The LA Realtor Podcast Paul Dashevsky , Sara Lehmann , Jon Grishpul
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Each episode we'll bring you a new interview with a fascinating person in the world of LA real estate. We'll be discussing the latest trends, the local market, marketing tips, and much much more. Whether you're a brand new agent or you've been selling homes for decades, there's something for everyone.
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A Broken Foundation is NOT a Dealbreaker - With Alpha Structural's Kyle Tourje
This week Paul and Jon are joined by Kyle Tourje of Alpha Structural. Alpha is a family business and they have been working to help repair and modify existing structures for three generations. We discuss what realtors should be looking for to determine potential structural problems, the importance of understanding a property's location and what it's built on, and how most problems are actually fixable. We also cover common structural issues across different areas in Southern California, the potential aftermath of earthquake damage, and why you should always be kind to the spiders under the house.
*Recorded 8.15.23
Kyle Tourje, Alpha Structural Inc.
https://www.alphastructural.com/
Paul Dashevsky and Jon Grishpul, GreatBuildz
https://www.greatbuildz.com/
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Golden Moldies - With Bret Pfeifer of Golden State Mold Inspections
This week hosts Paul and Jon are joined by the owner of Golden State Mold Inspections, Bret Pfeifer. We discuss different types of mold, how this problem can start, how serious it really is, and what can be done about it. We also cover what happens during mold remediation, how mold inspectors determine if a home is mold-free, the health risks involved, and what preventative actions homeowners can take against it.
Bret Pfeifer
https://goldenstatemoldinspections.com/
Paul Dashevsky, GreatBuildz
https://www.greatbuildz.com/
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Hitch - Making it Easy to Tap into Your Home Equity, with Founder William Schoeffler
This week hosts Paul and Jon are joined by CEO and Founder of Hitch, William Schoeffler. William tells us all about this innovative new real estate tech product that allows homeowners digital access to a home equity line of credit, streamlining the process and shortening the timeline for loans substantially. We also discuss how Hitch can help homeowners take advantage of their home equity to cheaply consolidate debt, fund home improvement projects, use for any expenses, and more. Hitch is another great tool to keep in your realtor toolbelt to set your clients up for success.
*Recorded 8/15/23
William Schoeffler
https://usehitch.com/
Paul Dashevsky, GreatBuildz
https://www.greatbuildz.com/
Sara Lehmann
saralehmann7@gmail.com
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Home Equity Sharing Made Simple - With CEO of Vesta Equity, Michael Carpentier
This week hosts Paul and Sara are joined by Michael Carpentier, CEO and Co-Founder of Vesta Equity, a new real-estate platform that allows property owners to tap into the equity on their homes without loans or debt. Michael walks us through this innovative investment design and shares how Vesta is able to connect homeowners who have clean titles with potential property investors from around the globe, allowing them the chance to build a portfolio in residential real estate. We discuss who is eligible for Vesta's unique marketplace both as property owners and investors, why the design might be particularly appealing to homeowners nearing retirement, and why it's important to have options in home equity that don't involve a reverse or second mortgage.
*Recorded 7/26/23
Michael Carpentier, Vesta Equity
https://vestaequity.net/
Paul Dashevsky, GreatBuildz
https://www.greatbuildz.com/
Sara Lehmann
saralehmann7@gmail.com
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Curated Community - with REALM Founder and CEO Julie Faupel
This week hosts Paul and Sara are joined by Julie Faupel, Founder and CEO of REALM. Julie gives us the run-down of this new and revolutionary real estate technology platform that caters to top-tier realtors around the world. We discuss the benefits and qualifications of REALM membership (which is invitation only), how the platform brings together the vast spheres of influence of its agents to create a multi-dimensional network and community, and the data-driven patented technology they use to curate encrypted lifestyle profiles of the wealthiest 5.5M people in the country. A must-listen for all realtors working with ultra-high-end properties.
*Recorded 7/26/23
Julie Faupel, Founder and CEO of REALM
https://www.realm-global.com/
https://www.compass.com/agents/julie-faupel/
https://rejh.com/
Paul Dashevsky, GreatBuildz
https://www.greatbuildz.com/
Sara Lehmann
saralehmann7@gmail.com
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Giving, Giving, and Giving Some More - Discussing Marketing with Matt Muscat
This week hosts Paul and Sara are joined by marketing expert, Matt Muscat of Treadstone Funding. We discuss how realtors can utilize events such as happy hours and hot dog eating contests to distinguish themselves in the market, and how the power of an event reaches far beyond the people who attend. We also cover some non-traditional marketing strategies like tailoring your outreach to your clients' specific needs, offering organization or cleaning services, or investing in a moving van or limo - or even an ice cream truck!
Matt Muscat, Marketing Director at Treadstone Funding
https://mattmuscat.com/
Paul Dashevsky, GreatBuildz
https://www.greatbuildz.com/
Sara Lehmann
saralehmann7@gmail.com
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Customer Reviews
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