The Ken Jones Real Estate Show

In this episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show, Ken Jones shares five key facts that real estate agents, buyers, and sellers must know.   He explains the dominance of the listing agent, why all agreements must be in writing, how agents are often presumed guilty in court until proven innocent, the importance of not spending commissions until collected, and why you can't truly succeed until you've failed.   Drawing from over 55 years of experience, Ken offers practical wisdom to help listeners avoid costly mistakes and build long-term success in real estate. 0000016E 00000120 00003CA0 00002E3B 000461BC 00025C14 00007E86 00007408 00040168 000436AC

In a market where "pretty starter" houses are priced like luxury mansions, the smartest move might be the one everyone else is scrolling past. In this episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show, Ken tells the story of how one young couple actually bought an ugly house and made it their forever home. Listen to Ken as he breaks down exactly why you should buy an ugly affordable house — and how it can be one of the fastest paths to building real wealth in real estate.   Ken reveals the hidden advantages most buyers miss: lower purchase prices that leave you cash for renovations, instant equity the moment you close, the power of sweat equity to customize your dream home on a starter-home budget, and why "ugly" often means less competition and bigger long-term upside.   Whether you're a first-time buyer tired of overpaying or an investor looking for the next value-add opportunity, this strategy is working right now in 2026.   Listen now and discover why the ugliest house on the block could be your smartest investment yet.The Ken Jones Real Estate Show — Real advice. Real results. No fluff. 00000121 000000E4 000026BA 00001DDD 000A7BE0 000A7BE0 00006BD5 00005E7E 000812F0 000812F0

If you're like most people, you don't realize that the value of your real estate is continually being controlled by every level of government, from your local municipality to the federal government - and even your HOA. And in this episode of the Ken Jones Real Estate Show, I'll tell you the most common ways this is being done - every day of the year - all across the United States.

If you've been trying to find an affordable house to buy for your first home, this is a "must listen to" episode of the Ken Jones Real Estate Show. In it, Ken defines the "starter home" and explains from his personal experiences growing up, the differences between societal norms during the post-World War II housing boom era and today that make finding a starter home today much more difficult. He also explains how buyers can estimate what they can afford, including a basic mortgage qualification example. 00000055 00000045 00002993 00001D30 0000AEE5 0000AEE5 00006A34 00005C19 000061A7 000061A7

Housing didn't become unaffordable overnight. In this episode of the Ken Jones Real Estate Show, Ken does a deep dive into identifying and analyzing all of the major causes that have contributed to the current housing affordability crisis in the United States, including some that you probably haven't heard discussed anywhere else. If you're interested in hearing an unbiased analysis and a plain-language explanation of how we got to this point, as well as how we can overcome it, this is an episode that you shouldn't miss.

The importance of the housing industry to the economy of the United States can't be over stated. Consequently, a vibrant housing market is essential to its economic health and stability. In this episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show, Ken analyzes the conflict between the cost of housing and the relatively low level of resale housing inventory as it relates to the importance of selecting the presidential candidate whose policies and credibility are most likely to improve our economy and our housing market. This is an unbiased, fact-based analysis that's both very informative and very important, regardless of your political views.             000000AC 00000089 000019E8 00001468 00005B6D 00005B6D 000061D6 000054C9 00139E24 00139E24

Should Sellers Pay Buyer Agents? This is one of the most hotly debated and controversial issues in the residential real estate brokerage business and has serious legal and financial implications for home sellers, homebuyers, and real estate agents. In this episode, Ken explains the substance of the lawsuits, judgments, and settlement agreements against the National Association of REALTORS®, as well as the historic changes to the way real estate agents must now deal with sellers and buyers. He also discusses the fact that many agents and major national brokerage firms are making a concerted effort to circumvent the new commission sharing rules by coercing sellers into paying buyer agents. If you're a homeowner, a homebuyer, or a real estate agent, this is one episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show that you do not want to miss.               0000007F 00000069 000019E8 00001468 00005B6D 00005B6D 00005C35 0000528F 00002F24 00002F24

If you're a real estate agent, you know the residential real estate business has just undergone some historically radical changes. Now that all the big changes from the National Association of REALTORS® lawsuit settlement agreement have gone into effect, now what? How is this going to impact your business? Are you going to make less money? Are you going to have work harder just to survive? Are you going to encounter more competition? I discuss all these issues, and more, in this episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show. This is a "don't miss" episode for serious real estate agents.     000000B1 0000008F 000019E8 00001468 00005B6D 00005B6D 00006BF2 00005D24 000A76C6 000A76C6

Buyer agents are now legally required to have a home buyer sign a buyer-agency contract outlining a variety of things, including how long the contract will be and how much the buyer may have to pay them before the agent is even allowed to show that buyer a house; a house the buyer may not even like. In this very short DO-NOT-MISS episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show, Ken discusses this overburdensome regulation that puts the buyer agent in a very difficult, no-win situation.   000000DF 000000B6 000020FC 00001906 00049B97 00049B97 00005C34 00005290 00002F24 00002F24

There's a historically chronic problem in the real estate brokerage industry, specifically in the residential real estate brokerage industry. A problem that is going to have very serious consequences on that sector of the real estate brokerage industry unless something major is done to correct it. That problem is the virtual absence of professional training of residential real estate agents, especially regarding their understanding, or the absence thereof, of their legal responsibilities. In this episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show, I address this issue headon to shine a spotlight on this critically important subject.         000000BB 00000097 00002139 00001934 0003619C 0003619C 00005C34 00005290 00002F24 00002F24

There's an old saying in the real estate brokerage business that says, you've got to list to last. In this episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show, I explain why becoming a listing agent is more important than ever due to all of the changes that are taking place in the residential real estate brokerage industry will likely wipe out a large percentage of buyer agents. Don't miss it!                     000000C3 0000009D 000029A9 00001FCB 00004ACB 00004ACB 000076FF 00006BD2 0000137D 00001E82

Are all these lawsuits against NAR and the major real estate brokerage firms providing a valuable service to the general public? Did the Biden Administration play a part in generating or promoting these lawsuits? If not, why did the Department of Justice (DOJ) get involved in them? Why is it only the residential real estate brokerage sector of the greater real estate brokerage industry being singled out in these lawsuits? Is it all part of a greater plan to destroy the residential real estate brokerage industry? If these issues concern you, listen to this episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show to hear Ken's examination of these issues and his opinions.             0000014A 00000103 000031CD 000025C7 00029B58 00029B58 00007EF0 00006DE0 0007E1F5 0007E1F5

There have been a significant number of unusual events surrounding the numerous lawsuits against the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and many of the major residential real estate brokerage firms in the United States. In this episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show, I identify many of these unusual events, my analyses of them, and what leads me to question if the federal government, through the use of the U.S. Department of Justice, is intentionally trying to bankrupt the NAR and these major brokerage firms with the goal to destroy the residential real estate brokerage business. I look forward to your thoughts and opinions on this topic.           000000D9 000000AE 000029A9 00001FCB 00004ACB 00004ACB 000076FF 00006BD2 0000137D 00001E82

The settlement of the latest lawsuit against the National Association of REALTORS® and major real estate brokerage firms (which is pending court approval) has residential real estate agents concerned about the future of their businesses. In this episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show, Ken explains the issues and provides insight as to how agents can use what appear to be very damaging events to their advantage in providing a new and higher level of service to the public. This is a "must listen" episode for real estate agents, brokers, and anyone thinking of buying or selling a home in the United States. Click Here - Document Download Link           000000EF 000000BD 000029AB 00001FCE 00004ACB 00004ACB 00007B32 00006BF0 00011882 0000137D

There seems to be a growing negative reaction to the new commission sharing changes brought about by the verdict against the National Association of REALTORS®, Keller-Williams, and Home Services of America, Inc. In this episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show, I lay out the most serious of these negative reactions and offer my views on why I believe this one, if actually carried out, may cause even more serious legal sanctions on the residential real estate brokerage industry.                 000000C6 0000009F 000022DA 00001A6E 00046329 00046329 000060A9 000053A2 0000490F 000048F5

A lot of real estate agents and brokers are unaware of what branding is and what it's not. They also interchangably use the terms "marketing" and "advertising," as if they were the same thing (which they definitely are NOT). In this episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show I define each of these terms, explain their proper use, and give practical examples of each so they can be easily remembered.             000000B5 00000092 000019BC 0000133D 0000490F 0000753E 000060A9 000053A2 0000490F 000048F5

In the 30 states (including my home state of New Jersey) that permit a real estate agent to act as a Transaction Broker, they provide Buyer-Agents what I think is the perfect solution to work with buyers and continue to be paid from the listing agent's commission. Listen to this episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show, and I'll explain why and how to perform as a Transaction Broker.           0000009F 00000081 000019BC 0000133D 0000490F 0000753E 000060AB 000053A1 0000490F 000048F5

CHANGE is the only constant that continually occurs throughout the entireties of both our personal and business lives; it is an inevitable and unavoidable fact of life. As for the changes that occur in our businesses, they're generally easier to predict and to prepare to overcome. So, why do most real estate agents fear change and do nothing to anticipate future changes and prepare for them? Don't they know that if they don't change they'll be left behind? Listen to this episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show and I'll explain why and also tell you how you can (and should) prepare for future changes in our business.   000000E6 000000B8 000019BC 0000133D 0000490F 0000753E 000060A9 000053A2 0000490F 000048F5

The fallout over the landmark $1.78 billion verdict against the National Association of REALTORS®, Keller-Williams, and Home Services of America, Inc. continues to deepen and expand throughout the far corners of the residential real estate industry, including a featured article in the Sunday, November 19, 2023 edition of the New York Times. In this episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show, I answer some of the most popular questions being asked by residential real estate agents pertaining to how they may be able to move forward in the rapidly and radically changing residential real estate industry.     000000CC 000000A3 00003143 0000255B 000BFD97 000BFD97 000060AE 000053A1 0000490F 000048F5

Considering the fact that the National Association of REALTORS® and major national real estate brokers were found guilty of conspiring to overcharge home sellers and the jury awarded the home sellers $1.78 billion in damages, the question many residential real estate agents are asking is, will residential buyer agents continue to exist? If you're a buyer agent, a prospective home buyer, or a real estate broker-owner, you won't want to miss this episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show wherein I discuss this issue, do my analyses, and offer my opinions about what I believe the future holds for residential buyer agents.

If you're a W-2 employee who wants to learn the first steps you must take to start building your personal wealth by investing in real estate, listening to this episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show. In this episode, I tell you what the most important preliminary steps are that must be taken, and the order in which they should be done before you buy your first investment property. I'm also providing a FREE PDF template you can download and use to develop your savings budget.

This Special Bulletin Episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show. In this episode, Ken gives an update and identifies some of the potential impact on residential real estate agents as a result of the verdict in the class-action lawsuit brought by home sellers against The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), Keller-Williams, and Home Services of America, Inc. being the Defendants.

The issue of real estate agents who represent property owners sharing their commission with a buyer's agent (or a tenant's agent) has become front and center in a major class-action lawsuit against the National Association of REALTORS®. In this episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show, Ken Jones does a deep dive to explain the legal and ethical reasons why both residential and commercial listing real estate agents should NEVER share their commission with a buyer's agent or a tenant's agent.  

In this episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show, listen to Ken explain his "Small Ball" real estate investment strategy and its many options that will help the small investor build wealth. If you're an individual who works for a living and you're interested in building your personal wealth by investing in real estate, but you have no knowledge or experience about how or where to start, this episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show is for you.

In this info-packed episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show, Ken discusses the major class-action lawsuit against NAR (which is the acronym for the National Association of REALTORS®) and four major real estate brokerage firms filed against them by several homeowners who are claiming damages that, theoretically, could amount to billions of dollars. Ken identifies all the players, breaks down and explains the issues and allegations, and cites some of the major changes that have already taken place in just the last couple of weeks. PLEASE NOTE: The correct name of this case is "The MOEHRL Case.' He also provides insight into some of the potential changes that many in the residential real estate industry anticipate may come about as a result of this case. In any event, if you're interested in the residential real estate industry, as a buyer, a seller, an investor, an agent, or any other interested party, you won't want to miss this episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show.

During my 18-month absence from The Ken Jones Real Estate Show, I realized that due to the state of our economy and the declining social structure, many people are facing a gloomy financial future. After doing a lot of thinking and soul-searching, I made some major decisions about how I could use my award-winning 50+ year real estate career experience to help others build their own personal wealth which I describe in this episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show.

In this episode, Ken explains why marketing is the most important lead generator, especially for real estate professionals and also provides an overview of a successful marketing plan.

In this episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show, I define the meaning of the three essentials of a successful business which are branding, marketing, and advertising, and explain the differences between them and the benefits of each.

In this episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show, Ken explains the benefits to real estate professionals from charging higher fees and how charging low fees hurts their professional credibility.

In this episode, Ken discusses what some consider the 3rd rail of real estate appraisal topics which is the question of whether appraisers are really necessary for home mortgage financing.

Real estate sellers, particularly commercial real estate sellers, want and need more than a real estate agent who only wants to list and sell. In this episode, Ken explains why agents who can't provide more seller services are going to be left behind.

Listen to Ken explain the benefits of professional training and how he exposes the "hucksters" who pretend to be trainers but never sold real estate.

The Pro-Act is a major piece of legislation that will likely reclassify real estate agents as employees. Listen to Ken analyze and discuss the impact on the real estate industry he anticipates if the Pro-Act becomes law.

In this episode, Ken warns of the life-threatening dangers of being a person selling real estate, whether it's a homeowner, a commercial property owner, or a real estate agent. Ken also offers solutions to help protect yourself against violent criminals.

In this episode, Ken gives a detailed explanation of how to estimate the value of an income-producing property that's occupied by a tenant with a lease. Understanding how to do this is essential to every real estate investor and real estate agent.

In this episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show listen to Ken define and explain the differences between "real estate" and "real property rights" and why it's important to your real estate.

In this unique episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show, Ken answers the listener's questions about real estate and his personal life.

In this episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show, I explain the different types of the legally defined real estate agency relationships that a real estate agent may have with a prospective seller and buyer. I also explain the difference between a client and a customer, the legal responsibilities an agent has to each, and who actually has the legal relationship with those clients and customers. I also specifically define an exclusive seller's agent and the benefits that buyers and sellers have when they hire their own agent representative. Finally, I explain why this episode is more relevant to residential real estate brokerage than to commercial real estate brokerage.

Listen to Ken explain eminent domain, condemnation, and inverse condemnation and his real-life examples of how government COVID-19 lockdown regulations may actually be inverse condemnations that property owners and business owners may be able to sue of damages to the value of their property or business.

Listen to Ken explain why all businesses rely on income from sales and that all businesses, even the most highly skilled professional service providers, can generate more leads and make more sales using his multi-synchronous marketing system.

In this episode, Ken explains the reasons why real estate agents should generate their own leads and stop wasting money and endangering their business buying leads.

Listen to Ken explain the benefits of a highest and best use analysis. Ken also provides a very detailed example of both how a highest and best use analysis is performed, the many different people who can benefit from a highest and best use analysis.

In this episode, Ken explains the benefits of his concept of the proven successful "Continual Closing" method vs. the antiquated method of the summary closing technique.

In this episode, Ken identifies the 5 top reasons why homes don't get sold and explains the causes behind each of those things. Ken also tells you what a home seller should look for and questions to ask when considering hiring a real estate agent to help sell their home.

In this episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show, Ken explains the roles and the responsibilities of real estate agents who represent sellers and buyers, what they're legally required to do, and what they're legally restricted from doing.

In this powerful and very detailed episode, award-winning real estate broker, appraiser, and trainer, Ken Jones, analyzes and explains the many factors that influence and cause a person to become a successful real estate agent.

In this episode, Ken discusses and analyzes whether or not there's been or is likely to be an impact on both commercial and residential real estate values from the COVID-19 health crisis.

In this episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show, Ken discusses the issue as to whether or not real estate actually depreciates in value over time.

Listen to Ken explain the many differences between the various types of real estate agents that a homeowner should consider before deciding whether an agent's commission for selling their home is fair and reasonable.

In this episode, Ken provides answers to commonly asked questions about real estate appraisals. He explores and explains the definition of an appraisal, provides an explanation as to why there is no "expiration date" for an appraisal, as well as doing an in-depth analysis about the critical importance of identify the Date of Value. Anyone who's interested in or who is a user of real estate appraisals will find this to be a very informative and entertaining episode.