Real Estate Real Fast

ListingSpark
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​If you’re looking for home selling tips, expert advice from brokers, inspections, appraisers, or ways to maximize your sale price, this podcast was built for you. ​Our host, ListingSpark co-founder Aaron Jistel, talks with real estate professionals and real estate investors to deliver actionable advice and tips to help you get the most out of your home or investment property. ​Aaron has over 15 years of experience and has successfully closed 1000s of transactions. He's also one of the most active agents in the Texas area. ​Aaron is passionate about providing people with the tools and knowledge they need to successfully sell their home.. ​Perfect for home owners, real estate investors, and for sale by owners. ​Real Estate Real Fast is brought to you by ListingSpark, automated home software that guides you through the complete home selling process, and sells your home faster, safer, and at a fraction of the cost.

  1. 06/14/2023

    Q2 2023 Texas Real Estate Market update (solo-show with Aaron Jistel) - Real Estate Real Fast EP21

    In this episode of Real Estate Real Fast, Aaron Jistel, the co-founder of ListingSpark and an experienced real estate broker, provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of the Texas real estate market.  Focusing on major Texas metro areas like Austin, DFW, Houston, and San Antonio, Aaron discusses important trends and developments that homeowners, investors, and anyone interested in real estate should be aware of.  From changing median home prices to increasing days on market and shifting interest rates, Aaron covers a wide range of topics and insights in this episode. Listen to the full episode for Spring 2023 trends in the Texas Real Estate Market. Current state of the Texas real estate market Market trends in Austin, Houston, DFW, and San Antonio Impact of interest rates on the market Changes in fee structure for loans based on credit scores Relationship between commercial and residential real estate markets State of the commercial real estate market in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin Potential recession and market conditions

    Q2 2023 Texas Real Estate Market update (solo-show with Aaron Jistel) - Real Estate Real Fast EP21

  2. 04/27/2023

    Staging your home to sell (with Lori Carlisle, Home Staging and Design Specialist) - Real Estate Real Fast EP20

    Episode Summary In this episode, Aaron Jistel interviews Lori Carlisle, the president of Model Property Brands, discussing the importance of home staging for selling properties, decluttering, depersonalizing the property, current trends in home staging, and the ideal customers and projects for their staging and design business.  They also discuss the benefits of virtual staging, open concept living spaces, and the importance of staging awkward spaces in real estate. About Lori Carlisle Lori Carlisle is the President of Model Property Brands, a company specializing in home staging, design, and short-term rental setups. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Lori is an expert in creating visually appealing spaces that appeal to potential home buyers. She works closely with homeowners, real estate agents, investors, and builders to understand their specific needs and create a customized look and feel for each property.  Lori's team at Model Property Brands is known for their creativity, attention to detail, and ability to showcase a home's unique features. She believes that staging is an essential part of the home selling process and can help properties sell faster and for more money. When she's not working with clients, Lori enjoys keeping up with the latest design trends and exploring new ways to enhance the home buying and selling experience. About Model Property Brands Model Property Brands is a company that specializes in making homes visually appealing to potential buyers through the process of home staging. With a focus on decluttering, depersonalizing, and rearranging furniture, Model Property Brands aims to highlight a home's best features and help potential buyers envision themselves living in the space. Their services can help homes sell faster and for more money, making it a worthwhile investment for sellers. Episode Highlights Importance of staging a property for sale to visualize the space Current trends and styles in home staging gaining popularity Timeline and notifications required for a smooth closing after staging Considerations when staging occupied properties Recommendations for the most important rooms to stage on a tight budget Ideal customers and projects for staging and design business Emphasizing key features, maximizing space and creativity in staging Staging awkward spaces to enhance functionality and maximize potential Benefits of virtual staging compared to traditional home staging Importance of spatial awareness when creating flow in open concept living spaces

    Staging your home to sell (with Lori Carlisle, Home Staging and Design Specialist) - Real Estate Real Fast EP20

  3. 04/07/2023

    The banking crisis and how it's effecting CRE (solo-show with Aaron Jistel) - Real Estate Real Fast EP19

    Episode Summary How will the current state of the banking industry impact the commercial real estate market? Silicon Valley Bank's recent failure had a significant effect on the startup community that relied on the bank for funding, while the commercial real estate market is facing a crisis as local banks hold over $2.3 trillion in commercial real estate debt.  A potential collapse in the commercial real estate market could have significant negative effects on the economy, leading to job loss, market turmoil, and uncertainty that could trickle down to the residential markets.  However, the need to invest money somewhere could lead more investment dollars to funnel over into the housing sector as real estate is still considered a safe asset class to invest in. Tune into this episode of Real Estate Real Fast to learn more about where things are headed in the commercial real estate market. Episode Highlights The failure of Silicon Valley Bank and its impact on the startup community The current state of the banking industry and how it is affecting the commercial real estate market The looming crisis in the commercial real estate market, with many loans maturing and tightening lending options The potential effects of a collapse in the commercial real estate market on the economy and the residential market The interconnectedness of the commercial and residential real estate markets The impact of economic downturns on the real estate market Tips for navigating real estate investments during turbulent times

    The banking crisis and how it's effecting CRE (solo-show with Aaron Jistel) - Real Estate Real Fast EP19

  4. 03/20/2023

    Negotiating tactics for buying single family rental properties (with James Lipton, 10+ years working in Proptech & expert in single family markets & negotiations) - Real Estate Real Fast EP18

    Real Estate Investing: Understanding Market Trends with James Lipton Summary In this episode of Real Estate Real Fast, James Lipton from Entera talks about scaling in real estate, working with investors, understanding market trends, and negotiating rentals. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on tenant needs first when buying rental properties, using internal rate of return to evaluate investments, building rapport with listing agents, and having multiple targets when investing. Aaron, the host, also interviews James about Entera’s use of AI and machine learning to analyze data and provide insights into markets. About James Lipton James Lipton is the Head of Negotiations at Entera, a PropTech company specializing in multi-family investments. With over 10 years of experience in the proptech space, James began his career at Qualia helping to build out the industry-leading title and escrow software. ListingSpark’s brokerage arm - SparkTitle - uses Qualia as their Title and Escrow Arm.  James is passionate about helping smaller investors operate at scale and believes that the traditional methods of assessing a rental property investment such as cap rate can be improved. He also advises buyers to focus on finding the right customer for the property rather than finding a property and hoping customers come along. Highlights Scaling in single family renting investments Understanding market trends to be more successful in investing Focusing on tenants rather than buying properties just to buy Calculating cap rates Using internal rate of return (IRR) Negotiating strategies How to making competitive offers Partnering with Realtors to find success Analyzing real estate data using AI and machine learning How to set realistic expectations How to developing a plan before investing Highlights

    Negotiating tactics for buying single family rental properties (with James Lipton, 10+ years working in Proptech & expert in single family markets & negotiations) - Real Estate Real Fast EP18

  5. 03/09/2023

    Q1 2023 Texas Real Estate Market update (solo-show with Aaron Jistel) - Real Estate Real Fast EP17

    Q1 2023 Texas Real Estate Market update Episode Summary Aaron Jistel gives an update on the Texas Real Estate Market in Q1 2023 and recaps the 2022 market noting that it had been affected by a sudden increase in mortgage rates, with sales and home values declining. He provides advice on pricing homes and how to negotiate, as well as what to expect for the rest of 2023. Episode Highlights Overview of the Texas Real Estate market in Q1 2023 Commonality among unsuccessful property sellers Why the luxury market is not as affected by downturns Uptick in showings, offers, and executed contracts in February 2023 Home values may remain flat in 2023 Why summer of 2024 could see an uptick in demand from buyers and sellers Tips for pricing homes competitively and why to help buyers cover closing costs now

    Q1 2023 Texas Real Estate Market update (solo-show with Aaron Jistel) - Real Estate Real Fast EP17

  6. 03/02/2023

    Key learnings from a decade of investing experience (with Derek Williams, 10+ years of residential investment experience with fix & flip and buy & hold investments) - Real Estate Real Fast EP 16

    Episode Summary Aaron Jistel interviews real estate investor Derek Williams about his experience in the business and strategies for success. They discuss topics such as flipping houses, finding partners, bank financing, lead generation and motivated seller tactics, a tight buy box, and listing on the MLS. About Derek Williams Derek Williams is an experienced real estate investor who has completed over 100 deals in the past decade. He started out investing in foreclosures and soon realized he had a knack for finding underpriced properties. Derek was willing to take risks and put his chips in the middle in order to increase value, which led him to great success. He now focuses on the first-time home buyer market for real estate deals. Episode Highlights Strategies for real estate investing Maximizing profits when selling a home Flipping a first home with no prior knowledge of the market Managing properties and time management—how to grow your business Importance of knowing the cost of home projects Why building good partnerships in real estate investing is important Utilizing bank financing to invest in real estate Lead generation strategies and motivated seller tactics Why you need to have a tight buy box Episode Links Follow ListingSpark on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube Connect with Aaron Jistel on LinkedIn

    Key learnings from a decade of investing experience (with Derek Williams, 10+ years of residential investment experience with fix & flip and buy & hold investments) - Real Estate Real Fast EP 16

  7. 02/24/2023

    How to analyze deals for rental properties with 2 real examples (Ryan Jones, Real Estate investor with experience in rentals and Airbnb properties) - Real Estate Real Fast EP15

    Maximizing Returns with Real Estate Investment: An Interview with Ryan Jones Summary Aaron Jistel and Ryan Jones discuss the current real estate market, loan products for investors, cash out rule changes from Fannie Mae, debt service coverage ratio loans, interest rates, and home equity lines of credit. They also talk about how to buy and sell real estate during the current housing market for investors and Ryan's unique dome property in Texas. About Ryan Jones Ryan Jones is an experienced real estate investor and mortgage specialist. He has been in the mortgage industry for nearly a decade, starting at Quicken Loans in 2015 before relocating to Texas and working side jobs while managing his business. He's currently a branch manager for Security National Mortgage Company and has built a successful portfolio of investment projects. Ryan has a unique property - a dome on an acre in Lago Vista - which he purchased in 2021 for $345,000 and rehabbed for $80,000. He used the 'BRRRR' method (buy, rehab, refinance, rent, repeat) and has recently focused on creative financing options such as subject to or owner financing. Ryan is also part of the Investor Underground networking group in Austin. Highlights Ryan Jones’ real estate projects and how he finds, analyzes, and manages them. Tips for finding real estate deals, such as joining Investor Underground and looking into subject to deals Mortgage rate discussion and how they have been volatile recently. Loan products for investors with the cash out rule change from Fannie Mae, how debt service coverage ratio loans (DSCR loans) can help. Current state of interest rates and home equity lines of credit Ryan Jones’ interesting dome property in Lago Vista.

    How to analyze deals for rental properties with 2 real examples (Ryan Jones, Real Estate investor with experience in rentals and Airbnb properties) - Real Estate Real Fast EP15

  8. 02/16/2023

    What to look for when analyzing a hard money deal in real estate (with Rachael Holladay, VP of lending with 12 years experience in private lending and borrower relations) - Real Estate Real Fast EP14

    How to master real estate investing and avoid mistakes Episode Summary Julie Daniels subs in for host Aaron Jistel and Rachael Holladay, VP of Lending at Stallion Funding. Julie and Rachael discuss the importance of access to capital and building relationships with lenders. They also talk about the different types of financing available and how to structure a successful real estate investment. About Rachael Holladay Rachael Holladay is the VP of Lending at Stallion Funding, a real estate and hard money lending firm. She has been with the company for 12 years and enjoys helping her clients be successful. About Stallion Funding Stallion Funding is a hard money lender offering creative financing solutions for real estate investments and projects. Stallion Funding has established relationships with builders, land developers, and investors in the Austin area. With an expert team of loan officers, Stallion Funding provides loans based on the project and experience rather than credit score. Episode Highlights Tools to help homeowners maximize profits when selling their home Requirements for qualifying for a loan with Diversified Lending Solutions The importance of relationships with borrowers Best practices when it comes to buying land and starting a project Adapting to the changing market Advice on what a borrower needs to provide in order for their property to be considered for funding Best practices when dealing with contractors Horror stories from other agents and advice on how to avoid similar pitfalls Price points that are most successful for investors Advice for new investors looking to grow their business Different types of financing available and how to structure a successful real estate investment Episode Links Follow ListingSpark on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube Connect with Aaron Jistel on LinkedIn

    What to look for when analyzing a hard money deal in real estate (with Rachael Holladay, VP of lending with 12 years experience in private lending and borrower relations) - Real Estate Real Fast EP14
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​If you’re looking for home selling tips, expert advice from brokers, inspections, appraisers, or ways to maximize your sale price, this podcast was built for you. ​Our host, ListingSpark co-founder Aaron Jistel, talks with real estate professionals and real estate investors to deliver actionable advice and tips to help you get the most out of your home or investment property. ​Aaron has over 15 years of experience and has successfully closed 1000s of transactions. He's also one of the most active agents in the Texas area. ​Aaron is passionate about providing people with the tools and knowledge they need to successfully sell their home.. ​Perfect for home owners, real estate investors, and for sale by owners. ​Real Estate Real Fast is brought to you by ListingSpark, automated home software that guides you through the complete home selling process, and sells your home faster, safer, and at a fraction of the cost.

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  • Creator
    ListingSpark
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © ListingSpark
  • Show Website
    Real Estate Real Fast