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Make Money with Real Estate Investing and House Flipping! Tucker Merrihew, a successful Real Estate entrepreneur, shares his experience and knowledge and teaches listeners about real estate investing and house flipping in this weekly podcast. Hear about successes, failures, lessons learned, what works and how Tucker operates a successful Real Estate Investment Company. This podcast will include a wealth of how-to information as well as cover actual real estate deals and how to get started in ...
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Ever thought about up-and-leaving your hometown? If you had to start over in a new place, with no connections, could you do it? Host Tucker Merrihew asked himself those questions, and this podcast answers them, documentary style. You’ll be a fly on the wall as Tucker navigates the high-stakes negotiations, mental battles, setbacks, and triumphs that come with moving his life and real estate business from Portland, Oregon to sunny Naples, Florida… all while sharing the life lessons gained alo ...
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You've heard the saying "multiple streams of income," but what about multiple streams of passive income? Real estate offers a variety of options, from single-family homes to apartment buildings, and today we're joined by two experts to break it all down. Dirk Zeller, CEO of Real Estate Champions, has experience with all types of real estate investm…
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One of our favorite guests, Kurt von Wasmuth, President and CEO of RMLS, is here to talk about the latest industry upheavals. Kurt, a frequent guest and one of our biggest advocates, will help clear up some of the confusion and questions about this process. For years, MLS systems have provided data about properties for sale along with the compensat…
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Almost everything from our last Best of Masters was about the NAR lawsuit and settlement. In fact, this was our largest audience ever. Everyone is interested in knowing how this is going to play out. In this episode, Steve and Joe share what this means to them and what it could look like going forward. They also share insightful comments and questi…
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I wanted to continue to share my thoughts on the real estate market again this week since it continues to be a fluid situation. I also want to provide a little wisdom on what success means to me and what traps you might consider avoiding as you build your life and your business. Feel free to reach out at info@therealdealzpodcast.com Thanks - Tucker…
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Have you been wondering how to stay on top of all the industry, market, and technology changes in today's real estate world? Understanding market trends, compliance, and leveraging technology has never been more critical. It's not just about navigating the legalities; it's about thriving in a market that demands adaptability, foresight, and integri…
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In 2015, Tucker Merrihew got the idea for The Portland Real Estate Podcast. And he cohosted the show for seven years. But in 2022, Tucker left the Pacific Northwest for the sun and sand of southwest Florida. What has he been up to since then? How does Naples, Florida, differ from Tucker’s old stomping grounds in Lake Oswego? What does it look like …
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A Missouri court recently found NAR, HomeServices of America and Keller Williams liable for $1.8B in damages for conspiring to keep commissions artificially high. And there’s a long list of copycat lawsuits advocating a shift in the way commissions are paid in real estate. So, what might that look like? What does it mean for you and your business? …
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Do you have clients who need more space but can’t move in the current market? With rates reaching 8% for the first time in 20 years, plenty of people are stuck in the home they’ve got. What if you could offer a solution that would give them the space they need and add value to their current home without spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on …
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The Portland region needs 60,000 housing units to resolve the current housing shortage. What new land use laws are helping close the gap? And what legal developments make it even harder for developers to keep up with demand? Ezra Hammer and Jamie Howsley are attorneys at Jordan Ramis, a firm that serves the businesses of Pacific Northwest. Ezra and…
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Are you inclined to compete with other real estate agents and defend your territory? Or collaborate as colleagues? At Masters in Real Estate, we believe that a rising tide lifts all boats. And because there’s enough business for everybody, we share best practices with the intention of helping each other succeed. Justin Stoddart is CEO of ProInsight…
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The average person lives in a home for about 7 years. And agents and lenders need to stay top of mind, so we’re there when the client is ready to move again. However, 88% of people forget their real estate team less than a year after closing. But what if there was an easy way to stay engaged with clients and support them in taking care of their hom…
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No doubt you’ve read multiple news items about artificial intelligence and received several emails promoting AI trainings since ChatGPT launched last November. And many believe that AI technology will start a revolution bigger than anything we’ve experienced in our lifetime, including the internet. But what is AI really capable of? And how might re…
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In the spring of 2020, Oregon REALTORS voted to have statewide forms administered by the state association as a member benefit—not for profit. To that end, the association made an offer to purchase the other two owners’ interests in OREF. But that offer was rejected. Consequently, Oregon REALTORS developed its own forms library, which went live on …
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We can all agree that the real estate market was pretty bad last year. Case in point, pending sales in the Portland metro area were down 50% year-over-year in November 2022. But things are starting to pick up as we move into 2023. And we can either complain about the challenges OR step into 2023 with a positive attitude. Because if you ask Dill War…
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Interest rates are up to 7%. Pending sales are down 42%. And yet, many real estate agents continue to do business at a high level, despite the dramatic market shift. In April of 2022, Brittany Gibbs, Heather Robbins and Kim Gellatly appeared on the podcast to discuss the developing shift and share what they were doing to prepare for the market corr…
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Mortgage interest rates are the highest they’ve been in 20 years. And as a result, mortgage applications are down by 38% and refis have dropped a whopping 86%. So, when will rates start to come back down? What can lenders and real estate agents do to adapt to the current circumstances? Guest Cohost Tammy Wittren is Branch Manager at NFM Lending. Wi…
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In the Season 1 finale, Tucker shares his strategy for weathering an economic storm. You’ll learn what’s next for his business, how he plans to get around some major challenges facing his construction business, his thoughts on the market, and his answer to a question that’s hung over his entire journey: What is success, really? Tune in one last tim…
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We’re back from a brief hiatus, kicking off the 2-part Season 1 finale. Last episode, Tucker still hadn’t done a real estate deal in Florida since moving from Oregon and starting over from scratch. But he felt like he was “3 feet from gold”... and, spoiler alert: he was. Today – 3 potential transactions. Millions of dollars at stake. And the culmin…
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The real estate market was nothing but hot in 2021. We saw a staggering number of transactions, and most homes were on the market for less than a week. And now the market is correcting. Real estate has a longer shelf life and there are fewer buyers. But what if this shift in the market isn’t necessarily a bad thing? What can we do as brokers to ada…
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After a 7-figure payday, Tucker hunts for his first real estate deal in Naples. He’s feeling pressure to get something done, so he’s working his leads and making connections with power players up and down Southwest Florida. Then, finally - a couple breakthroughs. It feels like something big is right around the corner… -- Want updates on Tucker's li…
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With his plans imploding all around him, Tucker has to stay patient. But how do you do that when competing for real estate in Southwest Florida? This little market is so hot, it's being targeted by wealthy buyers from every corner of the globe. You do it by trusting a process perfected through years of experience... through a worldwide financial cr…
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Time to get to work. Newly settled in Naples -- Tucker deploys his first marketing campaigns in 4 hand-picked neighborhoods around the city. There's a lot of competition to beat out. Luckily, he's got a secret weapon... -- Want updates on Tucker's life and business? Join his inner circle by texting SUBSCRIBE to 833.451.4014. Every week, you’ll get …
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A wild cross-country road trip delivers Tucker to his adopted home state of Florida, where he's greeted by beautiful beaches and friendly faces. But with no routine and no professional contacts – plus a childcare curveball – he's stumbling out of the gate. All this as Tucker crams for a do-or-die construction licensing exam. In other words: we've p…
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In Episode 407, Elliot hosts a solo show this week talking about the national real estate market and where its headed. Before you panic, be sure to look at the data and numbers. Elliot discusses some online resources to research before making any assumptions about values and how to adjust your purchases moving forward. Lastly, he discusses how he’s…
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In Episode 407, Elliot hosts a solo show this week talking about the national real estate market and where its headed. Before you panic, be sure to look at the data and numbers. Elliot discusses some online resources to research before making any assumptions about values and how to adjust your purchases moving forward. Lastly, he discusses how he's…
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Before hitting the road to Florida, Tucker rolls the dice on one last real estate deal in Oregon. Negotiations get tricky – as you'll hear in the audio recordings. Also tricky: tough conversations with his longtime employees who won't be making the move. Plus, we hop in the time machine -- back to 2008 -- to extract lessons from Tucker's last great…
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We’ve just seen the most significant interest rate hike since 1994. There’s scary inflation news and an economy in flux.Has all of this caused a slowing down in the real estate market? Kurt von Wasmuth, President/CEO of the Oregon RMLS, is back on the show to share the latest market action data. On this episode of the Portland Real Estate Podcast, …
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With his real estate business booming in Portland, Tucker makes a dramatic decision to leave it all behind and start a new adventure. We hear his backstory and take a ride through the city to see what's driving him away. Plus, we visit a cocktail party unveiling Tucker's latest high-end home build. Little do his friends and colleagues know, he's ab…
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In Episode 406, Elliot hosts Jess & Michael, a husband and wife real estate investing duo out of the Seattle area. Elliot brought them on to discuss the pros and cons of working as husband and wife and work through the challenges while also providing some great advice. They discuss the things they each focus on in the business as well as what they’…
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In Episode 406, Elliot hosts Jess & Michael, a husband and wife real estate investing duo out of the Seattle area. Elliot brought them on to discuss the pros and cons of working as husband and wife and work through the challenges while also providing some great advice. They discuss the things they each focus on in the business as well as what they'…
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On May 11, a federal judge permanently blocked Oregon’s ban on ‘love letters,’ calling it a violation of homebuyers’ First Amendment rights. And most REALTORS are glad that the ‘love letter’ is still an option. But what does this mean in practice? How do brokers plan to leverage ‘love letters’ moving forward? And what can real estate professionals …
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In Episode 405, Elliot reflects on the market crash that everyone’s been witnessing this past week in the Stock and Crypto markets. Elliot discusses inflation fears, climbing interest rates and supply chain issues were having in this country. He then talks about how he’s proceeding forward in this uncertain market and also reflects on the things he…
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In Episode 404, Elliot reflects on the market crash that everyone's been witnessing this past week in the Stock and Crypto markets. Elliot discusses inflation fears, climbing interest rates and supply chain issues were having in this country. He then talks about how he's proceeding forward in this uncertain market and also reflects on the things he…
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In Episode 404, Tucker returns to the Mic and talks with Elliot about a new show and Journey he’s currently on in his life. Tucker has uprooted his family and business and moved to sunny Florida to start over, without knowing what the outcome will be. He’s creating a show about this entire experience of rebuilding his entire life and business and h…
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In Episode 404, Tucker returns to the Mic and talks with Elliot about a new show and Journey he's currently on in his life. Tucker has uprooted his family and business and moved to sunny Florida to start over, without knowing what the outcome will be. He's creating a show about this entire experience of rebuilding his entire life and business and h…
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In Episode 403, Elliot records a marketing and sales training he conducted for a large clients brokerage team of about 90 agents. He discusses sales, marketing strategy in a changing market, as well as how to talk to sellers and dealing with their rebuttals. This is a long conference call with a ton of great info and take-aways, so be sure to tune …
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In Episode 403, Elliot records a marketing and sales training he conducted for a large clients brokerage team of about 90 agents. He discusses sales, marketing strategy in a changing market, as well as how to talk to sellers and dealing with their rebuttals. This is a long conference call with a ton of great info and take-aways, so be sure to tune …
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According to CNBC, today, buyers are paying 37% more for their payments on the same house because of a combination of higher interest rates and higher housing prices over last year. Diana Olick, CNBC Real Estate Correspondent says although closings and pendings have not changed, lockbox activity is down by 19% nationally for the month, an indicator…
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