first: buying or selling your home? Angie answers these questions and more in this week’s podcast.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/is-the-real-estate-market-bubble-bound-to-burst/     See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/     What we discuss on this show:  0:49 - M...

If you are listing your home, what rooms can you count as a bedroom? How can you get rid of unwelcome odors? Angie answers these questions and more on today’s podcast.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/whats-the-legal-definition-of-a-bedroom-more-mailbag-questions/     See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/     What we discuss on this...

Are you looking for a realtor? We continue with questions to ask your potential agent in this two-part series.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/questions-to-ask-a-real-estate-agent-part-2/     See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/     What we discuss on this show: 0:57 - Do you specialize in buying or selling homes at certain price points? 4:...

What questions should you ask your realtor and why? What kind of answers should you be looking for? And how does Angie answer these same questions?   Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/questions-to-ask-a-real-estate-agent-part-1/     See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/     What we discuss on this show: 1:10 - How long have you been a full-time...

What do you need to know when it comes to selling your home? How can you ensure the process goes smoothly? Find out the steps to selling your home in this two-part series.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/the-process-of-selling-your-home-part-12/     Check out Part 1 here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/the-process-of-selling-your-home-part-1/     S...

Are you considering selling your home? Where should you start? Angie will walk you through each step of the process in this two-part series.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/the-process-of-selling-your-home-part-1/     See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/     What we discuss on this show:  0:38 - When is it time to sell your home?...

What does the Triangle market look like right now? Should you buy a vacation home with family? Is there a benefit to working with a local lender? Find out what Angie says to these questions from the mailbag.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/mailbag-should-i-work-with-a-local-mortgage-lender/     See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/...

What are some ways you can think outside of the box or be really prepared to buy a home? We talk through some clever ideas when it comes to the home buying process.   Read more and get additional financial planning resources here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/clever-ideas-when-buying-a-home/     See our listings here: https://www.acolerealty.com/     What we discuss on this episode:  1:00 - Te...

Are you about to be a first-time homebuyer? What kind of challenges do you need to prepare for and how can you overcome them? We discuss the process to getting into your first home.    Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/barriers-for-first-time-home-buyers/     See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/     What we discuss on this show:  0:38 - What ar...

When you look for a starter home, you’re looking for a place to call your own that meets all your criteria. Where should you start?   Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/mailbag-wheres-a-good-starter-home/     See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/     What we discuss on this show: 0:40 - Mailbag: Where should you look for a starter home in Chapel...

How do the latest real estate headlines compare to what’s happening in the Triangle? Find out on today’s podcast.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/assessing-the-latest-real-estate-headlines/     See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/     What we discuss on this show:  0:52 - Home sales hit 2006 levels.  3:11 - Big equity gains for homeowners t...