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iSpeakFSBO

by Josh

How are homeowners like us supposed to compete against industry traditions to buy and sell our own homes without having to pay ridiculously high real estate commissions. How can we get our needs met without having to be under the thumb of a tyrannical system? That is the question and on this podcast we’ll give you the answers.

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Episodes

  1. Episode #90 - FSBO vs RE Agent

    In this episode I talk about a scenario where a for sale by owner is absolutely crushing a real estate agent selling their townhome in the same community.

  2. Episode #89 - How to find a buyer

    There are many ways to find a buyer. You don’t want to limit yourself to just one. In this episode I talk about 6 different ways to find buyers for your house.

  3. Episode #88 - The nail in the coffin of most FSBOs

    In this episode I talk about what ends up costing most FSBOs the most money and it’s not what you think.

  4. Episode #87 - What are effective pricing strategies?

    In this episode I talk about three effective pricing strategies that you can use to price your own home.

  5. Episode #86 - The 3 main negotiation time periods during a home sale.

    In this episode o talk about the three main areas of negotiation during a home sale. Learn what they are and how to prepare for them.

  6. Episode #85 - What can we learn from a lender?

    In this episode I interview a lender about the different type of loan programs, what questions a seller should ask their buyers lender and we get some great advice on completing a sale.

  7. Episode #84 - Don’t let fear take your equity!

    In this episode I talk about how fear can take your hard earned equity from you. The real estate industry would have you believe that the only way to sell a house is by paying a high commission. That’s simply not true and I share why.

  8. Episode #83 - How to show your own home

    In this episode I talk about the two different strategies for showing your home.

  9. Episode #82 - How do DOM (days on market) affect your sales price?

    In this episode I talk about how days on market affect your sales price and how to avoid being on the market for too long.

  10. Episode #81 - How to stay safe during your home sale.

    In this episode I talk about some of the key ways that you can stay safe during your home sale and also keep your property secure.

  11. Episode #80 - Should you sell to an investor?

    In this episode I talk about how you assess whether or not selling to an investor is a good decision for you.

  12. Episode #79 - How should you price an outdated home?

    In this episode I talk about how to price and outdated home. Should you price it cut the top end of the market, should you price it according to what it’s going to take to update the home or should you price it according to what the market wants?

  13. Episode #78 - Does the real estate industry extort money from home sellers?

    This is a heavy hitting episode. I talk about what the real estate industry at large is encouraging when it comes to buyer agent fees.

  14. Episode #77 - What you don’t know will cost you!

    In this episode I talk about an experience I had that cost me an 1100% markup! The same principle is true in real estate.

  15. Episode #76 - Will you sell for less just because you are a FSBO?

    In this episode I talk about whether or not you will sell your house for less because you are an FSBO. I also share with you how to not sell for less if you are an FSBO.

  16. Episode #75 - Will your house stay on the market longer because you’re a FSBO?

    In this episode I talk about how long an FSBO listing will stay on the market and how to decrease that time.

  17. Episode #74 - Should you hire a real estate attorney?

    In this episode I answer the question of whether or not you should hire a real estate attorney.

  18. Episode #73 - An agents typical day

    In this episode I talk about an agents typical day and the hours they might spend on the various things they work on in a day..

  19. Episode #72 - Fact vs Fiction: A FSBO article broken down

    In this episode I talk about the facts vs the fiction on what really happens for a FSBO. There’s some juicy ones in here!

  20. Episode #71 - Leverage your time like a pro with these easy to use tools

    In this episode I give some recommendations on tools you can use when it comes to helping get paperwork signed. They will help you leverage your time and make your life a whole lot easier.

  21. Episode #70 - How to prepare for the appraisal

    In this episode I talk about the best way to prepare for the appraisal. There’s nothing worse than going through the process, getting a contract and then having the appraisal cause problems. See what you can do to help make the appraisal process easier on you.

  22. Episode #69 - How to deal with pushy agents

    In this episode I talk about how to deal with pushy agents. There are four things you can do and three of them you’ve likely never heard of before.

  23. Episode #68 - How to win a bidding war without overpaying.

    In this episode I talk about the strategy you can use to win in a bidding war without overpaying. It’s simple yet very powerful and has helped my past clients save thousands and thousands of dollars.

  24. Episode #67 - How and why you want to incentivize a buyer.

    In this episode I talk about how and why you want to incentivize a buyer. This strategy is effective in saving even more money and it helps you stand out from the crowd.

  25. Episode #66 - A special thank you!

    We live in a great country and it’s because of those who have gone before us to make this country great. To all the men and women, who now, in the past and those in the future who will serve. Thank you for your service.

  26. Episode #65 - Hear how this successful FSBO saved over $41,000 in commissions.

    In this episode I interview Curtis who shares some simple ways he saved $41,000 in commissions by using some easy to implement marketing to sell his home without any agents involved.

  27. Episode #64 - Home warranties: why they are important and how to use them as incentives.

    In this episode I talk about how home warranties help you as a seller and several ways they can be used to incentivize buyers, especially unrepresented buyers.

  28. Episode #63 - How to use Facebook for organic posts and paid ads to promote your home sale.

    In this episode I talk about how to use Facebook ads to promote your home sale, specifically the three ads you should run, when you should run them and how much it should cost.

  29. Episode #62 - Why is the Department of Justice investigating MLSs?

    In this episode I talk about some potential reasons the DOJ is investigating MLSs.

  30. Episode #61 - An interview with a successful FSBO - Stacy

    In this episode I interview Stacy, a busy working mom of 2 who successfully sold her home in Nampa Idaho and is now selling her second home on her own in Lehi Utah. She shares some of her frustrations, they aren’t what you think they are, and some of her insight on what’s helped make her and her...

  31. Episode #60 - Don’t overthink it!

    In this episode I talk about not overthinking the sale of a home. There are 4 steps every homeowner needs to take to sell on their own and I cover them in this podcast.

  32. Episode #59 - Why you want an unrepresented buyer when you sell without an agent.

    In this episode I talk about the reasons you want an unrepresented buyer for your home.

  33. Episode #58 - How do real estate commissions paid on your sale impact your next mortgage?

    In this episode I talk about how real estate commissions will impact your next mortgage. It’s a larger impact than you think.

  34. Episode #57 - How to write an effective listing description.

    In this episode I talk about the words to avoid and the things that trigger a buyers reaction.

  35. Episode #56 - How to troubleshoot a transaction.

    In this episode I talk about how to troubleshoot a transaction from start to finish. What you should be on the lookout for and how to make the adjustments.

  36. Episode #55 - Pets and showings, what should you do?

    In this episode I talk about our furry family members and the best ways to deal with them during the showing stage of selling your home.

  37. Episode #54 - What does it cost to sell your home on your own?

    In this episode I talk about the costs of selling on your own. It’s really not that much and I go over the specifics of what you can expect.

  38. Episode #53 - Have a plan when you sell your home

    The most successful real estate agents have a plan when they sell a home. They know how they are going to prepare the home, market the home, negotiate a contract and close the deal. When you know the plan you can be just as successful selling your home on your own.

  39. Episode #52 - Simple yet effective “as-is” strategy when negotiating a real estate purchase agreement.

    In this episode I talk about a simple strategy when buyers come asking for a discounted price on the property.

  40. Episode #51 - A checklist for closing

    In this episode I talk about the things you need to do leading up to and after closing. They are simple items but often times can be overlooked so it’s important to mention them here for you.

  41. Episode #50 - Be aware of real estate scams

    In this episode I talk about real estate scams in general and how to avoid losing money. These are simple principles that will keep you safe throughout your sale.

  42. Episode #49 - What are you paying for when you hire an agent?

    In this episode I talk about what you pay for when you choose to hire an agent.

  43. Episode #48 - Common mistakes that are made by both real estate agents and for sale by owners.

    In this episode I talk about some of the most common mistakes made by those working in the real estate industry and home owners who choose to sell their homes on their own.

  44. Episode #47 - Another successful homeowner who sold multiple homes on their own.

    In this episode we hear from Jonathan from Georgia. He shares with us some of his successes and experiences selling his own home and a family investment property. He’s just getting ready to put another home on the market on his own again.

  45. Episode #46 - A successful FSBO interview.

    In this episode I speak with David from El Paso, Texas on how he’s been successful selling his own homes. He shares his insight and experiences along with some good pointers on what you can do on your own.

  46. Episode #45 - Time management: it only takes about 5-10 hours to sell house.

    In this episode I talk about the actual time it takes for each part of the transaction.

  47. Episode #44 - Your house is a commodity. How can you make it stand out?

    In this episode I talk about why homes are commodities rather than unique products. I also talk about how home sellers can overcome that commodity tag and have their home stand out in a sea of noise.

  48. Episode #43 - How accountability will affect your home sale.

    Today we talk about accountability in real estate sales and how it can impact you.

  49. Episode #42 - Earnest money: what is it for, how much should it be and where should it be deposited?

    In this episode I talk about how earnest money is handled, how much it should be, where it should be deposited and how it can be refunded to the buyer.

  50. Episode #41 - Free marketing for your home is all around you!

    In this episode I talk about some of the best ways to freely market your house that won’t take a lot of your time. Remember, it’s about getting your home in front of as many people as possible, not how much you invest to market it.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

How are homeowners like us supposed to compete against industry traditions to buy and sell our own homes without having to pay ridiculously high real estate commissions. How can we get our needs met without having to be under the thumb of a tyrannical system? That is the question and on this podcast we’ll give you the answers.

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Josh

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