The Build Up Podcast

Episode 3 - "The New Post-NAR-Settlement Buyer Agent"

In this episode of The Build Up, your host Kayla Gustafson talks through a topic fresh on a lot of people’s minds lately – the NAR settlement and its impact on buyer representation. In the last month there's been a lot of good and bad chatter from agents and brokerages, and a lot of salacious news stories about how the housing marketing will change as a result of this settlement. Things are definitely changing in the industry but we need to get to the bottom if it, factually. Not only will we dive deep into the what the March 15th NAR settlement was about and means, but we will dive into what it will likely mean for buyers going forward and what you should know if you’re currently working with or planning to work with an agent in the future.

Episode 2 - "Hidden challenges of buying lakeshore property in Minnesota"

Lakeshore property has never been more in demand in MN. And with as short a season as we have, it’s important to know how to assess lakeshore property both on and off season. There are so many factors to consider when buying a lake home or cabin, so many more than a normal home. Join Kayla Gustafson as she gives you an insider look at how she assesses lake property and guides buyers through the quirks of Minnesota lakes, lake lots, and the actual homes. She’ll give you her personal tips and tricks on assessing lakeshore and provides advice for some of the seasonal challenges of buying a shoreline home in Minnesota. If you ever find yourself on the hunt for that dream lake life home or cabin, you know where to start and what to watch out for.

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I’m Kayla Gustafson, Realtor, licensed builder, land developer, and new construction expert in the great state of Minnesota and I’m the host of the new podcast, The Build Up. I started this Podcast as a place to talk about what I’ve learned and seen in my nearly decade of experience in the housing industry. In my different roles, I’ve seen all the sides and I have thoughts. There’s so much information that doesn’t make it to the public related to new construction, building, developing, realtors, etc. I want to bring all of that to light and demystify it. Not just for buyers and sellers but for other professionals in the industry so we’re all moving the industry forward. There’s a lot we’re not talking about in the real estate industry because it’s not popular, it’s not what clients want to hear, it’s not good for sales, etc. I want to cut through all the bullshit on this podcast. So if you’re in to that, I invite you to listen.  New episodes will be released bi-weekly throughout the season. And you can find it always on my website at kaylagustafson.com, on Spotify, and where ever you get your podcasts.

Episode 1 - "So your builder went bankrupt, now what...?"

Hello everyone and welcome to THE BUILD UP podcast, where we delve deep into the Minnesota real estate and building industry and talk through some of its most interesting topics.  I’m your host, Kayla Gustafson, your resident realtor, licensed builder, and land developer here to guide the conversation.  In this episode, we’re going to talk about what happens when you decide to build a brand-new home, or maybe you’ve already built it, and your builder goes bankrupt. It’s a situation that does happen and when it does it’s ugly. I’ll dive deep into how these situations happen, what you can do to protect yourself, and how to see the red flags before you sign on the dotted line. If you’re thinking about buying, building, or you’re a realtor, builder, or housing nerd like me, then THE BUILD UP is for you! Here we share insights into the industry, how to navigate it, and how we can all do better.  You can always listen to the podcast on my website kaylagustafson.com, as well as Spotify, and wherever you get your podcast fix.