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Welcome to Today's Real Talk, the ultimate radio show dedicated to all things North Carolina real estate, business, and life! Hosted by the knowledgeable duo, Claudia Ogrizek, Realtor® for Compass, and Justin A. Ckezepis, Real Estate Attorney, Investor, and Broker, this engaging program brings you expert insights, market trends, and valuable advice to help you navigate the dynamic world of real estate. Today's Guest 
Candi Ruppert and Katherine Gutierrez | Sage Organizing Co. | sageorganizingco.com Today's Real Talk | Mondays at 3pm | WSICnews.com 

On this episode of Today's Real Talk, Claudia and Justin cover a range of topics related to the real estate market. Claudia discusses the challenges faced by buyers in a market with limited inventory and the advantageous conditions for sellers. She also highlighted the growing appeal of South Carolina as a more affordable option for home buyers.
Claudia and Justin emphasize the importance of sellers having realistic expectations and pricing their properties correctly. They also discuss the high demand and low inventory of properties priced at 500,000 or less in Mecklenburg County and Iredell County.
The duo continue the conversation discussing the impact of MLS listings on property sales and the challenges buyers face in the current real estate market. Claudia emphasizes the importance of having a realtor who can provide sound financial advice and effectively negotiate on behalf of the buyer. She also highlights the role of representation in real estate transactions and the need for clear communication and written agreements to avoid misunderstandings. Claudia backs this up by sharing a specific case where her expertise helped clients avoid a potential loss in a negotiation with a builder.
Claudia and Justin explain the significance of regular home maintenance, particularly emphasizing the importance of cleaning drains to maintain a house's value and ease the inspection process when selling. They share personal anecdotes and expressed a strong desire for homeowners to show respect and care for their properties. Claudia and Justin encourage homeowners to share their experiences with the maintenance tasks.
Finally, the duo discuss the challenges of facing setbacks in real estate deals, emphasizing the importance of adapting and learning from such experiences. They shed light on the implications of the NAR lawsuit on buyer agents' compensation, sharing the general sentiment among clients and their understanding of the role of buyer agents in the real estate market. Additionally, they discuss the willingness of sellers to recognize the value of offering compensation to buyer agents and their understanding of the inclusion of commission in the pricing of homes.

Welcome to Today's Real Talk, the ultimate radio show dedicated to all things North Carolina real estate, business, and life! Hosted by the knowledgeable duo, Claudia Ogrizek, Realtor® for Compass, and Justin A. Ckezepis, Real Estate Attorney, Investor, and Broker, this engaging program brings you expert insights, market trends, and valuable advice to help you navigate the dynamic world of real estate. Today's Guest 
Bailey McHugh | Owner and Operator | Swell Home Inspections, LLC | swellhomeinspectionsnc.com Today's Real Talk | Mondays at 3pm | WSICnews.com 

Welcome to Today's Real Talk, the ultimate radio show dedicated to all things North Carolina real estate, business, and life! Hosted by the knowledgeable duo, Claudia Ogrizek, Realtor® for Compass, and Justin A. Ckezepis, Real Estate Attorney, Investor, and Broker, this engaging program brings you expert insights, market trends, and valuable advice to help you navigate the dynamic world of real estate. Today's Guest 
Dr. Chu | Distinguished Professor of Real Estate and Urban Economics and Professor of Finance at the UNC Charlotte Belk College of Business Today's Real Talk | Mondays at 3pm | WSICnews.com 

Welcome to Today's Real Talk, the ultimate radio show dedicated to all things North Carolina real estate, business, and life! Hosted by the knowledgeable duo, Claudia Ogrizek, Realtor® for Compass, and Justin A. Ckezepis, Real Estate Attorney, Investor, and Broker, this engaging program brings you expert insights, market trends, and valuable advice to help you navigate the dynamic world of real estate.
Today's Real Talk | Mondays at 3pm | WSICnews.com 

Welcome to Today's Real Talk, the ultimate radio show dedicated to all things North Carolina real estate, business, and life! Hosted by the knowledgeable duo, Claudia Ogrizek, Realtor for Compass, and Justin A. Ckezepis, Real Estate Attorney, Investor, and Broker, this engaging program brings you expert insights, market trends, and valuable advice to help you navigate the dynamic world of real estate. Today's Real Talk | Mondays at 3pm | WSICnews.com