The Selling Houses Podcast

NEW EPISODES WILL NOW BE POSTED ON MONDAYS! This week Tyler and Paul discuss the market in general, how busy is it really? How long are clients taking to find a home in these new conditions? Are bidding wars still happening in Winnipeg? Eventually they make it to their primary discussion of how to approach buying and selling if you are unfortunately in the position of going through a divorce or se...

Technically this is episode 28 because we recorded it after we recorded ep27 but we're releasing this one first as its time sensitive but we labeled it as ep 27 to keep the titles concurrent. Its a whole thing.  ANYWAY...The bank of Canada DROPPED it's overnight lending rate (or its policy rate) by 0.25 basis points today for the  first time in FOUR YEARS! What does this mean? Check in and find ou...

The real estate market in a little weird right now, found out why as Tyler and Paul catch up on several key topics after being gone for the long weekend. They have both been busy and some interesting things have come up, like multiple offers on listings that have been sitting for a long time and not seeing multiple offers on busy listings. It's strange times out there right now. Listen in to this...

WE'RE BACK! The spring market is busy and we had to take a little break so Paul could do some mortgages and Tyler could sell some houses! This week the guys discuss smart homes and everything that comes with them. Is it really a good idea to upgrade your home with smart tech? Does it increase its value, is it safe?  Take a listen and hear our thoughts on the whole thing. Let us know what you think...

Hopefully they never live next to you, but they have to live next to someone! Today Paul and Tyler discuss the topic of living next to people that aren't that great. What can you do if your neighbours are confrontational or just plain difficult to be around? What if they're too nice? Can you do anything about it? YOU BET! Paul and Tyler both share some real world scenarios about things they've bee...

Its spring time! The grass is greening up, most people who own a home are itching to fire up the lawnmowers and get going on nursing their summertime baby, their lawn.  But what if your lawn is not something you're proud of? Tyler and Paul are here to help! Listen in to this weeks episode to learn how to save your frustrating and embarrassing lawn (Tyler was there too!). Even if your lawn isn't at...

This week Paul and Tyler discuss cottages, cabins, camps, lakehouses...whatever you call them. How do you go about buying a vacation home if you already own one? Can your current house pay for it?  If you have plans to Air BnB a 2nd property, hold your horses and listen in. It may not be as easy as you think (or possible at all!) Listen in and if you have comments or questions, leave them in the c...

Tyler and Paul dive into another 10 common real estate myths and provide their takes on them. Some of the myths the guys cover in this episode are: Real Estate Agents are always looking out for your best interests You need perfect credit to purchase a home Real Estate is always a safe investment ...and so much more.  As always, if you have a myth you want busted, leave it in the comments or reach...

Today on the pod Tyler and Paul dive into the hot topic of bidding wars, otherwise know as multiple offer situations. These are the scenarios responsible for homes selling way above their posted list price and they are massively mis-understood by most people.  The guys break down how to win, get, avoid and plan for this tricky situation and bust some misconceptions. If you are heading into the mar...

On this weeks episode Tyler and Paul get real with some of the struggles professionals in the industry experience before diving into some insights about what YOU think is happening in the market right now (which is pretty surprising!) The main theme of the episode is the discussion around rates, buyers holding off on buying for the fear of being mortgage broke and how you can buy a new home and ke...

We've been planning this one for a while now and it's finally here. If you're considering renovating DO NOT MISS THIS EPISODE. Tyler and Paul are joined by veteran framer and plumber and all around handy-man Dave Hawrysh and they talk about all kinds of great things around renovating your home.  Home Maintenance Water Intrusion (and Prevention)  Finishing Basements Paying for your reno and how to...

Owning a home comes with a lot of responsibility and maintenance. Sure, you can hire a lot of those jobs out but that in itself can be a lot of work, so you could just buy a condo instead! Paul and Tyler dive into what it looks like to consider condo life. It needs to be understood that choosing a condo comes with a specific lifestyle and there is a lot to consider. Listen in and learn! As always...

THIS EPISODE: How much will current rates change your mortgage payment? | The spring market looks like it’s going to be BONKERS | Why you shouldn’t buy furniture for your house (yet!) | Can/should you call/text your Realtor at 10:00pm? This weeks episode is chalk full of great information as Paul and Tyler get into the weeds on several different topics to keep top of mind when entering the real es...

Turns out the guys may have skipped over a somewhat important part of the buying process during their two part masterclass...WRITING THE OFFER (Sorry about that!) In this episode, Paul and Tyler go through the major components of the offer and break each part down for you. They cover deposits, which is your UP FRONT CASH and how to make sure you DON'T LOSE IT, conditions and what ones are DEAL KIL...

SURPRISE! We dropped this episode a day early! Part 1 of the buyers masterclass drew a lot of attention and listeners have been asking for part two ever since! So, here it is.  In this episode Tyler and Paul go through the list of professionals that you'll need on your journey to secure your new home, then they dive into how to properly look at a home (YES THERE IS A RIGHT WAY!) The provide tips o...

IT'S HERE! Part one of the Buyers Masterclass and it's a good one! In this episode Paul and Tyler cover the very first things you should do if you plan to buy a home (especially during the spring market!). They also provide tips and tricks on how approach viewing homes and perhaps most importantly Realtor red flags! Is your Realtor working with your best interests in mind or are they just trying t...

Paul and Tyler sift through questions that were raised from listeners after our two part Sellers Masterclass. Get answers on who is actually going to show your home when its for sale, what you should do with your expensive coats and why a private sale is truly a bad idea. As always if you have any questions or want to get in touch with Paul or Tyler they're happy to connect! Tyler Robb Professiona...

The masterclass continues today! Paul and I breakdown the following three topics when it comes to selling your home: 1. Getting your finances figured out 2. Showings (often overlooked!) 3. Negotiations (SUPER Important!) Have a listen and if you missed part one, go back and take a listen where we cover "Choosing Your Professionals Early" and "How to Prepare Your Home for the Market" Please LIKE, S...

SEASON TWO IS HERE! We're kicking things off with a bang with part one of our sellers masterclass. In this episode Paul and I discuss point by point the things that you as a seller need to do to earn TOP DOLLAR on the sale of your home. Get a pen handy, take notes and be prepared to learn all the secrets to a successful sale, even in a slower market.  Part 2 will be released next week and followin...

Real estate agents are one of the few professionals that seem to be expected to work 24/7. Especially around the holidays, our phones don't stop ringing and we are constantly on the go. This is great and we love the business but when customers we've never met get upset when we ask a few questions before committing to showing a home it can be frustrating. In the end it's all about respect for your...

Everyone is talking about rates again! (Shocker). So today Paul and I are also talking about rates. What is going on with them? Have they gone down? Will they keep going down? We also dive into the options people have if their renewal is coming up in the near future and also about options for those looking to buy a home now and port their existing low rate (its not always as good as it seems!)  If...

Today Paul and I roll through some common real estate myths and give you our two cents on weather or not we think they are fact or fiction! Also, don't mind our chat at the beginning where we talk about how we feel kids these days are acting.  If you have questions about the current real estate market or want to get in touch with Paul or Tyler feel free to connect with us!  Tyler Robb: Professiona...

Today Paul & and I discuss a VERY hot topic, it's one that almost every buyer I work with mis-understands. SCENARIO: You're pre-approved for $500,000 but you want to buy a house for $300,000 and put the $200,000 difference into a reno budget to improve the home.  Sounds like a plan, right? Not really.  Get educated on the pros and cons of buying a new build vs an older home and how you can pro...

Today Paul and I unpack a question sent in by a listener, they've been renting since getting divorced, credit is not perfect and they feel like the banks won't help them. Do they have options? What if you are new to Canada? Listen in to find out all about it!

Our show has evolved! Paul Dueck has joined as a regular host and you'll notice this episode has a bit of a different flavor! This week we talk about Paul's recent experience of selling his house, what bridge financing is and why its so popular right now as well as how having your cake and eating it too can cause issues if you're buying or selling.