The House-Rich Podcast

Episode 19 with Jim & Lori Hill

Could you imagine being in business with your spouse or significant other?  How would you balance your work time with downtime and keep your relationship strong?  How would you avoid feeling like you are merely co-workers?  Today I'm talking with Jim and Lori Hill.  They're both real estate agents in the Triangle, NC area and often team up to help their clients. They've also been married for over 35 years, so they must be doing something right. Our talk reveals some sage advice for those of us who have considered working with a spouse on any level. We talk about relationship goals and good advice. I also share exactly how I really feel about a particular Mariah Carey song.

Episode 18- Why Your Content Sucks- with Frankie and Emily Sheffield

Today, I'm talking with Frankie and Emily Sheffield of Heights Digital, a marketing company in Raleigh, North Carolina that specializes in custom web design, video marketing, and social media content creation. They help brands, businesses, and even real estate agents cut through the noise and stand out ahead of their competition. We talk about some of the top marketing mistakes they see agents make on social media, and why you should fix that ASAP.

Episode 17- Getting the numbers right with Ruth Payne

In my role as a lender, I have to admit, waiting on an appraisal report gives me anxiety. Right now, a lot of buyers are willing to take the risk of making offers well above market value and that's cool IF they have the cash to back it up. Working with an agent who is skilled at evaluating comps and determining a market value is vital for me. I depend on their expertise to give me the best info available, so I can advise our mutual client on the best strategy based on their financial position. Ultimately though, a home's fair market value is determined by a licensed appraiser.  Because I'm a lender, I'm legally not allowed to have direct contact with appraisers, but that doesn't stop me from sending them my positive energy each morning and hoping they all  woke up in a good mood and are ready to write some big numbers on their reports That's why today I'm talking with Ruth Payne. A seasoned Real Estate agent who runs her own firm in the Raleigh and Wake Forest areas. She also serves on the Wake County Board of Equalization and Review. (AKA, the appraisal review board) We talk appraisals, crazy due diligence, and where this whole seller's market train could be headed in the near future.  Stick around till the end, because this episode is packed with wisdom.

Episode 16 with MaryLou Dingman

I'm excited to share my conversation with the one and only MaryLou Dingman.  She packs a ton of value into this episode. MaryLou has worked in the real estate space for over 20 years as an agent and trainer.  For the past several years, her focus has been coaching real estate teams on the methods and mindset necessary to dial their success all the way up!

Episode 15- Mindset Matters with Nick LaGrange

My guest today is Nick LaGrange, founder and creative director of The Broker Story, a brand marketing company that produces documentary-style video content for real estate professionals. Like so many of us, Nick's 2020 was going great... until it wasn't.  The evolution of both his personal and professional lives in the months during and after quarantine is a masterclass in adaptability and mindset, which makes this episode full of powerful takeaways.