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The Agent on Duty reveals inside information about the real estate industry including finding the best agent, learning negotiating strategies, untangling complex transactions, and avoiding pitfalls so that you can successfully complete the sale and purchase of any property. Discover the world of real estate behind the scenes and be ready to see the housing market from a totally new perspective so that you can confidently engage in any real estate deal as a buyer, seller, or agent. John Mario ...
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#033 - How Inflation Affects the Housing Market Have you ever wondered how inflation impacts the housing market? Believe it or not, they’re connected. Whenever there are changes to one, both are affected. Here’s a high-level overview of the connection between the two. In this episode John Marion talked about how inflation affects the housing market…
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#032 - Mortgage Loans With Robin Wright In this episode, John talks with mortgage lender Robin Wright. Robin is in Woodstock, GA and has been in the mortgage industry for over 20 years. To contact Robin call or text him or visit his website: Mobile - 404-456-2317 Website - https://lo.movement.com/robin-wright/home Robin gives a high-level overview …
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#031 - Home Sales Update For Agents - May 2022 The show is about residential real estate and it’s for people who love real estate, who are curious about real estate, and who want to learn more. Here's how to contact John Marion: Website - https://www.innovativeproperties.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/businessjohn/ John Marion is the A…
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Two situations that show the difference between the old and new markets.Today we have an important message for anyone looking to buy or sell in our market. The current market is very different from the one we had three to six months ago. We want to paint a picture of what’s going on by comparing the past to the present—we think you’ll find the comp…
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#030 - This Business Is Really About Managing People In this episode, Yannik Cudjoe-Virgil speaks about his experience getting into real estate after coming from the NFL. After experiencing an injury, Yannik focused on the longterm by planning to retain his wealth. By the power of education, Yannik prepared himself to retire from the NFL and step i…
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Anxious about buying a home in today’s market? We can help you save money.We’re definitely feeling the spring market here at the Amy Wengerd Group, and it’s so exciting. I’m sure you’ve heard about all the offers that homes for sale are receiving and the terms that are being negotiated. Some homes are selling for 20% or even 30% over asking price! …
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#029 - Adrian Chuquillangui: The Big Lesson - How To Have More Control Over Your Investments in Commercial Multifamily Real Estate In this episode, Adrian Chuquillangui speaks about his experience as he learns how to have more control over investments in Commercial Multifamily Real Estate. Adrian talks through his journey as he learns how to make t…
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#028 - Jeff Davis: Have A Vision In this episode, Jeff Davis explains his experience completing his first real estate transaction and the impact on his perspective with future investments. Jeff explains the importance of having a vision and knowing what your end goals look like with respect to maintaining an order of operations with clear communica…
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Here’s what we’re doing to combat the rise of waived home inspections.As you know, waiving the home inspection has become more common in real estate transactions these days. With so many buyers competing for each property, this is one strategy they’re using to win.However, it’s also creating some problems. If buyers move in and they find issues, ma…
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#027 - Matt Picheny Backstage Guide to Real Estate In this episode, Matt shares his experiences of how he became a landlord and then started purposefully investing in real estate, including large multifamily apartment buildings. Here's how to contact Matt: Website - https://picheny.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/picheny/ Matt Picheny i…
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Rising rates might be unattractive but could help balance this market.Today I’ll talk about interest rates and what the trends we’re seeing may mean for buyers and our market in general.Today’s average interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 4.19%. At this same time last month, it was 3.68%. 4.19% is still a phenomenal rate, but they are on th…
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#026 - Adam Carswell got started in real estate working as an agent with RE/MAX. In this episode he tells the story of how he transitioned into raising money for commercial multifamily deals. "The world of commercial real estate investing gave me the freedom to do what I love." Connect with Adam: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ixcarswell/ Ema…
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We have options to help both FSBO sellers and buyers looking at FSBO homes.We’ve seen a lot more for-sale-by-owner homes, or FSBOs, in our market lately. We have also heard many horror stories about what these FSBO sellers are going through. It’s tempting to navigate real estate by yourself. It’s a seller’s market, so it should be easy, right? That…
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#025 - Housing Economy, Inflation, Interest Rates with CPA Stewart Heath Connect with Stewart Heath at: https://www.harvardgrace.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewartoheath/ Call in Your Real Estate Questions Ask any real estate related questions on my audio voice message hotline. Call 678-288-4181 and voice your question. I'll answer it on a fu…
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Here’s where I advise home sellers to spend their money before listing.We’ve been receiving a ton of calls from homeowners lately who are interested in listing their homes this spring. They want to know what they should add or upgrade in their homes before they sell. Many think they need a full kitchen or basement remodel to get the best return on …
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#024 - Debt Buster Murray Beaulieu describes his system for getting out of debt fast, including paying off your home mortgage. The best way to connect with Murray is to visit his LinkedIn page and send him a message: https://www.linkedin.com/in/murraybeaulieu/ Call in Your Real Estate Questions Ask any real estate related questions on my audio voic…
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#023 - Real Estate Investing With Micy Liu Access the show notes here: https://innovativeproperties.com/real-estate-investing-with-micy-liu/ Micy Liu is the managing partner and trusted advisor at Life Mission Capital. They have 158 units in their portfolio and working to help more busy professionals take advantage of the real estate investments th…
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Here’s a story of how Amy’s Guarantee helped a client get out of a pinch.You’ve probably heard about Amy’s Guarantee for years through our ads: If we can’t sell your house, we will buy it. What does that mean, and do we really do it? I wanted to share a recent story with you so you understand what we do here and what makes us so different.We were w…
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#022 - Credit Hacking with Bethany Finch of American Made Home Solutions Bethany Finch talks about credit hacking and how you can benefit by understanding how credit works and how to use it to your advantage. Here is a link for Bethany’s American Made Home Solutions free download of 7 steps that you can do right now to improve your credit score: ht…
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This is my grateful Thanksgiving message to every one of you.Happy Thanksgiving! We’ve almost made it through 2021, and what a year it has been. Today I just wanted to say a very special thank you to the clients that we’ve been able to serve this year, those who have put their trust in us, and those of you who have sent us referrals. I hope that yo…
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#021 - Do Not Miss the Final Walk Thru - Dead Mouse in Kitchen Sink! Associate Broker John Marion talks about the importance for buyers to do a final walk thru prior to closing and why buyers need a full-time, experienced agent representing them. Missing the final walk thru is a huge mistake. Agents who do not perform the final walk thru do a dis-s…
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Homes are taking a little longer to sell, but there aren’t that many on the market.It’s been about a month since my last market update, and some things have happened in that time. I wanted to keep you all updated on our market, so I’ve put together some more stats to look at today:Stark County 421 homes for sale 33 days on market on average $239,00…
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Here’s a little information about the positions we’re looking to fill.Happy fall, everyone. The Amy Wengerd Group, like many other companies, is experiencing growth right now, and we need members to join our team. We’re looking for talented individuals to fill a few specific roles. You are some of the best sources of referrals that we could ask for…
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#020 - Are you ready to take on a house fix and flip project? Here are 5 important due diligence tasks for single family house renovation projects. Access the show notes including the scope of work template mentioned in this episode at: https://www.innovativeproperties.com/5-important-due-diligence-tasks-for-single-family-house-renovation-projects/…
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#019 - Mortgage Interest Rate vs Home Price. Let's talk about how mortgage interest rates determine the monthly payment and how buying at a higher price may be better than buying at a lower price when interest rates increase in the future. In this example I compare purchasing a home for $300,000 @ 2.8% interest vs buying the same home for $265,000 …
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#018 - 5 Reasons This is an Abnormal Housing Market. Let's talk about how the current market is not a normal housing market as of the first half of 2021. https://www.innovativeproperties.com/5-reasons-this-is-an-abnormal-housing-market/ Call in Your Real Estate Questions Ask any real estate related questions on my audio voice message hotline. Call …
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#017 - Let's talk about two specific statistics in the Atlanta, Georgia housing market in that are true across the country right now. Is the housing market crashing? I've been talking to real estate experts around the country and I'm getting a lot of comments and questions from people asking if the housing market is going to crash. In this podcast,…
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#016 - In this episode we are talking about radon gas and mold. How do you test for radon gas and mold? How do you remediate the presence of radon gas in your home? What about getting rid of mold? Check out the show notes and links mentioned in this episode here: https://www.innovativeproperties.com/radon-gas-and-mold-testing-and-remediation/ Call …
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Here’s why I’m so eager to help real estate investors succeed.I quickly want to speak to all of the current and future real estate investors today. Whether you’re a seasoned investor looking to add to your portfolio or someone who is looking to make their first investment into rental properties, I can help.I’m actually working with about 59 private…
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Here are three tips for better offers in multiple-offer situations.Many buyers are getting used to the fact that they are stepping into a multiple-offer situation every time they write an offer. It’s simply the reality of the market we’re in right now. Though I can’t say when, the market will eventually balance out, but until then, here are three t…
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If you need to buy and sell in this market, I have a solution for you.How can my team’s new home trade-in program help you?If you’re looking to purchase a new home but have to sell your current home too, you have the option of making an offer on a home you like, but that offer will be contingent on your current home selling first. In this seller’s …
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Here’s why you don’t need to worry about an impending market crash.Along with the spring real estate market comes questions from both buyers and sellers about the current market we’re in and if this market could crash like the one in 2007 did. In my opinion, the answer is no. This market isn’t the same environment that led up to the 2007 crash. Pri…
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Here are the main things that matter to sellers when choosing an offer.Is there anything more important to a seller than the buyer’s price? In the current world of multiple offers, what makes the seller choose certain offers over others? Here are the top four things besides price that sellers consider when choosing an offer:1. Deposit (earnest mone…
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#015 - Let's talk about real estate appraisals! Should you hire an appraiser before you sell your home? What are the issues regarding home appraisals? In this episode John reveals some inside information about the data that is used by appraisers when a valuation is given on a property. https://www.innovativeproperties.com/should-you-get-your-home-a…
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Here’s a year-over-year comparison for the first quarter of 2021.March is almost over, so let’s take a look at the first quarter of 2021 for Stark and Summit counties and compare it to the first quarter of last year.January through March in 2020: Homes sold: 1,888 units Average days on market: 74 days Average sales price: $163,709 Average price per…
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In a competitive seller’s market, here’s what buyers need to win.In our last video, the message was for homeowners and sellers about effectively pricing their homes to obtain the highest sale price in this seller’s market. This time, we’re focusing on strategy solutions for homebuyers in the same type of market.“Lowball offers won’t work in this ma…
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#014 - Homes have disappeared from the market. Nobody is selling demand is up. It’s a strong market, but most buyers can’t find a home to buy. This is episode 14 today. I’m going to give you my best advice for finding a home to buy in 2021, to access the show notes for today’s episode and access the links for more information, go to the show notes …
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Here’s how we help you price your home correctly for the current market.The media, real estate agents, buyers, and just about everyone else have been saying what a strong seller’s market we’re currently in, and it’s true. Due to the lack of inventory and strong buyer demand, home prices have substantially increased in our area. This is a great oppo…
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#013 - Lumber has spiked in price since Coronavirus started. Learn how it affects you and your encounters in the real estate industry, whether you are a buyer or a seller or a, just a homeowner trying to do home improvement projects. Or, if you’re in the market for a new home, with new home construction, it’s affecting home prices big time. Listen …
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#012 - 2020 was not 2008 all over again. While there has been a lot of negative news last year, what actually happened in the housing market was not negative. Home prices appreciated, inventory dropped, and the equity that home owners have in their home increased significantly. This is in stark contrast to all the quick one-line zingers, memes, and…
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#011 - Problem Solved! Learn the solutions for the top 3 frustrating features finding homes online with popular real estate websites. This episode contains some INSIDE INFO about agents you see on websites when you view properties online. To access the links mentioned in this episode go to: https://www.innovativeproperties.com/3-frustrating-feature…
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Here are the three options you have if the appraisal comes in low.It’s difficult to believe we’re already this far into 2021, but all signs point to another seller’s market this year. With sellers continuing to benefit from low inventory, many buyers are paying way over asking price just to secure the home. However, what happens when the appraiser …
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#010 - In this episode, John Marion talks about 4 astounding factors that are affecting the residential real estate market in early 2021: Low Mortgage Interest Rates Low Housing Inventory High Lumber Prices Fear of COVID-19 To access the links mentioned in this episode go to: https://www.innovativeproperties.com/4-astounding-factors-affecting-the-r…
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#009 - Today I’m asking, have you ever thought about becoming a real estate agent but your not sure if it’s for you because you don’t see yourself as a good sales person? Well todays podcast is for you! Check out the interview with Barry Karch who is a successful introverted real estate agent in El Paso, TX. Barry has a podcast called The Real Esta…
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#008 - This episode was recorded during the Christmas holiday season and getting ready for the 2021 new year. This is a great time of the year to talk about gift giving. But what about giving real estate as a gift? How does that work? I’m going to tell you about 3 ways you can give the gift of real estate. Giving the gift of real estate obviously b…
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#007 - A few weeks ago on Episode 4 of the podcast, John Marion read the article about Rob Adams and his nonprofit, Thanksgiving's Heroes. In this episode, John talks to Rob who tells his story. Thanksgiving's Heroes Nonprofit Listen to Rob's story in this episode. The links mentioned in the podcast and Rob's contact information can be accessed on …
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#006 - A home inspection is one of the most important things you can do as a buyer before you purchase a home. As mentioned in Episode 2, a home inspector is a critical part of your team during a real estate transaction. Learn about home inspections and why it's important for you when you purchase a home. Interview with home inspector John Battagli…
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#005 - How to make sure that your agent is looking out for your best interests. This is a bit of a technical discussion about the types of real estate agency available. The conversation also reveals how you can make sure that you enter into the agency agreement with your real estate broker so that your best interests are at the center of the relati…
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When comparing the stats from 2019 to 2020, your home could be worth more now.In the world of real estate, we’re in the process of wrapping up 2020, as any new contracts that are written for our clients now will likely close in January. So today I’m providing a recap of the Stark and Summit County real estate markets by comparing 2019 to 2020. In S…
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#004 - Today's edition of the Agent On Duty podcast is about a story in the Washington Post about real estate agent Rob Adams who gave away 2,500 meals for Thanksgiving this year. Rob has an inspiring story of how the nonprofit, Thanksgiving's Heroes, started. He talks about how his family was homeless when he was growing up and now that he's a suc…
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