The Savvy Realtor with Angie Cole

Can I Ask Why They Are Selling This Home?

When you’re in the homebuying process, it can feel like there’s a lot you don’t know happening on the other side. Why are they moving? Is there something wrong with the home? Who else is bidding on it? Will you ever truly know?
On today’s episode of the Savvy Realtor podcast, Angie gives a little window into what might be happening with the seller as she answers two questions from these listeners and potential buyers.
 
Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/can-i-ask-why-they-are-selling-this-home/ 
 
See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/ 
 
What we discuss on this show: 
0:38 - Mailbag: Why are they selling this home and moving?
3:51 - Mailbag: Would this creative solution help me win a bidding war?

Real Estate Realities We Have To Face In 2021

What kind of challenges or opportunities in real estate are expected in 2021? How do these apply to the Triangle area? Angie shares her opinions on the year ahead.
 
Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/what-to-expect-with-real-estate-in-2021/ 
 
See our listings here: https://www.acolerealty.com/ 
 
What we discuss on this show: 
0:39 - What realities do buyers and sellers need to prepare for in 2021?
1:04 - Low inventory, high demand, and multiple offers the norm.
1:56 - Will the market pay top dollar for dated homes? 
4:11 - Where will investors focus? 
5:46 - Transactions will be accelerated.
7:15 - Lease backs will be more popular.
11:43 - Appraisal challenges may occur.
14:01 - Markets will undergo major changes

What Kind of Realtor Should I Work With?

Is it better to find an agent who does both the buying and selling sides or someone who specializes in just one area? What’s the difference? Today we'll answer that question plus a few others that you've sent into the show. 
 
Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/what-kind-of-realtor-should-i-work-with/ 
 
See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/ 
 
What we discuss on this episode: 
0:38 - What’s the latest in the market?
3:53 - Mailbag: Should you work with an agent who does both buying and selling or specializes in one area?
5:30 - Angie’s team has agents who specialize on both sides.
7:02 - Mailbag: What should I know before meeting with you for a listing appointment?

Mailbag: How Soon Can I Sell?

Are you ready to sell your home ASAP? Angie shares how quick her team can get a home on the market and answers one more question from the mailbag about a renovation project in today’s podcast.
 
Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/mailbag-how-soon-can-i-sell/ 
 
See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/ 
 
What we discuss on this episode: 
1:00 - Mailbag: Should I refinance and renovate my kitchen?
3:42 - Mailbag: How fast can we start the home selling process?
5:09 - How can you get started with the home selling process?

Mailbag: Do I Need Flood Insurance?

Do you really need flood insurance? How can you keep healthy while buying a home? What kind of agent should sell your home? Angie answers these three questions from the mailbag in this week’s podcast.
 
Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/mailbag-do-i-need-flood-insurance/
 
See our listings here: https://www.acolerealty.com/ 
 
What we discuss on this episode: 
0:38 - Mailbag: How does flood insurance work?
2:59 - Mailbag: How can I buy at home with minimal COVID exposure risk?
5:39 - Mailbag: Can the same realtor sell a million-dollar home and a trailer park property?

Overcoming Coronavirus-Caused Hurdles

How do you need to adjust or pivot when it comes to buying or selling a house during the pandemic? Angie answers four listener questions about how to do it successfully.
 
Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/overcoming-coronavirus-caused-hurdles/ 
 
See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/ 
 
What we discuss on this episode:
0:38 - Mailbag: Can I sell my home through virtual-only showings? 
2:27 - Mailbag: What is possible when it comes to staging my home right now? 
4:56 - Mailbag: When should I start the process as a first-time homebuyer? 
7:47 - Mailbag: Should I make repairs before selling or sell as is? 

Do I Need A Survey Before Closing On A Home?

As a buyer, how important is the survey? Why do you need it done? Angie answers this question as well as one more from the mailbag in today’s podcast.
 
Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/do-i-need-a-survey-before-closing-on-a-home/ 
 
See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/ 
 
What we discuss on this episode:
0:38 - Mailbag: What are the risks of closing without an updated survey?
2:49 - When is a survey most needed?  
5:46 - Mailbag: Should you replace carpet before listing your home?
6:51 - Are hardwood floors a must to replace before selling?

Year in Review: Top 5 Podcasts of 2020

Want to hear the best of 2020’s podcasts from the Savvy Realtor? We pack all of our most downloaded episodes into one to finish the year out and give you some of Angie’s most listened to advice this year.
 
Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/year-in-review-top-5-podcasts-of-2020/ 
 
See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/ 
 
What we discuss on this show: 
1:15 - Top 2020 Podcast #5: Selling Your Home - Selecting and Securing the Best Offers
9:02 - Top 2020 Podcast #4: Buy Now or Wait Until Coronavirus is Over?
26:25 - Top 2020 Podcast #3: 7 Reasons Your Home Isn’t Selling
40:10 - Top 2020 Podcast #2: How Much Due Diligence Money Should You Put Down?
53:14 - Top 2020 Podcast #1: Buying a Flipped Home
 

Should I Make Home Improvements Before Listing My Home?

Before you sell your home, should you be making certain repairs or upgrades? Or can you list as-is and still make money in this market? Angie answers this question and two others in this week’s podcast.
 
Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/should-i-make-home-improvements-before-listing-my-home/ 
 
See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/ 
 
What we discuss on this show: 
0:37 - Mailbag: Is now a good time to buy a home or should we wait for things to calm down?
2:18 - Mailbag: Should I apply for a home loan alone or with my spouse?
5:15 - Mailbag: Can you sell a home without making upgrades?

Is The Real Estate Market Bubble Bound to Burst?

Is now a good or bad time to buy? If you are ready to move, which should come first: buying or selling your home? Angie answers these questions and more in this week’s podcast.
 
Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/is-the-real-estate-market-bubble-bound-to-burst/ 
 
See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/ 
 
What we discuss on this show: 
0:49 - Mailbag: Is the real estate market bubble about to burst?
2:13 - Mailbag: Can two different couples buy a house together?
5:22 - Mailbag: Is it wise to hire your own inspector?
7:16 - Mailbag: Should you buy or sell first?