Best Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association Podcasts (2024)

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RPCRA Housing Symposium 2022 - PART 1 1:05:37

2y ago1:05:37

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This show is going to kick off a different kind of podcast for us. This is a brand-new episode, AND it’s the first of multi-episode series from our recent RPCRA Housing Symposium that took place on April 14, 2022! The symposium featured several local community leaders that discussed the housing situation here in SW Florida, with planning and action…

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BEST OF TRP: Attorney Ned Hale on the Florida Homestead Exemption 34:58

2y ago34:58

34:58

The following is a "Re-Cast" of the last episode of a 3-part series with attorney, Ned Hale. Ned discusses the Florida Homestead Exemption – one the best in the United States and how you can take full advantage of it. Enjoy this popular episode as it was originally presented!By Jim Sanville

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BEST OF TRP: Attorney Ned Hale on Wire Fraud in General 34:58

2y ago34:58

34:58

The following episode is a “Re-Cast” of the second, of a popular 3-part series with attorney, Ned Hale about Wire Fraud in GENERAL – it’s everywhere. We’re working hard on bringing you new, informative content very soon! – In the meantime, please sit back, relax and enjoy this popular episode!By Jim Sanville

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BEST OF TRP: Attorney Ned Hale on Wire Fraud in Real Estate Transactions 0:17

2y ago0:17

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Originally broadcast on July 21, 2020, this episode of The Royal PalmCast is a Re-Cast of part 1 of a 3 part series. Florida real estate attorney Ned Hale talks about wire fraud — what it is and how real estate professionals can avoid becoming a victim of it. Ned talks about the telltale signs that wire fraud is afoot and what Realtors must do to s…

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YPN - Young Professionals Network: Joanna Rowell 25:37

2y ago25:37

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Joanna Rowell, current chair of the YPN for the Royal Palm Coast Realtor® Association, provides valuable insight and information about the Young Professionals Network, mixed in with a little history and how it benefits association members.By Jerry Johnson

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BEST OF TRP: Our Very First Episode - Florida's Funniest Realtor®, Sheen Reagan 37:11

2y ago37:11

37:11

This episode is where it all started. The very first episode of The Royal PalmCast with our guest, Realtor® Sheena Reagan. See where it all began as Sheena helps us kick off this show which has now published more than 100 episodes, had thousands of downloads and even more "listens" via our multiple online social media platforms. The Royal PalmCast …

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Homebuyer Etiquette Tips from Realtors® : Jennifer Derosiers and Jenny Moorhead 40:42

2y ago40:42

40:42

What happens when real estate clients are a little less than considerate of Realtors®? Realtor® Broker members, Jennifer Derosiers and Jenny Moorhead discuss that with us and more on this episode of The Royal PalmCast.By Jim Sanville

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Realtor® Etiquette: Jennifer Derosiers and Jenny Moorhead 42:08

2y ago42:08

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There are a few basic common sense rules that Realtors® need to follow beyond punctuality and returning phone calls promptly. Expectations are high for professionalism in real estate and in today's episode of The Royal PalmCast, brokers Jennifer Derosiers and Jenny Moorhead layout the expectations for etiquette for Realtors®.…

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Blake Chapman - Insurance Tips 28:58

2y ago28:58

28:58

Today, we've got useful tips from an insurance pro to help you make the best decisions when it comes to protecting roofs, air conditioning, plumbing, electric and more. Guest Blake Chapman also shares tips for buying flood insurance, boat insurance and renter's insurance on this episode of the Royal PalmCast. Host: Jim Sanville Producer: Jerry John…

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The State of the Insurance Industry: Blake Chapman 39:54

2y ago39:54

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Let's talk Insurance! Insurance expert, Blake Chapman discusses how to minimize financial losses when something goes wrong. From hurricanes to damaged boats to leaky roofs and most things in between, Blake shares some of his comprehensive knowledge in the industry with us in this episode.By Jim Sanville

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All About Appraisals: Scott DiGregorio 26:21

2y ago26:21

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A looming shortage of real estate appraisers is poised to stretch out the time it takes to complete real estate transactions in the coming years, according Scott DiGregorio. The Fort, Myers, Florida, mortgage broker and real estate educator joins us on the podcast today to discuss the currrent state of the appraisal business — how it works and the …

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Mortgage Alternatives: Scott DiGregorio 43:19

2y ago43:19

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Concerned that you or your client won't qualify for a traditional mortgage? Mortgage expert Scott DiGregorio says there's probably a way to get home financing done. On this episode, he discusses the many creative approaches that loan officers have available to work around common issues such as low credit scores and minimal downpayments. Among the t…

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All About FIRPTA: Julie Lepore 34:46

2y ago34:46

34:46

If you're involved in a real estate transaction in the United States, you had better know about FIRPTA — the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act. Today we talk with FIRPTA expert Julie Lepore of FIRPTA Solutions, who wants Realtors, homebuyers and home sellers to be aware of the risk of not considering FIRPTA when property changes hands. FI…

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Real Estate Scams and Fraud: Julie Lepore 40:52

2+ y ago40:52

40:52

There are lot of crooks out there and some of them want to steal your land. On this episode, we talk with real estate fraud expert Julie Lepore, who regularly sees the red flags common with property theft in her job at FIRPTA Solutions in Cape Coral. Working with locally based Secret Service agents, she has learned the warning signs of land sale fr…

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All About Mortgages: Scott DiGregorio 40:05

2+ y ago40:05

40:05

Mortgage expert and podcaster Scott DiGregorio joins us to talk home financing. Scott describes the breakdown of loan originators into three categories — mortgage brokers (middlemen), traditional banks and mortgage bankers like himself — and explains the pros and cons of each business model. He discusses how to compete with all-cash buyers and a hy…

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Real Estate Ethics (Pt. 2): Caroline Boland 34:10

2+ y ago34:10

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Real estate broker and educator Caroline Boland joins us again for a deeper dive into the NAR Code of Ethics. On this episode, she delves into Article 1 of the code, which states that Realtors must be honest and fair in dealing with clients and all parties involved in a transaction. She also discusses Article 4, which is related to Realtors' disclo…

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Real Estate Ethics (Pt. 1): Caroline Boland 41:09

2+ y ago41:09

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Ethics are everything in the real estate business. So much so, that development of a Code of Ethics was one of the first orders of business tackled by the National Association of Realtors in 1913. Since then, the NAR Code of Ethics has been continually revised and updated to stay in sync with the modern world. Today Realtors must complete ethics tr…

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Best of TRP: Don't Poke the Gator: Patrick Gibson 55:41

2+ y ago55:41

55:41

We're away for Christmas, but wanted to leave you with one of our favorite episodes from 2021. If you missed it the first time, we think you'll enjoy this interview with a professional critter wrangler from Cape Coral! - True story: Wildlife removal expert Patrick Gibson once removed an unwanted gator using a chainsaw. His workdays include confront…

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Real Estate in 2022: Bill Steinke 39:48

2+ y ago39:48

39:48

Bill Steinke, RPCRA's 2022 president, joins us in the studio to talk about his real estate career journey and a look ahead at the Southwest Florida real estate market in 2022. Before becoming a Realtor, Bill was in the financial services business, and was later a restaurateur in Fort Myers. As the association's president, he says much of the focus …

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The Funny Side of Real Estate: Sheena Reagan 47:41

2+ y ago47:41

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Cape Coral Realtor and stand-up comic Sheena Reagan has a message for the business world: lighten up! On today's show, she talks about how the appropriate use of well-timed humor can reduce tension in real estate deals. But that's not to say selling houses isn't serious business — and not everyone appreciates humor. Sheena was named Florida's Funni…

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Property Management Basics: Tommy Senatore 45:46

2+ y ago45:46

45:46

If you've ever thought about becoming a property manager, this show is for you. In studio with us is Tommy Senatore, an experienced investor, Realtor and property manager, having concurrently managed more than 800 units in Lee County, Florida. Tommy touches on some of the pitfalls of the occupation, including squatters, evictions and government ren…

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You Can Negotiate Anything: Josh Cadillac (Best of TRP) 42:10

2+ y ago42:10

42:10

While we're away for Thanksgiving, we think you'll enjoy this classic episode of TRP, which was originally released on 1/27/21. Can you really negotiate anything? Yes, you can, and you can WIN, says real estate educator Josh Cadillac. In this episode, Josh details proven techniques for Realtors® who want to achieve the best results for their client…

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Tax Lien Sales: Tommy Senatore 43:12

2+ y ago43:12

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If you thought there were no bargains left in real estate, this episode may change your mind. In studio with us is Tommy Senatore, a Cape Coral, Fla., Realtor and author who's snagged LOTS of deals over the years. And, he says, you can too! Tommy is a tax lien sales expert who literally wrote the book on the subject. On this episode, he describes t…

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Florida Homestead Exemption (2021): Ned Hale, Esq. 50:23

2+ y ago50:23

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Florida has one of the most generous Homestead Exemption programs in the United States. But how do you take full advantage of it? On this episode, we post that question to Homestead exemption expert Ned Hale, a real estate lawyer in Southwest Florida. Ned says the Homestead exemption has three main characteristics: a tax benefit, asset protection a…

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Starting a Real Estate Agency: Jennifer Desrosiers 30:55

2+ y ago30:55

30:55

In 2010, Jennifer Desrosiers answered an ad on Craigslist and got her first job in real estate — as assistant to a local broker. A decade later, she was running her own agency with five agents working under her. For those interested in a similar career path, she says the goal is reachable by almost anyone willing to put in the work. As owner-broker…

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Relocating to Southwest Florida: Jennifer Desrosiers 32:44

2+ y ago32:44

32:44

Got the blizzard belt blues? You're not alone! Southwest Florida continues to see strong population growth and most of the new folks are from cold-weather states. That's perfectly understandable, as tropical beaches are a wonderful remedy for the cold of a northern winter. Today we talk with real estate broker Jennifer Desrosiers — herself a transp…

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Understanding the New FR/BAR Contract: Ned Hale, Esq. 31:15

2+ y ago31:15

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Many Realtors in Florida will begin using a new sales contract beginning Nov. 1, 2021. It's called the FR/BAR contract — shorthand for Florida Realtors/Florida Bar Association — but what's new and different from the current contract? On this episode, attorney Ned Hale breaks down the new language and explains what's good, what's not-so-good and why…

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Social Media Secrets for Realtors: Jennifer Desrosiers 45:13

2+ y ago45:13

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Do Realtors really need to be on social media? Yes! Door knocks and promotional postcards still have their place, but much less so in the age of Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, according to Jennifer Desrosiers, this week's guest. Jennifer, who owns Rose Tree Realty in Bokelia, Fla., has been actively marketing on social media for most of the past d…

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Best of TRP: Samantha Marker's Top Tips for New Realtors 33:35

2+ y ago33:35

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NOTE: We're taking a week off, but wanted to leave you with one of our favorite episodes — Tips for New Realtors from Samantha Marker, a member of NAR's "30 Under 30" class. Enjoy the show and we'll see you again next week! SHOW DESCRIPTION: She's just 26 years old, but Samantha Marker has already achieved national recognition in her real estate ca…

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Marketing Homes with RPR: Andrea Goodhart 34:02

2+ y ago34:02

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Andrea Goodhart of Realtors Property Resource joins us once again to share tips for using RPR resources to build your real estate business. She covers: Listings presentations Prospecting Relocation packets Buyers Tour Reports Open houses Andrea notes that RPR tools are available exclusively to Realtors only through their affiliate with the National…

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Real Estate Probate Explained: Al Nicoletti, Esq. 35:59

2+ y ago35:59

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On this episode, we pull back the curtain on the murky world of probate. Florida real estate Attorney Al Nicoletti is with us to explain in layman's terms what probate is, how it works and why it's a good idea to be up to speed on it before you die. In simple terms, real estate probate is the legal process of moving the title from the deceased to t…

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Florida's Most Unwanted (Pests): Patrick Gibson 39:18

2+ y ago39:18

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Sleep well tonight, citizens: All of Florida's Most Unwanted have been rounded up by our guest on today's show. And he's got stories to tell! In the studio with us is biologist Patrick Gibson, owner of a wildlife removal business based in Cape Coral, Fla. Patrick shares his list of the state's Most Unwanted critters and how to keep them off your pr…

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How to Become a Realtor (Pt. 3): Caroline Boland 33:43

2+ y ago33:43

33:43

Today's show is about things many Realtors would agree they wish they'd known at the beginning of their careers. To list a few of them, real estate educator Caroline Boland offers 10 important tidbits that will help YOU get off on the right foot. She covers post-licensing requirements, personal goals, contract knowledge, ethics, broker relationship…

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How to Become a Realtor (Pt. 2): Caroline Boland 33:30

2+ y ago33:30

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On Part 2 of our series on how to become a Realtor, real estate instructor Caroline Boland shares her tips for post-licensing education, how to choose a broker, business planning, goal setting, commission structure and much more. She also touches on rookie mistakes such as failure to set aside tax money from commissions, constant pitches from lead …

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How to Become a Realtor (Pt. 1): Caroline Boland 51:51

2+ y ago51:51

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Thinking of becoming a Realtor? With the housing market on fire throughout the U.S., many are considering a career pivot to the real estate business. But is it for you? And what are the requirements, anyway? On today's episode, we talk with Caroline Boland, a real estate instructor in Fort Myers, Fla. Besides teaching classes at RPCRA, Caroline is …

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Getting the Most from RPR: Andrea Goodhart 45:14

2+ y ago45:14

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When it comes to data, real estate professionals can't get enough. That's why the National Association of Realtors®' Realtor® Property Resource is such a highly valued tool. RPR provides Realtors® with the largest property-centric database available today, with information gleaned from public records, local MLS organizations and more. RPR is comple…

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The Future of Commercial Real Estate in Southwest Florida: Justin Thibaut and Nelson Taylor 33:50

2+ y ago33:50

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On past episodes, commercial real estate experts Justin Thibaut and Nelson Taylor talked about the current state of the business in Southwest Florida. Today, they're in the studio to share their outlook for the future of the commercial business in the area. Justin says there are four keys areas that are emerging in different ways after a year of th…

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MLS Tips for Realtors: Jeff Bratton 29:45

2+ y ago29:45

29:45

Florida Gulf Coast MLS Director Jeff Bratton is in the studio with us to share tips and best practices for using the Multiple Listing Service interface. He says correctly filling out form fields is an essential piece of a smooth transaction. Host: Jim Sanville. Producer: Jerry Johnson.By Jim Sanville

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Following the (Donated) Blood Trail: Jeremy Puckett 27:28

2+ y ago27:28

27:28

Ever wonder what happens to blood after you donate it? We've got the answers. On this episode, we talk with Jeremy Puckett, Blood Center supervisor for Lee Health in Fort Myers, Fla., who walks us through the processing and distributions steps. He says that among the pieces of equipment used in the process are machines that look like giant washing …

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Don't Poke the Gator: Patrick Gibson 55:41

3y ago55:41

55:41

True story: Wildlife removal expert Patrick Gibson once removed an unwanted gator using a chainsaw. His workdays include confrontations with venomous snakes, killer bees and potentially rabid racoons. The Cape Coral resident often draws a crowd of onlookers when he works and it's no wonder. He routinely crosses paths with rats, woodpeckers, iguanas…

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Top 5 Tips for New Realtors: Samantha Marker 32:51

3y ago32:51

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She's just 26 years old, but Samantha Marker has already achieved national recognition in her real estate career. Earlier this year, she was named one of "30 Under 30" Realtors in the U.S. as a top producer in her market. On this episode, she offers her advice for those just starting out in real estate. Her Top 5 list includes a few items you may n…

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RPCRA Member Information: Laura Ramos 10:16

3y ago10:16

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RPCRA Director of Membership Laura Ramos is back in the studio with important reminders for our Realtor members. Laura says it's critical for members to notify the association's Membership Department whenever they change their email address or phone number, and to update license information and any Code of Ethics training received. She says an emai…

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Meet the MLS Director: Jeff Bratton 34:13

3y ago34:13

34:13

There's a new guy in the office at our Realtor association and you're invited to meet him! He's Jeff Bratton, a Multiple Listing Service pro from Albuquerque, N.M. Jeff has been involved with the MLS for several years and is now learning about the unique real estate market here in Southwest Florida. He's already become well acquainted with this lan…

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Critter Eviction Tips: Patrick Gibson 44:03

3y ago44:03

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Did you hear about the homeowner whose attic was housing a family of racoons? He plugged the hole in the soffit with expansion foam, then set a trap using an open can of tuna as bait. Rookie mistakes! On today's show, we talk with Patrick Gibson, a wildlife removal expert who explains the best way to evict squatting critters. Armed with an advanced…

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RPR Marketing for Commercial Properties: Nathan Graham 42:51

3y ago42:51

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If you're a residential Realtor, you probably know about Realtors Property Resource as a rich source of marketing materials, reports and research. All Realtors have free access to RPR tools as a benefit of membership in a local Realtor association. You may not know that RPR also provides marketing and other materials to commercial Realtors. On this…

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Creating a Successful Real Estate Business: Samantha Marker 35:45

3y ago35:45

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At just 27 years old, Samantha Marker has already been recognized as one of the top Realtors in the U.S. Earlier this year, she was named one of the National's Association of Realtors "30 Under 30," honoring standout real estate professionals under age 30. In this episode, the Cape Coral resident talks about how she achieved such a distinction — ma…

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Benefits of Women's Council of Realtors: Sandra Aguilar 25:50

3y ago25:50

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Did you know that 1 in 10 members of the Women's Council of Realtors are men? We didn't either! That's just one of the eye-opening facts we learned about the organization from Sandra Aguilar, president of the group's Cape Coral-Fort Myers chapter. She also discusses some of the most valuable benefits from joining, including tuition reimbursement, n…

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Things I Wish My Clients Knew: Jenny Moorhead 32:50

3y ago32:50

32:50

In a perfect world, an ideal client would call a Realtor and say something like, "I saw this house online and it's next door to my best friend and I want to buy it" — a done deal! But that's not always how it goes, according to longtime Fort Myers Broker Jenny Moorhead. On this information-packed episode, we ask Jenny what she wishes her clients kn…

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Demystifying Blood Donation: Jeremy Puckett 43:27

3y ago43:27

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Hop onto the bloodmobile and meet Jeremy Puckett, blood center supervisor for Lee Health in Fort Myers. In this episode, he opens our eyes to his world with facts and details about the process you may not know. In demystifying the blood donation experience, Jeremy dispels some of the common myths and fallacies that surround it. He also walks us ste…

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Commercial Real Estate in SW Florida: Justin Thibaut and Nelson Taylor 29:48

3y ago29:48

29:48

Our commercial real estate experts are back in studio to talk about the current state of commercial business in Southwest Florida. Justin Thibaut and Nelson Taylor of LSI Companies discuss current development in the area, emerging trends and the forces that are driving it all. They also touch on office and industrial development in the Alico Road a…

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