Keeping It Real Estate with Colleen Benson

Ep 89: Negotiable Parts of the Buying Process

When it comes time to start drawing up an offer, what all is negotiable during the home-buying process? On this episode, we’ll take you into some of those discussions and provide you with the insight you need to get the most out of your next purchase.
 
Read more: https://keepingitrealestatepodcast.com/buying/ep-89-negotiable-parts-of-the-buying-process/703/ 
 
See our listings: https://www.bensonbrokergroup.com/ 
 
What we discuss on this episode: 
1:01 – Repairs
2:15 – Time to Close
4:26 – Closing Costs
5:19 – Décor of a home
6:36 – What comes with the house?
8:18 – Seller-paid cleaning
9:24 – Home warranty
11:16 – Mortgage fees and expenses

Ep 88: Answering Your Real Estate Questions

Today we take four of your real estate questions and answer them on the show. From square footage discrepancies to home values to finding a home to use as an AirBNB, we’ll cover a range of topics on this episode.
 
Read more and get additional resources here: https://keepingitrealestatepodcast.com/mailbag/ep-88-answering-your-real-estate-questions/695/ 
 
See our listings: https://www.bensonbrokergroup.com/ 
 
What we discuss on this episode: 
0:41 – Mailbag question on square footage discrepancies
3:55 – Mailbag question on home value vs list price
5:42 – Listing appointment story
7:32 – Mailbag question on real estate agents for specific areas
9:57 – Mailbag question on buying income-producing homes

Ep 87: Examining First Quarter Headlines - Sales, Buyer Confidence, and a Bubble?

This year continues to be a busy one for real estate, but what does that date tell us after the first quarter of 2021? Today we’ll look at three national headlines on sales, buyer confidence, and the possibility of a real estate bubble and find out if Colleen is seeing the same things on the west coast.
 
Read more and get additional resources here: https://keepingitrealestatepodcast.com/buying/ep-87-examining-first-quarter-headlines-sales-buyer-confidence-and-a-bubble/690/ 
 
See our listings: https://www.bensonbrokergroup.com/ 
 
What we discuss on this episode: 
1:01 – Sales data from first quarter of 2021
5:17 – Buyer confidence remains high  
8:29 – Are we headed for another real estate bubble?  

Ep 86: 3 Closing Recap Stories

It always helps to hear stories from other people that go through the buying and selling process so today we’re featuring three closing recaps. Each of these real-life examples spotlights a unique or interesting process that a member of our team with through with a client.
 
Read more: https://keepingitrealestatepodcast.com/headlines/ep-86-3-closing-recap-stories/684/ 
 
See our listings: https://www.bensonbrokergroup.com/ 
 
What we discuss on this episode: 
1:57 – Closing recap #1 on spec homes
6:28 – Closing recap #2 on client who kept missing out on homes
9:09 – Closing recap #3 on a client that made $150k in a couple of years

Ep 85: Mailbag Questions About the Home Buying Process

It’s time to open up the mailbag and answer your questions about the home buying process. Today we’ll dive into paying cash, selling while the market is high, using a discount brokerage, and sellers backing out.
 
Read more and get additional resources here: https://keepingitrealestatepodcast.com/buying/ep-84-mailbag-questions-about-the-home-buying-process/679/ 
 
See our listings here: https://www.bensonbrokergroup.com/ 
 
What we discuss on this episode: 
0:34 – Mailbag question on paying cash vs loan
2:24 – Mailbag question on selling while market is high
5:17 – Mailbag question on using a discount brokerage
7:41 – Mailbag question on sellers backing out

Ep 84: Mailbag - What Happens When Appraisal Doesn’t Match Price?

With the current state of the real estate market in Oregon, we don’t always see appraisals line up with purchase prices. So what happens in those situations? We’ll tell you on this episode of the podcast and answer a few other questions that you sent in.
 
Read more and get additional resources here: https://keepingitrealestatepodcast.com/mailbag/ep-84-mailbag-what-happens-when-appraisal-doesnt-match-price/668/ 
 
See our listings: https://www.bensonbrokergroup.com/ 
 
What we discuss on this episode: 
0:34 – Mailbag question about zoning rules  
3:14 – Mailbag question on best days to sell 
4:19 – Fastest Colleen’s gotten a home launched 
9:05 – Mailbag question on realtor and appraiser relationship
10:54 – Mailbag question on appraisal matching purchase price 

Ep 83: Popular Home Upgrades & More National Trends

Today we look across the country to see what trends are popular for homeowners and buyers. From flooring to appliances to energy efficiency, we’ll get Colleen’s reaction to these trends. Plus, we’ll find out what day of the week is best to list a home.
 
Read more and get additional resources here: https://keepingitrealestatepodcast.com/headlines/ep-83-popular-home-upgrades-more-national-trends/642/ 
 
See our listings: https://bensonbrokergroup.com/  
 
What we discuss on this episode: 
0:50 – Best day of week to list a home
3:40 – More interest in green homes
5:36 – Favorite flooring brands
7:51 – Top kitchen appliances
12:53 – Best small towns

Ep 82: Seller Inspections, Mortgage Rates, & Other Headlines

Time to take another look at the real estate headlines that caught our attention over the last couple of weeks. From sellers paying for inspections to increasing mortgage rates and much more, we’ll get Colleen’s reaction to the latest industry news.
 
Read more and get additional resources here: https://keepingitrealestatepodcast.com/uncategorized/ep-82-seller-inspections-mortgage-rates-other-headlines/612/ 
 
See our listings: https://www.bensonbrokergroup.com/ 
 
What we discuss on this episode: 
1:00 – Seller inspections
3:39 – Young adults dominating the market
5:37 – Mortgage rate increases
6:34 – Never going back to normal
8:43 – First-time homebuyers have it easier