Community can have a significant influence on prospective homeowners. Quality and access to local schools, hospitals, and shopping centers are all classic considerations for most buyers. Yet nonprofit associations and their programs can have a lasting impact in promoting robust neighborhoods. Rob Johnson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-johnson-01a758103/), CEO and Executive Director at the Kettle Moraine YMCA (https://www.kmymca.org/), shares how their organization engages with volunteers who help heal their communities one person at a time. Join us as we discuss: - Community programs and other nonprofit initiatives (4:21) - Overcoming the Covid challenge and lessons learned (14:20) - Advocating for communities through local representation (20:37) Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - Rob Johnson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-johnson-01a758103/) - Kettle Moraine YMCA (https://www.kmymca.org/) You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Home Selling Hero on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/home-selling-hero/id1624120855) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/7ch3skeHOIYZId8wSXQk14?si=df0445211ab54cae&nd=1). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Home Selling Hero in your favorite podcast player.   Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Home heating and cooling often ends up as a low priority on many homebuyers’ checklists in today’s market. Yet an aging, ineffective HVAC system can become a colossal pain down the road if left unaddressed. With over 40 years in the business, Mark Doll (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-doll-55aa4a49/), Owner of Professional Services (https://www.professionalservicestoday.com/), has seen his fair share of HVAC meltdowns. Mark gives us his expert insight on how you can best maintain your home’s air quality and what to look for in proper heating and cooling system maintenance. Join us as we discuss: - Different home furnace models and how to properly maintain them (2:45 ) - HVAC issues you should look for when buying a home (13:45) - Tax incentives and rebates for qualified energy upgrades (21:00) Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - For your HVAC needs or questions, call Mark at 262-268-9767 - Professional Services (https://www.professionalservicestoday.com/) - Focus on Energy (https://focusonenergy.com/) You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Home Selling Hero on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/home-selling-hero/id1624120855) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/7ch3skeHOIYZId8wSXQk14?si=df0445211ab54cae&nd=1). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Home Selling Hero in your favorite podcast player.   Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Some home buyers may be wondering if their local housing market conditions are just a regional anomaly. But as Brian Mann (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmann77/), President and CEO of RE/MAX Realty Consultants (https://www.joinremax.com/) out of North Carolina, pointed out, the housing inventory shortage is a national issue. However, he’s optimistic that we’ll catch up with demand sooner rather than later. Until that window opens, he’s got a few suggestions for realtors and clients alike that can help them during this market crunch. Join us as we discuss: - Similarities between different regional housing markets (5:53) - Insider tips on how buyers can close on offers fast (17:29) - Building relationships through social media and podcasting (36:27) Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - Brian Mann (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmann77/) - RE/MAX Realty Consultants (https://www.joinremax.com/) - Raising Real Estate Standards (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-real-estate-standards/id1574549987) You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Home Selling Hero on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/home-selling-hero/id1624120855) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/7ch3skeHOIYZId8wSXQk14?si=df0445211ab54cae&nd=1). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Home Selling Hero in your favorite podcast player.   Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Government lobbyists have a dubious reputation, but those in the real estate industry are fighting on the frontlines for consumer property rights every day. Real estate is one of the most highly regulated industries in America, and lawmakers need all the help they can get from experts who can help them cut through the noise. Tom Larson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-larson-cae-rce-a39a326/) is Vice President of Legal and Public Affairs and chief lobbyist for the Wisconsin Realtors Association (https://www.wra.org/). He brings nearly three decades of experience in real estate as he shares his insights on the housing market and regulatory implications heading into 2023. Join us as we discuss: - The roles of state lobbyists in the real estate industry (1:40) - Bold predictions for 2023’s housing market (16:00) - How low housing inventory is stunting statewide growth (27:35) Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - Tom Larson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-larson-cae-rce-a39a326/) - Wisconsin Realtors Association (https://www.wra.org/) You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Home Selling Hero on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/home-selling-hero/id1624120855) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/7ch3skeHOIYZId8wSXQk14?si=df0445211ab54cae&nd=1). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Home Selling Hero in your favorite podcast player.   Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Most people who invested in real estate over the last 24 months probably still have a smile on their faces. But what’s in store for the housing market in 2023? Your host, Tom Didier, gives a summary of 2022 and makes some bold predictions about upcoming market trends for the new year. We wrap up with some of your questions and ideas for upcoming episodes! Join us as we discuss: - A positive report for new real estate investors (00:50) - If a recession will gravely impact the housing market (4:37) - VA loans and assuming debt: good or bad idea? (9:31) You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Home Selling Hero on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/home-selling-hero/id1624120855) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/7ch3skeHOIYZId8wSXQk14?si=df0445211ab54cae&nd=1). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Home Selling Hero in your favorite podcast player.   Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Millennials have become the most transient generation in the history of our nation’s workforce, moving from job to job at an unprecedented pace. It stands to reason that Generation Z will likely follow in step. So, how much does the typical Zoomer know (or care) about the housing market? And what are their expectations for owning a home in the future? In this episode, I invited Georgia Didier, a 22-year-old film student, to give her thoughts on the real estate and how her generation may impact its future. Join us as we discuss: The pros and cons of owning versus renting (5:10) The cyclical nature of a buyers’ versus sellers’ market (13:08) Potential pitfalls of mixing family with real estate business (18:08) You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Home Selling Hero on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/home-selling-hero/id1624120855) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/7ch3skeHOIYZId8wSXQk14?si=df0445211ab54cae&nd=1). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Home Selling Hero in your favorite podcast player.   Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Since the rise of COVID, home inspections have seen a massive drop-off. As home sellers took control of the market, inspections became another casualty of high demand. But with rising interest rates in a cooling market, buyers are steadily bringing inspections back to the bargaining table. Scot McLean (https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotmclean/), Owner of Towne & Country Building Inspection (https://tandcinspection.com/), gives us the nitty gritty on home inspections and the issues that matter - and some that may not matter as much as you expect. Join us as we discuss: -Why realtors often consider home inspectors as deal killers (6:08) -The conflation of shrinking families and larger house amenities (18:37)  -Environmental factors and how to approach them (25:27) -Fluctuating conditions in the post-COVID market (48:59) Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: Call or text Scot at 414-228-6573 - Towne & Country Building Inspection (https://tandcinspection.com/) - Lowradon.org (https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/radon/index.htm) You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Home Selling Hero on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/home-selling-hero/id1624120855) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/7ch3skeHOIYZId8wSXQk14?si=df0445211ab54cae&nd=1). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Home Selling Hero in your favorite podcast player.   Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Once a seller has put their house on the market, the last thing they want to deal with is a laundry list of tasks, like cleaning and landscaping. That’s where a realtor concierge service comes in, a helpful courtesy that’s become a staple in the real estate industry. Lora Didier joins me to discuss concierge services and give some examples of how she’s helped give homeowners peace of mind during the sale process — and how a concierge might just be the best thing about your next move. Join us as we discuss: Examples of concierge services and ideas for future offerings (4:29) Working with contractors and FHA regulations (14:32) Why cleaning is the key to a good first impression (29:52) You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Home Selling Hero on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/home-selling-hero/id1624120855) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/7ch3skeHOIYZId8wSXQk14?si=df0445211ab54cae&nd=1). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Home Selling Hero in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

As we near the end of 2022, interest rates continue to creep upward. In fact, they have more than doubled in the last 12 months. And yet, this booming sellers’ market shows no sign of slowing down. My brother, Mike Didier (http://linkedin.com/in/mike-didier-7272023/) , Agent at RE/Max United - Port Washington, tells me why he thinks low supply and high demand continue to influence a wild housing market. Join us as we discuss: A side-by-side comparison between 2021 and today’s market (3:25) The glut of realtors in the U.S. (12:52) Predictions for the housing market heading into 2023 (22:13) Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: Mike Didier (http://linkedin.com/in/mike-didier-7272023/) Wisconsin Realtors Association (https://www.wra.org/) You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Home Selling Hero on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/home-selling-hero/id1624120855) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/7ch3skeHOIYZId8wSXQk14?si=df0445211ab54cae&nd=1). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Home Selling Hero in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

We continue with the second half of our conversation on commercial real estate with Jeff Hoffman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffhoffman7/), Co-Chair of Industrial Service Practice at Cushman & Wakefield (https://www.boerke.com/). Join us as we discuss: The lasting impact of COVID on different commercial sectors (3:46) Jeff’s favorite commercial deal (13:00) A grounded outlook on the national commercial real estate scene (17:16)  Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: Jeff Hoffman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffhoffman7/)  You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Home Selling Hero on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/home-selling-hero/id1624120855) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/7ch3skeHOIYZId8wSXQk14?si=df0445211ab54cae&nd=1). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Home Selling Hero in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.