Wisconsin Real Estate Today

The purpose of a home inspection is often misunderstood.  In the simplest of terms, a home inspection's purpose is to have an independent person inspect a property a Buyer is looking to purchase, or a Seller is looking to sell. Often times Buyers will hire someone to "find red flags" or to "have another set of eyes" on the largest investment of their lives. But the purpose of the home inspection i...

Wondering what to do with your home for sale as it relates to what is happening with today's pandemic? Are you curious if you should continue marketing your home for sale, or whether to list your home for sale soon?   NOW is a GREAT time to sell, and you have limited competition out there. While taking the proper cautions, you can safely market your home in this crazy time in our history. At RE/MA...

Photography is EVERYTHING - literally. Although all components are important to selling a home the fastest and for more money, great photography is the most important when buyers eventually find your home for sale online. Years ago, when customers had to come to real estate offices to see homes inside large MLS books, photography wasn't as important.  Fast forward to today's highly competitive mar...

Every weekend all across America realtors barge into neighborhoods to sell their listings. In real estate these are commonly known as "Open Houses". Although they are not required, and the decision to conduct is between the seller and the realtor, most listings conduct "opens" because they are expected to do so.  In this episode we'll address the truth behind why realtors conduct open houses and w...

Tell It To The Judge! When someone hears that phrase they often depict a traffic cop telling a speeding motorist to address their concerns over a speeding ticket to the presiding judge. However, what happens when a Seller doesn't disclose known Defects in a property they are selling?  This episode addresses the interesting, and ever-so-important topic of Disclosure. Imagine if you were Buying a ho...

How do we reward our Local Heroes for their service?   Exclusive to RE/MAX Service First, this unique program is for our police officers, firefighters, EMS/paramedics, healthcare workers & professionals, active military personnel, our veterans, and teachers.  When we talk " rewards " or discounts, we mean thousands of dollars usually!  When we help our Heroes buy and sell real estate our agent...

For decades all parties in a real estate transaction attended closings - it was just the norm. In fact, all parties used to close at the same table! This has changed significantly today, however.  Buyers close in a different room than sellers for privacy reasons. Buyers usually have to attend closing in most cases.  Sellers show up mainly to get their proceeds checks. Once closed, Buyer's lender c...

Let's face it, sometimes the honeymoon ends quicker than anticipated. You hired what you thought was is a great agent who now isn't so great - what do you do?   You might be staring at substandard photos, marginal marketing, and an agent that doesn't quite have the experience they claimed to have had when you hired them. What can you do, especially if you are selling your home? Are you tied into t...

Why do you need to know & understand the WB-11 Residential Offer To Purchase? If you are a Seller, you should have an understanding of what the form entails and how it relates to your specific sale. As a Buyer you should have an understanding of what each section means and how it applies to you as you prepare to make an offer.   Sadly, not all realtors are equally-experienced. That means that...

How do you best prepare your home for showings? As a seller, this is your MOST important time! How do you best prepare your home to be shown to prospective buyers? What things are most important?  Should we bake chocolate chip cookies? What scents are off-putting to buyers? How can sellers best create a successful buyer experience which will result in a quick sale for more money? Here are some of...

Selling your home for top dollar and the best terms doesn't just happen - it is intentionally created. Long before the sign goes into the ground seller's must remove their "seller hat" and put on their "buyer hat". In this episode we'll give you the tips & tools of everything you need to know before selling. When should you contact a realtor? How should I select a realtor? What should we do, o...

Whether you are considering buying or selling real estate, or you're just fascinated by real estate like we are...this podcast is for you!  In this episode we introduce your host, John Gscheidmeier, and preview what is to come in future episodes. We promise that you will find this content not only useful, but entertaining and helpful.  Future episodes will feature incredible content such as: * Pre...